: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:30 pm  

Rupert Pupkin wrote:

I cant think of many backs that dont perform better when the dry grounds return, can you?

Correct but calderwood would have a higher wet to dry ratio (just made that up) than the average back

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:31 pm  

I thought it was a bit odd 'Alderwoo' not clapping the fans with the rest of the team after the match. I've never been a big fan of Calderwood but he plays for us now so I must warm to him. Thought he did well whilst being outplayed by a local youngster

[Karen]

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:39 pm  

russelbarwich wrote:

I thought it was a bit odd 'Alderwoo' not clapping the fans with the rest of the team after the match. I've never been a big fan of Calderwood but he plays for us now so I must warm to him. Thought he did well whilst being outplayed by a local youngster

I thought that too but then again, he was limping very slightly and I think the cramp he got near the end of the game was still hurting him. I think he just wanted to get to the dressing room to get it sorted.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:22 pm  

Is there a winger who reads a game better than him, whenever there was a break he was there to effect the tackle. If we can get the ball to him in space more often he is going to be a great signing. No negatives from me tonight as I cant see anyone else would have stopped Richards scoring as I thought the kick was better than inch perfect and Richards arrived at the exact moment the ball did to snatch it from his grasp

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:40 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

Who says he doesnt know who his centre will be?

I know he didnt.

A week before that game and that right centre spot could have gone to one of threee players and may still change game by game.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 3:46 pm  

KNOCK OFF NIGEL wrote:

I know he didnt.

A week before that game and that right centre spot could have gone to one of threee players and may still change game by game.

So during training for the week G Horne wasnt running through the moves in that position then? I beg to differ.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:26 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

So during training for the week G Horne wasnt running through the moves in that position then? I beg to differ.

You go stalker boy.

My post reads a week before not days before.

My point is that Yeaman basically has the left Centre spot sewn up. The right Centre spot will probably change between three or four players throughout the season possibly making it harder for Calderwood to forge a relationship with his Centre.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 4:59 pm  

KNOCK OFF NIGEL wrote:

You go stalker boy.

My post reads a week before not days before.

My point is that Yeaman basically has the left Centre spot sewn up. The right Centre spot will probably change between three or four players throughout the season possibly making it harder for Calderwood to forge a relationship with his Centre.

nope, why do i need to go to know these things?

Agree though that its likely that someone else will play in that position this season. No one will get a chance though while Horne is playing like he is.

Interesting to see whether Briscoe gets given the chance when Raynor comes back.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:03 pm  

Its a nice situation to be in. 4 or 5 players could play right centre and I am sure whoever has the position knows that. Competition for places is a strength and I would go so far as saying no player is nailed on for any position if performance doesnt warrant it.

: Sat Feb 14, 2009 5:04 pm  

knocker norton wrote:

Its a nice situation to be in. 4 or 5 players could play right centre and I am sure whoever has the position knows that. Competition for places is a strength and I would go so far as saying no player is nailed on for any position if performance doesnt warrant it.

Yup. The risk as has been highlighted is that relationships betweens players can be stifled with a lack of understanding but i'd rather we had the form players in the 17.