Gardner has scored 10 but gidley not set him up for 10, gidley has made 4 assits this year but maybe not all to ade.

I think a few Saints fans may end up with egg on their faces if Saints dont sign Shenton.

There has been no official announcement as of yet from the club.

Therefore we may as well talk about Saints signing Ingliss and Wigan signing Billy Slater.

Until its officially announced Shenton is a Castleford player.

Im old enough to remember the past when we were supposed to be signing Newlove, he signed for Bradford, and then there was Shelford who actually signed for Wigan. Not to mention the yearly. Meninga is coming back rubbish.

Many people were convinced a few years ago that Webke was in the bag. He never joined us.
Also 12 months or so ago you would have though Lyon was in the bag from some of the discussions on this and other forums.

Back on topic.
I think perry will be a solid if unspectacular signing for us. He will take some of the work from Grahams shoulders and give us a bit more beef in the middle

Gardner is on his second session of injury absence at present. The first entailed him being out for four weeks and so far he has been out for three weeks with this bout of injury. Sometimes, Rogues, stats are worthless. Gardner is bound to have scored fewer tries as he has played in fewer games. That isn't necessarily a reflection of Gidley's ability or form but more a reflection of the fact that Gidley has had to play centre to a selection of wingers this season.

Oh and add Gidley's own injury absence to that as well, of course, and you will have a better idea of the reality.

If we dont sign him, no problem, i still think he is good player if he signs for us or not.

Don't want to wee on my own chips but has anyone checked his injury record just in case we end up without him for a lot of the season?
I haven't checked; I'm just being lazy in my sort glass is half empty way.

Seriously, though it looks like a quality signing!

now pryce is finally finding form, do you see his future on the wing or centre?

Quote ="Saint Simon"now pryce is finally finding form, do you see his future on the wing or centre?'" viewtopic.php?f=28&t=460032 <<< Good place to talk about the worlds biggest winger Why do we always allow Wiganers (*cough* Rogues) to turn Saints players threads into a 'not as good as' thread. Rogues will always back Wigan players but try his best to make it look like he's being neutral or even vaguely objective .. he isnt dont be fooled ...

Quote ="Saint Simon"now pryce is finally finding form, do you see his future on the wing or centre?'" viewtopic.php?f=28&t=460032 <<< Good place to talk about the worlds biggest winger Why do we always allow Wiganers (*cough* Rogues) to turn Saints players threads into a 'not as good as' thread. Rogues will always back Wigan players but try his best to make it look like he's being neutral or even vaguely objective .. he isnt dont be fooled ...

I shouldnt participate in this pointless debate but what the hell . Gleeson is not a Wingers centre and never has been, he throws out some real howlers but he has outstanding footwork, When he first ended up at Dire he looked pretty dangerous in a poor team but he seems to have faded with time and everytime I've seen him for Wigan he hasnt really impressed me.

True, he was on warrington forum today saying 3 of our props will be 30 next season.

Won't they?

If it's the three that "someone else" named
It was merely an observation.

He's a sneaky old bugger who just loves to reel Saints fans in, he has some interesting opionions on young players (apart from the obvious bias he shows) but aprt from that he is obsesed with all things Saints and he seems to be double obsessed with this myth that were a team full of old men ....

the Irony is he knows enough about rugby to be well aware that props mature late (for the most part) so we have bagged a top player in the prime of his career

It's not the fact he's debating it's the context and picture you try to paint around it.

It is pretty dull really.

For waht reason did you make that point ?

Coley is 31 next month, fielden will be 30 next season and gleeson and carmont will pushing 30 next year.

I just don't see what your getting at by coming out and saying they will be 30 next year ?

Mozza and peacock are getting on but still two of the best props in super league.

Old being the operative word, here. He's too obvious to be sneaky!

I also think he's a closet Saints fan, a bit like Fishta who gets a hard on for Cunningham now and again (usually when he's put on a big hit or scored a bollocking try). Rogues appears on here to wind us up as his cover.

I say Rogues needs to step out of the closet and stand proud in the red V. He knows it's what he really wants.

Carmont is well over 30 and I don't think will be at Wigan next year. I have openly stated that I would give Coley a one year deal and Fielden a two year deal based on their excellent performances this season.

However I don't like too many over 30's in a team. I saw what happened to the great Wigan side of the 50's and 60's when Boston Ashton and McTigue stayed a little too long. A similar thing happened with Farrell, Craig Smith, Lam etc

The reason I mentioned it on the Wire board was that I was hoping for some dialogue with their supporters after they have now announced, Monagha, Solomona and Hodgson as signings. I honestly believe it's a risk.

On the original part of my post I was merely stating to someone that Gleeson and Carmont have IMO been better than Shenton this season and used their wingers try scoring exploits to illustrate this.

I also agree with chairmaker that Perry will be a solid prop for yourselves, very good defensively but don't expect him to be a rampaging tackle breaker, because from what I've seen of him he isn't.

I hope that explains my stance.



Oh and if any of you are going to Orrell on Saturday for the U20 game, we'll be in the Robin Hood pub for 1 p.m. so come and have a beer and a chat.

I've noticed perry ain't been picked for SOO on Wednesday.

LOL typical Aussies

Good for us but a real killer for him.

Shenton to Leeds was a big rumour whilst i was over there at Uni and i'd expect him to go there before he would come to KR.

Shenton is signing for Saints. He as already agreed the deal. Leeds where not interested in a centre.

League express asked shenton in a interview but he wouldent confirm but also wouldent deny it either.

Shenton got injured last night so I hear?

Stop fishing, Roguey, a lot of props don't hit their peak until their 28-29. If there's any position you can afford to have a couple of oldies in, its the bookends.

yep, Baloo, Fairleigh, peacock, Morley, Steve Price (sp?) all at their best in their 30's. Of course Jammer and Fielden were great earlier in their careers, but who's to say Jammer wont improve even more?

hes past it! morley is 20x better than him

I wasn't fishing, as I've said I would give Coley and Fielden new short term deals. I just don't like having too many in the team.

How many will there be at Saints next season?

What was interesting though is that Warrington according to one of their posters could have as many as ten over 30's in their team next year.