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Re: Stalwarts : Mon Mar 01, 2021 1:13 pm  
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Re: Stalwarts : Mon Mar 01, 2021 4:18 pm  
I think the term Journeyman has taken on a negative meaning when in fact it was originally a term of respect and I’d say the dictionary definition is very appropriate for Wilkes career.

A tradesman who served his apprenticeship and produced a high quality of work without being excellent.

Think that sums Wilkes up, he was a good solid pro who at every club he represented offered value on the field. He clearly loved the basic principles and ideology of the game, run hard and straight and tackle hard.

If you have 4 Wilkes style Props in your team you are never going to win SL but you wouldn’t be relegated either.

As others have said too an articulate bloke off the field and planned for life after rugby moving into the world of construction Health and Safety I believe.
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Re: Stalwarts : Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:00 pm  
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Brad Davis moved clubs every couple of seasons but, only to Cas and back. :D

Sam Obst was excellent for us Not sure if he fits into the stalwart category but a great player for Trinity.


One of my favourite players of SL era. Never shirked a tackle no matter how big the opponent was and I've seen him make five or six tackles in a row. Think he wanted to stay but went to Hull in the great fire sale.
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Re: Stalwarts : Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:07 pm  
Neil Fox................760
Harry Wilkinson......618

Ok, I know it wasn't SL era!!!
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Re: Stalwarts : Mon Mar 01, 2021 7:31 pm  
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One of my favourite players of SL era. Never shirked a tackle no matter how big the opponent was and I've seen him make five or six tackles in a row. Think he wanted to stay but went to Hull in the great fire sale.

Agree with that Redscat, big heart in a little man, took some right hammer and kept coming back for more.
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Re: Stalwarts : Tue Mar 02, 2021 10:14 am  
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Re: Stalwarts : Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:28 pm  
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Neil Fox................760
Harry Wilkinson......618

Ok, I know it wasn't SL era!!!


Tougher in those day as well. They had full time jobs as well.
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Re: Stalwarts : Wed Mar 03, 2021 10:24 am  
When you look back through the heritage stats, the players of the modern era generally just dont stay at the same club for the same amount of time as "the golden era" (well not at Trinity).
Without going through all the posts, David March deserves a mention.
Well over 200 appearances from Trin, with a split between SL and "the good old days".

A great servant for Trinity and an excellent player.
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