: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:14 pm  

I've plumped for B, and this just isn't based on his playing abilities.

I feel at times this season, especially with a captain that doesn't exactly lead his troops round the field and Morrison being injured, Newton brings a sense of leadership to the fore that we're missing at times. When he goes off, we seem to lose alot of direction.

Also, I believe if he was playing with better players he'd look alot better overall. Some of the guys don't read what Terry's doing or wanting to do, and it doesn't come off.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 12:18 pm  

AaronBull wrote:

I've plumped for B, and this just isn't based on his playing abilities.

I feel at times this season, especially with a captain that doesn't exactly lead his troops round the field and Morrison being injured, Newton brings a sense of leadership to the fore that we're missing at times. When he goes off, we seem to lose alot of direction.

Also, I believe if he was playing with better players he'd look alot better overall. Some of the guys don't read what Terry's doing or wanting to do, and it doesn't come off.

He's to clever for some of the dope's we have in our team IMO. A bit like Beaver is and nobdoy can seem to fathom out what he's doing.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:31 pm  

Steam Pig wrote:

E - a shadow of his former self:
Definately lost his aggressive edge, whether it's because he's mellowed with age, or Mac has coached his aggression out ( judging by what some say Mac couldn't coach his way out of a paper bag ). IMO Newton played his best rugby quite a few seasons back.

Who has said this?

I'd agree with you on E.
His form and fitness seem to be in free fall at the moment. I won't be sorry to see him go.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:32 pm  

ex Bull Dog wrote:

Le Strange is good option IMO

Agreed.
I think he's going to go well over here. Another Mick Withers type signing I feel

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:34 pm  

eddievan wrote:

When seeing him at club functions he never seemed comfortable or particulary willing to interact with the fans. Never really looked happy.

Fully agree here and as I've said elsewhere, I think this may be having a negative impact on the squad behind the scenes

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 3:52 pm  

AP, Why not do one of these for Morro.

I gave Newton a B, he's been good but never lived up to his own form at Wigan and has got worse each seson.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 7:53 pm  

Blows hot and cold, when he`s on form he`s good to watch unfortunely too many silly offloads ie wigan game.

I`m glad he`s going, hopefully our new hooker is going to be a brillant signing and he`s young too!!!!!

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:22 pm  

Overall a D, but rapidly moving towards E in recent months

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:43 pm  

Is there an option for never really any good and much worse recently?

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:53 pm  

I'm voting yes.