Lprhino wrote:Walters is decent, but let’s put it in perspective, he was scratching around trying to get into a pack that was fairly average at the start of the season. He got into the team as a prop, in a team who didn’t make the playoffs.
Walters is 22, will be 23 by the start or next year and has played under 50 games I think. As a comparison KPP is a year younger, has played 20 odd top level games more and is now in the NRL and playing for England.
Wigan see Walters as a potential replacement for KPP, in some ways you can see that. Both big lads, both got some pace, alright hands and like a shot. However, KPP can play centre at a push, his defence is so far above Walters. Walters is used to being the top guy, best player in all academy years, looks like a monster etc. However, when asked to put the hard work in, defend space, move laterally and read the play he has always been found wanting in open age rugby. Maybe Wigan think they can sort the work rate out in their environment. I just don’t see how you fix the lateral movement and defensive issues, I think those are fundamental and linked to his size. There is a plus and a negative to being that size.
Spot on LP.
He was never going to be a first choice SR for us.
He's fighting with Gannon and Bentley for a bench spot.
He had a much better chance of getting regular game time as a prop for Leeds.
Probably a big part of the reason he's gone.
Looks like he will replace KPP at Wigan, but I agree that he's not at that level.
He has limitations as you've said, in defence in wide areas particularly.
Martin, McDonnell (and KPP) could all adequately cover centre.
Walters couldn't.
He just looks more suited to playing through the middle.
As a prop, he's a loss for us, but hopefully Hudson fills that gap.
As a second row, he's not.
Anyway, good luck to him at Wigan.
Be interesting to see how he goes.
