Pie_Eyter wrote:Absolutely nothing to fear. They look bang average without Walmsley ans Paasi. Two man team. The 'world class' Welsby who really isn't that good (What exactly is it that he does that a regular full back can't? He certainly hasn't got the ability of a Field or French, just an annoying little runt) and the rest of the side is coming up to collecting their bus passes. This season is their last chance of silverware. They have left it far too late for a re-build.

Trainman wrote:You have to admire their line speed and competitive spirit. I don’t think they are as good as previous seasons and agree they are not to be feared.

They should be respected and are more than callable of winning the comp.

Got a bit lucky last night though. Hopefully they’ll use all that luck up before the playoffs

Jason65 wrote:Agree,dont forget Knowles who in some opinion is so much better than our Morgan.
They are like a old fighter on the way down ,fighting dirty to stay where they are but aging and getting more cantankerous as they dont get their own way anymore.

Leigh deserved to win and were unlucky not to get that try in the last few mins as that would have brought them right back.
Wigan have nothing to fear from stains and our forwards will absolutely muller theirs,and our backs will out think and out pace theirs. (I fear Leeds more).

Stu M wrote:I remember you making similar comments last year Jason after the CC semi final. They aged well didn’t they.

LewCharnock wrote:Stu, I always rate your opinion; you're always honest and balanced. Do you think this may be Saints' last chance for a while to win it?

I agree to an extent with Jason, they look an ageing team, and Leigh last night (even without their main cog, Asiata) opened them up numerous times and should have won, even with the lack of ball/territory.

One thing I will say though is, Saints' defence when they are in that mood is fearsome, particularly when sides are coming out of their own half. You can't go one out against them that's for sure!