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by southportcdm
Fri Dec 08, 2023 3:15 pm
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Contact Above the Armpit
Replies: 51
Views: 376540

Re: Contact Above the Armpit

I'm afraid this had to come if the game wants to survive into the next decade. I'm sure the coaches/players will adapt and I'll reserve judgement on the product until I've seen a few games. I do approve of the changes to the junior game though. Young parents seem more risk averse than many of us in ...
by southportcdm
Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:54 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Any more to come?
Replies: 49
Views: 86913

Re: Any more to come?

I was hoping to see Farrimond in a halfback partnership with Harry in the future if and when Bevan returns home. I don't think we'll lose Harry but if we do we may need Farrimond to replace him. Farrimond seems to be very highly rated by those that have seen him play. For those 'in the know' how lon...
by southportcdm
Mon Nov 20, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Owen Farrell
Replies: 210
Views: 913731

Re: Owen Farrell

The size of the contract they're talking about in the papers isn't sustainable for union (never mind Super League) even if the owners are millionaires. If Danson is ever prepared to pay out such sums I'm sure he'd have the sense to only do so for top NRL talent of the quality that, at present. would...
by southportcdm
Wed Nov 15, 2023 8:09 pm
Forum: Web Warriors
Topic: Wigan Warriors favourites to dominate 2024 season
Replies: 13
Views: 9133

Re: Wigan Warriors favourites to dominate 2024 season

I agree with the last two posters - although the signings look promising, most of those that have left played a significant part in our success. If circumstances had been different I'm sure we wouldn't have replaced KPP, Smithies and King. You can always talk yourself into the idea that individuals ...
by southportcdm
Sat Nov 04, 2023 4:53 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Harry Smith
Replies: 90
Views: 155611

Re: Harry Smith

Harry has been voted player of the series and deservedly so. He looks to have made another step forward since the GF and it bodes well for next season. I don't think he's going anywhere. We should secure him on a great contract and he could well become a modern Wigan great.
by southportcdm
Sat Nov 04, 2023 9:09 am
Forum: General Rugby League
Topic: Mikey Lewis omitted from England's final Test squad as George Williams returns
Replies: 19
Views: 14556

Re: Mikey Lewis omitted from England's final Test squad as George Williams returns

Lewis has talent and attitude and has done really well this year. However, I seem to remember that he was the 'leader' in missed tackles in SL last season. If that's the case, there is no way that Waney would choose him ahead of George, a great tackler, if George was playing anywhere near his best. ...
by southportcdm
Sat Oct 28, 2023 5:04 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Owen Farrell
Replies: 210
Views: 913731

Re: Owen Farrell

Thanks you two, just what I wanted. Much as I like the Idea of Owen joining us and being a great success, I can't see it happening. I assume that those pushing for him to sign for us are expecting him to break his contract with Saracens rather than compete the season with them? If he joined us witho...
by southportcdm
Sat Oct 28, 2023 2:22 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Owen Farrell
Replies: 210
Views: 913731

Re: Owen Farrell

Having watched him closely again last night I just don't see him being big enough for a 13 despite all his other qualities. I'm sure he's bigger than e.g. Shorrocks but he can't be more than 14 stone which would be borderline. I know lots of people will say that our Faz (Ginger Pearl) isn't very big...
by southportcdm
Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Miski
Replies: 14
Views: 15568

Re: Miski

Cheers, Bobby, that's a relief.
by southportcdm
Thu Oct 26, 2023 12:52 pm
Forum: The Rumour Mill
Topic: Miski
Replies: 14
Views: 15568

Miski

Saw a rumour on another site that the injury Abbas picked up in the final is a serious one and he'll miss the start of next season. Can anybody confirm or deny? Would be a shame after such a great season but I suppose we do have cover with Douglas/Eckersley.