Re: After the dust has settled : Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:53 pm  

Ski wrote:

Thanks Rafa

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 2:47 pm  

Overreaction or what? We lost get over it. Haven't got a god given right to win every game you know. I would much rather lose a weekly round game such as Friday to ensure we are peaking at the right moment which is Old Trafford in October.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:49 pm  

St_Maca wrote:

Overreaction or what? We lost get over it. Haven't got a god given right to win every game you know. I would much rather lose a weekly round game such as Friday to ensure we are peaking at the right moment which is Old Trafford in October.

well you have been short of the mark in 04,05,07 and 08. not much but short non the less, if your gonna be there or there abouts in the cup then its have a big squad which you dont! or have some periods in the season where you play within yourselves, where training is less intense and the performance may suffer.

if you dont win the GF this year 1 in 6 is hardley dominant is it? so previous seasons would suggest change may be needed in terms of preparation throughout the season

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:25 pm  

FearTheVee wrote:

And who was outstanding alongside him at 6 in the first 2 tests?

Pryce?

FearTheVee wrote:

If we're counting that series, GB are the best team in the world.

They beat the side (3-0) that went on to become the World Champions 12 months later.

The point was someone mentioned Burrow as never having performed at International level when a Man Of The Series award might question that claim.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:31 pm  

tvoc wrote:

The point was someone mentioned Burrow as never having performed at International level when a Man Of The Series award might question that claim.

Wasn't a dig mate, just that the Burrow point was made in response to the same accusation being levelled at Pryce - fact is they were both outstanding in that series, as were several others.

I have a horrible feeling that says more about the Kiwis that year than Pryce and Burrow though.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:45 pm  

FearTheVee wrote:

Wasn't a dig mate, just that the Burrow point was made in response to the same accusation being levelled at Pryce - fact is they were both outstanding in that series, as were several others.

I have a horrible feeling that says more about the Kiwis that year than Pryce and Burrow though.

That is a point I have made many times before.

IIRC the Kiwis had a lot of their top players missing for whatever reason for that series.

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:52 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

That is a point I have made many times before.

IIRC the Kiwis had a lot of their top players missing for whatever reason for that series.

We're not as good as 44-0 suggests and we're not as bad as our second half capitulation at the world cup suggests.

To be fair, we were absolutely abhorrent in the semi and still could have nicked it. The Kiwis certainly have the edge mental strength wise, they often get humped by the aussies in ANZAC tests but tend to perform well when it matters.

Re: After the dust has settled : Mon Apr 27, 2009 5:46 pm  

Sir Daniel Anderson wrote:

just imagine what it'd be like supporting someone like Wigan or Warrington

or leeds...

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:18 pm  

Saint_Jen wrote:

:lol:
I'm not his greatest fan

He's not loved be many outside your club so he needs his own fans behind him!...

: Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:19 pm  

The Joker® wrote:

He's not loved be many outside your club so he needs his own fans behind him!...

He should try and refrain from being such an annoying little sh't then!