Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:07 pm  

MacBlondie wrote: You mean like James Graham was in the last world cup? Was made to look as average as they come by both NZ and Aus. I lost track of the times he was put on his booty. Mmmmm Its one thing wearing Red Vee specs, but you seem to have picked up some C&W ones instead!

MacBlondie wrote: You mean like James Graham was in the last world cup? Was made to look as average as they come by both NZ and Aus. I lost track of the times he was put on his booty. Mmmmm Its one thing wearing Red Vee specs, but you seem to have picked up some C&W ones instead!

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 1:25 pm  

MacBlondie wrote:

You mean like James Graham was in the last world cup? Was made to look as average as they come by both NZ and Aus. I lost track of the times he was put on his booty.

Fielden had a lot to contend with that resulted in a loss of form and confidence that lasted until he got a decent coach. Last season, he wasnt far off his best. Fieldens best was, a level or 3 above that of james graham.

And surely, the worlds best prop (sic) would have his choice of aussie clubs, when in fact, its just one club that has shown an interest that will sign for next year...

Maybe they were put off after their chase for Fielden failed? Oh, none were interested despite him not being far off his best?

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:46 pm  

MacBlondie wrote:

Last season, he wasnt far off his best. Fieldens best was, a level or 3 above that of james graham.

Give over man. Whilst metres made are just an indicator of overall performance Graham still made almost 50% more metres again. That's right, 50%. He was, once again, the oustanding prop forward of the competition. He carried the ball more often, made more yards, conceded fewer penalties, made less errors, scored more tries and even had tim to chip in with three kicks and three try assists.

Not even the biggest Wigoon fan would argue your point for you.

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 5:51 pm  

McClennan wrote:

Not even the biggest Wigoon fan would argue your point for you.

They would have conceded the point a month ago but since they've become Champions, no-one can beat them in any aspect of the game at all, ever!

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:36 pm  

McClennan wrote:

Not even the biggest Wigoon fan would argue your point for you.

This Blondie person IS a Goon!

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 6:39 pm  

No1 Saint wrote:

This Blondie person IS a Goon!

In more ways than one.

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:42 pm  

MacBlondie wrote:

You mean like James Graham was in the last world cup? Was made to look as average as they come by both NZ and Aus. I lost track of the times he was put on his booty.

Fielden had a lot to contend with that resulted in a loss of form and confidence that lasted until he got a decent coach. Last season, he wasnt far off his best. Fieldens best was, a level or 3 above that of james graham.

And surely, the worlds best prop (sic) would have his choice of aussie clubs, when in fact, its just one club that has shown an interest that will sign for next year...

Busted!!!

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Fri Oct 15, 2010 7:04 am  

Some Manly fans opinions of Josh Perry Looks like we're getting a mixed bag. Plenty of talent but inconsistant. Hopefully the new enviroment and the idea of bumping us from runners up to winners will bring out the right one. The most important thing for me is that we now have 4 good, tough, solid options at prop.

Some Manly fans opinions of Josh Perry Looks like we're getting a mixed bag. Plenty of talent but inconsistant. Hopefully the new enviroment and the idea of bumping us from runners up to winners will bring out the right one. The most important thing for me is that we now have 4 good, tough, solid options at prop.

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:54 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote: Some Manly fans opinions of Josh Perry Looks like we're getting a mixed bag. Plenty of talent but inconsistant. Hopefully the new enviroment and the idea of bumping us from runners up to winners will bring out the right one. The most important thing for me is that we now have 4 good, tough, solid options at prop. Agreed plus running at NRL defences week in week out is a lot different to running at Super League defences week in week out.

Offside Monkey wrote: Some Manly fans opinions of Josh Perry Looks like we're getting a mixed bag. Plenty of talent but inconsistant. Hopefully the new enviroment and the idea of bumping us from runners up to winners will bring out the right one. The most important thing for me is that we now have 4 good, tough, solid options at prop. Agreed plus running at NRL defences week in week out is a lot different to running at Super League defences week in week out.

Re: Improvements for 2011 : Fri Oct 15, 2010 4:58 pm  

I'm just hoping we can keep the four of them fit. We've basically been running with 2 / 3 props for the last 2 season with Maurie's constant injuries and Puletua / Hargreaves having a few niggles here there.

Having Graham and Peery starting with LMS and Puletua off the bench will give us some necessary impact especially if Roby becomes a regular starter.