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lets examine another aspect re Mr Brough
Joined Hull FC 2005... left for Cas 2006... left for Wakefield 2008... left for Hudds 2010
IMHO its not surprising coaches might doubt some aspects of his character that might preclude them for selecting him to the international squad.
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You're a classy fella aren't you? Any more of that and you'll be taking a break. |
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| Quote ThePrinter="ThePrinter"Brough has said recently that McNamara told him way back in February that he had no intention of picking him for the World Cup and McCormack has backed that up by saying he knew Danny would be available ever since February. So why did it take until June to have his post match dummy spit after they beat Saints?
Did Brough hope McNamara would change his mind and wait to see the squad for the Exiles match and reconsider.....even though he'd already indicated to McCormack he'd play for Scotland? Makes a mockery of his claims of being so proud to play for Scotland.
Has Brough lied about McNamara omitting him from the WC squad EIGHT months before the tournament began. Why would any coach, especially one who gave him his debut 8 months prior (and picked him for Exiles 2011 before injury) rule out anyone that early when he could suffer an injury crisis?
Either McNamara didn't like Brough's attitude or approach when he got him around the squad or Brough is making up lies to keep up his outcast hero role going with his followers.
Either way, all potential answers don't paint Brough in a good light or a true leader or dependable man.....more a guy who is only really interested in himself and wants to be the star of the show.'"
Seems strange. Brough was MOS for a good reason, I can't believe McNamara would rule out any selection for the squad until the end of the season unless there were other reasons other than form or ability. It's also difficult to believe that a British MOS would not make his way into the squad somehow. I know some people don't rate him highly as a coach but even someone coaching at the lowest level wouldn't make a decision like that. Even if McNamara was convinced Chase and Status should be in the halves there is still the not unlikely event of injury or even catastrophic loss of form.
Then again, maybe McNamara really doesn't like him one bit and made it clear? |
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| Quote DoubleAone="DoubleAone"lets examine another aspect re Mr Brough
Joined Hull FC 2005... left for Cas 2006... left for Wakefield 2008... left for Hudds 2010
IMHO its not surprising coaches might doubt some aspects of his character that might preclude them for selecting him to the international squad.'"
Brough may have flaws in his character, but the fact he has played for 4 different clubs is not something to hold against him IMO. If I remember correctly hull released him because they didn't rate him. I think he left Cas and Wakey on good terms and you could argue that since leaving hull he has moved to a stronger team each time. |
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| Quote The Magic Rat="The Magic Rat"Brough may have flaws in his character, but the fact he has played for 4 different clubs is not something to hold against him IMO. If I remember correctly hull released him because they didn't rate him. I think he left Cas and Wakey on good terms and you could argue that since leaving hull he has moved to a stronger team each time.'"
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www.rugbyclub.biz/danny-brough-s ... -decision/
In the article, which is described as being the week Brough made public his decision to reject England and make himself available for Scotland (which was June 3rd after Saints at home).
McCormack says "he (Brough) has been thinking about that for a while" and "I've kept in touch with him for the last few years now and CERTAINLY OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS and for him to put himself available is fantastic."
So given that the quotes are from early June 2013, and that Brough made his England debut against the Exiles only 11 months previously in July 2012 what do we make of Brough having a lot of increased contact with the Scotland coach from apparently June 2012.
Maybe Brough isn't the victim here some would make out. Maybe like a guy trying to get his end away he tried for the more attractive girl but didn't like the wait and/or possibility it wouldn't happen.....and therefore secretly kept in touch and went back to the ugly lass he's pulled before and who is grateful for the attention of someone out of her league and who he knows he'll score with and won't turn him down.
Danny Brough, not just a player....but a playa!
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www.rugbyclub.biz/danny-brough-s ... -decision/
In the article, which is described as being the week Brough made public his decision to reject England and make himself available for Scotland (which was June 3rd after Saints at home).
McCormack says "he (Brough) has been thinking about that for a while" and "I've kept in touch with him for the last few years now and CERTAINLY OVER THE LAST 12 MONTHS and for him to put himself available is fantastic."
So given that the quotes are from early June 2013, and that Brough made his England debut against the Exiles only 11 months previously in July 2012 what do we make of Brough having a lot of increased contact with the Scotland coach from apparently June 2012.
Maybe Brough isn't the victim here some would make out. Maybe like a guy trying to get his end away he tried for the more attractive girl but didn't like the wait and/or possibility it wouldn't happen.....and therefore secretly kept in touch and went back to the ugly lass he's pulled before and who is grateful for the attention of someone out of her league and who he knows he'll score with and won't turn him down.
Danny Brough, not just a player....but a playa!
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Hull didn't want him.
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Brough may not have been in the coaches plans in June. Brett Ferres wasn't in the plans recently either. He stayed English, got a chance and took it with both hands. Brough became Scottish....again.
Really hard to me to get behind that sort of "character". Easy to root for someone like Ferres.
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| Quote The Magic Rat="The Magic Rat"Brough may have flaws in his character, but the fact he has played for 4 different clubs is not something to hold against him IMO. If I remember correctly hull released him because they didn't rate him. I think he left Cas and Wakey on good terms and you could argue that since leaving hull he has moved to a stronger team each time.'"
he left wakey because his contract demands were stupid and the giants paid off his £35k gambling debts. he left for money, pure and simple |
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| Quote tad rhino="tad rhino"he left wakey because his contract demands were stupid and the giants paid off his £35k gambling debts. he left for money, pure and simple'"
If true...and it sounds plausible....there can be no doubt Brough would [unot[/u or would never have been a desirable addition to the recent successful championship winning team.
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| Quote G1="G1"Brough may not have been in the coaches plans in June. Brett Ferres wasn't in the plans recently either. He stayed English, got a chance and took it with both hands. Brough became Scottish....again.
Really hard to me to get behind that sort of "character". Easy to root for someone like Ferres.'"
Couldn't agree more.
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Really hard to me to get behind that sort of "character". Easy to root for someone like Ferres.'"
Sure is  and its also easy to root for a long standing player who always give his all, unconditionally IMHO.  |
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and its also easy to root for a long standing player who always give his all, unconditionally IMHO. 
