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| I thought he was top drawer last night. Scored a couple of decent tries (granted he could've had a couple more) but his work rate was pretty good too. Took a couple of scoots from the opposite wing to help out charnley and looked dangerous when he got the ball. He's only young, give him game time and he will improve.
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| I'm a bit stunned at some of the negative comments on here tbh. He may have had a couple of extra try's in the last two games but the lads never been a winger and he's finding his way in the position. I just see a potentially top class player in this guy. He's big and athletic and has ball handling skills to die for. He's come over as a project signing who's raw and needs plenty of work but my word what a base he's got to build on.
His run and out the back flicked offload for Tomkins in the second half was sensational and I get the feeling we'll see plenty more of that type of thing.
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| For me, it was between him and Goulding for MOM last night. He is really showing off his skills, I reckon he will slot into Carmont's centre position very nicely next season!
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| He's got good footwork for a big guy, I thought he did well last night. I like the way he returns kicks, strong n direct like a prop.
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| He is such a handful to put down. He has great feet for a big guy as well and some good pace. Can't wait to see him in full flight.
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| Quote ="Katrina"For me, it was between him and Goulding for MOM last night. He is really showing off his skills, I reckon he will slot into Carmont's centre position very nicely next season!'"
He was mine. Which says a lot for me because Fuzzy was outstanding on the other side
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| Think he is just finding his way in the team really and maybe lacking a bit of confidence which can be brought about by trying too hard sometimes. Couple of times last night he seemed to hesitate with the line beckoning but I thought he grew in confidence as the game went on and presumably he will now just continue to improve the more game time he has. Think us fans very often tend to expect the finished article from day one and unless it is a really well established player like Barrett then it's not likely to happen and Gelling is no different. Be interesting to see what we all think come the end of the season.
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| Quote ="Odem"He is such a handful to put down. He has great feet for a big guy as well and some good pace. Can't wait to see him in full flight.'"
This.... Gelling is a top athlete and freakish in his balance. Still young, rew, in a strange country, (yes i know thats of his doing, poor choice of word there), but he has shed loads of potential. I like the look of him, and can see why he was recommended. yes we want our youngsters to shine, but we also want the best, and if we can pick them up cheap as well, thats good work by the management team.
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| Quote ="Wigan Peer"This.... Gelling is a top athlete and freakish in his balance. Still young, rew, in a strange country, (yes i know thats of his doing, poor choice of word there), but he has shed loads of potential. I like the look of him, and can see why he was recommended. yes we want our youngsters to shine, but we also want the best, and if we can pick them up cheap as well, thats good work by the management team.'"
Think if he carries on the way he is he will make Stinky Turner / Paul Youain't eat his words.
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| I really did wonder if we would see Gelling at all this season as the messages coming out of Wigan earlier on in the season were that he was very raw and one for the future.
Its pretty obvious from the above why they have him playing wing but my what a player we potentially have on our hands here. He looks outstanding at times granted hes made one or two mistakes but people have to realise he is a work in progress and one for the future.
A big test next week for him next week against Saints so lets not get too carried away however if he has a shocker lets not get on his back either. Hes a young lad just like Russell, King etc so we need to give him time just like we would for them.
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| I don't like having 4 forwards on the bench but with Gelling as an impact substitute he can cover both the back row and the three-quarters as well when Pat is back fit.
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| We arent short in the back row and there is no reason for Gelling to be used as cover. Im really looking forward to seeing him over the next 11 weeks as cover for Pat. I for one think hes looking more solid defensively and his reading of the game is gradually improving. With ball in hand he looks a real threat and I really like his direct running when returning the ball from kicks. Really runs his weight
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| The great thing about him is that his weaknesses are all fixable with good coaching and hard work.
Defensive positioning, his fitness and the like can be worked on where his natural attributes and ability can't. I said when he signed I hoped he turned out more Shontayne Hape then Doc Murray and it looks like it could work out that way.
He'll be turning out for England RU before long!!
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| First time I've seen the lad play was last night. Doesn't look a natural player at all. What surprised me most was that he carried the ball constantly in his right hand, and very loosely at that. Raw or not, surely he should know how to hold and shield a ball?
Having watched Matty Russell tonight looking quite accomplished in a strange team, it will be interesting to see how both players develop.
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| Quote ="Zuider"First time I've seen the lad play was last night. Doesn't look a natural player at all. What surprised me most was that he carried the ball constantly in his right hand, and very loosely at that. Raw or not, surely he should know how to hold and shield a ball?
Having watched Matty Russell tonight looking quite accomplished in a strange team, it will be interesting to see how both players develop.'" Disagree with all of this Gelling was outstanding last night he didn't take one step back running that ball in last night and was a thorn on the Hull kr players side
Ball carrying he had 2 hands on the ball v Fev but had it striped i dont mind what a player does if it works for them keep doing it
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| Quote ="Zuider"First time I've seen the lad play was last night. Doesn't look a natural player at all. What surprised me most was that he carried the ball constantly in his right hand, and very loosely at that. Raw or not, surely he should know how to hold and shield a ball?
Having watched Matty Russell tonight looking quite accomplished in a strange team, it will be interesting to see how both players develop.'"
Don't agree pal. Thought he looked really good and will get better and better. Recommended by by Bell and Iro so that says enough for me!!!!
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| Quote ="Zuider"First time I've seen the lad play was last night. Doesn't look a natural player at all. What surprised me most was that he carried the ball constantly in his right hand, and very loosely at that. Raw or not, surely he should know how to hold and shield a ball?
Having watched Matty Russell tonight looking quite accomplished in a strange team, it will be interesting to see how both players develop.'"
I dont remember him dropping a ball? He ran the ball in with full force to so if he had a dodgy carry it would of shown up imo. I thought he had a very good game and he will improve more and more imo. He seemed hard to put down and he was definatley better than when i saw him in Lockers testimonial game so hes going in the right direction.
Be very good to see how he does over the period that Pat is out.
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| Although you don't judge wingers on metres made 242m is a great effort if Barrie was right on super league full-time and it reflects the amount of work he did.
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| Quote ="Zuider"
Having watched Matty Russell tonight looking quite accomplished in a strange team, it will be interesting to see how both players develop.'"
Why though? Matty Russell ain't a winger, and Gelling ain't a FB. Why don't we just start comparing Sam to Pat? Totally different skill set.
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| Quote ="inside_man"Why though? Matty Russell ain't a winger, and Gelling ain't a FB. Why don't we just start comparing Sam to Pat? Totally different skill set.'"
but this is where Gelling impresses, because he isnt a winger. he's a centre playing out of position. therefore, to look good in a strange position, with new team mates and in a new country in good.
from what i have seen, he has all of the atributes to be a decent george replacement. in fact, with his ability to hold the ball in one hand, his wingman should look forward to a few offloads.
so long as he gets his attitude correct, i feel that he will be a good buy.
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| I like a lot of what Gelling does but he needs to improve his fitness if he is going to be a full-time winger. Obviousl;y playing regularly will improve that but I think quite a few of the disallowed tries he's had in the last few two games were mistakes made due to tiredness, the second one against KR in particular
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| Quote ="ShortArse"but this is where Gelling impresses, because he isnt a winger. he's a centre playing out of position. therefore, to look good in a strange position, with new team mates and in a new country in good.
from what i have seen, he has all of the atributes to be a decent george replacement. in fact, with his ability to hold the ball in one hand, his wingman should look forward to a few offloads.
so long as he gets his attitude correct, i feel that he will be a good buy.'"
I agree with this.
The next post talks about him being a full time winger. Well, he isn't going to be a full time winger, he is going to be a full time centre but not this season!
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| Just seen the stats for Friday and Gelling made 242 metres!
Outstanding effort.
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| at least 100m saved the forwards having to do the work, with efforts like that it means that Hock and Co. should have more in the tank to make a bigger impact. let's hope he can do the same this Saturday
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| Quote ="NickyKiss"Just seen the stats for Friday and Gelling made 242 metres!
Outstanding effort.'"
He got the MOTM in League Express.
I thought he looked pretty dangerous with ball in hand.
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