Guy Thompson

[JWM]

So what is Geordan Murphy’s problem with Guy Thompson in the post match interview? “I thought he was being selfish...”

[wellstiger]

Next season should start with Ford as captain and Thompson as co captain.

Two players who stand head and shoulders at present.

[WhitecapTiger]

So what is Geordan Murphy’s problem with Guy Thompson in the post match interview? “I thought he was being selfish...”

I read that as humour, probably an internal joke and jibe but that someone on the outside may not interpret as intended.....

[Carver510]

Next season should start with Ford as captain and Thompson as co captain.

Two players who stand head and shoulders at present.

Completely agree.

We have got to start putting names on the team sheet due to form as well, not reputation or longevity at the club.

[Soggypitch]

Player of the season. The only other candidate being Ford.

It's not just their ability, it's their mentality.

[Scott1]

Was it a stroke of genius by Geordie leaving him out last week or just rotation that worked?

[Cardiff Tig]

It would make sense to rest him for a game where we were always unlikely of winning and having him ready to play in the relegation decider.

But that seems like too sensible a plan for the coaching team...

[TigerCam]

Thompson and BOC were great at the end there. Well done lads

Quite a good tactical decision to keep BOC on the bench, so at the end of what was probably going to be a tight game we had two opensides on the field, one of whom was still relatively fresh.

It’s almost like the coaches know what they’re doing when it comes to selection!

Steady!! Lets not get ahead of ourselves with the coaches?

[sam16111986]

Thompson and BOC were great at the end there. Well done lads

Quite a good tactical decision to keep BOC on the bench, so at the end of what was probably going to be a tight game we had two opensides on the field, one of whom was still relatively fresh.

It’s almost like the coaches know what they’re doing when it comes to selection!

Steady!! Lets not get ahead of ourselves with the coaches?

Imagine the impact if we'd started with BOC and Thompson and then brought Reffell off the bench. Drop Mike Williams and make that change for the Bristol game for me. Let Thompson roam and pop up out wide as he did last night and BOC can stay close in and attack the breakdown.

[WhitecapTiger]

Let Thompson roam and pop up out wide as he did last night

Reminded me in some, but not all ways, of things we saw with Tom Croft. Rampaging line breaks with the ball, timed and accurate offloads (it was a one handed pass - too far for an offload) reading the play, intercepting and running in from 55m (but not quite as fast ) some great defence, great engine.

If fit, a must start for me - despite some in other places demanding Kalamafoni straight back at 8 (I think he's better at 6).

4. Wells
5. Spencer
6. Kalamafoni (Think he's available for Brizzle)
7. O'Connor
8. Thompson

19. Fitzgerald/Kitch/Williams (in that order of preference)
20. Reffell

[Hot_Charlie]

Quite a good tactical decision to keep BOC on the bench, so at the end of what was probably going to be a tight game we had two opensides on the field, one of whom was still relatively fresh.

It’s almost like the coaches know what they’re doing when it comes to selection!

Steady!! Lets not get ahead of ourselves with the coaches?

Imagine the impact if we'd started with BOC and Thompson and then brought Reffell off the bench. Drop Mike Williams and make that change for the Bristol game for me. Let Thompson roam and pop up out wide as he did last night and BOC can stay close in and attack the breakdown.

Possibly so (but of course we don’t have the full picture).

[Scott1]

Loving that back 5 Whitecap!!!

[sam16111986]

Let Thompson roam and pop up out wide as he did last night

Reminded me in some, but not all ways, of things we saw with Tom Croft. Rampaging line breaks with the ball, timed and accurate offloads (it was a one handed pass - too far for an offload) reading the play, intercepting and running in from 55m (but not quite as fast ) some great defence, great engine.

If fit, a must start for me - despite some in other places demanding Kalamafoni straight back at 8 (I think he's better at 6).

4. Wells
5. Spencer
6. Kalamafoni (Think he's available for Brizzle)
7. O'Connor
8. Thompson

19. Fitzgerald/Kitch/Williams (in that order of preference)
20. Reffell

I had similar thoughts re the days of Croft thundering down the wing. That back five seems to have more balance than what we are currently starting with. I think Fitzgerald is deserving of keeping his place in the squad. Kitchener did make a lot of tackles last night but not many were dominant.

[Leicestertinytiger]

Let Thompson roam and pop up out wide as he did last night

Reminded me in some, but not all ways, of things we saw with Tom Croft. Rampaging line breaks with the ball, timed and accurate offloads (it was a one handed pass - too far for an offload) reading the play, intercepting and running in from 55m (but not quite as fast ) some great defence, great engine.

If fit, a must start for me - despite some in other places demanding Kalamafoni straight back at 8 (I think he's better at 6).

4. Wells
5. Spencer
6. Kalamafoni (Think he's available for Brizzle)
7. O'Connor
8. Thompson

19. Fitzgerald/Kitch/Williams (in that order of preference)
20. Reffell

I had similar thoughts re the days of Croft thundering down the wing. That back five seems to have more balance than what we are currently starting with. I think Fitzgerald is deserving of keeping his place in the squad. Kitchener did make a lot of tackles last night but not many were dominant.

On the same wavelength, my thinking is exactly the same for the pack. Good balance there which should see us the last games of the season.

[Loob19]

Wouldn't be surprised if we have someone lined up to come in that should be starting at 8 either.
Regardless of Denton situation.

Could that be Mark Wilson?