he played there for us before and got knocked out after about 20 mins, his tackilng tecnique is terrible

Dont remember that only time i remember him getting knocked out was when we played at Widnes and he was not at Hooker that day

2nd game he played for us against Quins at home.

Not really sure how getting knocked out in one match means he's terrible in the position although I can't see Phelps becoming anything more than average there.

Ainscough of to Bradford, announcement next week

He has been knocked out a few times in his career, he seemed to have a bit of a problem with it early on.

Personally I would be happy to keep him on, just in case.



Good buy for them if true, would be glad to see how Ainscough goes long term in Super League.

Have you seen his Twitter page?

Is the ''good news'' that is ''about to come out'' not in regards to his unborn baby?

Dunno, just what i've been told, but heard the same crack from a few different sources, whether it's true is a different matter, we will just have to wait and see

I'd be disappointed if that were true, if only because he hasn't been given the same chances as some other hopefuls.

Maybe it is because the coaches didnt think he was good enough and didnt deserve the same chances.

Right move for Wigan and Ainscough.

It would be a shame, but then again is he really better than the likes of Marsh and Charnley long term, i would suggest not.

My thoughts exactly.

Although I don't watch much reserve rugby, I must say that I haven't been that impressed with Stefan Marsh at centre (in his 3 SL games). Looks too small and lightweight to me. Thoughts?

I think his performances have been mixed personally. Plus points for me would be his footwork and speed.

If we can continue to ease him I think he'll go well. It's just sometimes the case that players don't always hit the ground running, Marsh hasn't but in contrast to that Charnley has, so I guess it just depends on the player and where their at in their development.

What little I have seen of him he plays very much with his head down, which is criminal at centre.

I completely agree. He is much more suited to full back and wing than centre.

Agree. I have seen him in reserves fairly regularly and always felt he was ball greedy. He's done nothing to change my opinion so far.

As much as i don't mind having utility players as back up, Hooker is still a specialised position and think Phelps would give less than our current options for next year in Macca and LuLu. Despite the slow start getting a specialist like piggy in was the right thing to do at the time and would be happy for us to try and get someone of the same calibre again. I think we have enough young players who can play across the backs marsh, charnley etc for us not to have to keep Phelps on

Personally I would be happy to see Phelps go ,I know he has had a bad season injury wise , but why keep him when we have an outstanding back in Charnley.With Cahrnley at full back it would enable sam to move to half with Tommy going to 9, probally giving more balance to the team.
The same goes for Pryce, can anyone tell me if he is better than any of the lads on the u20s? or the misses?
With his statue he should be a world beater but lacks the agression IMO.Coupled with the signing already announced we should kick on next year.

Bobbie Goulding to be next Toulouse Olympique coach.

Don't need many signings to improve, it's more a case of development, especially with having such a young team.

Tomkins is outstanding at either FB or SO. Charnley is a real prospect, as is Marsh. Goulding has proven to be a good solid winger once given a chance in that position.

Carmont and Gleeson will provide the experience and cover till the younger backs develop.

Tommy, still a young player will become a great 9 with more experience in that position, he'll just need time to adapt.

Hock and Hansen to prop. Hansen is putting on size each season, he's a fit lad who will be an excellent workhorse 60min prop who'll tackle up all day long. Hock, as long as he can come find his stride on his return, will be an aggressive house prop who doesn't take a back step, he has the size and attitude to be a real hand full.

That leaves a potential choice of Lockers, Tomkins, Farrell, Mossop, Hoffman, Walker etc to fight for 3 back row spots.

Prescott doesn't have the aggression of Hock or the tackling workrate of Hansen, I don't see him as a potential future prop when we have others all ready in our team who could be a better job. O'Carroll hasn't exactly set the world on fire. Coley will be good for another season, Fielden another 2 with Lima already signed we'll be very strong in the front row.

Look inward to what we have then look outward when no one from our youth team can do a good enough job.

A future pack of:
Lima Tommy Fielden
Tomkins Hoffman
Lockers
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Hock (prop)
Hansen (prop)
Mac
Farrell

looks good to me, with that Davies will be looking to impress...

Whats happened to the rumour of Amos going home? Seems to have died abit.

No idea.

But it's nice to know we don't really need him.

Good. I hope he stays.

heard we are looking at 2 Union players Prop Richard Skuse & Hooker Tatafu Polota-Nau