You've no idea really have you mate?

I have never rated Deacs that highly and I personally believe he was carried along the way by more skillful players such as Henry, Robbie Iestyn and Jimmy. There is no doubts that the Bulls haven't ticked aswell though when Deacs has been the main playmaker and shot caller over the past few seasons. Having said that, thanks for the memories Deacs, you've been a loyal, commited and hard working member of our club and youve won us many games with your outstanding goal kicking in our most succesful period but it's time to call it a day with each other and move on.

I would disagree with you one point I did rate Deacs highly for many years as a tactition, place and field kicker and an oustanding tackler.
Sadly have to agree with your latter comments. A once great force now a spent one, though still deserves a place untill we get a better kicker.

As Terry intimated Deacon was never the tactitian, this was Robbie, Jimmy etc. Even when they left Newton tended to call the shots from ptb. It's since he has had to lead that he has shown his true colours. He was a decent tackler, as most HBs are these days.

I completely agree with pretty much all of that. I hold no ill feeling towards him and appreciate what he has done in the past. He will get nothing but good wishes from me when he leaves.

However just because someone has been a good servant to the club, does not mean people have to praise him when he has a bad game. The criticism of his performances this year is justified, as he has been in awful form. It's probably the worst I've ever seen him in a Bulls shirt.

I agree with the sentiments of the post I have quoted above. That doesn't take away though that saying he had a good game judging by the fact he kicked 8 goals is crazy talk.

Just watching highlights of yesterdays game, and Deacon constructed a move threatening the line, then a perfect pass to set up the first try. After 5 minutes though, he became useless.

Stick a fork in him and feed him to Stanley Gene, hes done

I don't subscribe to this "his goal kicking was good but he did nothing else to warrant his inclusion" view. The fact is that Deacon was the difference yesterday because of his goal kicking. It would have been handy if he had been more creative in the middle and kicking on the last but he was integral to us winning the game which is all important.

If it were the grand final and we beat 18 vs 16 because we kicked three from three conversions and they kicked 2 would it really matter how he played during the rest of the game?

Its not though is it?

How typical - Radio You need to get a life matey before its too late - those who attend games should comment, but others should shut up