FORUMS > Wigan Warriors > Liam Farrell |
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Star | 51 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Sep 2013 | 11 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Aug 2016 | Aug 2016 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
71300_1445459592.gif :d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_71300.gif |
|
| Quote: Wigg'n "It'll be interesting to see him up against Taupau if he gets the chance. I can't see it ending well for Faz!'"
He'll do just fine. For me he's the best second row forward England have. Westwood has had his best years & Ferres doesn't have the same work ethic or ability. JJB falls into the same category as Westwood & Ablett the same as Ferres.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Club Captain | 94 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2015 | 9 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2016 | Apr 2016 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
: |
|
| Good SL player Farrell, but too small at international level. Loads of energy but he'll be a penalty machine in the Test.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Board Member | 32342 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2002 | 22 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
3076_1671446335.jpg SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
Saints have five in a row:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3076.jpg |
|
| Quote: Dan_74_Rhino "Good SL player Farrell, but too small at international level. Loads of energy but he'll be a penalty machine in the Test.'"
Who would you play in the second row then?
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Club Captain | 94 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2015 | 9 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2016 | Apr 2016 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Who would you play in the second row then?'"
I think Bateman has done enough to get a go, and from the squad I'd go with Ferres. Incidentally, I wasn't saying that I would play him, I just think he'll struggle against the very physical Kiwi forwards.
|
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Club Coach | 12106 | No Team Selected |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2004 | 20 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
10393.jpg OBN Wannabe:10393.jpg |
|
| I expect Farrell will struggle at times with the size and power of the Kiwi pack. But then so will anybody else. Lots of NRL players struggle with it too.
We should pick him because he's a terrific player, and the best option for the position. On the flip side of the size problem, I think some of the kiwis might struggle with the footwork and turn of speed that he has. The acceleration for the opening try of the GF was superb.
I'd be very tempted to partner him with Bateman. I find both of them quite hard to like (because they're niggly b*st*rds, and like everyone else, I only like niggly b*st*rds when they play for my own team). But they're not paid to be liked. They're paid to get the job done and I think they've both been excellent every time I've seen them this year.
We also, I recall, had this debate before the 4 nations last year. I too thought he'd be too small. I revised that view after watching the matches. He never looked like he wouldn't cope physically.
He should play against the kiwis. Simple as that, IMO. Pick the best players.
Personally I'd pick the criminally under-rated Ablett in there somewhere too. But that's the trouble with being criminally under-rated. C'est la vie.
On the original topic, his reaction to the two McGuire tries did him no favours. But again, he isn't paid to be likeable. He didn't deserve to be on the losing side, but then out of two squads of 17 I didn't think anyone, except Tony Clubb's aberrant last few minutes, played badly.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Board Member | 32342 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2002 | 22 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
3076_1671446335.jpg SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
Saints have five in a row:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3076.jpg |
|
| Quote: Dan_74_Rhino "I think Bateman has done enough to get a go, and from the squad I'd go with Ferres. Incidentally, I wasn't saying that I would play him, I just think he'll struggle against the very physical Kiwi forwards.'"
Farell is bigger than Bateman
|
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Club Coach | 3787 | No Team Selected |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Mar 2005 | 20 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Jul 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: Rogues Gallery "Farell is bigger than Bateman'"
I seriously doubt there's much in them but, to me, Bateman is bigger. Not that it matters, of course.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Board Member | 32342 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2002 | 22 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Oct 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
3076_1671446335.jpg SAINTS THE ORIGINAL AND PERENNIAL CHEATS
For sale full Saints kit (circa 1989). Shirts in pristine condition, but shorts badly soiled.
For 27 - 0 you get a trophy
For 75 - 0 you get sod all.
Wigan had eight in a row
Saints have five in a row:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_3076.jpg |
|
| Quote: jinkin jimmy "I seriously doubt there's much in them but, to me, Bateman is bigger. Not that it matters, of course.'"
I don't think so. We commented on Saturday when they were walking back together for about the fourth time after a try had been scored. Bateman maybe slightly taller but I reckon Farrell has the bigger build.
|
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Player Coach | 15448 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Jul 2005 | 19 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
[quote="Frank Zappa":1sacjrvf]Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.[/quote:1sacjrvf]
[quote="The_Enforcer":1sacjrvf]Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.[/quote:1sacjrvf]: |
|
| Farrell is definitely bigger than Bateman
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Club Coach | 3787 | No Team Selected |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Mar 2005 | 20 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Jul 2020 | Mar 2020 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: Grimmy "Farrell is definitely bigger than Bateman'"
Not according to the England RL website he isn't.
EDIT: Mind you, that site says Bateman is taller and heavier than Ryan Hall, so.....
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Player Coach | 15448 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Jul 2005 | 19 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
[quote="Frank Zappa":1sacjrvf]Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.[/quote:1sacjrvf]
[quote="The_Enforcer":1sacjrvf]Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.[/quote:1sacjrvf]: |
|
| Quote: jinkin jimmy "Not according to the England RL website he isn't.
EDIT: Mind you, that site says Bateman is taller and heavier than Ryan Hall, so.....
Yeah I've stood next to Bateman he's never 6'1, think they tend to fabricate stats for those things
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Star | 1789 | No Team Selected |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Jan 2011 | 14 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
: |
|
| Quote: Grimmy "Yeah I've stood next to Bateman he's never 6'1, think they tend to fabricate stats for those things'"
Quite a few years ago I saw some stats given for a GB team and Rob Burrow was given as 5ft-10.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Player Coach | 10530 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Nov 2005 | 19 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
18919_1341147656.jpg [quote="King Monkey":30st820n]Maybe a spell in prison would do Graham good.
At least he'd lose his virginity.[/quote:30st820n]:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_18919.jpg |
|
| Quote: stillinthepast "Quite a few years ago I saw some stats given for a GB team and Rob Burrow was given as 5ft-10.'"
He was stood on the SL trophy when the photo was taken
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
Player Coach | 2978 | |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Sep 2007 | 17 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Jun 2022 | May 2021 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
35345_1422576416.jpg Don't let your love turn to hate
Now we've got to keep the faith
Wigan Rugby League:d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_35345.jpg |
|
| Quote: jinkin jimmy "I seriously doubt there's much in them but, to me, Bateman is bigger. Not that it matters, of course.'"
Farrell has a good 5kg on Bateman. John may be slightly taller, but it Farrell is bigger built.
|
|
|
|
Rank | Posts | Team |
International Star | 1979 | No Team Selected |
Joined | Service | Reputation |
Oct 2012 | 12 years | |
Online | Last Post | Last Page |
Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 | LINK |
Milestone Posts |
|
Milestone Years |
|
Location |
|
Signature |
68548_1368547004.jpg "Imagine there's no heaven, it's easy if you try
No hell below us, above us only pie"(John Ono Lennon born Wigan 1940):d7dc4b20b2c2dd7b76ac6eac29d5604e_68548.jpg |
|
| To misquote Mark Twain - “It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.”
Bateman and Farrell both do just fine for me. The effort that these two put in every time they cross the line is awesome - Who cares if they are 5'11" or 6'??
|
|
|
|
|
|