Goal kicker 2017 : Tue Oct 11, 2016 8:52 pm  

Any front runners for the role?

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:05 pm  

The only genuine first teamer I remember ever kicking goals is Sam. Still keeping my fingers crossed we have a goal kicking centre lined up but I think we are pretty much done.

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:08 pm  

Trainman wrote:

The only genuine first teamer I remember ever kicking goals is Sam. Still keeping my fingers crossed we have a goal kicking centre lined up but I think we are pretty much done.

I know shorrocks has kicked a few but I'm similar to you, other than Sam I can't think of anyone else.

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Tue Oct 11, 2016 9:34 pm  

Can only assume that all of our playmakers will be asked to practice a lot over the winter!

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:57 am  

George Williams shared the kicking duties with Ryan Hampshire as they progressed through the academy system so I am surprised that he hasn't been put forward for the job. Then again maybe the coaching staff feel it would be a bit too much pressure to put on a young lad who is also one of the few attacking threats we have.

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:21 am  

Get the best candidates practicing through pre-season, the smart money is probably on Sam Tomkins though

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:43 am  

Grimmy wrote:

Get the best candidates practicing through pre-season, the smart money is probably on Sam Tomkins though

From what I remember his goal kicking technique was always pretty bad, and at this rate Shorrocks will be playing more than Sam anyway if he carries on getting injured

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 10:56 am  

didnt tony Clubb kick when he was a centre?

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 11:25 am  

nikos wrote:

didnt tony Clubb kick when he was a centre?

No, are you thinking of Paul Sykes?

Re: Goal kicker 2017 : Wed Oct 12, 2016 12:08 pm  

JWarriors wrote:

From what I remember his goal kicking technique was always pretty bad, and at this rate Shorrocks will be playing more than Sam anyway if he carries on getting injured

I disagree. I think his technique is good. And he's got the bottle, remember the penalty at Leeds?

He's always played in teams that have good kickers (Pat and Shaun Johnson) so he hasn't had much opportunity. His kicking out of hand has improved no end at NZW where he took the drop outs and penalties and kicked in play a lot. If his knees are up to it I think he might be pretty good.