Can see a logic behind it, yes Crocker and Berrigan are both great players but they are not the type of players (especailly in the case of Crocker in my opinion) that would be in demand as say one of the top 7s in the NRL, if a world class halfback did become available for 2010 can you honestly see Hull signing him? This has been said every year since first missing out on Stacey Jones in 2002.

He's a "current" SOO and Aussie International. He's scores quite high on the pecking order.

Yours wasnt

Nope.

..and how many top (and I mean top) half backs that we have seriously chased have we actually missed out on to another SL club?

A message for Sheldon, Kosh, Robbo4





NEH NEH NE NEH NEH. Told you so











Sheldon you now need to change your signature





If no one knows what i am on about check out pages 64 and 65 of the last rumours thread. maybe someone can do a link





Anyway i am sorry we have lost Thorman but can i give you some advice.



Thorman is not a full back. EVER.



He is not a great touch line kicker.



He is not blessed with great pace.



he is a good organiser, skilful, a good short kicking game, and he can play through an injury if it was a choice between him and Dykes then it would be Thorman every time. he will be an asset to your team. I also think he is a confidence player and if the fans get behind him then you will reap the rewards.

Good signing imo, release webster (rather it be dykes) get wiki in for the season and look to 2010!

I am sad to see Thorman leave the Giants. He is a 100% man and has been a worthy captain. He has always been an accomplished half at either 6 or 7 and although has lost a bit of the ability he had to cut through the line he is an excellent organiser and has a very good short kicking game. If he is given an extended run and allowed to settle in in the halves I have no doubt he will be an excellent signing for you.



I do think Sharp ruined him at full back though and this is just not his position, he is dodgy under the high ball and his defence is not the strongest.



Play him in the right position and you have a gem!



Great goalkicker as well!



Best of Luck Chris, you will be missed

you should of checked the sig before you posted!

I'm sorry - am I meant to remember you from somewhere?

He's doomed then

Thorman was never going to hold down a place in the Shudds starting 13 next season, good move for the player and a very average move by FC.

wallace 2012

kimmorley 2010

prince 2010

orford 2009

cronk 2013

thurston 2010

finch 2011

pearce 2010

fein 2009

marshall 2009

head 2009



i think thats the better scrum halfs in the nrl.

We don't need to release Webster. His contract was until the end of the season, and AFAIK he hasn't got one for next season. Yet.

ah knew it wouldn't be long! good luck by the way with colborn and fozzard!

you know what i meant!!

I think you were meant to add to your sig with the words



' Chris Thorman was named as the 4th best SO in september by RL world.'

Whereas Wheeldon couldn't get in the first 17 for the team that finished next to bottom. Jog on

Which part of my post dont you agree with?

doesn't anyone remember last season , you know the one where we was crippled by injuries , thorman is a good signing imo , if only as cover for halves , full back etc

I have come to the conclusion that you are simply a drug addict who is a period of cold turkey when posting on here.



Thorman has a kicking game which consists of more than simply belting the ball from anywhere in the field of play over the deadball line. Thorman also has a sidestep which Horne doesn't (or chooses not to use). Thorman can actually pass the ball on both directions without telegraphing the fact.



Horne is a safe yet unspectacular player who will rarely come up with a mistake. Thorman has more creativity.



You appear to turn up to games and not bother watching.

all of it, now as the barista said, jog on!

i forgot about that! i thought you meant the squad.

Thread drift?



And he will be unlikely to make our first 17, brought in to add depth to our front row.

Not a bad signing, better than Webster as an option to be honest. Unlike some on here who slag new players and the club off at any given opportunity i'm willing to see how he goes....welcome Chris.