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| Quote: Mookachaka "I don't know if he's better, but he'll be cheaper. I hope in a few years he emulates J.Tomkins, however Tomkins had speed to burn which is rare in back rowers.........'"
if i remember correctly farrell is or was faster than joel.
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| Quote: Mookachaka "I don't know if he's better, but he'll be cheaper. I hope in a few years he emulates J.Tomkins, however Tomkins had speed to burn which is rare in back rowers.........'"
And goes to union?
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| Quote: dubairl "if i remember correctly farrell is or was faster than joel.'"
Really? I find this hard to believe............ maybe its true................. I just re-call the Tomkins full lengther at Wembley
Quote: dubairl "And goes to union?'"
Well he's playing centre though isn't he? He doesn't play in the pack.........
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| Quote: Mookachaka "I don't know if he's better, but he'll be cheaper. I hope in a few years he emulates J.Tomkins, however Tomkins had speed to burn which is rare in back rowers.........'"
Joel was probably the middle ground between Hock and Faz. He played on the edge like Hock in attack but had a workrate similar to Faz.
He probably didn't do the things those two do well quite to the level they do but as an alround forward he was exceptional. I don't think we'd seen the best of him either tbh but we certainly never would have done at centre.
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| he might be in a couple more seasons,westwood and a fit again gareth ellis is the best 2nd row pairing england should use.
if he continues his form throughout the season then he might sneak a place in the squad but the likes of hock would probably pip him to that as they have a bit of x factor.
a good player with a good work ethic but probably a season or two before he is near the finished article.
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| He got an early shout from Chris Irving and the others on "backchat" for MOS, along with Peacock (who is also having a great season, from the games I've seen).
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| Quote: Geoff "He got an early shout from Chris Irving and the others on "backchat" for MOS, along with Peacock (who is also having a great season, from the games I've seen).'"
And Sinfield from Danny Lockwood
That can't have been serious especially given he mentioned his Catalans performance as a highlight. Sinfield himself slated his performance and errors in the post match interview.
Sinfield plays well in 'really big' games for Leeds and as there aren't any of them in the regular season he'll never win the MOS.
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| You just know that Ablett and/or JJB will pop up in the squad and probably the team too.
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| I wouldn't pcik Westwood, Hock or Buchanan personally, I'd let the younger players have a crack at the Aussies like Farrell, Bateman, Whitehead, Hughes etc....
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| Quote: pieeater123 "You just know that Ablett and/or JJB will pop up in the squad and probably the team too.'"
Whilst I am no an of JJB, I think Ablett has been very good this year so far. Leeds stand out player by some distance.
I would have no complaints with his call up and he could be pushing for a place in the 17 along with Faz.
Still think Westwood because of the intensity and aggression he brings, despite being outperformed by Faz domestically, due to his game just fitting the international game a little more at the moment, and Ellis assuming he gets fit and performs anywhere near his NRL performances will be the starting pair, but think a bench spot is up for grabs depending on where Burgess is selected to play, assuming he is fit.
Ablett, Faz and Hock all offer different qualities and that will play a part depending on the style of play McMannaman wants to run with.
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| Quote: jonh "Whilst I am no an of JJB, I think Ablett has been very good this year so far. Leeds stand out player by some distance.
I would have no complaints with his call up and he could be pushing for a place in the 17 along with Faz.
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He started the season really well in the back row, but has been poor really at RC. With Hardaker due back hopfully his form will return to what it was at the start of the season and his partnership with Moon and Hall on the left will improve.
Oh and Peacock has been Leeds' best player IMO.
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| Is Westwood injured or something as he doesn't seem to be as destructive as he has been in previous seasons.
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| if you asked 10 coaches to pick one player for there team out of HOCK FARRELL WESTWOOD, id put my house on at least 8 picking hock,,, farrel is what i call a safe player,, hes good dont get me wrong,,, but the aussies would eat him alive,, he as no aggresstion wot so ever,, when do you ever see him running over players... knockin them down,,, off loads.... a good safe player that runs good gaps.. as to say hes bettter than the above 2 is pure wigan glasses,... just my oppion,,,
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| Quote: wiganboy "if you asked 10 coaches to pick one player for there team out of HOCK FARRELL WESTWOOD, id put my house on at least 8 picking hock,,, farrel is what i call a safe player,, hes good dont get me wrong,,, but the aussies would eat him alive,, he as no aggresstion wot so ever,, when do you ever see him running over players... knockin them down,,, off loads.... a good safe player that runs good gaps.. as to say hes bettter than the above 2 is pure wigan glasses,... just my oppion,,,
Most of this season.
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| Quote: wiganboy "if you asked 10 coaches to pick one player for there team out of HOCK FARRELL WESTWOOD, id put my house on at least 8 picking hock,,, farrel is what i call a safe player,, hes good dont get me wrong,,, but the aussies would eat him alive,, he as no aggresstion wot so ever,, when do you ever see him running over players... knockin them down,,, off loads.... a good safe player that runs good gaps.. as to say hes bettter than the above 2 is pure wigan glasses,... just my oppion,,,
Erm, Ryan Hoffman, whilst a big guy, isn't really a bulldozer. He was never that aggressive either, just defends well, makes the hard yards and runs good lines. He also played for Australia against the kiwis at the tail end of the year!
The blood and thunder approach is all well and good, but you need your smart forwards like Farrell & Graham to compliment guys like Burgess & Hock that can rampage through defences
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