| FORUMS > Leeds Rhinos > Michael McIlorum |
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[quote="Jamie Peacock MBE":af0ys02h]'There's been a couple of times during my career when I've thought about moving elsewhere but, when I run out in front of 17,000, 18,000 people at Headingley, I've thought 'nah, this is the place for me'.[/quote:af0ys02h]
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| Quote: Bluenosewarrior "Is Bailey in the squad for tonight...?'"
If you think Bailey is in the same Sh&t Bucket as McIlorum and Hock, you're dreaming Mush. |
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"As you travel through life don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things" - George Carlin
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| Quote: Fetlar "So it's really about him liking more money and less success than less money and more success.'"
How do you figure that out?
At the start of 2005, Leeds had featured in two Grand Finals in seven years.
They didn't win another one until 2007.
Bit harsh on McIlorum to suggest that he should somehow have been able to predict Leeds recent run of success when he made the decision to sign for Wigan. Nowhere in the article does it mention money, indeed McIlorum himself says he wanted to move out of Leeds and get a fresh start.
FWIW, I'd have him at Leeds in a heartbeat. Yes he can be a bit of a hothead, but I could see him fitting into the same sort of role that Buderus and Lunt had, starting at hooker then moving into a more floating role when Burrow comes off the bench. |
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| Quote: Middleton_Loiner "If you think Bailey is in the same Sh&t Bucket as McIlorum and Hock, you're dreaming Mush.'"
 Hock and Bailey are as bad as eachother on the pitch!
McIlorum is no where near as 'thuggish' |
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In 2005, when he signed for Wigan we only had the one Super league title to our name and our future run of titles couldnt have been forseen as a given.throw in the fact Wigan always will have the pulling power due to the great success they had in the 90's and they were prepared to offer him better terms and i dont think he can be criticised for the decision he made.Probably did him good moving away aswell.
He also has a super league andchallenge cup winners medal so not too shabby.
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| Quote: Andy Gilder "How do you figure that out?
At the start of 2005, Leeds had featured in two Grand Finals in seven years.
They didn't win another one until 2007.
Bit harsh on McIlorum to suggest that he should somehow have been able to predict Leeds recent run of success when he made the decision to sign for Wigan. Nowhere in the article does it mention money, indeed McIlorum himself says he wanted to move out of Leeds and get a fresh start.
FWIW, I'd have him at Leeds in a heartbeat. Yes he can be a bit of a hothead, but I could see him fitting into the same sort of role that Buderus and Lunt had, starting at hooker then moving into a more floating role when Burrow comes off the bench.'"
Agree with this. At the time we didn't need him, but he is a good player and would easily improve our team as mentioned above.
IMO I think hock, bailey and Mclorum are all similar, in that they all have a bit of an edge to their game and you love them in your team and hate them when they are the opposition.
He reminds me a bit of an old school hooker. They were mostly agressive. And you must have a screw loose to be the smallest bloke in the pack and still mix it with them! |
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[quote="Jamie Peacock MBE":af0ys02h]'There's been a couple of times during my career when I've thought about moving elsewhere but, when I run out in front of 17,000, 18,000 people at Headingley, I've thought 'nah, this is the place for me'.[/quote:af0ys02h]
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| Quote: Bluenosewarrior "
Bailey winds up and keeps a lid on it. The others don't.
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| Quote: Middleton_Loiner "Bailey winds up and keeps a lid on it. The others don't.'"
What planet are you on? |
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[quote="Jamie Peacock MBE":af0ys02h]'There's been a couple of times during my career when I've thought about moving elsewhere but, when I run out in front of 17,000, 18,000 people at Headingley, I've thought 'nah, this is the place for me'.[/quote:af0ys02h]
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| Quote: Bluenosewarrior "What planet are you on?'"
Alittle place we like to call Reality.
He might do what he wants, but he does it with Class. |
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"Well, I think in Rugby League if you head butt someone there's normally some repercusions":d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_25511.jpg |
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| Quote: Bluenosewarrior "
There is nothing wrong with the aggresion that Hock, Bailey or McIlorum show on the pitch - Bailey is a pussycat though if you actually look at his game. I wouldn't touch McIlorum because I don't rate his overall game.
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Ryan Bailey (11/11/83) - The Most Feared Man In Super League
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Not quite one pushes refs the other tells them to **** off.
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Officially RLFAN's most Doe-eyed Happy Clapper.
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| Quote: thebloodbath "Good hooker when he's got his head screwed on right.'"
How the hell did you get the word "Hooker" into the same sentence as "Head screwed on" !!!
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| Quote: Wigan Peer "How the hell did you get the word "Hooker" into the same sentence as "Head screwed on" !!!
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Micky Mac is a horrible little scroat,i never liked him when he played for queens and i am personally glad that he didn't sign for usas he's a vastly over rated player imo who is a penalty machine
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| Quote: Middleton_Loiner "rlhttps://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12211/8567072/Super-League-Michael-McIlorum-rejected-Leeds-Rhinos-to-join-Wigan-Warriorsrl
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... And turning down five league titles when he did ? |
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