Convert Myler makes his mark

The rugby league convert is the club's leading scorer with eight league tries this term from just ten starts.

So just think what he might have achieved if three injuries had not limited his longest run in the first team to five games.

"It has been a frustrating season for me," said the 28-year-old utility back. "I've scored quite a few tries but it could have been more without my injuries.

"But I've had seasons like this in the past you've just got to get on with it and not be down in the dumps. "

He announced his arrival this season in no uncertain terms with a stunning hat-trick at Wakefield before suffering a rib injury the following week against Moseley.

During his next spell in the team he scored two crucial tries at London Welsh before his second interruption following a collision at Rotherham.

His third spell in the team was perhaps his most productive yet scoring a try per game before injuring his thigh as he crashed over in the corner at Rugby.

Not bad for a player who had played just a handful of rugby union games before signing for Worcester just days before Christmas in 1997.

It was a big decision to change codes and move his family south from Widnes to a new home in Droitwich with new friends and new schools to take care of.

"There's no doubt whatsoever in my mind that the switch was the right decision," added Myler. "Everything's going great, works going well, rugby's going well, apart from the injuries, and my family have settled in quickly."

Myler's goal at the start of the season did not involve a try total. He wanted to play in every game which has clearly been impossible due to his injuries.

Now he has a new target - to finish the league as a championship winner with Worcester.

"The important thing now is to win the league even though we're not sure what is happening next year," he added.

"We're distancing ourselves from that and don't look further ahead than the next Saturday."

Monday, February 15, 1999.