Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2024 11:00 am
Phuzzy
Player Coach
Joined: Nov 19 2006 Posts: 5471
RobRiches wrote:Not a sniff saints beat Wigan 9 out of 10.
7 maybe 8 but not 9. This current Wigan team is easily the most hyped team In SL history
You mean the current holders of all the trophies except the CC which we play for in a few days and, if we win, become only the 3rd team in Superleague history to hold all the available trophies at the same time is the most hyped in history
I used to feel sorry for you but I can't even drum that up anymore when you don't even help yourself. You post the most infantile stuff I've ever seen on these forums and that's saying something.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:42 pm
Stu M
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Joined: Feb 22 2022 Posts: 1193
Phuzzy wrote:Come on Stu, you can manage another couple of posts of credit, I'm sure!
I haven't seen Robertson play but, as you say, 7 tries at any level is promising. What's your thoughts on him?
I've mentioned before that him and Farrimond stood out big time when I watched the Wigan v Saints U16s game at St Judes back in 2022.
I don't know if he will be a 1 or a 6. He's played both but currently excelling at 6. He's a tall, lanky lad so needs some more size on him but he reminds me very much of Welsby when he first came through, although Robertson has the more athletic running style. His gait reminds me of Ponga, he has a great step and footwork.
However its very different stepping up to SL level and I think he is still at least 12-18 months away.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:47 pm
Phuzzy
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Stu M wrote:I've mentioned before that him and Farrimond stood out big time when I watched the Wigan v Saints U16s game at St Judes back in 2022.
I don't know if he will be a 1 or a 6. He's played both but currently excelling at 6. He's a tall, lanky lad so needs some more size on him but he reminds me very much of Welsby when he first came through, although Robertson has the more athletic running style. His gait reminds me of Ponga, he has a great step and footwork.
However its very different stepping up to SL level and I think he is still at least 12-18 months away.
I noticed a few on RedVee suggesting he wasn't physically ready. I saw Jack Farrimond close up for the first time yesterday and he looked tiny but he's equipped himself very well in the first team when he's played. I have been particularly impressed with his willingness, even effectiveness, in defense. I know different players progress at different rates but surely Robertson, being older and a bigger lad generally, can't be that far behind Jack?
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:53 pm
Stu M
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Joined: Feb 22 2022 Posts: 1193
Phuzzy wrote:I noticed a few on RedVee suggesting he wasn't physically ready. I saw Jack Farrimond close up for the first time yesterday and he looked tiny but he's equipped himself very well in the first team when he's played. I have been particularly impressed with his willingness, even effectiveness, in defense. I know different players progress at different rates but surely Robertson, being older and a bigger lad generally, can't be that far behind Jack?
Not sure. He still looks skinny to me and he hasn't been as effective in the Reserves as yet as he is at Academy level. Given how much he is ripping the Academy up it may be worth giving him a go at some point against a bottom 2 side. He did play on the wing for the Reserves incidentally so maybe they will look to introduce him there, the same way that Dodd played 9 under Woolf for 10 mins a game whilst he bedded in.
The problem now is that the wing position is a tough one. With the amount of kick returns they put in and defending under the high ball it could be a chastening debut!
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Mon Jun 10, 2024 2:58 pm
Phuzzy
Player Coach
Joined: Nov 19 2006 Posts: 5471
Wing is tough in the modern game. I'm not sure it's the easy baptism it once was. Look at the physical endeavours of Miski and Marshall on Saturday. Those hard yards are expected now. I think it's probably why Ritson isn't getting a look in at your place currently.
Post subject: Re: Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE
Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2024 11:07 am
Rogues Gallery
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Phuzzy wrote:I noticed a few on RedVee suggesting he wasn't physically ready. I saw Jack Farrimond close up for the first time yesterday and he looked tiny but he's equipped himself very well in the first team when he's played. I have been particularly impressed with his willingness, even effectiveness, in defense. I know different players progress at different rates but surely Robertson, being older and a bigger lad generally, can't be that far behind Jack?
I think Robertson and Farrimond are in the same age group. U18's academy, but both have played reserve grade. BOTH are excellent prospects. I'm not sure if Robertson is #1 or #6 but he's definitely one for the future and Farrimond is even now being spoken very highly of and not just by Wigan.
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