reddan wrote:You may not regard Cooke as 'internationally class', but he was a huge part of an admittedly good hull side that reached a challenge cup final and grand final in the space of a year. Considering they're the only competitions that matter to SL clubs, I'd say we have at least one half back good enough for a side with trophy aspirations.
well its not just me, he isnt internationally capped, and personally i dont think he is in the same class as either Mcguire or Pryce who are a step above any other british stand off
Since the 2000 the winners of the GF have had an internationally capped Half back, stand off, and Hooker
2007 Burrow Mcguire Diskin
2006 Long Pryce Cunningham/Roby
2005 Deacon Harris Newton
2004 Burrow Mcguire Diskin
2003 Deacon Paul Lowes
2002 Long Sculthorpe Cunningham
2001 Paul Paul Lowes
2000 Long Martyn Cunningham (martyn ill accept only played for Ireland in the WC)
this is the quality you need at 6, 7 and 9, you dont have anywhere near it, maybe Cooke could do it if he was surrounded by a quality scrum half, quality loose and quality hooker, but he isnt,
