Plan A last season = Give it to Manu, even in hopeless positions, and hope he conjures something out of nothing. With no Plan B. I'm sure Long recognises what Manu gives and will unlock some of this potential.

The only 7 ive seen use Manu correctly was Matthew Head. Hope we look back at some old vidoes and learn because we have the potential to use Manu, Burnett, Tickle all better than we currently do as wide running 2nd rows. Lauaki into a gap would be devastating too but we seem to opt for the battering ram approach. See how it goes i guess.

Agree with that. Some real quality in the second row and indeed the pivots, but it's joining it all up with a gameplan that's the concern IMO.

Give it time, lots of new players will mean it will take a little time for it all to come together. We have the option of fighting it up the middle with big forwards and also have the option of having big men running out wide.

I always think it must be easier to concoct a decent game plan when you have a player on the field capable of carrying it out. Preferably more than one but one is better than none. If you dont have that player then simpler more direct game plans are probably all you've got to work with.

I want to see Manu running at the opposition with players either side in support. Defenders either commit themselves to the tackle which gives the supporting players an opportunity to break if they receive the money ball from Manu or stand off him which gives Manu a chance of making a break.
The away game at Catalans a few seasons ago ,He got the ball from his own half and the defenders were hesitant . Before they defenders decided to commit themselves , Manu had run between two and thrown a peach of a ball to the supporting Tommy Lee. for a cracking try. Manu at his best.

Manu and Yeamo are lethal together when they get early ball.

And they both should get plenty of that this comming season.

Bingo. When we had Matthew Head for those few games he used to get the ball wide to Manu as fast as he could. In the run in to the play-offs in 2007 he was unstoppable.

give senior a good hammering thats what the aussies did in the internationals he,ll disappear out of game then

After being at Sheffield yesterday can I ask you to please not use that word in any post connected to a member of the mafia.

Might aswell kick it off early because im exited about weekend.
St.Helens v Hull FC...
i hope the mafia give wilkin 1 hell of a rough ride, not only does he get under my skin when he opens his mouth and the red and white thing at wembley, TO@@ER!!!
Also give maurie fa'asavalu a good monster hit because he's another fool who likes to spout off...
COME ON THE TONGAN MAFIA!!!!!!!

Wilkin and Ginger graham for me please fellas... Smash em!!

yeah good point, graham too ha ha ha

I would love to see Leon Pryce cop a big hit please put his name on the list ... hope the list gets pinned to changing room wall so they can see it as they walk out

Just seein Wilkin get a good hidin (fairly and legally obviously!) would do me. Can't stand him!

good to see wilkin get a few mentions... gets a few smacks in the face the missus might not fancy him as much any more

James Graham.

Im afraid Clint Newton is now sat top of my list. I really hope he gets it good !!!

Fozzard , Wilkin and Pryce in no particular order.

Tongan mafia lol

Glad you think it's funny Pupert.
Clints gonna get what's coming too him!

Oh no the one at the top of all lists when playing saints is Price!!
hate the smug twot with a passion...

Same here after his comments at the fans forum.

wellens....cant stand that over rated moaning git