Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:29 pm  

Reason I went with Lineham is simply because after Murphy he has played the second best.

Kershaw went well but made a few errors.

Taufua I didn’t see play yesterday but saw his 40 minutes vs fax and he was okay but need to see more.

It’s really difficult to squeeze Langi in imo. He’s too good to leave out but he’s most certainly a centre. I was completely torn between Lyne and Langi. I just went with Lyne but I’d be happy with Langi.

Tanginoa may not have played but he is a destructive weapon in attack and if he’s fit he would be straight in for me. Only if he is fit.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:52 pm  

I think Tafua is our strongest yardage ball carrier out of all the backs by far, if he doesn`t play we give that up but I agree the competition for a wing spot is really tough. For me Lineham has been one of our top performers in the pre season friendly's, coaching staff say he his training the house down and it`s 100% showing. I would go Lineham and Murphy for game 1 but I wouldn`t be surprised or upset to see us start with Lineham and Tafua. Kershaw yesterday looked strong and always gives 100%, for me he looks a little immobile but that`s always been his style and it`s never seemed to get in his way before, he will get his chances throughout the year I`m sure.

For me Langi is a really tough one as well, I almost feel he is too good to leave out of the team and based on the time he was on the field yesterday I thought he was really strong in the carry, probably our best player, but put him in the centre and you have to leave Hall out which again is a big call.

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Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:58 pm  

I don't agree about the wings.
Taufua is not the best metre gainer. Kershaw is
Lineham has improved but was playing weaker opposition.

Murphy and Kershaw for me.....but I wouldn't be offended with any combination.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:07 pm  

homme vaste wrote:

I think Tafua is our strongest yardage ball carrier out of all the backs by far, if he doesn`t play we give that up but I agree the competition for a wing spot is really tough. For me Lineham has been one of our top performers in the pre season friendly's, coaching staff say he his training the house down and it`s 100% showing. I would go Lineham and Murphy for game 1 but I wouldn`t be surprised or upset to see us start with Lineham and Tafua. Kershaw yesterday looked strong and always gives 100%, for me he looks a little immobile but that`s always been his style and it`s never seemed to get in his way before, he will get his chances throughout the year I`m sure.

For me Langi is a really tough one as well, I almost feel he is too good to leave out of the team and based on the time he was on the field yesterday I thought he was really strong in the carry, probably our best player, but put him in the centre and you have to leave Hall out which again is a big call.

I would leave Lyne out. Hall is for me presently playing better than Lyne last season and this pre season.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:15 pm  

The fact that as supporters were all calling different combinations for the wing positions, shows MA has some tough decisions to make … a great position to be in..
My choices
Linham
Murphy
But there ain’t much in it

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:25 pm  

160 odd games for the Manley with just shy of 90 tries to his name; and lets sit him out , complete madness to even think that .

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Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:28 pm  

Kettykat wrote:

160 odd games for the Manley with just shy of 90 tries to his name; and lets sit him out , complete madness to even think that .

If he isn't performing to his best, why should his previous record get him a place.
We may as well get the legends out of Fox's Bar. Challenge Cups, Championship, record breaking appearances and points in there if your record is the only measure of current form.

Like I said. I'm OK with him playing,but best two on form should play, not in record.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:29 pm  

I suppose my guess and that’s all it is but I have a feeling he will go without Murphy.

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Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:32 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

I suppose my guess and that’s all it is but I have a feeling he will go without Murphy.

I'm going to stick my neck out and say you are wrong.

Re: Wakefield Trinity Vs Catalan Dragons : Mon Feb 06, 2023 1:41 pm  

Jowitt
Murphy
Hall
Lynne
Kershaw
Gaskell
Lino
Whitbread
Bowes
Atoni
Ashurst
Pitts
Langi

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Tanginoa
Eseh
Proctor