Do we think we will see Roberts again this season ?

[wayner]

I don't think we will see young Robert playing for us again this season as I think playing for Widnes at the higher grade will trump

playing for Swinton. 

I think Roberts is better with ball in hand than Briers and a stronger tackler but,  Briers has a really good kicking game and can convert from anywhere

on the field.

So as long as we can keep Briers and Stevens as our starting halfback pairing we should be able to create loads of scoring opportunities.

Really difficult game next week at Whitehaven - but won which we can win

 

[Mark]

First of all, nice to see some action on this board! Well done Wayne

 

Roberts is class, thats why hes been in the saints first team squad this season, his main problem will be George Whitby looks outstanding at Saints and ahead of him. As you say Briers and Stevens look very good as a young half back partnership, I wish Briers took on the line more as he looks dangerous when he does and the form of Stevens makes it even more bewilding why he wasn't in the team for the first quarter of the season.

 

My daughter has a swimming lesson at 11.45 on sunday, tried to get them to move it earlier with no success so I am probably not going to make it to Whitehaven. The season is so stop and start it makes it hard to get into, I have got a season ticket but have missed more home matches this year already then any season since covid 

[wayner]

I wonder if  the ref and the touch judges had cold showers after match after denying an appeal for obstruction try after the hooter had sounded  

It was quite common for the showers to break in the ref's changing room after controversial match deciding decisions

Can't wait to see the full match video.

Also saw on Widnes page that they reported Will Roberts is out for three weeks with an ankle injury - so would appear he is now a Widnes player...................thankfully Steven and Briers are playing really well together

[wayner]

Just seen the highlights - I think we were very lucky that the ref did not award a penalty try to Whitehaven.............but I am not complaining.

[Mark]

Coleman is after some half backs, wonder if we can sell him Dan Abram seeing as he loves Swinton players and Dan isn't getting in the squad, Badrock was supposed to be on a season long loan to Widnes but was called back after 2 weeks to be 18th man at weekend and appear for the reserves. 

 

[donald]

45 minutes ago, Mark said:

Coleman is after some half backs, wonder if we can sell him Dan Abram seeing as he loves Swinton players and Dan isn't getting in the squad, Badrock was supposed to be on a season long loan to Widnes but was called back after 2 weeks to be 18th man at weekend and appear for the reserves. 

 

Apparently he agreed to sign for haven last week . Nothing confirmed yet though

[Mark]

Steady player, when Paul Wood gave him squad number 19 after being in the 17 since he signed it didnt look good for him

[Oweyeh]

Haven announced Abram on Facebook after the match then deleted it for some reason.

[wayner]

I think Dan Abram was on the commentary team on the highlights video - if memory serves which I thought surprising.

Sorry to see him leave as he has been a really good and loyal player for us and of course is an excellent goal kicker, his best position is fullback - from the highlights Whitehaven already have a decent fullback although getting himself sin binned was a bit silly.

Unfortunately with coaches they have their favourites and Dan isn't first choice at fullback - so I guess he has to leave to get regular rugby

I believe the ref ended the match  after Reece Briers knocked on and didn't allow the follow on play because Briers knocked on after the final hooter so that ended the game. 

[Sailaway]

Wayner, Mark Shackley, an ex Haven player was on commentary. He played with Abram when Dan was up there a few years ago. The Haven coach said in interview that he had a player lined up to join their squad who had played for Whitehaven in the past and was a popular player with supporters. Sounds like Dan Abram fits that description.

 

[wayner]

Ah ok - my mistake on the commentary

[Sailaway]

Sad to see Abram go. Now, Tommy Porter released to take up work opportunities in London. Sad to see him leave too. But Jayden Hatton is back which is very good to see.