Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:02 pm  

vastman wrote:

He isn't as good as Westerman but to say he isn't in the same league is hugely disrespectful. He's a different kind of player but one who IMHO will offer just as much so long as no one expects a like for like.

In some ways he's a better option in that sometimes Westerman is too good for us and the team struggles to follow him, Pitts is more of a steady team player which IMO may be a good thing.

The original poster was comparing Crowther and westerman at the same age , aged 18 joe was national league one player of the season , age 21 he was hulls marquee signing, at Crowther S age he’d just been signed for a 150 k by Warrington, aged 32 with all his injury and personal issues he’s still a far superior player to both batchelor and Crowther .

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:09 pm  

Kirmudgeonlyisback wrote:

The original poster was comparing Crowther and westerman at the same age , aged 18 joe was national league one player of the season , age 21 he was hulls marquee signing, at Crowther S age he’d just been signed for a 150 k by Warrington, aged 32 with all his injury and personal issues he’s still a far superior player to both batchelor and Crowther .

Ahh my mistake, yup I'd agree with that, though there was a point where Batchelor looked the real deal.

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:20 pm  

vastman wrote:

Ahh my mistake, yup I'd agree with that, though there was a point where Batchelor looked the real deal.

Tbh think batchelor will come again, since his injury doesn’t seem to have kicked on but a decent close season and regular foot ball let’s hope he does come through and fulfill his early potential.

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:23 pm  

Kirmudgeonlyisback wrote:

Tbh think batchelor will come again, since his injury doesn’t seem to have kicked on but a decent close season and regular foot ball let’s hope he does come through and fulfill his early potential.

Is Batch ooc at the season end?

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 4:58 pm  

If any of you have seen moneyball with Brad Pitt, I think we are in the same position in trying to replace Joe Westerman, like for like so to speak due to the money a player of that quality would command and also who is available. I’d be more than happy to go into next season with Crowther, Arona & Brad Walker all competing for the 13 shirt and direct any left over funds to another position.

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:47 pm  

phe13 wrote:

Is Batch ooc at the season end?

Yes he is, I know this is quite controversial but I and it is only my opinion believe him to be a better player than Crowther.

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Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 5:47 pm  

Lockers700 wrote:

If any of you have seen moneyball with Brad Pitt, I think we are in the same position in trying to replace Joe Westerman, like for like so to speak due to the money a player of that quality would command and also who is available. I’d be more than happy to go into next season with Crowther, Arona & Brad Walker all competing for the 13 shirt and direct any left over funds to another position.

Moneyball is one of my favourite films but I don't draw the same conclusion.
Replacing Westerman per the Moneyball logic means you have to find someone with his stats.
The important thing is you don't have to replace like for like in the position.
We are losing and big metres middle with good hands and a lot of experience.
Improving those stats in the front row can mean you go for different stats at 13.

The point being, you need to identify what their stats are and what you need in your team.

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:17 pm  

PopTart wrote:

Moneyball is one of my favourite films but I don't draw the same conclusion.
Replacing Westerman per the Moneyball logic means you have to find someone with his stats.
The important thing is you don't have to replace like for like in the position.
We are losing and big metres middle with good hands and a lot of experience.
Improving those stats in the front row can mean you go for different stats at 13.

The point being, you need to identify what their stats are and what you need in your team.

I was just trying to say that we are going to have to go in a different direction rather than looking for another Westerman, but yeah great film!

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Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:45 pm  

Lockers700 wrote:

I was just trying to say that we are going to have to go in a different direction rather than looking for another Westerman, but yeah great film!

Sorry I didn't quite get that.
Ignore my long wordy post and I'll replace it with "I agree"

Re: Interesting Decisions : Tue Sep 07, 2021 6:46 pm  

Scarlet Pimpernell wrote:

Yes he is, I know this is quite controversial but I and it is only my opinion believe him to be a better player than Crowther.

100%. I think Bachelor has been excellent lately and we need to sign him up if possible