Big Steve wrote:Obviously you don't like Noble, but you are just being completely blinded by your opinion of him with that statement.
Care to back up the above statement? I can back up my view.
1. Joel Tomkins. Only got an extended run when Lockers was injured last season. I don't know of anyone who thinks otherwise.
2. Ainscough. Picked when Mathers was suspended and overlooked all last season while Noble juggled players out of position particularly Colbon whom Ainscough looks miles better than. He was a star player in the junior international v the Aussies and had good games in the friendlies. Never got a chance.
3. Sam Tomkins. One game last season v 'Haven scoring 5 tries and never another chance. This season makes the side when McIllorum is suspended.
Tomkins and Ainscough have come into the team and slotted in right away. They were ready and IMO were ready for more than
one and
zero games last season respectively and I think this is proven by how they are playing now. There were plenty of chances last season to introduce them gradually which is what everyone kept saying Noble should do but this did not happen and now this season because needs must, they are getting back to back games!
It's as plain as the nose on your face that these players would not have got a look in had circumstances not dictated it and my opinion on this is based the evidence of what Noble has actually done (or rather not done) over the last two years with respect to young players. It's an opinion on his coaching not any dislike of Noble.
Dave
