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Quote: Cronus "I didn't hear him attribute it to Brian, but I might be wrong. Either way, it's a good call - a quick ptb in your own half can add valuable metres to your progress. It's a common tactic and precisely why the whole 'SURRENDER/DOMINANT' call was introduced.

No point using lots of precious seconds fighting when you can put the defence on the back foot.'"



Its a good call if he is technically up to it, but clearly he was not, it was a plain dangerous call in my opinion.

As for his Union conditioning kicking in when going into contact i have to say that was no union carry either, you would lose the ball every time you took it in if you did that.

His best carry by far when he held his feet and took it in strongly. The best part of his game in union was his strong carry, could not understand that diving to the floor tactic at all.

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1 drive = mistake
2 drives = subbed

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Hopefully he can get to his feet in the game sooner rather than later.

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I was a bit dissapointed tbh but like people have said, This was his first game in league and it would be silly to of expected a big game from him. No one can fault his effort, he looked really eager and up for it. There is still a lot of work for him to do yet i feel. Especially the play the ball which to me seemed very very slow.

That first hit on him seemed to take it out of him though which may of effected his game who knows. Even at 35 with the enthusiasm he seems to be showing theres no reason why given a little bit more time Thomas shouldnt be able to have a good impact on the game.

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IMO it was best for him to debut against Catalans without any halfbacks otherwise a ruthless halfback such as Brough or Briers would have peppered him all night. I would play him in the reserves next week and then play him against Harlequins the week after, an opposition who are poor and then see how he goes, if Sherwin plays he could get peppered next week.

He did alright last night, he was nervous and you could see it but I believe he can do well in league as long as he gets few games under his belt against not very good opposition to bring him up to speed with league and build some confidence.

He took the ball in well and any player who would have run head first into Ferriol would have come off the same way, he was keen to get involved and really should be playing outside of a mouthy experienced centre to tell him what to do. I look forward to seeing how he progresses and when he next plays on sky I think there will be a big improvement.

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A ridiculous decision to play him and a rather ridiculous performance from a man who clearly thinks the human cannonball is a fantastic role model for Rugby League.

Strangest thing has to be that he played instead of Youngquest who must be gutted that he plays well this season and plays well when he comes on for Thomas and yet seemingly gets benched simply because he isn't a Union has-been with a profile.

The more suspicious amongst us may think that the showing of this game by Sky on a night (when there were clearly 3 better games that we'd have rather watched on the box) may have come about solely because the powers that be are trying to desperately sell the Crusaders to the Welsh and the appearance of Thomas created the justification for showing a poor game on TV.

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Quote: A Stoat "A ridiculous decision to play him and a rather ridiculous performance from a man who clearly thinks the human cannonball is a fantastic role model for Rugby League.

Strangest thing has to be that he played instead of Youngquest who must be gutted that he plays well this season and plays well when he comes on for Thomas and yet seemingly gets benched simply because he isn't a Union has-been with a profile.

The more suspicious amongst us may think that the showing of this game by Sky on a night (when there were clearly 3 better games that we'd have rather watched on the box) may have come about solely because the powers that be are trying to desperately sell the Crusaders to the Welsh and the appearance of Thomas created the justification for showing a poor game on TV.'"



The fixture was listed as being shown on TV long before Thomas signed.

Agree regards Younquest although he has been poor to average in the early rounds he found his feet last week and it was a tough call to drop him. Showed up well when he came on.

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having watched the game again this morning. I can not understand why catalans did not heap more preasure on him while he was on. the end result could have been alot different had the done this. he clearly needs more time to adjust. Catalan should have took advantage of that.

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Again one of the reasons Thomas was signed was due to the leadership he brings. He'll play a massive role in the match build up and training.

He's also been brought in to rustle up some media interest as well. I'd say it's worked, how many times would there have been a five page thread on here about Catalans vs Crusaders? There are numerous pages likes this all over the site as well.

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What about those teeth !!!!!!!!, does he have the same dentist as Shane MacGowan ? icon_wink.gif

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Quote: thepriestman85 "Again one of the reasons Thomas was signed was due to the leadership he brings. l.'"


I agree, but speaking from changing room experience he needs to improve his game very quickly, there is only so long you can talk like a leader and not lead on the pitch.

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Quote: A Stoat "A ridiculous decision to play him and a rather ridiculous performance from a man who clearly thinks the human cannonball is a fantastic role model for Rugby League.

Strangest thing has to be that he played instead of Youngquest who must be gutted that he plays well this season and plays well when he comes on for Thomas and yet seemingly gets benched simply because he isn't a Union has-been with a profile.

The more suspicious amongst us may think that the showing of this game by Sky on a night (when there were clearly 3 better games that we'd have rather watched on the box) may have come about solely because the powers that be are trying to desperately sell the Crusaders to the Welsh and the appearance of Thomas created the justification for showing a poor game on TV.'"



It was always going to be televised, it was the first Non-English Super League game.

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Quote: post "I would play him in the reserves next week and then play him against Harlequins the week after'"


This is the big problem for Noble - Crusaders don't have a reserve team to bed him in via.

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Quote: p1e e8ter "It was always going to be televised, it was the first Non-English Super League game.'"


Apart from last season...

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Quote: JTB "This is the big problem for Noble - Crusaders don't have a reserve team to bed him in via.'"


18th man him, I wouldn't play him against Cas I think he will struggle.

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Quote: JTB "This is the big problem for Noble - Crusaders don't have a reserve team to bed him in via.'"


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