: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:57 am  

I think Nobby is actually doing a decent job with the squad this season. Yes, some of the results have been not so good, but he's doing a bit of rotation where possible and not picking purely on reputation.

The season is very long and you have to still be firing at the end of it somehow! We do have more options now than previous seasons.

Looking forward to another beltin' game on Friday - Viva Shaun Ainscough!

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 11:57 am  

WigansForeignLegion wrote:

In other words you took my quotation out of context by assuming the source was the OP yet somehow that's my fault? OK; I'm glad that was your last offering on that subject.



No, I'm saying I agree with Nobby's use then, not his use now. Surely that's not too difficult to comprehend?

I wasn't assuming anything since I knew Bridger posted it. I was criticising you for trying - unsuccessfully - to make it look as if the OP posted it. Squirm all you want, sonny, it's all there in black and white.

Also, if you now disagree with Nobby, how can you apply any logic (even yours) and deduce that you and the OP both stand with Nobby? Apparently, that is too difficult for you to understand.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:02 pm  

Conroy wrote:

Same as last week but Roberts in for Pryce

I would think McIllorum would get back in for Smith.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:03 pm  

AJ wrote:

I would think McIllorum would get back in for Smith.

I hope so. Both he and Pryce had their chance and failed to take it IMO. For all his skills Smith is simply too much of a liability in defence.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:05 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

I wasn't assuming anything since I knew Bridger posted it. I was criticising you for trying - unsuccessfully - to make it look as if the OP posted it. Squirm all you want, sonny, it's all there in black and white.

Oh, it wasn't your final word on the subject then? You assume I was trying "to make it look as if the OP posted it"; that was never my intent. However, thanks for making assumptions "sonny".

jinkin jimmy wrote:

Also, if you now disagree with Nobby, how can you apply any logic (even yours) and deduce that you and the OP both stand with Nobby? Apparently, that is too difficult for you to understand.

Without wishing to turn this existential, Brian Noble then is Brian Noble now. Therefore it is fair to say that 2 people agreeing with two different applications made by Noble both agree with Noble.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:05 pm  

jackdog wrote:

It's because Hock's a very good player. Perhaps our best.

Are you going to expand on that general summary with any specifics at all?

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:07 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

I hope so. Both he and Pryce had their chance and failed to take it IMO. For all his skills Smith is simply too much of a liability in defence.

On that we agree. Smith is great with ball in hand but is quickly exposed when someone runs at him.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:08 pm  

WigansForeignLegion wrote:

Oh, it wasn't your final word on the subject then? You assume I was trying "to make it look as if the OP posted it"; that was never my intent. However, thanks for making assumptions "sonny".



Without wishing to turn this existential, Brian Noble then is Brian Noble now. Therefore it is fair to say that 2 people agreeing with two different applications made by Noble both agree with Noble.

I really didn't want to get dragged in but you needed to be put right and I could spare the time. The bit in bold is desparate, BTW.

"Brian Noble then is Brain Noble now"? Schoolboy stuff!!

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:08 pm  

Bridger wrote:

Are you going to expand on that general summary with any specifics at all?

Clearly his view is that a coach can never be wrong (which has me wondering why coaching is such an non secure career choice), and that me must start with both Hock and if he is consistant Feka.

: Thu Mar 26, 2009 12:11 pm  

jinkin jimmy wrote:

I hope so. Both he and Pryce had their chance and failed to take it IMO. For all his skills Smith is simply too much of a liability in defence.

Pryce is still coming back to terms with the sport and needs more game time in the reserves. To say he hasnt taken his chance is harsh but Smith hasnt.