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| Quote: Ande "Crikey im happy with Atkins and Watkins.
They might not be as well rounded as Inglis, Morris, Jennings et al but theyll have a go. Theyre big, pacey lads who dont mind a tackle and a run at someone opposite them. Id have no problem watching Atkins v Morris.
I agree our gigantic problem is the halves. We get kicked to death by the Aussies and then come back at them by giving Slater the ball on the full 20 metres out pretty much everytime. The ability to hit the ground with the ball from a kick seems to be absolutely bewildering to any England kicker. And it gets even more upsetting when they start taking it in turns to see who the 'best' is.'"
dont worry, we have the worlds best player at 6, playing so well he is keeping the best tactical kicker in the English game out of even the 40 man squad
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| probably going to get laughed down, but i think goulding would be much less of a gamble than atkins or cudjoe. so solid defensively with great hands, admittedly lacking athletically but a great rugby brain.
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| Quote: the wrestler "probably going to get laughed down, but i think goulding would be much less of a gamble than atkins or cudjoe. so solid defensively with great hands, admittedly lacking athletically but a great rugby brain.'"
Goulding would be a great option, solid defence & great hands, doesn't seem to get the credit he deserves from a lot of people though. Heard he did a great job of keeping Atkins quiet at the DW
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| Cudjoe has outclassed ever centre he has lined up against this season
His game has genuinely improved leaps and bounds thanks to his time with England last season
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| Cudjoe has been immense in defence so far this year, anyone suggesting he isn't one of our best is judging simply by club.
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982.jpg [quote:1pqtnbtj]Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.[/quote:1pqtnbtj]
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| Watkins is a real talent. One of the most exciting threequarters I've seen come through in a few years. However, his potential hasn't yet been reached and he is criminally under used in Leeds right hand side.
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| Chris Bridge went well in a largly disappointing Warrington team on Friday night, looked back to a reasonable level of strength and fitness. Maybe there is time for him to force his way in to the squad?
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| Quote: Barbed Wire "Chris Bridge went well in a largly disappointing Warrington team on Friday night, looked back to a reasonable level of strength and fitness. Maybe there is time for him to force his way in to the squad?'"
Which squad?
Ireland or England?
He's played for both.
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| Quote: William Eve "Which squad?
Ireland or England?
He's played for both.'"
His last rep honours were with England, yet I'm sure the air-tight International Rules will allow players to make their minds up on what colour to wear much later in the year
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28490_1361478234.jpg JOHNNY WHITELEY - A TRUE RUGBY LEAGUE LEGEND:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_28490.jpg |
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| Quote: TaxingChimp "Goulding would be a great option, solid defence & great hands, doesn't seem to get the credit he deserves from a lot of people though. Heard he did a great job of keeping Atkins quiet at the DW'"
As you're from Wigan people will say you're biased, but I agree with you. I think Goulding is the main reason that Charnley looks as good as he does. As you say he has good defence and reads the game well.
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| Attacking wise Watkins is the best centre we've got.
Defensively he's a nightmare.
Out of position at present but being shown up as not being able to tackle or defend. Getting a centre that is as good in attack and defence is going to take some finding.
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18302_1567366773.png [b:1crbsr9w] Toulouse for Championship in 2017, Super League in 2021!
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| So it's out of Watkins, Atkins, Reed, Goulding and Cudjoe then?
Sounds like a Leeds law firm. ![IDEA a046.gif](images/smilies//a046.gif)
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| Quote: Father Ted "Attacking wise Watkins is the best centre we've got.
Defensively he's a nightmare.
Out of position at present but being shown up as not being able to tackle or defend. Getting a centre that is as good in attack and defence is going to take some finding.'"
In the draw between wire and Wigan, the modestly endowed Goulding gave Atkins a real head ache. Atkins is possibly the most exception physical specimen we've got, but to be a top centre, you need a bit guile and sense - I don't often see that. His lack of positional ability in defence could be made a mocker y by our international opponents.
I'm a real fan of bridge in the centre, I think he's very classy. Not seen much of him in the past year, but glad to see he's back in the running.
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18919_1341147656.jpg [quote="King Monkey":30st820n]Maybe a spell in prison would do Graham good.
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| Quote: Father Ted "Attacking wise Watkins is the best centre we've got.
Defensively he's a nightmare.
Out of position at present but being shown up as not being able to tackle or defend. Getting a centre that is as good in attack and defence is going to take some finding.'"
Nightmare is an exaggeration. His defense at centre is fine the majority of the time. Last season he lost concentration at times but, generally his tackling was solid, its not saying much but he's a better defender than Atkins, and I'd bet he's a better defender than most 21/22 year old British centres.
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