Someday wrote:
Yes agree with that he was lucky to play with some of the best players of is generation any were else he would have been rubbish
Those best players of a generation didn’t think so
Sinfield on Bailey - “For a big man, how athletic he was set him apart from other front rowers. He was very much a minutes man and he could mix it with the best. Since that point he was a pleasure to play with and to having someone in your team who was a constant thorn in the opposition side was great; you’d rather he was on your team than theirs every time.”
Peacock on Bailey - “Biggest compliment I can give Bails is to give us the biggest chance of winning he needs to be playing well. It's no surprise that the two years he's been in the England squad we've won stuff. Bails needs to realise how important he is to the team.”
Sinfield again - “Ryan played a huge part in our successes over recent years, featuring in all the Grand Final success. When Bails was on top of his game and fit, he was right up there with the best of them. He is a naturally fit man and what he was able to achieve in training may surprise those outside the team who do not know him but was never underestimated by those who know him. His willingness in games to put his hand up when times are tough was brilliant and won us games on many occasions.”
