: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:32 am  

BrisbaneRhino wrote:

Your opinion is valid. I suspect Bailey would look a tad better in NL rugby.

I think Bailey has some big weaknesses in his game, but when it comes to the crunch he's been in the GF three times, which suggests that coaches have a lot of faith in him at the pointy end of the season.

true - however last years GF you didn;t really notice him did you - - perhaps he needs a new challenge else where although as he;s not out of contract until next year - I think we will still have him for another year - having said that if the likes of AMor & Pitts do really well - it may make him work harder & be more productive especially if he is playing for a new contract - we will see

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:04 am  

Frosties. wrote:

good game from the lad imo. looked really effective. man of the match performance.

He was never man of the match.

I knwo sky gave it to him, but I dont know how.

The lad looked good in the collission and workmanlike, and I look forward to how he progresses in a fulltime environment.

But on the night there were better performances on the field. His fellow prop Edmundson for a start had a much better game.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:42 am  

i watched the game. Not sure if he is a prop at the moment tbh. Great engine and work rate going forward, which I think won him the MOM. He did 25 mins from kick off followed by about 30mins 2nd half. He looked to take it up every set.

He might get away with playing prop in that division but he looks a bit light from SL, more like a mobile second rower. His frame is almost diskin like only diskin has a bit more bulk.

Still suppose he's got another season to fill out like Kirke managed.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:47 am  

LeedsPokerGuru wrote:

He might get away with playing prop in that division but he looks a bit light from SL, more like a mobile second rower. His frame is almost diskin like only diskin has a bit more bulk.

Still suppose he's got another season to fill out like Kirke managed.

Were you watching the right player?

I actually could see where youwere coming from on your first part, but like Diskin? With Diskin more bulk?

He was twice the size of Diskin, much bigger.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:48 am  

Ryan Jarman wrote:

This is the second Whitehaven player in a year to be noticed after having a blinder on sky sports, it's really good for the game that these matches are being shown on TV, and the most talented players are being snapped up.

good for who?? SL teams? and not the shut out other teams.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 8:52 am  

The first thing he needs to work on is his play the ball that was Palea'asina like for 90% of the game. I know it's done for a reason but you only have to get pulled once for it to be a potential game loser.

Not a big problem at this point and by the end of the game he was getting his foot on it a bit more.

He didn't stand out quite as much last night and it's easy to see why. What's with the haircut? Bad times.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:30 am  

LeedsPokerGuru wrote:

i watched the game. Not sure if he is a prop at the moment tbh. Great engine and work rate going forward, which I think won him the MOM. He did 25 mins from kick off followed by about 30mins 2nd half. He looked to take it up every set.

He might get away with playing prop in that division but he looks a bit light from SL, more like a mobile second rower. His frame is almost diskin like only diskin has a bit more bulk.

Still suppose he's got another season to fill out like Kirke managed.

thought he had a look of Disko aswell

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:31 am  

tvoc wrote:

The first thing he needs to work on is his play the ball that was Palea'asina like for 90% of the game. I know it's done for a reason but you only have to get pulled once for it to be a potential game loser.

Not a big problem at this point and by the end of the game he was getting his foot on it a bit more.

He didn't stand out quite as much last night and it's easy to see why. What's with the haircut? Bad times.

Other than the hair cut he's gonna be more of a target now especially after his headline grabbing performances and now his move to us.

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:33 am  

Sallystar wrote:

thought he had a look of Disko aswell

Much bigger and other than a short hair-cut i don't see what you mean!!

: Fri Jul 17, 2009 9:34 am  

rhinoms wrote:

:?
Much bigger and other than a short hair-cut i don't see what you mean!!

Seconded!