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| I may have this wrong. but from the way DH was talking, he made it sound like we were after another forward and he didnt sound to convinced that this would come off now. so perhaps since that interview something has happened and the coaching staff and DH have changed tack and gone for Armstrong (alleged rumour) and maybe then look for a cheaper prop to bring in from this country to add to the squad.
You could think that they have decide to move Clubb to forwards (which i doubt) and thats why maybe gone for Armstrong after seeing him perform at the weekend..
Rumours are also on the Bulls forum that Andy Lynch wants away from there.. I know hes 32,but would he be worth a punt for year and have him work with the junior setup too.
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| I know I've said this before but I'd play Clubb at prop. He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row won't change that because he'll still be faced with options and have to make quick decisions. Stick him in the middle where he won't have to do that and just tell him "if it moves, hit it". With his size and strength he'd cope with the physical demands of playing at prop, and his pace will give him something few other props have.
Lots of other players have done it. Gary Mercer went from winger to 2nd Row to prop, and did so very successfully. I think it would be the making of Clubby.
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| Quote: nadera78 "I know I've said this before but I'd play Clubb at prop. He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row won't change that because he'll still be faced with options and have to make quick decisions. Stick him in the middle where he won't have to do that and just tell him "if it moves, hit it". With his size and strength he'd cope with the physical demands of playing at prop, and his pace will give him something few other props have.
Lots of other players have done it. Gary Mercer went from winger to 2nd Row to prop, and did so very successfully. I think it would be the making of Clubby.'"
I think you're right. Still remember that try he scored at Edinburgh, just forcing his way, nearly-shirtless, through a bunch of opposing players - typical prop's try.
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| Quote: nadera78 "I know I've said this before but I'd play Clubb at prop. He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row won't change that because he'll still be faced with options and have to make quick decisions. Stick him in the middle where he won't have to do that and just tell him "if it moves, hit it". With his size and strength he'd cope with the physical demands of playing at prop, and his pace will give him something few other props have.
Lots of other players have done it. Gary Mercer went from winger to 2nd Row to prop, and did so very successfully. I think it would be the making of Clubby.'"
Well Clubby got the ironman award, but in the second-row he always comes off like he has run himself into the ground so maybe loosen the reigns in the gym and let him be the size he wants to be and be a monster in the front row for 20 minutes at a time and do what Louie used to do for London.
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| Quote: nadera78 "I know I've said this before but I'd play Clubb at prop. He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row won't change that because he'll still be faced with options and have to make quick decisions. Stick him in the middle where he won't have to do that and just tell him "if it moves, hit it". With his size and strength he'd cope with the physical demands of playing at prop, and his pace will give him something few other props have.
Lots of other players have done it. Gary Mercer went from winger to 2nd Row to prop, and did so very successfully. I think it would be the making of Clubby.'"
Agree with this.
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| Clubb would get absolutely murdered at prop. Terrible idea.
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| Quote: Dave Lister "Clubb would get absolutely murdered at prop. Terrible idea.'"
Disagree
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| Sam Rapira please, or Feleti Mateo. George Rose if we could get his chips sponsored.
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| Quote: Mr Sheen "Sam Rapira please, or Feleti Mateo. George Rose if we could get his chips sponsored.'"
Would kill for Mateo. I've even got couple of Tongan friends over here now, they could keep him entertained with stories about the old country....
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| Quote: nadera78 "I know I've said this before but I'd play Clubb at prop. He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row won't change that because he'll still be faced with options and have to make quick decisions.'"
I would agree that Clubb's lateral defence isn't outstanding but I also think many of his loudest critics have had a tendency to wrongly blame him for being left exposed by forwards inside of him being sucked in and leaving a hole, to an extent this didn't happen to him as much this year as last and consequently he took less blame for what was never really his fault. A significant problem he has had, as in down to him and not those inside of him, has been shooting out of the line, but again I think he's improved on this and has become more disciplined. Now there is every chance that as a second-row he'll be just as likely to sucked in and leave a gap, but at least if there's any consistency the critics will blame the centre.
As it is I think his lateral movement and awareness is good enough to be an effective second-row and his speen and strength and experience are better suited to running wide down the centre channels in attack. Although this somewhat presumes we have a strong enough side to make use of those attributes.
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Stick him in the middle where he won't have to do that and just tell him "if it moves, hit it". With his size and strength he'd cope with the physical demands of playing at prop, and his pace will give him something few other props have.
Lots of other players have done it. Gary Mercer went from winger to 2nd Row to prop, and did so very successfully. I think it would be the making of Clubby.'"
In time he may become a prop, but I'd rather make use of him as a second-row whilst he has the speed to do it.
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| Rumours coming out today that Wests Tigers Lock Forward is looking at a move the ESL.
Would be a great buy for London. Tough, high agility, good stepping and passing game.
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| Clubb could play 13 and defend in the middle unit (28/0 tackling vs. St Helens). However, who'd play right centre - O'Callaghan?
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| Quote: nadera78 "... He still can't read attacking players in front of him out wide, and moving him one in to 2nd Row ...'"
Based on this season (defending at centre), that would be moving him 2 in - from 2nd in to 4th in.
I think the biggest danger is placing him at 3rd in - I think that might have been done in the past. I remember Esders-Orr-Clubb being a disastrous right-hand side defence but can't remember the order they defended in.
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| Dan Tolar (Newcastle Knights - prop forward) has announced his retirement due to injury today.
Rules another one out of the race.
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| A competitive squad just need a little luck with injuries and a better understanding of 80 minutes Football
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