Damien 13,246 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 What an effort, 72 tackles in 62 minutes. A fine player already at only 18 years of age. 9 Link to post Share on other sites
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Dunbar 10,482 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 This kid is going to be a superstar. At the moment he is full of effort, aggression and tenacity but he is also skilful and will prove to be a great attacking threat as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Chris22 1,462 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 What a first season for him. I think we have a tendency to overhype young players but Smithies potential is incredible. Twitter: @TrylineUK Latest Blog: The Law of Unintended Consequences Link to post Share on other sites
Oliver Clothesoff 2,805 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 I’m not massively into stats but it seems he made an average gain of 4 metres per carry, the stats suggesting that Salford’s forwards made a higher average gain than the Wigan forwards. I’m a little shocked by that, I’d have said it would have been higher for Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 13,246 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 4 minutes ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: I’m not massively into stats but it seems he made an average gain of 4 metres per carry, the stats suggesting that Salford’s forwards made a higher average gain than the Wigan forwards. I’m a little shocked by that, I’d have said it would have been higher for Wigan. Salford's forwards were very good. Dudson was immense those last 20 minutes or so going forward, I've never seen before him play that well. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 16,427 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 17 minutes ago, Damien said: Salford's forwards were very good. Dudson was immense those last 20 minutes or so going forward, I've never seen before him play that well. What he said. Salford took the game to Wigan all night and it took excellent defence to only concede the points they did. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Link to post Share on other sites
Superb Chops 62 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 72 Tackles! Get Smithies on the GB tour. He merits it now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle Warrior 34 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 He will also benefit from a full pre season as he was with the U19s at the start of the season. He was qualified for the U19s Grand Final but was required elsewhere but Wigan still managed to win it in an excellent curtain raiser to the Salford game. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Griff9of13 7,300 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 18 is incredibly young, especially for a forward. He should have a long and illustrious career ahead of him. 1 "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to post Share on other sites
Padge 6,546 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Oliver Clothesoff said: I’m not massively into stats but it seems he made an average gain of 4 metres per carry, the stats suggesting that Salford’s forwards made a higher average gain than the Wigan forwards. I’m a little shocked by that, I’d have said it would have been higher for Wigan. Isn't that influenced by the game plan though. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Prendle 1,960 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Just before someone else says it. I don't believe it. I demand a recount. Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 4,423 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Griff9of13 said: 18 is incredibly young, especially for a forward. He should have a long and illustrious career ahead of him. Or he'll be burnt out from tackling so much! Saying that, Houghton is still going about. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Fanatic 1,444 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Heard about this lad a couple of years ago and he was described to me as iron hard, he's certainly looking that way. I posted shared the link Damien posted on Facebook and asked the question, if he's doing this at 18 what's he going to be like in his mid 20's? A mate suggested concussed - lets hope not! 1 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 6,394 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Are those stats correct...really? I think they ought to be checked... "It started out in innocence, the way that most things do, a thousand people crammed in one place, but the only face was you" Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Prendle 1,960 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 1 hour ago, Old Frightful said: Are those stats correct...really? I think they ought to be checked... I knew you wouldn't let me down. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Griff9of13 7,300 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 When I played if I managed half that I'd be ecstatic (and needing an oxygen tent)! The times I topped 30 were considered achievements to remember. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to post Share on other sites
Dunbar 10,482 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 I topped 70 tackles once. It was one of my better seasons! 3 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Denton Rovers RLFC 992 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 (edited) Does it count as a tackle if you're 3rd/4th man in? I don't doubt that MS was involved in 72 tackles, but I would put a few quid on the fact that Steele Retchless had more involvement in stopping the opponent in his record than MS did in his. Edited September 21, 2019 by Denton Rovers RLFC 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Denton Rovers RLFC 992 Posted September 21, 2019 Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 6 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: Or he'll be burnt out from tackling so much! Saying that, Houghton is still going about. And why Houghton is always fubar'd by season end and his attack/distribution goes to pot, starts off great but by mid season he's already jaded. It's only in the Radford years (after he sacked of heremia in '14) that he's been left completely on his jack jones with no interchange (or rarely interchanged) and this has had a detrimental effect on his quality and consistency getting worse as the season goes on. Link to post Share on other sites
Wellsy4HullFC 4,423 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Denton Rovers RLFC said: And why Houghton is always fubar'd by season end and his attack/distribution goes to pot, starts off great but by mid season he's already jaded. It's only in the Radford years (after he sacked of heremia in '14) that he's been left completely on his jack jones with no interchange (or rarely interchanged) and this has had a detrimental effect on his quality and consistency getting worse as the season goes on. As soon as I saw you'd responded to this, I instantly knew it would be a rant about Radford. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Old Frightful 6,394 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: As soon as I saw you'd responded to this, I instantly knew it would be a rant about Radford. Wow...you must be psychic. 1 "It started out in innocence, the way that most things do, a thousand people crammed in one place, but the only face was you" Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 2,473 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 15 hours ago, Damien said: What an effort, 72 tackles in 62 minutes. A fine player already at only 18 years of age. That’s an unbelievable achievement Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Prendle 1,960 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 6 hours ago, Denton Rovers RLFC said: Does it count as a tackle if you're 3rd/4th man in? I don't doubt that MS was involved in 72 tackles, but I would put a few quid on the fact that Steele Retchless had more involvement in stopping the opponent in his record than MS did in his. Go on then, prove it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Griff9of13 7,300 Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Denton Rovers RLFC said: Does it count as a tackle if you're 3rd/4th man in? I don't doubt that MS was involved in 72 tackles, but I would put a few quid on the fact that Steele Retchless had more involvement in stopping the opponent in his record than MS did in his. A number of those 3rd man in tackles were key in snuffing out the Salford attack as he took the standing man to ground as he was about to offload. In my book that still counts. "it is a well known fact that those people who most want to rule people are, ipso facto, those least suited to do it." Link to post Share on other sites
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