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[quote="Deano G":wqb36lm9]Come to think of it, that Saints side (1992/93) was a better side than the 2006 side and the 2009 side.[/quote:wqb36lm9]: |
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| Quote: XBrettKennyX "Pedantic point, and tbh I have said the standards of RUGBY LEAGUE are slipping.
However, if it makes you feel better.
2 Jason Robinson 25 - 25 26 - 1 105
3 Va'aiga Tuigamala 25 - 25 13 3 - 58
4 Gary Connolly 25 - 25 15 2 - 64
5 Martin Offiah 10 - 10 12 - - 48
6 Henry Paul 23 - 23 22 19 - 126
7 Shaun Edwards 21 3 24 17 1 - 70
8 Kelvin Skerrett 2 10 12 - - - -
10 Terry O'Connor 26 - 26 1 - - 4
13 Andy Farrell 25 1 26 7 113 - 254
25 Neil Cowie 19 2 21 2 - - 8
Taken from 1996.
The point still remains.
Do you seriously think that the current Stains squad is stronger than this one?'"
I've edited that squad and taken out the chaff. (Before you say it, Radlinski was only 19/20 in the 1996 season so could in no way be construed as being one of your Superstar players back then but have allowed a 20 year old Farrell to sneak in).
Compare that Saints of last year comprising; Wellens, Talau, Gidley, Pryce, Long, KC, Graham, Roby and Flannery - I would say that the Saints squad of last year was comparable. |
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[quote="Deano G":wqb36lm9]Come to think of it, that Saints side (1992/93) was a better side than the 2006 side and the 2009 side.[/quote:wqb36lm9]: |
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| Quote: Deano G "Third place? Bradford were third place in SL1. They topped the league the following season.
Not a bad side at all in SL1 and would do very well indeed in the mediocre SDL.'"
List the squads then and we'll do a comparison shall we? |
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| Quote: Badwanger "I've edited that squad and taken out the chaff. (Before you say it, Radlinski was only 19/20 in the 1996 season so could in no way be construed as being one of your Superstar players back then but have allowed a 20 year old Farrell to sneak in).
Compare that Saints of last year comprising; Wellens, Talau, Gidley, Pryce, Long, KC, Graham, Roby and Flannery - I would say that the Saints squad of last year was comparable.'"
You also said on the Saints board that Thorman would be a good replacement for Long, which tells me all I need to know about you, thanks.  |
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[quote="Deano G":wqb36lm9]Come to think of it, that Saints side (1992/93) was a better side than the 2006 side and the 2009 side.[/quote:wqb36lm9]: |
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| Quote: Jukesays "As previously stated on this subject many times.
Have a look at the England/Wales teams from the 95 WC semi final.
Look How many others weren't playing and the quality that was missed out and then Look at the England squad of today and tell me where getting closer!'"
The decline of the International scene is down to individual Clubs having had (mostly) appalling youth policies which is a separate issue altogether. |
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| Quote: XBrettKennyX "Pedantic point, and tbh I have said the standards of RUGBY LEAGUE are slipping.
However, if it makes you feel better.
Kris Radlinski 21 - 21 10 - - 40
2 Jason Robinson 25 - 25 26 - 1 105
3 Va'aiga Tuigamala 25 - 25 13 3 - 58
4 Gary Connolly 25 - 25 15 2 - 64
5 Martin Offiah 10 - 10 12 - - 48
6 Henry Paul 23 - 23 22 19 - 126
7 Shaun Edwards 21 3 24 17 1 - 70
8 Kelvin Skerrett 2 10 12 - - - -
9 Martin Hall 26 - 26 6 10 - 44
10 Terry O'Connor 26 - 26 1 - - 4
11 Simon Haughton 19 7 26 11 - - 44
12 Mick Cassidy 25 - 25 3 - - 12
13 Andy Farrell 25 1 26 7 113 - 254
14 Rob Smyth 11 6 17 16 - - 64
15 Danny Ellison 10 1 11 10 - - 40
16 Scott Quinnell 8 3 11 3 - - 12
17 Andy Johnson 4 17 21 5 - - 20
18 Craig Murdock 8 13 21 11 - - 40
19 Martin Dermott - - - - - - -
20 Daryl Cardiss - 1 1 - - - -
21 Nigel Wright - 2 2 - - 1 1
21 Andy Craig 5 6 11 2 - - 8
22 Steve Barrow - 10 10 3 - - 12
22 Paul Johnson - 1 1 - - - -
23 Matthew Knowles - 3 3 - - - -
24 Shem Tatupu - 3 3 - - - -
25 Neil Cowie 19 2 21 2 - - 8
26 Sean Long - 3 3 - - - -
27 Neil Baynes - 3 3 - - - -
28 Gael Tallec
Taken from 1996.
The point still remains.
Do you seriously think that the current Stains squad is stronger than this one?'"
Some of those "stars" were on their last legs and about to be binned off.
They couldn't even finish above the 1996 Saints - the 2006 Saints would muller that team, and the current Saints team would beat it too. |
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The Communist Cap - dragging down success and aspiration to the levels of those who cba.: |
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| Quote: FearTheVee "Some of those "stars" were on their last legs and about to be binned off.
They couldn't even finish above the 1996 Saints - the 2006 Saints would muller that team, and the current Saints team would beat it too.'"
 You really should start to wear a cap in the sun....... |
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[quote="Deano G":wqb36lm9]Come to think of it, that Saints side (1992/93) was a better side than the 2006 side and the 2009 side.[/quote:wqb36lm9]: |
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| Quote: jinkin jimmy "You also said on the Saints board that Thorman would be a good replacement for Long, which tells me all I need to know about you, thanks. ![]()
Stalker alert!!!
Did you also read the part where I explained my thinking and reasoning?
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| Quote: XBrettKennyX "
What did that team win in 1996?
Saints did the double with a team that would get spanked by the 2006 Saints.
Paul Anderson (the rubbish one), Danny Arnold, Simon Booth, Dean Busby, Andy Haigh, Joey Hayes, Andy Leatham, Vila Matautia, Chris Morley, Jon Neill, Andy Northey, Julian O Neill, Ian Pickavance, Tony Stewart, Adam Fogerty, John Mcatee.
All these players would struggle to get a gig for Celtic these days, most would be Championship.
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Comparing past and present squads doesn't make the point in my view. Just look at the fare on offer today in the UK compared to Aus and we are miles behind with the gap getting wider. Just look at the averages for completion rates, the appalling kicking game in general, the quality of our match officials, players and coaches, etc.
No-one can argue that the competition isn't much closer but anyone who thinks we are watching top quality rugby is deluding themselves.
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[quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]IMO, Sculthorpe at his peak was better than Hanley was at his.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="nickmanator":3hoggrzp]billy boston in todays game might pinch a spot bringin the cone on and that bein kind[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="robbierotten":3hoggrzp]Imo Sam Tomkins is a very poor mans Danny Brough he is just a average player getting bigged up by the idiots who comentate on sky.[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="Deano G":3hoggrzp]Jonathan Davies, who is his equal in [Super League] today?[/quote:3hoggrzp]
[quote="Badwanger":3hoggrzp]Wellens[/quote:3hoggrzp]:7007.jpg |
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| Quote: Badwanger "I've edited that squad and taken out the chaff. (Before you say it, Radlinski was only 19/20 in the 1996 season so could in no way be construed as being one of your Superstar players back then but have allowed a 20 year old Farrell to sneak in).
Compare that Saints of last year comprising; Wellens, Talau, Gidley, Pryce, Long, KC, Graham, Roby and Flannery - I would say that the Saints squad of last year was comparable.'"
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