: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:30 pm  

Drachen Feuer wrote:

Why would you want to resign him, he's never played for Wigan or Wests

He never will either !!

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 8:57 pm  

Great news for everyone. The club and the fans and importantly for BIG EORL himself and his family. I always wondered what he would do and look like, playing for a team like Saints or the Rhinos. Luckily we will never know. He as steppped up this year and in my opinion as been the stand out forward in super league. Makes very few mistakes, doesn"t give away panalties and then you have got the drawing in of defenders and the offloads. Long may it continue.

: Wed Jul 22, 2009 9:37 pm  

upsy daisy wrote:

The man has Claret & Gold for blood! When I first heard this news, I was made up for Him & Helen. Security & just reward for a hard working individual who has given loyalty to his home town club.

Will this news outshine the next major signing :wink:

Well done Eorl

Any clues there?

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 7:30 am  

If Fielden cost £350000 what price Eorl? I'm glad we will never know

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:28 am  

Its also great that Eorl's rise in prominance has happend with the clubs in general, hopefully our form this season will make sure he gets that test spot in the autumn and will be able to show the ockers and kiwis what he is made of.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:19 pm  

Code13 wrote:

Its also great that Eorl's rise in prominance has happend with the clubs in general, hopefully our form this season will make sure he gets that test spot in the autumn and will be able to show the ockers and kiwis what he is made of.

I'd say that, assuming we play with 4 props, the first three spots are going to Peacock, Morley and Graham. Has Eorl done enough for the 4th spot? Carvell is one that jumps out to me, but I've seen more of him this season.

Would you rate Crabtree as a big game player?

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:24 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

I'd say that, assuming we play with 4 props, the first three spots are going to Peacock, Morley and Graham. Has Eorl done enough for the 4th spot? Carvell is one that jumps out to me, but I've seen more of him this season.

Would you rate Crabtree as a big game player?

watch him play - then decide !

If you call carrying 3 tacklers 10 yards and then getting an offload away 9 times out of 10 enough then yes !.
depends what peoples description of a good prop is ??

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:41 pm  

I think Morley should be omitted due to his age We're supposed to be bringing the fresh blood through. Some people might say the same thing about Peacock.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:47 pm  

Morley has had a cracking season though.

Crabtree is an impact prop. You bring him on after 20mins and watch him run at the line. He makes things happen. Get the halves on his shoulder and watch him offload the ball. On top of that if he gets a bit of space he will go as well. He has better footwork than Morley or Peacock. He is the highest offloader in the league.

He offers something no other prop does and he's having a great season. I would pick him.

: Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:56 pm  

Graham or Crabtree...I'd say Crabtree because he gives up fewer penalties, wins more and I would bet my bottom dollar is faster on his feet too.

also, he isnt ginger.