Just Browny Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Is Hodgson that lad who turns up for England/GB and takes three slow steps before passing it on? If he can get on in the NRL, Clark will be a revelation. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hela Wigmen Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 3 minutes ago, Just Browny said: Is Hodgson that lad who turns up for England/GB and takes three slow steps before passing it on? If he can get on in the NRL, Clark will be a revelation. He gets picked based off playing in the NRL and not a lot else. He doesn’t particularly suit the way England want to play, so slows the attack down, but gets picked again and again. England have always looked better with Clark on the pitch. We definitely underrate players who stay in Super League. Clark and Roby, while still playing in Super League, have been better options internationally for England than Hodgson and even now, I think you probably have Sam Powell emerging for a claim on the hooking spot, too. The fact people are calling for England recognition for Dom Young after one game in the NRL and probably no more than ten games overall, shows we fawn over the NRL a bit much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 17 minutes ago, ELBOWSEYE said: Clark is probably a Damien Cook style hooker, he would succeed and certainly would not be a bench player. And Hodgson is good but is not at a level Roby was at his peak. Roby is like a fine wine... ... I’d love to see Clarke in the NRL. Top draw IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man of Kent Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 If Justin Holbrook wants Clark, that’s a recommendation in of itself. If he thinks he will do well, he’ll do well. Excellent coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, GeordieSaint said: Roby is like a fine wine... Said it before , the blokes not human . The adulation Smith got in Oz then Roby should get that here . Unbelievable longevity and consistency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cumbrian Fanatic Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 13 minutes ago, DavidM said: Said it before , the blokes not human . The adulation Smith got in Oz then Roby should get that here . Unbelievable longevity and consistency Absolutely, one of the reasons Saints have been such a good side in Superleague is James Roby 100% League 0% Union Just because I don't know doesn't mean I don't understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisbaneRhino Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Hodgson can be a bit flaky in decision making, and the Raiders look far better when he's not trying to make all the plays. I think he'd do much better for GB if he stopped trying to do everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 It is one area I’ll be very interested to see the direction Wane goes , it’s pivotal to how you play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 minute ago, BrisbaneRhino said: Hodgson can be a bit flaky in decision making, and the Raiders look far better when he's not trying to make all the plays. I think he'd do much better for GB if he stopped trying to do everything. Yep he can play for GB, as long as Roby and Clarke play for England in the WC this year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrisbaneRhino Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Whatever we're called.... Suggesting he's not capable of being as good as them for England is just wrong IMO. At his best for the Raiders he's superb. I fully agree he hasn't shown it for England (or whatever we are), but I think a lot of that is him trying to take on too much responsibility, just as he has in crunch games for the Raiders. Williams will most likely be one halfback for England, and by the end of the year they should know each other's games pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark S Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Surely it would be a nice payday for Warrington as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Clarke will go well at an improving Titans outfit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 20 minutes ago, BrisbaneRhino said: Whatever we're called.... Suggesting he's not capable of being as good as them for England is just wrong IMO. At his best for the Raiders he's superb. I fully agree he hasn't shown it for England (or whatever we are), but I think a lot of that is him trying to take on too much responsibility, just as he has in crunch games for the Raiders. Williams will most likely be one halfback for England, and by the end of the year they should know each other's games pretty well. If Roby is fit & healthy at seasons end him & Clarke will be England’s 9s for the World Cup with Hodgson battling it out with Powell & McShane in case of injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnyia Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Just Browny said: Is Hodgson that lad who turns up for England/GB and takes three slow steps before passing it on? If he can get on in the NRL, Clark will be a revelation. Now the rules have changed in the nrl canberra seem to be playing the slowest. Playing the same way as they did 2 years ago. Slow around the play the ball and drop offs to get to certain parts of the field for the big play. Youre right about the three steps. Then again smith wasn't the quickest out of dummy half and usually took 3 steps too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 45 minutes ago, DavidM said: It is one area I’ll be very interested to see the direction Wane goes , it’s pivotal to how you play I reckon he’ll pick McIllorum as it suits his style of play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Frisky Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 24 minutes ago, DoubleD said: I reckon he’ll pick McIllorum as it suits his style of play Doesn't he play for Ireland?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 4 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Indeed, I've always been concerned about how some English players seem to take any NRL club when quite obviously not all are equal. The dogs recently and especially the Titans generally have been rubbish regardless of the English players they've had. For Thompson signing for the dogs is a bit like Boyd Cordner coming to England and signing for Hull KR. I think a few get blinded by the name "NRL" and for some players that has really damaged their career. The salary must be the main attraction, plus the chance of doing well and then moving to a better NRL club, but agreed Thompson’s move really did baffle me, he’s certainly not a shoe in for the WC squad now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 30 minutes ago, DoubleD said: I reckon he’ll pick McIllorum as it suits his style of play More likely to pick Powell than McIllorum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 18 minutes ago, Eddie said: The salary must be the main attraction, plus the chance of doing well and then moving to a better NRL club, but agreed Thompson’s move really did baffle me, he’s certainly not a shoe in for the WC squad now. I guess, but the likes of the Titans are still a bit of a graveyard for many careers. I just think it shows a lack of research and happiness to go to whoever. Its not exclusive to RL players of course, but given there is only 1 alternative League to move to it should be easier to think about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 37 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: Doesn't he play for Ireland?? He’ll play for anyone. He put his hand up for Ivory Coast a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 9 minutes ago, DoubleD said: He’ll play for anyone. He put his hand up for Ivory Coast a few years ago He’ll get banned for anyone , he’s not bothered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 23 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: I guess, but the likes of the Titans are still a bit of a graveyard for many careers. I just think it shows a lack of research and happiness to go to whoever. Its not exclusive to RL players of course, but given there is only 1 alternative League to move to it should be easier to think about. It definitely should. I don’t see the Bulldogs as a step up from Saints currently, if anything it’s a step down in standard. Thompson must have thought of it as a stepping stone to a better NRL club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 On that showing, Warrington can’t afford to lose Clark; only real spark they’ve got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbe Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 No one has really mention the coach. He did a blinding job at St Helens, knows a lot about S/L what English players will suit him in skill and temperament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 5 hours ago, Tommygilf said: I guess, but the likes of the Titans are still a bit of a graveyard for many careers. I just think it shows a lack of research and happiness to go to whoever. Its not exclusive to RL players of course, but given there is only 1 alternative League to move to it should be easier to think about. The Titans are an improving outfit on & off the pitch the signings of Fifita & Tino are testament to the clubs ambition and living on the Gold Coast whilst earning good money is a decent attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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