Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:24 am  

It was a big collision. Nothing malicious and no intent. It may have been a little silly on the part of Walker but maybe some inexperience there. The thing i didnt like was when it was clear Burgess was hurt a couple of the Cas players including Walker were dancing like they had just won the match. That was very disrespectful to Luke Burgess and seemed to show little concern for him.

Get well soon Biffa!!!

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 11:29 am  

Looking at the contact only, without taking into account the injury it was a good hit, and one which is entertaining for the fans. I have no problem with shoulder charges having given a few out and received a few more. They can be very good to lift a team, force a mistake or intimidate your opposition. Some players do them more than others SBW being one of the main, but they present a big risk to both the tackler and the tackled player.

Also, I have no problem with Walker bouncing after the hit, he made a good effective tackle and forced a knock on. We do exactly the same, and there is no way he could have known straight away that Burgess was badly injured.

As for the injury, its a nasty looking one, and a shame for the lad to miss the final. Hopefully he'll get to play in a few more in his career

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:29 pm  

Get well soon Luke. Nasty one.

As for the "Do it to Senior" chant, the only thing I can say is this one was an accident

Keith Senior breaking BJMs jaw in the Sheffield V Cas challenge cup match was deliberate!

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:31 pm  

I hope Luke gets better soon as it was an awful accident.

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:34 pm  

I do have a problem with the tackle...well the hit actually in so far as the timing off it 2 minutes form the end.... what was he trying to achieve ????

As I have said previously the Cas players had a certain mindset in those last 10 minutes IMHO. Its a hard full contact game so therefore no complaints really but I do believe what goes around comes around.

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:36 pm  

Dead Man Walking wrote:

I hope Luke gets better soon as it was an awful accident.

The head clash was clearly accidental but IMHO there was a certain intent.

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 12:41 pm  

I hope he's fit for leeds in the final but being honest after looking at the pic of him, he's got no chance of playing.

Shame as it's tough on the players missing out on finals.

IMHO i don't think the was anything wrong with the tackle, he went in for the big hit and clashed heads, nothing any of them coulkd do.

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:07 pm  

Ihope biff gets well soon that injury looks nasty.

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:44 pm  

who needs flankers? wrote:

Keith Senior breaking BJMs jaw in the Sheffield V Cas challenge cup match was deliberate!

Did he break his jaw? I don't remember that. I remember him knocking Mather's out with one of the best punches ever thrown on a rugby field, but I don't remember his jaw being broken.

Have I remembered wrong? It was a long time ago now, and I'm not as young as I used to be...

Re: Luke Burgess : Sat Aug 14, 2010 1:58 pm  

gulfcoast_highwayman wrote:

Did he break his jaw? I don't remember that. I remember him knocking Mather's out with one of the best punches ever thrown on a rugby field, but I don't remember his jaw being broken.

Have I remembered wrong? It was a long time ago now, and I'm not as young as I used to be...

It was a great punch but he certainly didnt break his jaw.