Re: James Graham to captain England. : Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:43 pm  

El Lupo wrote:

To widen the topic slightly, should this not be the start of the "Jammer for the Saints Captaincy" campaign? Longer potential tenure then Wellens and it might put off the rumoured move Down Under. Just a thought.

He is most probably going down 2011. I think he has made his mind up. If he is telling fans at forums he wants to go then he wants go. I don't think (c) will make him stay.

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:14 pm  

now i've got my england hat on,i'd like to congratulate graham on his belated captaincy.
although i do hope that the new england captain will be the player that takes the ball into the tackle rather than the prop stood as first receiver,who then hands it straight on,who's idea/tactics were those?
imo it's a very big opportunity for him to guage where he is career wise,could he play to the nrl standard every week against these opposition players?
graham's obviously seen how well gaz ellis and sam burgess have adapted to the nrl,so this is his big chance to shine where it matters!

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:28 pm  

Jonesy's a Legend wrote:

now i've got my england hat on,i'd like to congratulate graham on his belated captaincy.
although i do hope that the new england captain will be the player that takes the ball into the tackle rather than the prop stood as first receiver,who then hands it straight on,who's idea/tactics were those?
imo it's a very big opportunity for him to guage where he is career wise,could he play to the nrl standard every week against these opposition players?
graham's obviously seen how well gaz ellis and sam burgess have adapted to the nrl,so this is his big chance to shine where it matters!

Thats a very good tactic, when he does it every so often. It when he starts to think he's a stand off and pass it every time he has it, that it becomes ridiculous. Also, theres time when he doesn't have give someone and hospital ball.

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:44 pm  

saint billy wrote:

Thats a very good tactic, when he does it every so often. It when he starts to think he's a stand off and pass it every time he has it, that it becomes ridiculous. Also, theres time when he doesn't have give someone and hospital ball.

correct mate,graham was a half back in this seasons gf

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Tue Oct 19, 2010 7:50 pm  

Jonesy's a Legend wrote:

correct mate,graham was a half back in this seasons gf

That's because no-one else was.

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Wed Oct 20, 2010 9:17 am  

But that tac tic causes doubt in the defenders mind, is he or isn't he. Very good play. People are being trained more now to run with both hands on the ball carrying it in the middle of their chest 1) to make it more difficult to strip 2) giving you good control and being able to pass before the collission.
By the way did you know Jammers roomie is Sam Burgess, who is complaining about Jammers smelly feet.

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Thu Oct 21, 2010 8:03 am  

Brian Smith's take on Graham as captain: Brian Smith wrote: "I can understand why Steve has selected James as captain," he said. "He's a businessman with footy. "I like the way, in almost every meeting he's had, he's had at least two or three important things to say that, from my point of view at least, have been right on the money. "He's got leadership skills and is quite well spoken. He's a bit shy around you guys - I don't think he wants to sort of project himself that way - but in amongst the group he's a real leader. I've been impressed with him. http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/10/10/20/RUGBYL_England_Nightlead.html

Brian Smith's take on Graham as captain: Brian Smith wrote: "I can understand why Steve has selected James as captain," he said. "He's a businessman with footy. "I like the way, in almost every meeting he's had, he's had at least two or three important things to say that, from my point of view at least, have been right on the money. "He's got leadership skills and is quite well spoken. He's a bit shy around you guys - I don't think he wants to sort of project himself that way - but in amongst the group he's a real leader. I've been impressed with him. http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/10/10/20/RUGBYL_England_Nightlead.html

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:25 pm  

Jammer interviewed on England RL TV http://www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=19910

Jammer interviewed on England RL TV http://www.englandrl.co.uk/article.php?id=19910

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Fri Oct 22, 2010 6:38 pm  

Two Wheeled Saint wrote:

But that tac tic causes doubt in the defenders mind, is he or isn't he

it does if he takes the odd ball to the defense!
imo this tactic works best when performed close to the try line and with a couple of good runners and coming at the defensive line from different lines

Re: James Graham to captain England. : Sun Oct 24, 2010 9:04 am  

not a good thing he only got it because morley, peacock and sinfield are out and he has never been a captain so not a good idea they should of given it to oloughin as much as i hate him he was good for wigan this year.