Opinion For everyone who doesn’t buy the Thompson injury

[Matthew G]

I will Agree with Thompson being paid too much.
But to suggest he isn’t worthy of a starting role in our side is ridiculous. Everyone looked rubbish under Baz. Thompson has showed glimpses of being a world class prop.

i have conversations with mates who aren’t dogs fans and there were stages where we all agreed that if Thompson was in a decent side he would be a top 5 prop.

This is 100 percent spot on

 

[CrittaMagic69]

This is 100 percent spot on

He doesn't start over Vaughan, TPJ or King right now.

 

[Matthew G]

He doesn't start over Vaughan, TPJ or King right now.

Hes 100 percent a better prop than Vaughan

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Hes 100 percent a better prop than Vaughan

He's not, Vaughan has outplayed him all season.

 

[belmore_utd]

He doesn't start over Vaughan, TPJ or King right now.

Hes 100 percent a better prop than Vaughan

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He's not, Vaughan has outplayed him all season.

Vaughan has easily outplayed Thompson

Shouldn't have to explain it

 

[Matthew G]

He's not, Vaughan has outplayed him all season.

Thompson hasnt played mainly due to concussion this year, last year when fit, he was putting up numbers with the best props , thompson when fit has a much higher ceiling than vaughan which is why hes off to super league and not staying in the nrl

 

[bradyk]

Thompson hasnt played mainly due to concussion this year, last year when fit, he was putting up numbers with the best props , thompson when fit has a much higher ceiling than vaughan which is why hes off to super league and not staying in the nrl

Thompson took 2 steps backwards this year (eye test and stats). If he wasn't on 800k and impossible to move on the club would of already done so. I think Thompson's played enough footy this year to judge and it isn't pretty. King, TPJ and Vaughan have all done better than him. King and Vaughan are on half or less (in regards to King) as much. Thompson's been terrible value this year. Vaughan's out the door first only because he's off contract and wanted more than 1 year.

 

[Blue&whiteAxe]

He blows alright!

He looks like he’s taken down 2 kebabs and 3 whole watermelons before each game

 

[2144superman]

Thompson is a fraud, the one game he managed to get some decent stats is the “sharks” game that ppl
keep bringing up but can’t name any other games where he was dominant LOL. He signed on as an $800k a season player and that’s not his fault he was offered that kind of money but that’s what he’ll be judged on, being paid elite $$$ and offering very poor performances. Dylan Napa 2.0

 

[Nate DAWG]

This is 100 percent spot on

What metrics can Thommo ever be a top 5 prop. This is fkn insane. He has dominated the middle in one game in 3 years

 

[Cujo]

Will the day come when the NRL makes headgear mandatory?

Never, they are much better at limiting splits on the head(although can direct more to the face from the brow) than really help with concussion.

 

[Cujo]

and sleep he did
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I shouldn’t laugh but that was gold!

 

[Matthew G]

Thompson took 2 steps backwards this year (eye test and stats). If he wasn't on 800k and impossible to move on the club would of already done so. I think Thompson's played enough footy this year to judge and it isn't pretty. King, TPJ and Vaughan have all done better than him. King and Vaughan are on half or less (in regards to King) as much. Thompson's been terrible value this year. Vaughan's out the door first only because he's off contract and wanted more than 1 year.

and no other nrl club wanted him?

 

[Cappuccino]

Star Bulldogs recruit Luke Thompson has returned to England to deal with a personal issue and the club is not pressuring him to return in a hurry.

Thompson flew out on Friday and was in an emotional state. He has told those close to him he feels he is letting the team down as they struggle through another tough campaign, but the view is family comes first. The Bulldogs expect him home to resume his place in the side, but if what he is dealing with overwhelms him he won’t have to come back until he is completely comfortable.

Bulldogs forward Luke Thompson.CREDIT:GETTY

Canterbury general manager Phil Gould said: “Luke has not seen his family for a couple of years and we felt it important he returns home now during this difficult time. He is to return to Australia on July 8th, but much will depend on how things play outback home. “Some things in life are just far more important than football.”

Thompson has been battling on the health front as well. “Luke has been missing from our team over the past month due to a concussion event,” Gould said. “Luke has had ongoing symptoms and we have been monitoring his return-to-play protocols. We are hoping this short break to visit his family will assist in his recovery. He should be good to go once he returns.”

 

[John Matrix]

Star Bulldogs recruit Luke Thompson has returned to England to deal with a personal issue and the club is not pressuring him to return in a hurry.

Thompson flew out on Friday and was in an emotional state. He has told those close to him he feels he is letting the team down as they struggle through another tough campaign, but the view is family comes first. The Bulldogs expect him home to resume his place in the side, but if what he is dealing with overwhelms him he won’t have to come back until he is completely comfortable.

Bulldogs forward Luke Thompson.CREDIT:GETTY

Canterbury general manager Phil Gould said: “Luke has not seen his family for a couple of years and we felt it important he returns home now during this difficult time. He is to return to Australia on July 8th, but much will depend on how things play outback home. “Some things in life are just far more important than football.”

Thompson has been battling on the health front as well. “Luke has been missing from our team over the past month due to a concussion event,” Gould said. “Luke has had ongoing symptoms and we have been monitoring his return-to-play protocols. We are hoping this short break to visit his family will assist in his recovery. He should be good to go once he returns.”

Feel for the guy, its personal and wish him well.

That line from Gus reads to me to me that he will likely not come back. “Some things in life are just far more important than football.”

 

[Malla]

He’s gone

 

[Malla]

He won’t be back
He will not return for he remainder of this year and request an early release

 

[Mitch Connor]

In one way I hope this is a smear and there isn’t anything real bad going on with him or his family

 

[COVENS]

He won’t be back
He will not return for he remainder of this year and request an early release

Guess or information?

 

[doggieaaron]

Its funny late last year he was really good running hard but this year hes gone back a cog