Paul Wood

[JasonE]

Was anyone else impressed with Warrington's Paul Wood in the Leeds game ?
He was a GB squad member in 2003 but picked up a shoulder injury and has only really just got back to his best. A possible tri nations bolter ?

18yo prop Andy Bracek looked one for the future too.

 

[Gaz_E]

Paul Wood in the last couple of games is starting to show the type of form he displayed at the back end of 2002 and during 2003. He had a few injuries nad personal issues that really affected his form last year, and that seemed to carry through this season. I'd keep him out of the Tri-Nations set up for his own good again, maybe play in the England squad if they do a euro-nations again. He seems to have got a bit more pace into his running when taking it in again, and not trying the daft step that slowed him down when hitting the line.

I think we were all surprised by Andy Bracek's performance against the Rhino's. He is one with raw talent, just a bit too young to be playing every week in the pack. He started the season playing a lot of first grade, but it became a but too much, so he dropped down into the u18's & u21's to continue his development. We picked him up from St Helens, after he had a few issues with their former coach. I think we paid £22k for him.

 

[SFW]

Wood's a pretty solid player, he's done it tough over the last 18 months though and I hope his recent performances mark the start of a return to his previous form - he should have represented GB in 2003 IMO.

Bracek is going to go a long way in the game. His only issue at Saints is that he wanted a professional contract for 2005 and Saints preferred to give one to James Graham (a decision that has been fully vindicated may I add). He's a real talent and with another year of development under his belt I think he'll be a regular in the Wire side for 2007.

 

[BatiFan]

I have only seen Paul Wood a few times but must say have been really impressed by him and from those glimpes I have seen of him would have to say I think he would do well in the GB team. His stature reminds me of Stuart Fielden.