Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:31 pm  

Higham is a much better hooker than Clarke, Clarkeys too slow around the ruck. I think we'll see Clarke being a back up utility forward this year.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:37 pm  

No not in front of Higham but yes as Loose fwd and use Harrison as a replacement 2nd row if we get an injury that is ! otherwise Clarke can sit in the stands but I would use him rather than Vinnie who imo should never set foot on a pitch again !

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:09 pm  

You'd move Harrison???!

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 2:40 pm  

I'd put him on the bench instead of Higham, he offers more in terms of positions as he can be used at second row or loose forward if need be, he also as more strength than Higham.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:24 pm  

Clarke breaking into the current squad is a joke. His wayward passing and none movement from the play of the ball would set us back two years. Get him fit and ship him out. Not good enough for this squad and never good enough under Cullen or Lowes. He is only here because Cullen gave him a healthy deal that cant/wont be matched.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:35 pm  

Snaggletooth wrote:

Clarke breaking into the current squad is a joke. His wayward passing and none movement from the play of the ball would set us back two years. Get him fit and ship him out. Not good enough for this squad and never good enough under Cullen or Lowes. He is only here because Cullen gave him a healthy deal that cant/wont be matched.

So you Think the two guys who are probably most under threat from Clarkes return ( Higham and Vinny) offer more to the squad than Clarke ?

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:45 pm  

We're doing just fine without him.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:53 pm  

Horses for courses. Sometimes, Jon Clarke will be just what we need, other times Higham will. Monas should be there as much as possible though, he offers the best of Clarke and Higham put together plus a bit more.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:09 pm  

wire78 wrote:

So you Think the two guys who are probably most under threat from Clarkes return ( Higham and Vinny) offer more to the squad than Clarke ?

I think Higham offers more than Clarke and I assume for Bradford Vinnie won't make the bench like at the beginning of the season. That would probably leave a bench of Grix, Higham, Solomona and Wood. I see no reason to have Clarke as Higham is better at hooker, he's not as good as Wood and Grix/Solomona are better to have as utility backs/forwards.

Re: Clarke : Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:41 pm  

Can't agree with Higham offering more to the team than Clarke.. When we have had Briers and myler on the pitch this year Monas Has been doing 30 minutes each half Giving Mickey 10 minutes per half, his scoot from dummy half has been pretty innefective this year to be honest, which is what his game is all about..
I also think you were being kind to his passing by saying he throws the odd wayward one .. at times his passing is woefull to say the least, and then theres the discipline, he gives away too many stupid pens ....
So given all that i dont think if clarkes fit that mickey warrants a spot on the bench for ten minutes per half.... especially as Clarke can Cover positions 6, 7 , 9 , 11, 12 and 13.... so for me Clarkey gets the bench spot everytime over Mickey