I've asked these questions before and not had an answer (at least, not one that didn't include vague, meaningless crap like 'impose himself' or 'have an impact') so I'll try again:



What hasn't Berrigan done that people expected him to do?



What hasn't he done that he did do in the NRL/Origin/Internationals?



What hasn't he done compared to, to use his closest predecessor and therefore yardstick, Swain?



Because from what I've seen of him, when he's played at hooker for us he's done almost exactly what I'd expect based on seeing plenty of him there for his former teams. And his performances stand up pretty well compared to Swain too.

Quote ="Kosh"Wire fans wanted rid of Monaghan right up until Smith took over. Over their entire SL careers I'd say there's not much difference in their value for money. Monaghan is clearly in better form now though.'" /> I've highlighted the key bit. Maybe that's why we've not seen the best of berrigan

Quote ="Kosh"Wire fans wanted rid of Monaghan right up until Smith took over. Over their entire SL careers I'd say there's not much difference in their value for money. Monaghan is clearly in better form now though.'" /> I've highlighted the key bit. Maybe that's why we've not seen the best of berrigan

Quote ="FC Callum"I always thought Monaghan played well at 7 before Smith was there, remember him having a blinder against us on his debut.'" /> He had a few good games but was mostly unimpressive, to the point where Wire fans were offering to buy him a ticket home at times. Has been much better since Smith restructured the side and is now showing why he was sought after when he became available. /> Worth noting that he's had a much easier time of it at Wire regards injuries and team structure than Berrigan has, mind.

Quote ="FC Callum"I always thought Monaghan played well at 7 before Smith was there, remember him having a blinder against us on his debut.'" /> He had a few good games but was mostly unimpressive, to the point where Wire fans were offering to buy him a ticket home at times. Has been much better since Smith restructured the side and is now showing why he was sought after when he became available. /> Worth noting that he's had a much easier time of it at Wire regards injuries and team structure than Berrigan has, mind.

Quote ="Big Dave T"So putting 2008 to one side do you think he's been value for money in 2009 and 2010?'" In 2009, yes. Or at least as much as anyone in our squad were value for money. We were still mid table up until he was out injured, and the slump set in shortly after then. Coincidence? 2010, no, I've already agreed with you. /> By my reckoning then, that's one outstanding season, one very good one then ruined by injury, and one disappointing one. Still puts him ahead of most of our squad, so I strongly disagree with the amount of criticism thrown his way and consider calls for him to be shown the door way out of line.

Quote ="Big Dave T"So putting 2008 to one side do you think he's been value for money in 2009 and 2010?'" In 2009, yes. Or at least as much as anyone in our squad were value for money. We were still mid table up until he was out injured, and the slump set in shortly after then. Coincidence? 2010, no, I've already agreed with you. /> By my reckoning then, that's one outstanding season, one very good one then ruined by injury, and one disappointing one. Still puts him ahead of most of our squad, so I strongly disagree with the amount of criticism thrown his way and consider calls for him to be shown the door way out of line.

Quote ="hullbg"We may have been mid table but after the first 5 games we started to slump and never recovered, very few players were value for money last season.'" /> Let's see how Berro bounces back today.

Quote ="hullbg"We may have been mid table but after the first 5 games we started to slump and never recovered, very few players were value for money last season.'" /> Let's see how Berro bounces back today.