Joined: Oct 09 2004 Posts: 15864 Location: Nottingham. 800 years ago outlaws stole from the rich. Little has changed here
Smith is a great player, and is playing exceptionally well. Its a credit to him that he has taken this opportunity.
Webb was a world class player before his injury and will hopefully continue to be when he gets back. When he does come back Bluey will have a hard decision to put him if Smith continues in this form.
I think that although he has performed well on the wing in the past, he is a nutuarl fullback and when given a bit of space is dangerous with the ball. Its his foot speed that does this rather than his pace. This is why I think the management could see him as a centre. Get him more involved, rather than just getting him to finish.
I remember in 2006 before his loss of confidence, watching a few games, and noticing that when recieving the ball from a kick, he nearly always broke the first tackle, or at the least was able to half break and get quick plays. I think that we need to utilise his footwork more, and I don;t think the answer to that is on the wing.
I may even be tempted to play Webb in the centres or off the bench to start with if Smith continues on this form
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
DISA wrote:Incidentally how many games again as Tansey played in the NRL?
How many games into their season are they over there DISA?
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
DISA wrote:Contrary to what Gareth thinks, that has actually been talked about by the players at HQ. Whether it happens, well thats a different thing.
How do you know what I think? When have we discussed playing Webb in the centres?
Have you confused me with some else?
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
Glenn Morangie wrote:I apologise, I thought you seemed to be under recognising his contribution.
Not at all. Since he cemented a place in the team he's been outstanding.
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
Joined: Feb 18 2002 Posts: 32302 Location: Swimming against a tide of fekkwittedry
DISA wrote::lol: I dont know, I dont pay much attention to inferior leagues.
I'll give yuo a clue. He hasn't missed a single game for the Roosters yet.
Quote:Every player in our squad could probably earn more money with another club. But they prefer to sacrifice a few extra quid in their back pocket to share special memories. And playing at a place like Old Trafford on a night like this makes it all worthwhile.
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