Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 12, 2011 1:41 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

I know he's still learning his trade, but when I've seen him playing for Sarries this season he's looked very, very limited in the aspects of his game that would be under most scrutiny in League - pace, elusiveness, passing and tackling.

Got a good kicking game and an old head on his shoulders, but I'm not sure where you'd play him in a League side. Bit like a young Kevin Sinfield in some respects - not really quick enough for the halves but not big enough to be a ball carrying back rower.

There's also the appeal to him of staying at Sarries and learning from Hodgson while continuing to work with his old man that any other side would need to get over.

I have seen him play twice this year on TV and I agree, he doesn't seem to offer too much in the way of dynamic running and passing - seems content to steer the team around the pitch. Too early to tell I guess whether that is because he is still finding is confidence or it isn't in his kit bag (I suspect the latter)

He is completely different to his father at the same age isn't he - in both build and personality (on the pitch) - I would never have guessed he was Andy Farrell's son if it wasn't pointed out

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:46 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

I know he's still learning his trade, but when I've seen him playing for Sarries this season he's looked very, very limited in the aspects of his game that would be under most scrutiny in League - pace, elusiveness, passing and tackling.

Got a good kicking game and an old head on his shoulders, but I'm not sure where you'd play him in a League side. Bit like a young Kevin Sinfield in some respects - not really quick enough for the halves but not big enough to be a ball carrying back rower.

There's also the appeal to him of staying at Sarries and learning from Hodgson while continuing to work with his old man that any other side would need to get over.

Spot on... so he'll probably go on to be a future England rah rah star.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 13, 2011 7:11 am  

Dunbar wrote:

I have seen him play twice this year on TV and I agree, he doesn't seem to offer too much in the way of dynamic running and passing - seems content to steer the team around the pitch. Too early to tell I guess whether that is because he is still finding is confidence or it isn't in his kit bag (I suspect the latter)

He is completely different to his father at the same age isn't he - in both build and personality (on the pitch) - I would never have guessed he was Andy Farrell's son if it wasn't pointed out

money talks - end of.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:03 am  

IIRC Andy has twin brothers, both bigger than him. The family connection means little.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:39 pm  

tigertot wrote:

IIRC Andy has twin brothers, both bigger than him. The family connection means little.

Chris and Phil, they were in my year at school. Last I heard Phil had left Rochdale Hornets and Chris was a policeman. They'll be 30, 31 now.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 13, 2011 2:00 pm  

Catalancs wrote:

Chris and Phil, they were in my year at school. Last I heard Phil had left Rochdale Hornets and Chris was a policeman. They'll be 30, 31 now.

Careers as international yawnion backs are imminent.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Thu Jan 13, 2011 8:27 pm  

Gavin Henson placing Strictly Come Dancing above winning the Six Nations, what an utter t*t: http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/132356.html

Gavin Henson placing Strictly Come Dancing above winning the Six Nations, what an utter t*t: http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/132356.html

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 14, 2011 1:59 pm  

Roofs wrote: Gavin Henson placing Strictly Come Dancing above winning the Six Nations, what an utter t*t: http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/132356.html I am far from a union fan, but even to the most loyal of league supporters, you have to feel sorry for the players who play week in, week out for little credit yet this bloke is in the media every day it seems. There can be no other sportsman or woman who has had some much praise and hype for so little talent. Sham we can't swear on here...

Roofs wrote: Gavin Henson placing Strictly Come Dancing above winning the Six Nations, what an utter t*t: http://www.espnscrum.com/wales/rugby/story/132356.html I am far from a union fan, but even to the most loyal of league supporters, you have to feel sorry for the players who play week in, week out for little credit yet this bloke is in the media every day it seems. There can be no other sportsman or woman who has had some much praise and hype for so little talent. Sham we can't swear on here...

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 14, 2011 7:19 pm  

t-r-i-n-i-t-y wrote:

I am far from a union fan, but even to the most loyal of league supporters, you have to feel sorry for the players who play week in, week out for little credit yet this bloke is in the media every day it seems. There can be no other sportsman or woman who has had some much praise and hype for so little talent. Sham we can't swear on here...

Yeah, just watched a DVD of Wales' 2008 Grand Slam win, get the impression that his only true talent is his goalkicking, e.g. never really see him making breaks or setting up tries.

Re: If you must discuss Union, do it here II : Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:46 pm  

agree with all the Henson sentiments but let's face it,he must have 'something' ! if not,why all the hype ?