It was Woods who put Sau over, very mixed half from Woods imo but thought Riddy ( who was the most slimline seen him in years) was very poor and off pace, two intercepted passes thrown and kicked ball dead on only short kick attempted. Unfortunately I feel Riddy has been great servant to club but will only be 4th choice half this season. Very impressed with Ioane, Hellewell and Glohe in the pack, Mason went well too and thought young Holroyd was our best winger on show. Promising signs but lots to work on in my opinion. Would like another big mobile prop, and a quick outside back adding to squad if possible ( maybe the 2 SL loans)

seeing that once again you have shown your dislike for ridy, you are actually going off half a game of rugby in a warm up match.

Problems for Martyn (and John Duffy) are:-

- Ben Reynolds is a vice captain, which suggests he could be on the pitch a lot, especially as the captain and other v/c are forwards.
- Jarrod Sammut is a big signing for us and is pretty obviously going to be first choice.
- Josh Woods is on a season-long loan from Wigan. They are probably going to expect him to feature quite a lot.

Of course, someone could get injured, (I hope not) or JD may want to try different combinations, to mix it up for our opponents. I guess Riddy's best bet, is to make it impossible for JD to ignore him. I guess that, providing nobody chucks out their dummy, there is going to be some very healthy competition, around the half back spots.

Nope on the back half of last season also, it's not a dislike of Riddy, just the lad is coming to the end of a very good career and it is showing. Woods was far more influential yesterday in his half a game prob more so than Reynolds and Sammut also, but even he was still inconsistent again.

ridy is 6 month older than sammut and ridy was playing with injections due to a injured foot at the back end of last season,but you are so quick to criticise him after a 40 min spell in the second half at salford in a friendly (who btw were last years grand finalist) and he also will want to play in his testimonial at the miners on friday. so,what was you really expecting at salford ? just admit that you dont like the fella and never have.

Don't dislike him whatever you say, but will admit not rated him as highly as some have over the years Inc yourself obviously even though no idea who you are. Slight differences in Sammut and Riddy in the way they have dedicated themselves to the game over the years. If Riddy is going to force himself into the team this year ( of which he will at some point) surely he needs to show something in the chances he gets even if its only half a game here and there. Anyway, whatever our own personal thoughts are on Riddy the bloke that counts is John Duffy and I reckon he sees him as 4th choice this season, do you disagree with that thought also. I'm sure we are in for an exciting season that no doubt Riddy will play a part in at some time through it. Enjoy the season

Suspect Ridyard will be competing with Sammut for the spot on the left hand side, while Woods and Reynolds compete to play on the right.

Is Ridyard on a part time deal this year, with the other three full time?

Correct

stange post,but we will have to agree ti disagree,or how about loaning him out to fev? that should do the trick.

He wouldn't get in Fev's team either this season, all I have done is try to give VL an answer to his question about Riddy in the Salford game, which is what I did. Although that is just my opinion for which you jumped on my case about. I see you haven't given your opinion on how Riddy went at Salford, whys that I wonder ??

I havnt given an opinion on anyone at salford,but you singled one man out of 24 who you say was very poor, in your first post, whys that i wonder?

Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.

Quote ="Wayne Buxton"Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.'" Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"What kind of shape did Riddy look to be in'" Quote ="kaykie6"Riddy looked fit but overall I thought all our halfs didn't show alot and again our kicking game was very poor,'" Quote ="Wayne Buxton"thought Riddy ( who was the most slimline seen him in years) was very poor and off pace, two intercepted passes thrown and kicked ball dead on only short kick attempted. Unfortunately I feel Riddy has been great servant to club but will only be 4th choice half this season.'" i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion

Quote ="Wayne Buxton"Because VL asked about Riddy on this post, was answering him about his query seeing as he is in Vancouver and doesn't get to see many games lol and if you read my opening post again you will see I gave an opinion on numerous players from the Salford game not just Riddy.'" Quote ="Vancouver Leyther"What kind of shape did Riddy look to be in'" Quote ="kaykie6"Riddy looked fit but overall I thought all our halfs didn't show alot and again our kicking game was very poor,'" Quote ="Wayne Buxton"thought Riddy ( who was the most slimline seen him in years) was very poor and off pace, two intercepted passes thrown and kicked ball dead on only short kick attempted. Unfortunately I feel Riddy has been great servant to club but will only be 4th choice half this season.'" i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion

Well I returned from my winter spell down Christchurch, eager as I was to get to our first pre season run out at Salford.

Ridyard was about as effective as Sammat on Saturday in that both were poor. Reynolds not much better, unable to execute, starting this year exactly how he has finished every other year. Yes it was a frendly.

It is well documented I am a huge Ridyard fan, a very talented player, but Wayne is right, sadly time is catching up with him and his best days are long gone. I actually doubt Ridyard has any place in Duffy's plans this year, Duffy petulantly stripping him of his custonary number 6 shirt in his testimonial year. Proof that opportunities will be far and few inbetween if ever any proof was actually needed.

ok i'll go along with it,but what a mess we are in with the halves

Geez, I get ripped to bits for giving my opinion and along comes Harold ( who's opinion I respect immensely, even though we don't always agree) and everything is OK again. Why don't you disagree with Harold for having the same opinion as me.

Hang on a minute.. Why are they playing someone who needs injections in a friendly?

Quote ="knockonknockon"i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion'" My daughter and son in law will be attending along with their 20 mates. Unfortunately I’m at work. Enjoy..

Quote ="knockonknockon"i feel you have condemed the lad after a 40 min spell in a friendly against last years grand finalist.give him a chance. it was a warm up game ffs. there is a interesting read on ridy here https://leighrl.co.uk/wp/v2/blog/2020/0 ... nial-game/ no doubt you wont be attending but you are entitled to your opinion'" My daughter and son in law will be attending along with their 20 mates. Unfortunately I’m at work. Enjoy..

please read it again night owl

Think the post says the injections were last season Atomic.
As for Riddy, i am glad to here that he looks in better shape. Time will tell but for now if he’s not first choice I think many Champ teams would love to have a backup of his quality and experience.

wayne, you seem to be the stand out guy who has show in the past a dislike for Ridy when you was the publican I do read these forums, harold hasnt shown his dislike.

I can see whats happening here, the club have made ridy part time and making up his money through his testimonial and then wanted him to take part in some coaching role foc. disgraceful if you ask me. so what should we expect from him after being treated like that.

very good

The reluctance of the club to invest in Middles (props) is mental. It seems to be some sort of tactical choice to have a small pack.

We will be bullied again in the middle this year. Its no good investing in halfbacks and centres when we are losing the middle channel battle.

I agree that we need a bit more clout up the middle to make headway, and protect the halves, or defend the middle and make team try to go around us.
My hope is still that this will be addressed by the two loanees and the possible overseas signing (though they are still to be seen I admit)

Who will bully us ?