moto748 wrote:The days of getting a Kenny or a Barrett are long gone indeed, but let's not forget there are only 32 available berths for halves in the NRL, and they produce a hell of a lot of good players. They can't all get a game. We are often quick to write off anyone who isn't Cooper Cronk as a 'has-been' or a 'never was', or a 'journeyman'. I've probably been a bit harsh on Hodkinson (no 'g' in it!), who is clearly good enough for Superleague. He's just a bit dull, and not the kind of player to 'make things happen'. Personally I'd love it if, for once, we recruited a relatively young Aussie. along the lines of Jacob Miller, instead of someone in the twilight of their career. Maybe there was a chance to get Lolo when he left the Warriors; someone like that.
There's all sorts of options we could go for but ultimately the vast majority are a gamble aren't they. Young or old, first grader or up and comer, you aren't going to get any guarantees of success if you're not buying Thurston, Cronk etc.
If Hodkinson is a steady Eddie type who'll keep things simple, make minimal errors and has a kicking game then for me he's ideal! We have flashy players at fullback, at stand off and across the backline but we miss the glue to hold it together. Smith wasn't that man, nor is Leuluai (although he'd still be a top hooker) and Shorrocks is being held back by injuries. We need a Paul Deacon style player for me.
DP_wwrlfc wrote:Vatuvei has the odd error in him and is getting on a little bit but a combination of Sau and Vatuvei is going to be some physical test for opposition.
Vatuvei also has a rep of being a great person and ambassador for RL.
Yeah not looking forward to us facing that flank! Hopefully their crowds can pick up a bit now they are winning games and signing genuine quality players.
Frank Zappa wrote:Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.
The_Enforcer wrote:Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.
The Whiffy Kipper wrote:The playeer we should have signed when Pat Richards left
Instead we spent the money on the likes of Bowen, Sarginson, Bateman, J.Tomkins and Clubb, whilst promoting Burgess, who scored 25 tries in 27 games that season.
Frank Zappa wrote:Some scientists claim that hydrogen, because it is so plentiful, is the basic building block of the universe. I dispute that. I say there is more stupidity than hydrogen, and that is the basic building block of the universe.
The_Enforcer wrote:Most idiotic post ever goes to Grimmy..... The way to restart should be an arm wrestle between a designated player from each side.
Grimmy wrote:Instead we spent the money on the likes of Bowen, Sarginson, Bateman, J.Tomkins and Clubb, whilst promoting Burgess, who scored 25 tries in 27 games that season.
And have since been able to blood Manfredi, Marshall, Davies etc
Why we would feel we've missed out by not signing a guy who hasn't hit top form for along while and seems to have had some off field issues is beyond me!
Users browsing this forum: exiled Warrior, Google Feedfetcher and 259 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum
