: Thu Jun 18, 2009 7:52 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

He's 'solid'. He's played very, very well a few times today and once or twice has shown a Scully-esque swagger. But workrate seems to be his priority and he's often easy to miss in a game. He'll never, ever let us down though.

Aye, the crocked Scully perhaps.

RyanWire wrote:

Wouldnt get a look in if he came from Thatto Heath.

He would, he'd be the exact same solid first teamer man that he is now.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:12 pm  

Just in response to the last 3 or so posts, is that what you want from an Aussie import? Descriptions like solid, dependable, wont let us down?

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:23 pm  

RyanWire wrote:

Just in response to the last 3 or so posts, is that what you want from an Aussie import? Descriptions like solid, dependable, wont let us down?

Personally, I'd prefer mercenary, lazy and ineffective.

How I wish we'd signed Matt King.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:32 pm  

Cragganmore Kid wrote:

Personally, I'd prefer mercenary, lazy and ineffective.

How I wish we'd signed Matt King.

By naming someone worse doesnt suddenly mean Flannery becomes a good signing. Ordinary at best and however gash Matt King is doesnt change that.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:21 pm  

RyanWire wrote:

Just in response to the last 3 or so posts, is that what you want from an Aussie import? Descriptions like solid, dependable, wont let us down?

Depends what you want out of an import.

In a side like Wigan or Wire, you need your imports to be the creme de la creme.

As Saints, we can take in a player like Flannery, have him do a job for us, but provide a lesson to our aspiring youth about hard work, graft and also work off the field.

Lego Head is a model professional. I am pleased he has been a part of the Saints fold the last couple of seasons, he may not have set the world alight like Lyon, but he has been a credit to the club.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:29 pm  

Flannery is a better import than the Vinnie Anderson.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:33 pm  

Ski wrote:

Depends what you want out of an import.

In a side like Wigan or Wire, you need your imports to be the creme de la creme.

As Saints, we can take in a player like Flannery, have him do a job for us, but provide a lesson to our aspiring youth about hard work, graft and also work off the field.

Lego Head is a model professional. I am pleased he has been a part of the Saints fold the last couple of seasons, he may not have set the world alight like Lyon, but he has been a credit to the club.

He's also not in the same league as King or Barratt in terms of salaries. His injury before joining Saints forced him into the decision. It was this or a struggle in the NRL reserves for a while. It wasn't like we picked up out of pack of chasing clubs.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:50 pm  

He has been a good solid dependable signing that has filled a gap while some of our youngsters develop into first grade back row forwards.

He does a lot of the unheralded stuff such as tackling. The team miss his defensive organisation when he isnt in the team.
Offensively he isnt anything amazing, but he has a decent pair of hands when called upon, and always chips in with a few trys and breaks.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:35 pm  

Nought wrong with Flanno.

A very decent, solid and hardworking player.

I think he has had a good season.

: Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:49 pm  

The Chair Maker wrote:

He has been a good solid dependable signing that has filled a gap while some of our youngsters develop into first grade back row forwards.

He does a lot of the unheralded stuff such as tackling. The team miss his defensive organisation when he isnt in the team.
Offensively he isnt anything amazing, but he has a decent pair of hands when called upon, and always chips in with a few trys and breaks.

He also runs good lines and supports Long's kick throughs. Obviously he is a player with limitations, but what he can do he does well and makes few mistakes. Such players are essential to any club with championship aspirations.