Re: Tom Johnstone : Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:23 pm  

Steph Curry wrote:

I agree with this. There is no doubt that Farrell is a quality SL back rower but would struggle to get in an nrl reserve team. That’s the gulf in class between nrl and SL

Sorry I retract my statement if LeBron is agreeing with me. I'll book myself in at the GP's at the earliest opportunity!

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Re: Tom Johnstone : Thu Apr 01, 2021 8:24 am  

The Hollywood Frasier wrote:

The way Hodgson plays doesn't lend itself to International rugby because his team mates won't be familiar with his style of play as he hammers the short side and plays so flat with his runners.

Staying on Canberra players, Ryan Sutton has got to be on the bench if he carries on his recent form as he has been superb for Canberra in every game so far, coming off the bench and making a massive impact.

Yeah good analysis. Agree on Sutton too.

Re: Tom Johnstone : Thu Apr 01, 2021 6:21 pm  

Failed his HIA which is a big loss for Wakey & anyone who just transfered him into their Fantasy League Team

Re: Tom Johnstone : Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:36 pm  

SaleSlim wrote:

Farrell? Really? Good club man but not good enough at international level.

Wane quoted today saying it’s between Farrell, Bateman and Tomkins to be England Captain.

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Re: Tom Johnstone : Tue Apr 06, 2021 3:52 pm  

Every time I've seen Farrell at international level he underwhelms. He's no bigger than the likes of Bateman or Whitehead but seems to have far less impact. Looking at the size and speed of the antipodean backrowers this season he looks like he's playing another sport.

Re: Tom Johnstone : Wed Apr 07, 2021 12:59 pm  

Ste100Centurions wrote:

Failed his HIA which is a big loss for Wakey & anyone who just transfered him into their Fantasy League Team

It's a cup week, so points won't count anyway will they?

Re: Tom Johnstone : Wed Apr 07, 2021 1:04 pm  

Wilde 3 wrote:

It's a cup week, so points won't count anyway will they?

No.

Re: Tom Johnstone : Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:42 pm  

Farnworth is Johnstone’s biggest rival for the left wing!

If Herbie doesn’t get selected at Centre I can see Wane playing him on the left wing for his height (6’3”) size (17st) and pace (3rd fastest in the NRL)

Whilst predominantly now a centre Farnworth also played very effectively at Full Back and Wing during his stint in the juniors at Brisbane so he offers good cover across the back line.

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Re: Tom Johnstone : Thu Apr 08, 2021 2:26 pm  

Didn't realise Farnworth was that size? He looks smaller on TV, maybe his teammates are even bigger, Coates is massive.

Re: Tom Johnstone : Thu Apr 08, 2021 9:31 pm  

The Avenger wrote:

Farnworth is Johnstone’s biggest rival for the left wing!

If Herbie doesn’t get selected at Centre I can see Wane playing him on the left wing for his height (6’3”) size (17st) and pace (3rd fastest in the NRL)

Whilst predominantly now a centre Farnworth also played very effectively at Full Back and Wing during his stint in the juniors at Brisbane so he offers good cover across the back line.

Farnworth looks like our best left centre by quite a distance.