Course you're entitled to your opinion, I've never said otherwise. My point is you seem to have written him off based on his performance in two games. I'd have to see the Leeds game again (actually, given how it ended that won't be happening!) to say how Briggs played but I recall thinking he did well. I could be wrong.

I think Potter will have an open mind on who has a future at the Bulls. I'm just saying Briggs hasn't had a fair chance to show whether he is a good or bad signing yet.

As you say, time will tell. But if you continue to judge Briggs based purely on his performance in the Salford game you can surely name 16 other players who should never play for the club again?

Job.

I would love to hear why you dont rate Briggs? Genuine question, but i personally havent seen enough of him to form an opinion. I accept i dont watch the championship on TV on Thursday nights so is this what you base your assesment on on?

Note to Bets'y Bulls, it AINT JUST ME that don't rate him. However, in order to answer your question he looks completely clueless and out of his depth at this level. His passing game is crap, his kicking game is worse and his reading of the game is even worse than that. 32 tries at Championship level make no difference to me. There are numerous examples in different sports of players who excel at a far lower level that cannot make the step up.

It is quite obvious really.

I accept he may go on to prove me wrong and I really hope he does but it is hard to see it happening. As I have already stated, he is way down the pecking order for his own position that is currently being filled with a combo of Full Backs, Hookers and Centres (utility back). Which says it all really.

Thank You for answering my question why you dont rate him. You just seem very certain of his abilities i just assumed you watched him play regularly. I have only seen 2 pre season friendlies & the two SL games he has appeared in

2 Friendly appearances and 2 SL appearances confirm alot these days don't they?

So far they have confirmed he is utter flaps. Up to him to change that.

It is, and I hope he's given chance to change it.

For now though, I've realised it's not a good idea to comment on your posts as you don't debate, just state what you think is fact. Shame, if you are actually Scottish we could have chatted at Odsal and you'd have been one of the few people there that I'd actually be able to understand

The thing is, I don't think that Briggs is one for this season. I think his signing is more likely part of the long term overhaul of the team. You know, putting him next to Southernwood? Setting up a solid 6&7 partnership in the u20's where the results aren't as important as development and building an understanding.

As for those who are saying he's no good after 2 games at SL level, well, I don't think you can judge a player on such a short space of time. Especially given that those 2 games were 2 months apart. It's not like he's played consistently since the start of the season and been poor every week. He's moved up from the championship and that's a big step. He may struggle at first, but I think he'll come good given time.

Do you state what you think is fiction then?

I have said it before, I will say it again, I am stating my opinion, but backing it up with a few facts too. Just to strengthen my opinion of course.

Right now there is no 'fact' or 'fiction' that Briggs will be good enough for us, only opinion.

Haven't got time to respond to every numpty, but fwiw some no-mark laying into Herbert got a similar response as the one you've got from me. So the assumption in your question renders your question obsolete.


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