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"I'm 49, I've had a brain haemorrhage and a triple bypass and I could still go out and play a reasonable game of rugby union. But I wouldn't last 30 seconds in rugby league." - Graham Lowe (1995):20201.jpg |
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At the time of him signing I didn't know much about him but looking back I'm not sure what McNamara saw in him or why he was targetted, it doesn't with hindsight look a very clued up bit of recruitment. I don't have anything against Hall I just struggle to see how he justifies a quota place given what he brings to the team.'"
Wasn't the major reason, that we were in for L'Estrange and Hall is his best mate and was recommended by him. When asked Beaver backed up his credentials, McNamara thought he might be on to a winner bringing in a number of players from a champion team, less time needed to blend in etc and bob's yer uncle. TBH he's a steady back rower who might yet do ok, but I agree he hardly justifies a quota place, although that piece of Wigan beating magic he conjured up with Heath does allow him some leeway for me. |
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| Quote: anarkik "Wasn't the major reason, that we were in for L'Estrange and Hall is his best mate and was recommended by him. When asked Beaver backed up his credentials, McNamara thought he might be on to a winner bringing in a number of players from a champion team, less time needed to blend in etc and bob's yer uncle. TBH he's a steady back rower who might yet do ok, but I agree he hardly justifies a quota place, although that piece of Wigan beating magic he conjured up with Heath does allow him some leeway for me.'"
We were interested in bringing Hall over for the 2009 season, so the major reason can't have been that as we wanted him before we had talked to Heath. |
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I'm sorry to say, but that's a horrible back-line. Guarenteed to ship in 40 points a game. The pack isn't that bad with the additions of Bryn and Elima, but you'll be caught outwide without doubt.
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When you're a Bradford fan there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
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| Quote: Rughead "I'm sorry to say, but that's a horrible back-line. Guarenteed to ship in 40 points a game. The pack isn't that bad with the additions of Bryn and Elima, but you'll be caught outwide without doubt.'"
Based on what exactly?
It's clearly not based on your knowledge of Rugby League |
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This is what the team I think will be.
Sykes
Ainscough
Ah Van
Walker
Raynor
Kearney
Orford
Lynch
L'estrange
Scruton
Hall
Elima
Langley
Hargreaves
Kopczak
Godwin
Whitehead
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| Quote: Rughead "I'm sorry to say, but that's a horrible back-line. Guarenteed to ship in 40 points a game. The pack isn't that bad with the additions of Bryn and Elima, but you'll be caught outwide without doubt.'"
Guaranteed?
So if we play one game next season without conceding 40 points you'll be wrong and proven an idiot?
And you're saying, any wins we will get, we'll have to score at least 41 points.
You truly are an idiot!! |
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Red Amber and Black Fantasy Rugby League Champion 2012.
By far the most sensible posts on this thread have come from mystic eddie. - copyright Ewwenorfolk 09.04.2013
Aye, and Eddie is hinting at it too. And, as we all know:
Mystic Eddie has been right all along! - copyright vbfg 05.01.2017:Others/combustable.gif |
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| Quote: Rughead "I'm sorry to say, but that's a horrible back-line. Guarenteed to ship in 40 points a game. The pack isn't that bad with the additions of Bryn and Elima, but you'll be caught outwide without doubt.'"
That is a bit of a Spazzy thing to say TBH. You wouyld think that you had confidence in the man that is currently leading your charges. |
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Red Amber and Black Fantasy Rugby League Champion 2012.
By far the most sensible posts on this thread have come from mystic eddie. - copyright Ewwenorfolk 09.04.2013
Aye, and Eddie is hinting at it too. And, as we all know:
Mystic Eddie has been right all along! - copyright vbfg 05.01.2017:Others/combustable.gif |
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| Quote: Bulls4Champs2010 "This is what the team I think will be.
Sykes
Ainscough
Ah Van
Walker
Raynor
Kearney
Orford
Lynch
L'estrange
Scruton
Hall
Elima
Langley
Hargreaves
Kopczak
Godwin
Whitehead'"
I hope Sykes is nowhere near a starting shirt next season TBH. |
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When you're a Bradford fan there's always a light at the end of the tunnel.
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| Quote: Bulls4Champs2010 "This is what the team I think will be.
Sykes
Ainscough
Ah Van
Walker
Raynor
Kearney
Orford
Lynch
L'estrange
Scruton
Hall
Elima
Langley
Hargreaves
Kopczak
Godwin
Whitehead'"
Swap Royston for Sykes and you're probably not fair off the mark. |
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I'm not sure where all this Sykes bashing comes from. Ok fair enough he ain't no stand off but the guy gives 110% for the Bulls and I expect he'll continue be a regular under Mick Potter.
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| Quote: Bully_Boxer "I'm not sure where all this Sykes bashing comes from. Ok fair enough he ain't no stand off but the guy gives 110% for the Bulls and I expect he'll continue be a regular under Mick Potter.'"
Sykes is a decent utility player. But given the players we've signed for next year, I can't see him starting |
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As it is i'd go...
1. Shad Royston
2. Sahun Ainscough
3. Paul Sykes
4. Chev Walker
5. Patrick Ah Van
6. Brett Kearney
7. Matt Orford
8. Bryn Hargreaves
9. Heath L'Estrange
10. Andy Lynch
11. Elliott Whitehead
12. Olivier Elima
13. Jamie Langley
14. Wayne Godwin
15. James Donaldson
16. Nick Scruton
17. Glenn Hall
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| Quote: Roofaldo "Swap Royston for Sykes and you're probably not fair off the mark.'"
I cant see Sykes being left out. |
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If Sykes is left out, who will kick,or attempt to kick, goals ?
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| Quote: Bulls4Champs2010 "I cant see Sykes being left out.'"
If he's in the starting lineup (which I don't think he will be) then the only position he should be playing is centre.
And I would rather see Platt and Walker as our first choices. |
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