Re: Warrington (h) : Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:52 am  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Nsemba is a wide running second row, Hill and Max Wood are the up and coming props along with Toby Brannan. I was surprised that Silva didn't get a run out in the reserves yesterday.

It seems to be a tougher year for the academy this season. Are there any standouts in there?

Re: Warrington (h) : Sun Aug 07, 2022 9:54 am  

WWste wrote:

Good position to be on it next year we’ll potentially have 3 young props wanting game time nsemba, hill and Silva. Silva I thought would have featured but he didn’t even feature in the reserves. We reckon he’s on his way out?

I think Silva is on his way out though he has missed a lot of game time due to injury. he also has a decent off load in him. Nsemba is more of a second row than prop. I have been impressed with Hill's performances and also Max Wood. Nsemba and Hill tend to break the line whereas Wood make a lot of yards in contact as he keeps his legs pumping bringing in 3 or 4 defenders to stop him.

Re: Warrington (h) : Sun Aug 07, 2022 10:01 am  

sergeant pepper wrote:

It seems to be a tougher year for the academy this season. Are there any standouts in there?

The three I mentioned plus Zach Eckersley who plays at centre or fullback, tall athletic and fast!! Regan Sumner looks very quick but a bit on the small side.

Re: Warrington (h) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:55 am  

I was really impressed with the kick chase on this game. We've only recently started doing this with 100% conviction and actually competing for the ball. French flying on really puts the defender under pressure and is one of the things Saints do so well.

Watching Cooper's leg drive and gain 5m. After contact in many tackles - I find it staggering Powell wanted him out in a season where they so obviously need someone like him. I think he brings the missing part to our game when we're faced with a really well organised defence.