: Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:30 am  

He seems to have his head on right as well. I've seen him a few time out at night and he is necer full of himself, very unassuming. With characteristics like that I would be tempted to put a punt on him being captain one day

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 12:04 pm  

Really strong performance last night.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:24 pm  

Cheers Burnzy. Seems you rate the lad more than quite a few of our 'speccies'.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:26 pm  

I think Clough is going to make a superb front rower in a couple of years

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:27 pm  

Very impressed with the lad against Wakey (even if they weren't up to much). Good yardage per carry. An improved work rate over the Leeds game. Mistakes kept under control (as usual).

He looks like he's added a few extra pounds during the close season. Given his low centre of gravity it should lead to improved yardage figures this campaign.

He's above the development curve at the moment. If he can bring his handling game up from the academy and concentrate just a touch more on running at gaps instead of defenders he'll be a handful for opposition packs throughout the league.

: Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:48 pm  

Joynty11 wrote:

I think Clough is going to make a superb front rower in a couple of years

You really reckon he's up to being a front rower? I don't see him being big enough, he's fine in the second row.

: Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:51 am  

Really good performance against Wakey. He has been generally good this year and I hope he can become the equivalent of JJB at Leeds. His footwork really helps him get the extra yards.

: Sun Mar 29, 2009 11:58 am  

Watching Clough is probably the highlight of going to Saints for me. i love the way he's stepped up from being a promising youngster to really conributing in terms of yards and tackles. He's probably not making as many breaks or scoring as many tries as a year ago, but that's probably because he's injecting himself into the battle a bit more.

As for those who say he's too small for front row - I'd already say he's a better prop than Hargreaves (although Bryn's been pretty good the last two games). Besides, size isn't everything, look at Eorl Crabtree.

: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:29 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

You really reckon he's up to being a front rower? I don't see him being big enough, he's fine in the second row.

Personally yeah pal! His meters gained on friday was superb and lets be honest Kevin Ward and Andy Platt werent the biggest forwards but were outstanding in there position.

: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:14 pm  

It my be my mind playing tricks, but Wardy was quite a big guy weren't he? Certainly not the smallest Prop I've seen.