Agree with your sentiments James. In his comments you get a hint of his thoughts. Big, fast and great hands, at a young age he hardly had to work at it but going up a few steps and you get caught out!
Might be a bit OTT but working hard and enjoying it with old mates could make him, and us, enjoy the games. I certainly hope so.
After a slow start by all it looks like Adam is starting to enjoy his rugby more and more every week. Hopefully he carries on improving along with the rest of the squad.
After a slow start by all it looks like Adam is starting to enjoy his rugby more and more every week. Hopefully he carries on improving along with the rest of the squad.
Totally agree. I know how hard he works at his game and always gives 100%. Some of the criticism was uncalled for and look how he has silenced those critics. Player of the season so far for this year followed by Ste Tyrer
Adam certainly has been a key player in the team in recent weeks and deserves much praise for his efforts.
However despite last Sunday’s “blip” Jack is my best player so far.
Player of the season for me - Brad O’Neill.
Lawton, Owens, Clough, Farnworth and Tyrer all not far behind.
Totally agree with comments re Lawton. Most improved player. The sad thing is that if he maintains this form, he is more than likely be moving on next season. Leigh?
Player of the season for me is Farnworth, but Tilleke worth a mention for his 100% effort having been thrown in at the deep end. Can't argue with the rest mentioned O'Neill, Owens, Clough and Tyrer. Hatton is also looking a solid player too.
I wonder whether the club have offered contracts to these players? Doubt that O'Neill will be joining us, other than on a loan deal.
I’d say there’s zero chance of O’Neill as a permanent signing but hopefully he stays at least until Tomkins (already signed for 2022) is back in the side. I suspect we will be looking to retain most of our 1-17. Probably not Jewitt or Dwyer as they are barely playing and with Clough, Cook and Smith it will likely be down to them whether they feel they have another season in them.
We will need to replace any of the above who leave and maybe let one or two of the outside backs who are down the pecking order go in order to give us more depth in the forwards.
Maybe consider Smitby in a player/ assistant coach role. He wants experience coaching and it would probably help SF and Smithy alike at a sensible cost.
Well we do not have much to risk here IMO. He had all the potential & hopefully he has matured somewhat. If he applies himself he could be devastating at this level. He is a big unit & will at the very least tire the opposition defensively. This could be a very shrewd signing. Welcome back Adam & good luck to you. Make the doubters on here eat their words!
Well done Adam on your recent performances. Keep it up. You have certainly silenced some of your doubters.
Lawton is like that really big kid at u12's the team keeps passing to because he breaks the tackles every time.
I'd use him more, 5-7m out from the line he's unstoppable, especially how he turns his back on the defence and twists.
Very good asset in this team.
A slight elbow nudge off the ball.Deliberate I think but barely enough to fell a player.
A slight elbow nudge off the ball.Deliberate I think but barely enough to fell a player.
Never a red.
Be interesting to see if he escapes a ban. Not seen or heard a single person say they thought it was a red card yet. Even though most of us are innately biased it does seem he’s been hard done to.
A slight elbow nudge off the ball.Deliberate I think but barely enough to fell a player.
Never a red.
Agreed.Obstuction and penalty to them.
Hopefully the red card will help us and they deem it sending it off sufficient.