Cumbrian Fanatic 1,379 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 James Graham has announced the end of his international career https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/54327534 Thanks for all the effort you've put in over the years, it really has been appreciated 2 Quote 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 11,691 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 A great servant to England and GB and the correct decision too. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
arcticchris 170 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Good. Saved the indignity of not getting picked. Been a fabulous player but his time has passed. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moorside roughyed 3,089 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Probably the right decision. He's been a good un. Thank you James Graham. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 15,310 Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 Fantastic career, but it's time he put aside the extra distraction, wear and tear of representative Rugby, to concentrate on his last season or so of the club game. 1 Quote "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
barnyia 1,691 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 He'll be 42 by the time England play another game so wise decision 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 2,053 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 With Burgess and Graham at their peak you’ve gotta think 2017 will be the closest we come to lifting the World Cup for a while. I just can’t see many English players coming through that are as good as those 2. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yipyee 1,002 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: With Burgess and Graham at their peak you’ve gotta think 2017 will be the closest we come to lifting the World Cup for a while. I just can’t see many English players coming through that are as good as those 2. Walmsley and Thompson? Burgess seemed to try too hard in an England jersey for me also. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 10,126 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 32 minutes ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: With Burgess and Graham at their peak you’ve gotta think 2017 will be the closest we come to lifting the World Cup for a while. I just can’t see many English players coming through that are as good as those 2. Looking back it was a great opportunity lost . Im not sure we fully believed and really went for it . They were beatable that day Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wirral Warrior 83 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 Wonderful player and a wonderful career. Fantastic will to win attitude throughout his career. A good example was the opening match v Aus at last World Cup. I was at that game at Melbourne, and after battering their line for multiple sets , they got a breakaway which effectively won the match. Jammer was the only player who ran back full tilt to try and stop the try or at least force a harder conversion. Definitely in that group of Super League era greats who have played for GB/England along with Farrell, Scully, JP, Burgess , Morley and SOL. I wish him well however he wants to finish his career. Oh....and as an Evertonian, he has also got great taste in football Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davet 278 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, Wirral Warrior said: Definitely in that group of Super League era greats who have played for GB/England along with Farrell, Scully, JP, Burgess , Morley and SOL. You're having a laugh there!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Kevin Sinfield 2,053 Posted September 29, 2020 Report Share Posted September 29, 2020 12 hours ago, yipyee said: Walmsley and Thompson? Burgess seemed to try too hard in an England jersey for me also. Walmsley played in the 2017 World Cup. The forward pack will be significantly weaker in the 2021 World Cup compared to 2017. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wirral Warrior 83 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 12:46, davet said: You're having a laugh there!! You dont think Faz and Scully were greats? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
davet 278 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 9 minutes ago, Wirral Warrior said: You dont think Faz and Scully were greats? That's not who i highlighted. Have another look at the names. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnM 7,353 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, davet said: That's not who i highlighted. Have another look at the names. So, talent spotting not your forte? Quote Four legs good - two legs bad Link to post Share on other sites
davet 278 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 15 minutes ago, JohnM said: So, talent spotting not your forte? Well no, i am not a Super League scout surprisingly. But i would not put SOL in the same category as Scully, JP & Morley. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Harry Stottle 4,123 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I had to smile last night when talking about his retirement Jodie Cunningham said with the WC scheduled for next year Jammer stated that there is a lot of talent knocking about and he does not want to decry anybody of a place, really. He has been a wonderful servent to our game but as far as international selection goes he is past his sell by date, he should not have been selected for last Autumn's GB tour. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cumbrian Fanatic 1,379 Posted September 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 If it doesn't get cancelled due to the restrictions in place, we are going to a sportsman's evening in early December where James Graham is the main guest. I've been to quite a lot of these over the years and I think Graham might be one of the best yet Quote 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to post Share on other sites
Wirral Warrior 83 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 2 hours ago, davet said: That's not who i highlighted. Have another look at the names. Agreed...perhaps Joe Burgess doesnt cut the mustard at this level 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Derwent 2,405 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 Just his SL retirement to announce now, then he can pull on a blue and white shirt for a final season and retire a happy man. Quote I’m not prejudiced, I hate everybody equally Link to post Share on other sites
arcticchris 170 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 I wonder whether he got the old tap on the shoulder privately telling him he was not in line for future selection and given the chance to publicly bow out on his own terms in recognition of his career service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 322 Posted September 30, 2020 Report Share Posted September 30, 2020 On 29/09/2020 at 09:36, yipyee said: Walmsley and Thompson? Burgess seemed to try too hard in an England jersey for me also. How is trying to hard a bad thing, if he didn't try you'd be complaining at that also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yipyee 1,002 Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 12 hours ago, Hullfan said: How is trying to hard a bad thing, if he didn't try you'd be complaining at that also Theres a balance and trying too hard impacted his performances, he should have just played his natural game Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hullfan 322 Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 On 01/10/2020 at 09:40, yipyee said: Theres a balance and trying too hard impacted his performances, he should have just played his natural game Sam Burgess natural game is to try his hardest every game, which has a knock on effect of inspiring the players around him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yipyee 1,002 Posted October 6, 2020 Report Share Posted October 6, 2020 On 03/10/2020 at 13:43, Hullfan said: Sam Burgess natural game is to try his hardest every game, which has a knock on effect of inspiring the players around him. Drug fuelled?? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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