Steinlager wrote:People often erode his ability because of Bradford's inability to perform.
Truth is Bradford miss him, and have gone downhill as they have relied on him when in truth he's mostly been injured.
When fit, he can still do a very good job.
Correct on all counts.
He always played well for GB / England. If you want someone to "get you round the park" (whatever that means) Deacon is as good as anyone.
His only problem IMO was his lack of pace.
He would do a good job as cover for the half backs and goal kicker, and also help to develop Sam, Joe Mellor and Sam Powell.
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NickyKiss wrote:I'd have thought that.
He's a huge lad for me. I'd guess he's about 6ft 3 and 17-18 stones which is pretty big. He's bigger then the likes of Fielden and James Graham and plenty more besides.
Upper body he might have, but his legs are like match sticks. I would be surprised though if he was 17 - 18 stone. I would say more like 16 for me. Fielden is around the 17 - 18 stone mark, Feka is too. Not too sure about Coley though.
As for Deacon quality player with bags full of expertise get him 2 year deal, coaching role and a support part in the first team. Quality I always though we should have got him earlier on in his career
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jjb10 wrote:Upper body he might have, but his legs are like match sticks. I would be surprised though if he was 17 - 18 stone. I would say more like 16 for me. Fielden is around the 17 - 18 stone mark, Feka is too. Not too sure about Coley though.
As for Deacon quality player with bags full of expertise get him 2 year deal, coaching role and a support part in the first team. Quality I always though we should have got him earlier on in his career
Feka will be nearer 20. He was 17/18 stone when he came.
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Rogues Gallery wrote:Correct on all counts. He always played well for GB / England. If you want someone to "get you round the park" (whatever that means) Deacon is as good as anyone.
His only problem IMO was his lack of pace.
He would do a good job as cover for the half backs and goal kicker, and also help to develop Sam, Joe Mellor and Sam Powell.
For me he is too injury prone and too slow.
A poor mans Danny Brough. He is a good organiser but for me it would be a very negative signing, he does not improve on what we have.
I would hope to see more guidance from Piggy and Locky next year when it comes to directing us round the park under our new coach. Do not think we need to pay Deacon to sit in the stands.
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jonh wrote:For me he is too injury prone and too slow.
A poor mans Danny Brough. He is a good organiser but for me it would be a very negative signing, he does not improve on what we have.
I would hope to see more guidance from Piggy and Locky next year when it comes to directing us round the park under our new coach. Do not think we need to pay Deacon to sit in the stands.
He won't only sit in the stands he'll be here 2 coach as well.
I like this signing as he'll give us options! No more musical chairs or Lockers /Gleeson at 6 when we get injuries.
IL knows our cap space and I'll doubt Deacon will take up much space
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jonh wrote:For me he is too injury prone and too slow.
A poor mans Danny Brough. He is a good organiser but for me it would be a very negative signing, he does not improve on what we have.
I would hope to see more guidance from Piggy and Locky next year when it comes to directing us round the park under our new coach. Do not think we need to pay Deacon to sit in the stands.
My sentiments exactly.
He's past it end of.
The only role I'd except him to be signed for would be if he were to coach are halfbacks.
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Put it this way, if Lenagan can bring in Deacon as cover at halfback and also bring a prop in with one going out either on loan or permanently then we're very looking very good.
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