: Thu Feb 26, 2009 2:56 pm  

Big Dave T wrote:

At the end of the day Zod comparing speed and strength is irrelavant is it doesnt purely make a good RL player.

Whilst I agree speed and strength does not constitute a good RL player, I was merely pointing out that we do have an advantage in that area and should try to utilise that advantage to the full by keeping Saints out of our half at all costs.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:09 pm  

General Zod. wrote:

Whilst I agree speed and strength does not constitute a good RL player, I was merely pointing out that we do have an advantage in that area and should try to utilise that advantage to the full by keeping Saints out of our half at all costs.

Fair point. (first one ive ever seen you make mind!)

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:13 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

Gilmour is faster than Webster imo.

really? i'd have thought webster over any distance tbh.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:18 pm  

General Zod. wrote:

Whilst I agree speed and strength does not constitute a good RL player, I was merely pointing out that we do have an advantage in that area and should try to utilise that advantage to the full by keeping Saints out of our half at all costs.

I see the point you are trying to make but its not about speed or power alone. Teams defend and attack as a unit, support play comes into it aswell as a desire to chase back and defend the line at all costs. When Saints attack the move the ball wide and support play really well, they have enough players skill and pace to score from anywhere on the pitch.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:30 pm  

Sheldon wrote:

really? i'd have thought webster over any distance tbh.

Gilmour is very very quick, i'd be surprised of Webster was quicker in a foot race.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 3:40 pm  

PAUL M wrote:

I see the point you are trying to make but its not about speed or power alone.

He never said it was.

What started as an observation that could lead to a useful (probably damage limiting) tactic against Saints has become somewhat distorted.

Saints are strong favourites to win because of the whole range of skills and abilities they can bring to bear in the game.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:12 pm  

I see Ian Millward is tipping Saints to cover the 18 point start.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 4:58 pm  

i think it will be close and i've got a funny feeling the boys are going to nic it.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:07 pm  

Saints by 20.

: Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:42 pm  

saints by 14