Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 8:29 am  

djcool wrote:

Well the BBC talked up Kyle Evans pre match

Not totally sure why, unless it's because he is actually Welsh.

I was there last night and watched him closely, couple of breaks, a nice one in the second half, but nothing that would blow you away. Now I accept the weather was a huge factor as was the service but some perspective with this lad is needed.

I know I keep saying this but he's 32 and is not even in double figures yet for full games in RL. I really admire the bloke for the step up he's made, but unless it's a very cheap deal I can't see the point, certainly not if it meant diverting money from Murphy and Kershaw and Pratt further down the line.

I have to point out that it's nothing like Proctor, he brings 300 games played at the highest level, he brings a wealth of experience to the club that Evans simply doesn't. The only reason Proctor could fail is the Proctor himself, and injuries of course.

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Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:01 am  

vastman wrote:

Not totally sure why, unless it's because he is actually Welsh..

Because he's one of the best players in the Welsh team. Why wouldn't they?

Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 11:21 am  

PopTart wrote:

Because he's one of the best players in the Welsh team. Why wouldn't they?

Is he?

Don't get me wrong, I liked him the first time I saw him, but it's now OTT imo, you clearly think differently.

If it's any consolation I thought Anthony Walker was Wales best player, clearly not fit enough unfortunately (for well known reason), but he's the best RL player they have,

I've got a feeling we may still sign Evans, but that just a feeling not a fact.

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Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 12:26 pm  

vastman wrote:

Is he?

Don't get me wrong, I liked him the first time I saw him, but it's now OTT imo, you clearly think differently.

If it's any consolation I thought Anthony Walker was Wales best player, clearly not fit enough unfortunately (for well known reason), but he's the best RL player they have,

I've got a feeling we may still sign Evans, but that just a feeling not a fact.

So.....second best player? Still can't see why the BBC can't do a 2 minute profile on him.

Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 1:22 pm  

PopTart wrote:

So.....second best player? Still can't see why the BBC can't do a 2 minute profile on him.

I never said they couldn't, I'm just surprised they have gone out on a limb. Be honest for once, rather than points scoring over me, they started bigging him up before the first game started, which I found odd as hardly anyone had seen him play at that point.

Also I don't even think he was second best, last night there were other player out there and they were far more involved than Kyle. The part time Welsh pack stood up toe to toe with the full time PNG players. Now unless the games changed out of recognition that for me trumps any winger any day of the week, yet nobody seemed to mention that. It all went towards Evans and there was no reason for that IMO, he had a good game but no better than anyone else. Admittedly I have not re-watched it on TV and being there live you miss stuff, but as of now I can't see what the fuss is about.

The only thing I can truly say stands out about Kyle is how quickly he's adapted, massive achievement in that respect, though again it's hardly unknown for a RU winger in League is it?

Sorry if that offends you, again.

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Re: World Cup : Tue Nov 01, 2022 1:32 pm  

vastman wrote:

I never said they couldn't, I'm just surprised they have gone out on a limb. Be honest for once, rather than points scoring over me, they started bigging him up before the first game started, which I found odd as hardly anyone had seen him play at that point.

Also I don't even think he was second best, last night there were other player out there and they were far more involved than Kyle. The part time Welsh pack stood up toe to toe with the full time PNG players. Now unless the games changed out of recognition that for me trumps any winger any day of the week, yet nobody seemed to mention that. It all went towards Evans and there was no reason for that IMO, he had a good game but no better than anyone else. Admittedly I have not re-watched it on TV and being there live you miss stuff, but as of now I can't see what the fuss is about.

The only thing I can truly say stands out about Kyle is how quickly he's adapted, massive achievement in that respect, though again it's hardly unknown for a RU winger in League is it?

Sorry if that offends you, again.

You said "not sure why".
I'm explaining why.

Re: World Cup : Sat Nov 05, 2022 2:53 pm  

This England team are playing well, Wane has them playing as a team

Re: World Cup : Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:10 pm  

They are playing well but god it's boringly one-sided.

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Re: World Cup : Sat Nov 05, 2022 3:31 pm  

djcool wrote:

This England team are playing well, Wane has them playing as a team

I agree. I don't actually think PNG are playing badly. We are just playing unbelievable rugby.

Re: World Cup : Sat Nov 05, 2022 5:45 pm  

Was never a big fan of Wane as a club coach as he tactics were usually quite negative leading to successful but often dull performances.

He’s ideal for the England job though especially in a tournament where you are going to play lesser nations and wrack up the points.

His attention to detail is second to non and his ability to get the best out of players has endured so far we have been the team to beat.

The reality though is the tournament really starts next week and he and this team will ultimately be judged on how they perform in hopefully the next 2 games.