starting 17 for next season - Widnes Vikings

RE: starting 17 for next season

Prisoner — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:48:22 +0000

Owens will be our fullback end of.

RE: starting 17 for next season

geoffw — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:22:40 +0000

@berkeleyviking Yes I meant Ince. A senior moment. I think Jack needs to be in the team for his overall contribution especially his quick flick & cut out passes. I also think he gives a bit more all round than Fleming does. I am sure Fleming will get some game time as injuries take their toll.

I also expect at least one of the younger forwards to break into the squad as the season progresses but not at the start.

RE: starting 17 for next season

Berkeleyviking — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 07:07:50 +0000

With the signings probably complete now I reckon our starting 17 at season start will be as follows.

1 Brown

2 Butt

3 Edge

4 Owens

5 Edge

6 Patton

7 Gilmore

8 Murray

9 Johnstone

10 Bennion

11 Lloyd

12 Langtree

13 Lannon

Bench

14 Reilly

15 Fozard

16 Kirk

17 Hall

Personally I would start with Fozard but that does not seem to happen much. Any comments on my selection?

I really rate edge, but bit of an ask to play 2 positions at once - assume you mean ince, also no fleming ?

RE: starting 17 for next season

sandgroper — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:17:15 +0000

Wait until the pre-season training is done - we've had a couple of bad injuries in training before!!!!

RE: starting 17 for next season

weatesviking — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:22:26 +0000

id go with the below

1 Brown

2 Butt

3 Edge

4 Owens

5 Ince

6 Patton

7 Gilmore

8 Murray

9 Johnstone

10 Reilly

11 Lloyd

12 Langtree

13 Lannon

Bench

14 Roberts

15 Fozard

16 Kirk

17 Bennion

shows our strength with Bent, Gregson, lyons, flemming, hall, bailey, sumner as squad players when theyd have been locked in starters last year other signings

RE: starting 17 for next season

geoffw — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:49:31 +0000

With the signings probably complete now I reckon our starting 17 at season start will be as follows.

1 Brown

2 Butt

3 Edge

4 Owens

5 Edge

6 Patton

7 Gilmore

8 Murray

9 Johnstone

10 Bennion

11 Lloyd

12 Langtree

13 Lannon

Bench

14 Reilly

15 Fozard

16 Kirk

17 Hall

Personally I would start with Fozard but that does not seem to happen much. Any comments on my selection?

RE: starting 17 for next season

Mckviking — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:22:46 +0000

@geoffw I think this is a great signing

young prop come through saints academy

widnes lad

eager to improve and impress for a full time contract

I think he’ll wear the jersey with pride

RE: starting 17 for next season

geoffw — Sun, 03 Nov 2024 23:17:38 +0000

Brett Bailey now confirmed as having signed from Saints on a 1 year deal for 2025. That is probably the lot for props now. I would have liked a big Samoan or similar south seas prop but guess we have enough cover now but worry a bit about the depth of quality in that position. Same goes for centre & half back if we are to challenge for the top 4 to 6.

RE: starting 17 for next season

geoffw — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 22:45:54 +0000

Bennion now a Viking confirmed by the club.

RE: starting 17 for next season

Berkeleyviking — Sun, 27 Oct 2024 06:35:56 +0000

Really good news about langtree and the feedback on his operation- hopefully he will play a lot more next season, this gives a good second row partnership with Lloyd, roberts, lannon and bent

probably need another prop or 2 though