Dave K. wrote:
What a load of rubbish, there has been plenty of English halfs over the years that are better players than Campese, how had he won everything, he hasn't won the NRL GF or even played in the final, very little representative rugby, in fact he's maybe had 3/4 good seasons in his career.
Whoever gave him a long contract on the back of 6 or so good games wants sacking.
Got to agree with you here, Dave. I expect that will be a combination of Chester and Mike Smith up for sacking then for the illogical Campese contract extension. With Chester gone, Smith demoted to be in charge of paper clips, that probably leaves the Chairman alone to face the music or carry the can for this unfortunate Campese debacle. Still nothing ventured......etc.
Campese was a good player but not outstanding, especially in a Rovers shirt. Past his best when he signed for us and will be remembered by the Red Army as an expensive, overpaid and injury-ridden liability in the main.
Using the illogical comparison to Roger Millward proffered by Grimsby Red is a total non starter. I was a programme seller for the club when we signed Roger Millward in 1966. What the Dodger brought to us in a very short space of time was class, humility, leadership, bravery and creativity in equal spades and onwards throughout his subsequent illustrious playing career in Red and White. Only Brian Lockwood impressed me more on a personal level during this time. I never got to meet or speak to Campo, but I imagine those that have met or worked with him and Roger Millward will be more on the side of the Dodger. True legend.
