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| now we've all had a few weeks to look at the players what is everyones view on the recruitment / replacements from our squad last year
IMO the biggest shoes to fill were those of George Carmont, and i think Thornley is doing that really well, and improving week on week, still some way to go to fill the shoes, but a very good long term replacement, and striking up a good partnership with Pat
Finch - Green, been pretty impressed what i've seen up to now, as didnt really have an opinion on him before this season. Runs at the line more than Finchy did, and got a decent kicking game as well
Luluai - Smith, again Matty as with Blake Green, runs at the line more than Tommy did, and his kicking game is on a different planet. Obviously TL was the best defensive half back i have ever seen, so a long way to go there
Lima - Taylor, really coming into his own in the last 2-3 weeks, makes some really good metres once he gets going, and i think as with Thornley a really good long term replacement
all in all, even though on paper we are weaker than last season, really happy with how the new look team is looking especially considering how many of 1st choice pack we have been missing
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| Quote: lothlorian "Ive said it before. On paper we look a weaker side than in recent years. However the togetherness of this squad, the willingness to work for each other and the grit and determination is stronger than its ever been. There are no cliques or unsettled players on anyone thinking they are bigger than the club. This is whats making us a good side. The Unity.'"
That and people underestimating some of the newbies.
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| Quote: Wigan Peer "Not disagreeing, but name me someone who is a hard in defence as Tommy in that position!'"
It is not just a matter of being as hard. Smiths defence is just not really good enough at the moment regardless of comparisons to Tommy.
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Big Steve wrote:
The Internet has provided some wonderful creativity, opportunities and knowledge sharing but it has also given a worldwide forum for people you would leave a full pint behind in the pub to avoid having to listen to them.
aboveusonlypie...
If you don't bother to go to the game when you live in the locality then you are not really a fan and therefore your views are invalid. It's simple.:icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: DaveO "It is not just a matter of being as hard. Smiths defence is just not really good enough at the moment regardless of comparisons to Tommy.'"
I started by saying "not disagreeing", but as usual you see the negative!!
In fact, i'm muting your posts so i don't have to read your depressing rants again.
Damn, i can't...
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| Quote: Geoff "Green's not too bad, but Smith is nowhere near as good in defence as Tommy was.'"
I agree with you about Tommy, but having said that there aren’t many who are. The man was a human wall.
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Big Steve wrote:
The Internet has provided some wonderful creativity, opportunities and knowledge sharing but it has also given a worldwide forum for people you would leave a full pint behind in the pub to avoid having to listen to them.
aboveusonlypie...
If you don't bother to go to the game when you live in the locality then you are not really a fan and therefore your views are invalid. It's simple.:icons39ad_files/4821-1859san_c-msnicons.jpg |
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| Quote: pies-r-us "I agree with you about Tommy, but having said that there aren’t many who are. The man was a human wall.'"
Please read DaveO post above... and prepare to be told off!!!!...
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