Quote Offside Monkey="Offside Monkey"In a game where we now use the fullback as creative pivot, having a playmaking 13 is a case of [itoo many chiefs and not enough Indians[/i, in my opinion. Your much better off with a bruiser.
In a perfect world you'd have a Scully or, to a lesser, extent an O'Loughlin, who have skills without giving up anything on the physicality. Aside from work rate, Wilkin doesn't offer enough on the physical side of the game to compete with our other forwards.
For me, he should be standoff or nothing and, given the salary I presume he's getting, I doubt he's giving us value for money. I'd have flogged him to Salford.
That's not to say I didn't appreciate his efforts this year, transforming himself into a halfback.'"
I'd imagine lomax will be third man (and attacking pivot) down the left and Wilkin playing the same role down the right - so there shouldn't be too many chiefs (in theory) - also in that way it means that in a mix up we have Wilkin who can kick on one side and and turner on the other
I am all for Wilkin at 6 but judging by what's been said it's not gonna happen - but he's still worth a place in the side for mine his work rate, loyalty and improved skills set from this year alone warrants that and should be an upgrade on wellens who play(s/ed) that role.
Also, assuming Manu and Soliola are our other first choice second rowers - Wilkin offers something different to those two who have a much more physical game
I agree with the pack above of:
Laffranchi
Roby
Amor
Wilkin
Manu
LMS
Hohioa
Soliola
Walmsley
Masoe
My only concern is we're a hooker short if they insist on playing lance at 6
