martin offiah, the second coming!

Thats the exception i'm afraid. goal kicking has been our achillies heal for a while.

not keen on long then?

Longy is so inconsistent with kicking it's untrue.

One week he'll constantly miss from almost infront and the next he'll kick them from anywhere.

First noticed Pat's kicking becoming less consistent during the World Cup.

Not sure of the Stats but recall that he did not kick well.

josh veivers is an amazing kicker is it not worth trying him in the side for a game ?

No imo, throwing another youngster in wouldnt be a great idea just for his kicking.
There seems to be an idea that the youngsters are the answer to everything atm because of tompkins and ainscoughs success. And while they are quality not al of them are ready, sam and sean did so well because they are ready.
Pats kicking has been awesome and his current form is ok, but not as good as it has been, I think hel get back to it

I don't think Josh Vievers is just a good kicker though, he is an awesome player. The way he directs the players around the pitch is heartwarming (although the dynamics of the group in first team would probably thwart that shouting) he is solid under the ball, makes some cracking runs and also tackles well and runs his blood to water during a match.

Bilko, are there any stats for him from kicks; have witnessed quite a few touchline conversions in reserves from him

Before next weeks game have to decide first of all if Richards is 100% fit to kick.

At the same time, Roberts should put in a full weeks practice himself and take every kick should Pat not be 100%.

Simple. One or the other.

good call

I agree, he missed some sitters in the WC and has never really got it back together again.

Interesting we switched to Amos yesterday so Pat can't be fit at the moment. Doesn't matter as much in games like yesterday, but in tight games goals are vital so fingers crossed Pat & Amos (it's like Emmerdale isn't it?) find their kicking boots.

but that monster drop out was a beauty

He has publically stated he doesnt like kicking and he was never great. We do have a young lad Jamie Foster who is supposed to be pretty good so the situation may improve for us soon

Our goalkicking was great when Wigan was nothing but five drives and a kick therefore the tries were scored mainly down the middle.
This season we've been playing more expansive Rugby and scoring out wide. Now the kicking isn't as consistent.

Heard that Foster is a great kicker at Stains but doubts on his ability to make the first team.

He's only 18, so i wont write him off quite yet

Is there any word on Pat?

Definitely looked as if he wasn't 100% yesterday so God knows why Noble made him play the full 80 minutes.

Its between Richards and Roberts - bascially the best kicker out of the two will get in the team - there isnt room for both if Phelps is fb and ainscough is on the wing. If Richards gives up his kicking is his place in the team under threat?

He should have been rested against Celtic and the fully-fit Ainscough given a game. The wrong player was rested.

Read elsewhere that Richards is suffering leg or groin problems when kicking so kicks what he feels he can and then hands over the kicking duties so he does not strain himself.

Not good if true.

Dave

IT needs sorting out surley he could keep them behind for a kicking comp cos last year they were playing darts after training.

At times I feel it's Richards kicking thats keeping in the team.

Phelps links up better from FB
Roberts has more pace and is a better finisher
Ainscough is our top try scorer.

You can't judge Richards' performance if he's carrying an injury.
If everyone's fit I think Noble will go with the same 17 v Wakefield.

IF Richards is playing with an injury, as it appears, then why have Riddell / Roberts not been practising more.

Riddell was a superb kicker in Aus, Roberts I cant remember kicking too much, but its an area we need to address.

If Pat isn't injured, then what the hell has happened to his kicking!!

Why can't Phelps kick them?

Well, at least it's been acknowledged.... www.wigantoday.net/warriors/Pat- ... 5190841.jp Hopefully Roberts/Riddell will be putting in just as much practice for future reference.

Well, at least it's been acknowledged.... www.wigantoday.net/warriors/Pat- ... 5190841.jp Hopefully Roberts/Riddell will be putting in just as much practice for future reference.