Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sat Apr 02, 2022 6:04 pm  

vastman wrote:

When I first saw Tom I thought there was something very special about him. When he scored his Hudds wonder try it was confirmed and has been ever since.

When I first saw Murphy I thought that kid has the ability to go all the way.

However I think TJ is unique, I think Murphy is top notch prospect but as a far more conventional winger. Minor difference but it’s there.

We shall see but I personally don’t want to over burden him with expectations at this point. I didn’t think for a moment you did either.

Absolutely not. The lad may be given his shot soon enough but shouldn’t be expected to light up the stage and be allowed to learn his trade as a SL winger by making a few mistakes and learning from them. There’s definitely some ability there though. We have been incredibly lucky to have TJ on the left wing for past 6/7 years.

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sat Apr 02, 2022 11:13 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

Fair points there and I agree about TJ who looks in too shape and form this year. I guess we will see soon enough whether TJ will remain at trinity. If he does then Murphy might have to make a transition to right wing from his natural left.

I certainly don’t underestimate TJ. He is capable on anything and some try’s he’s scored no other player in SL is capable of including Makinson. NRL may come sniffing for him.

To be honest he’s been a name on NRL scouting trips for a few seasons now… due to his injuries and loyalty he’s still at Trinity.

To be honest I think if he were to make the move out here it should have been four or five years ago… his injury record will make the NRL clubs nervous (particularly the concussion issue)

He has the ability to have been an absolute superstar… but has been so so unlucky!!

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:45 am  

If Tom goes I hope it's to the NRL but it's a big step to make and I'm sure he still has a lot of loyalty to Trinity - the club have looked after him throughout his various injuries.
He has to think of his family though and who could blame him if he was offered enough elsewhere to make it tempting to go.

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sun Apr 03, 2022 7:58 am  

The future is looking bright for years to come with our home grown talent coming on in leaps and bounds ,the hard bit will be keeping them all Happy when the time comes for them to make their next career moves/transition.on the TJ front id like to think he knows where his bread is buttered and keeps faith in WT as we have in him over the years , He’s an inspiration to the kids coming through at the club having been through hell with his long term injuries and has come out the other side a stronger person for his ordeals ,which I’m sure would have had lesser people throwing the towel in . I’m not sure at all about the rigours of the NRL for Thom at this later stage in his career ,it’s brutal to say the least and one I don’t think the Aussies will take a punt on . I’m hopeful he sees his career out with us and but only he and the club knows where his future lies .

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:15 am  

1315trinity wrote:

If Tom goes I hope it's to the NRL but it's a big step to make and I'm sure he still has a lot of loyalty to Trinity - the club have looked after him throughout his various injuries.
He has to think of his family though and who could blame him if he was offered enough elsewhere to make it tempting to go.

He’s also got a testimonial in a few years incredibly. In his case he could be looking at a bit of a golden egg there.

I believe they are still tax free so with a good organising team behind him he could clear anything up to 50k, especially if he and the team are playing well. That’s a sizeable amount in RL terms. It’s also on top of your regular earnings and in truth you don’t have to put your body on the line to get it, you’ve already done that.

Same applies to a few others. Even Dave might manage it if he can manage a few more years.

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:36 am  

I know that Saints may say they had some players unavailable, due to first team duty but, this was an excellent result, absolutely excellent.
With some of our youngsters having had a taste of SL, it definitely helps.

Well played boys !

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Mon Apr 04, 2022 11:51 am  

Came at bit of a cost couple of yougsters from the academy picked up some injuries which may keep them out for a while.i wish them a speedy recovery

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:15 pm  

Will this game be uploaded to Trinity TV??? One of the main reasons I subscribed was to see reserve and academy games

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Tue Apr 05, 2022 6:27 am  

Spookisback wrote:

Will this game be uploaded to Trinity TV??? One of the main reasons I subscribed was to see reserve and academy games

Yes the home games are but not sure about away games.

Would love it if there was some commentary though. Nothing special just try scorers, latest scores, reffing decisions.

Any chance club? anyone here fancy it? Not me my monotone voice would put you to sleep..

Re: Reserves away at Saints : Tue Apr 05, 2022 7:33 am  

Not just your voice that sends people to sleep,