I really rate this lad, hows he going for you guys?

Really good, sometimes forget he's only young.

He's an absolute monster for his age. His runs are really effective with his traditional hit and spin method. Easily a future star in the game.

Will go all the way to the top in the game. Never stops running, never wants to come off and never misses a tackle. Looks like a coaches dream and clearly enjoys every minute he plays.

He's no Jake Emmitt though!

True Wigan are thinking of recalling him he's been going that well, whereas Saints would rather play hookers at prop



Or did I forget we have to bow down to the greatness of Leigh as there having a good start to the season with their amazing team and army of followers



Really impressed by Davies, looked ok at the start but when injuries hit he really stood up, runs a good line and as mentioned know how to spin out of a tackle and make himself tricky to bring down just by running in the right places, along with Farrell destined for a great future!

You do realise that Saints tried to recall Emmitt for this weekend, don't you?



(He was ineligible having played for us on Thursday)

I was going to make this point but you've basically covered it.

I'd say Davies is a more exciting player but in terms of who i'd want in my team? Definately Emmitt. He does all the hard yard that dont get appreciated. He's the kind of grafter than every team needs and if saints don't want him we should snap their hands off for him!

Very soft by Saints then... when they first had Dean back they'd keep him start of the week just in case Gidley wasn't fit etc and then if was just didn't play him. So odd didn't do same here but obviously worked out well for your lot!

Think they appreciate the benefits of him playing regularly for us, though I must admit that I'm now a little wary that we might not see as much of him later in the season if he keeps knocking on the first team door at Saints.

Clearly we thought our DC's through more than the mutants



Liam farrell and chris dean have barely played for widnes, sean ainscough stunk on friday and admittedly ben davies is a very very good young player.

However we seem to have picked 4 youngsters who, despite being very good prospects, are just not quite making the 1st team regularly and so we are getting the full benefit from them.

TBF Farrell hadn't yet debued for Wigan and played every game for us until the last few weeks and then only went back initially after a few back row & centre (Bailey switch) injuries and has stayed becuase he has been one of their best lads by all accounts!

Taking 3 in same spot may have seemed a bit risky but as Wire brought in Solomona without losing a back rower and having Vinnie Anderson & Jon Clarke in the reserves wasn't a bad option!

Also we don't 'rely' on ours at Widnes... Lads at Leigh seem to have started every week so maybe could be more of an issue if left?

Ours have only been big losses due to 10 players being injured already!

Ben started off a little slowly, and was probably outshone by some of our own young forwards. However, he’s just gotten better and better and is probably now the stand-out youngster in the pack.

I’ve no doubt that the lad is destined for big things. Probably a future international.

We've won every game that hasn't featured any dual contract players (the game in Toulouse and our Challenge Cup games). HTH.

Comparing Ben Davies to Emmett is laughable, Davies is twice the player of Emmett. As Pepe said a future international for sure.

Unit is awesome, as you will find out very soon

Unit? first name Kitchen by any chance?

Im sure Ben will be quaking in his boots at the prospect of facing someone who already cleans his shoes.

I suppose that's why Saints are wanting to use Unit wherever possible, whereas Davies just doesn't seem likely to make that step up for another year at least (good player all the same, mind, and agree about his potentially international quality)

Ever present there aint he

Far more present than Davies is

I think Wigan have a few better props than saints.That is the reason not gone back to Wigan.I glad he has not gone back,otherwise he might have a great game like Farrell has done.

I must admit that I was disappointed when I first found out that we'd turned down the chance to sign Davies, but in Millward we trust and he certainly uncovered a gem in Unit.

Did Emmitt play for Saints this weekend and how did he do mate?I think we have lost Chris Dean and Liam Farrell now for the season.They both playing well for their teams.

I think Emmitt suits our team/style of play better than Davies would. Having said that, although "Unit" is making an impact at the moment and may do for a couple of years but I think in the long run Ben will be the better player, more consistent Super League player and one day hopefully play for England. I'm pleased he's doing well at Widnes with him being a Leigh lad.