Johnno sends 8 home inc. Hipkiss, Chuter & Crane!

maskedsquid · Post by **maskedsquid** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 3:40 pm

I think Noon could actually prove to be a useful part of the England backline, assuming Tindall is nowhere in sight. But you sure as hell can't play both the bashers together.
Noon would certainly provide a far stronger defensive presence than Hipkiss and his distribution is no worse. It just depends whether you want a more attacking minded outside centre or not.

G.K · Post by **G.K** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:48 pm

Personally I'd prefer Tait over either Danny or Trundle at OC and stop this nonsense that he can be a world class FB, which he never will be.

Frustrated player · Post by **Frustrated player** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 9:51 pm

I would much rather have our boys in Leicester than playing for England so I'm happy.

Mat · Post by **Mat** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 10:17 pm

Easter is a class act. he can smash it up but also has the best hands ive seen in a big man since Zin Zan Brooke in his Prime. He is ahead of Crane at the moment. He is experiencesd and a leader somethng Englandd are short of. he will also help Care settle in who is almost certain to start I should expect.

Crane had to start or not play he cant coever enough options on the bench. I believe Crane will play for England at some point but not quite yet. I expect Croft to be on the bench and Narroway to miss out on a place.

His time will come

The Cat · Post by **The Cat** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:23 am

Mat , I respect your belief that Easter is ahead of Jordan at the moment , but to compare him with Zinzan is going a bit far

masopa · Post by **masopa** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 10:30 am

The Cat wrote:Mat , I respect your belief that Easter is ahead of Jordan at the moment , but to compare him with Zinzan is going a bit far

Very true - I've never seen Easter kick a 50m drop goal!

Mat · Post by **Mat** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:33 am

Was not comparing him as the total package but was admiring his hands, The only other 8 who can do this is Owen but he has issues else where.

Tiggers · Post by **Tiggers** » Sat Nov 01, 2008 1:09 pm

Johno is going to regret that decision. Crane is (in my opinion) the best number 8 in this country, with the possible exception of being 2nd behing Easter.
Chuter and Hipkiss were likely to be sent home, they're both good players but I think there are better in their positions.

Crane being sent home is good for Tigers, but not for him or England.

Big Mistake!!