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| Quote: CobraCraig "Anybody think SOL will be back for the Final?i think even an 80% fit SOL is worth the risk in playing.'"
He should be. But we're not there yet |
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[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]: |
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| Quote: WARRIORCRAIG "You keep mentioning using Hampshire off the bench, how exactly?'"
He can come on for McIlorum with Smith going to 9, or he can come on for either of the halves If they underperform, or if they're dealing with Sam too easily we can bring him on at full back with Sam going into the halves. It gives us options to change the momentum if we find things aren't going our way after half an hour or so, and it effectively provides cover for 1-7 and 9. Then you have props and back rowers on the bench anyway. We used to do a similar thing in '11 with McIlorum coming off the bench for Deacon with Leuluai moving from hooker to scrum half. |
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| Quote: Grimmy "He can come on for McIlorum with Smith going to 9, or he can come on for either of the halves If they underperform, or if they're dealing with Sam too easily we can bring him on at full back with Sam going into the halves. It gives us options to change the momentum if we find things aren't going our way after half an hour or so, and it effectively provides cover for 1-7 and 9. Then you have props and back rowers on the bench anyway. We used to do a similar thing in '11 with McIlorum coming off the bench for Deacon with Leuluai moving from hooker to scrum half.'"
Yeh and I used to hate it. Can see the reasoning behind your thinking, just don't agree with it  .
The majority of the top hookers in the NRL play the full 80 and I think McIlorum should. I think the tactic of having a hooker on the bench is becoming a bit outdated, unless you've got someone in the Burrow/Higham mould who you can bring on to scoot at tired defenders. I think this season will have benefitted Logan immensely in terms of the experience he's gained, and he has had some excellent moments, but I really hope we don't see him in the 17 again this season. |
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| Quote: WARRIORCRAIG "You keep mentioning using Hampshire off the bench, how exactly? It's too disruptive to the team IMO to start moving halfbacks about. Before last night I was well up for dropping Green and letting Hampshire start at 6, but I don't think this is an option anymore. You can say the same about any position, you can't have like for like cover on the bench in case anyone gets injured, like when we lost Goulding v Leeds and Farrell had to go in the centres. We've had times when we've had players like Williams or Sam Powell sat on the bench for long spells and they've ended up being a waste of a sub, and an extra forward on the bench would be more beneficial
I think the team is more stable when 1,6,7 and 9 are consistent for 80mins. I agree re Powell, though. I think he's out of his depth at the minute and needs a full pre-season behind him. I don't know how Wane has seen him as a starting prop, if we are going to use him then 10-15 minute spells off the bench would be better.Gelling and Thornley are doing my head in atm, neither seem to want to put their name on the LC position. It was Thornley's to lose after the CC final but he hasn't kicked on, now after last night you'd have to say it's Gellings, I really hope he can stay consistent for the last (hopefully) couple of games.
For the next game I think we should go
There were two huge collisions in the first 10 minutes between Eorl Crabtree and Andy Powell, Eorl won both collisions due to better RL technique, but neither player was right afterwards, courage and determination on Andy Powell's part played a significant part in nullifying Eorl's impact. Yes AP is not yet technically very good, but he has size and heart and he deserves credit for that, though he played short minutes as a Huddersfield supporter I thought he did significant work in blunting one of our big weapons.
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| Quote: CobraCraig "Anybody think SOL will be back for the Final?i think even an 80% fit SOL is worth the risk in playing.'"
I've seen him driving to training most days this week, so his foot can't be too knackered - although I appreciate controlling pedals and running are two totally different things... |
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| Quote: GiantDee "There were two huge collisions in the first 10 minutes between Eorl Crabtree and Andy Powell, Eorl won both collisions due to better RL technique, but neither player was right afterwards, courage and determination on Andy Powell's part played a significant part in nullifying Eorl's impact. Yes AP is not yet technically very good, but he has size and heart and he deserves credit for that, though he played short minutes as a Huddersfield supporter I thought he did significant work in blunting one of our big weapons.'"
I do think he could prove to be a decent asset to Wigan in the future, I just think at this moment in time he is too raw and has too much to learn to be starting games at prop in playoff games. I'd have no problem with him coming on 10 minutes before half time because due to his size, strong running and offloading he'd cause problems to tiring defences. |
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| Quote: The Yellow Giraffe "Ban me for what? Saying McIlorum didn't play well?
Be honest, if a Wigan fan said the same as I did, would it get this reaction?
I can't believe it's got to the point where you lot are calling for me to be banned for literally just giving an opinion. Some of you need to realise that this board is open to fans of all clubs and people are entitled to give opinions.
Stop crying just because I don't agree with you all.'"
Oh dear - have a guess who has written this?
Quote: The Yellow Giraffe "The difference is, on the occasion I may have deliberately gone fishing for a reaction, I haven't left myself open with a completely contradictory post and made myself look like an idiot.'"
No you made yourself look an idiot by admitting to breaking the AUP.
The next time you derail a thread will be the last time you post on here. |
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| Quote: Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy "Oh dear - have a guess who has written this?
No you made yourself look an idiot by admitting to breaking the AUP.
The next time you derail a thread will be the last time you post on here.'"
So you are using a comment I said on an entirely different website against me?? Unbelievable
P.S. I haven't admitted anything. Read carefully - I said "I may" have gone looking for a reaction. You really are clutching at straws here. I haven't broken the AUP and you know it. Saying McIlorum didn't play well is stating an opinion, which I am entitled to do. |
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Officially RLFAN's most Doe-eyed Happy Clapper.
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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: The Yellow Giraffe "So you are using a comment I said on an entirely different website against me?? Unbelievable
P.S. I haven't admitted anything. Read carefully - I said "I may" have gone looking for a reaction. You really are clutching at straws here. I haven't broken the AUP and you know it. Saying McIlorum didn't play well is stating an opinion, which I am entitled to do.'"
I never said you broke the AUP about McIlorum - HTH.
However your actions and now your comments show you up for what you are.
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| Quote: Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy "I never said you broke the AUP about McIlorum - HTH.
However your actions and now your comments show you up for what you are.
End of conversation.'"
What I am is somebody who is understandably aggrieved at what is blatant unfair treatment. |
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Officially RLFAN's most Doe-eyed Happy Clapper.
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: The Yellow Giraffe "What I am is somebody who is understandably aggrieved at what is blatant unfair treatment.'"
I agree, if were you, i would never set foot in here again... Bunch of barstewards,,,, |
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| Quote: The Yellow Giraffe "What I am is somebody who is understandably aggrieved at what is blatant unfair treatment.'"
It's a ruddy rugby forum, not an employment tribunal.
Seriously, chill out. |
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| Quote: FearTheVee "It's a ruddy rugby forum, not an employment tribunal.
Seriously, chill out.'"
Hold on. I'm being threatened with bans for simply stating my opinion on rugby matters. Surely it isn't me that needs to chill out? |
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| Quote: The Yellow Giraffe "Hold on. I'm being threatened with bans for simply stating my opinion on rugby matters. Surely it isn't me that needs to chill out?'"
Will somebody tell this idiot who reported his comment off Redvee as he seems to think I did it. |
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