Recent content by Alan79

I've avoided the temptation to read the article. I know that it'd probably just annoy me.

Close. Big clue in my username.

You could look at this situation from numerous views. Topine faking for cash grab is one popular opinion. I can't rule that out, but I suspect he has had mental health issues to deal with and has had bad advice following on from there. The feeling I'm getting from this is that Topines money has...

Thought it was 4 years. Edit- was actually 2.

Throw any decent support player behind that hot potato football and they thrive. Barba was good. But it helped a whole fucking lot that about 70% of the times that he got the ball, the defence was also having to decide if it was him or a 110kg decoy getting it. And generally speaking we'd have a...

2004 roster was almost unbeatable. Haz and Utai might struggle to establish themselves in today's game I think. But back then before every winger had to be 100ish kg or an absolute freakish athlete if they're smaller they were awesome. End of the era with small wingers when they were getting about.

I like to think the club will look after him if he lets them. But the damage is definitely done now to his career. If he decides to have another charge at elite league he's a risk now to clubs. That will be reflected in what he's offered. If he ever goes on to earn good money, it's going to be...

I had a mate talk me into playing some touch footy when I was 35. I protested that I wasn't fit enough. I was told if I look tired the coach will pull me off. I told him I'd play. Last time I played a team sport they just gave us oranges. Player welfare has drastically improved if hand jobs are...

He specifically asked that I tag him when I see things like this. Had to oblige.

If the lawyer is asking for 4 million and he's stupid enough to have gone public with this, I'd say it's desperation times for him. Topine has probably exhausted his finances. He just smells deep pockets and he's thrown his client to the wolves to try and get access to those pockets. He's...

@Tassie Devil might have differing opinions on this as a form of punishment.

I noticed him chime into plays on both sides like he'd been playing all game. Also thought he's the first half I've seen here since Sherwin to get involved twice in a single backline movement. He's doing enough right to keep himself in the team. But if he doesn't get more minutes he'll...

Was about to go back to some pre 04 teams. I'd struggle to name a better backline at any point in the last 20 years. We've had some good ones. But right now I think we're good even if we're down a couple of first choice backs. Haven't had any part of the team in too long where it felt that way.

Makes me wonder about Arthur. He took over an underperforming roster and got them firing in his first season and playing well for a while afterwards. Turned a few fringe players into beasts during his early years. Had decent runs at the premiership. He's lost some influential players in recent...

Just trying to help you champ. I hope you can enjoy the forum and make some friends here. Just wasn't going to happen if you got upset about something easily fixed.