Transfers & Rumours Non-Tigers 2018-19
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I’m sorry did you watch our defence in 15/16/17, we were practically inviting teams to score.
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As I recall, we had a short spell, ending with Hansen leaving, where our defence consisted of a sprint to shut down possession that left gaps, and no fallback.
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Is Harry Thacker the son of Troy, who used to be a hooker for us?
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Yes.Dangerous4 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 27, 2019 7:27 pm Is Harry Thacker the son of Troy, who used to be a hooker for us?
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I've seen his old man push away even better young players.jgriffin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:09 amOf all the players we have let go, he is one of 3 or 4 that rankle with me over the last decade or so. A supremely talented player who was pushed out, as was McCaffrey (less talent, great presence and grit)..ABClub wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:07 pm https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/49006456
Harry Thacker one of 7 players to sign extensions with Bristol. 3 years in Harry's case.
I still hope to see him back at Tigers one day.
Blimey I've seen young players come on for Leicestershire at half time in matches being badly lost who have completely changed the game for the better with some outstanding rugby and then he's taken them off after ten minutes, and then the one's who were losing badly put forward for the Midlands.
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Yes the selection process for County is not particularly rosy, the worst thing is some very good ex DPP players (who had quit for valid reasons) were not allowed to trial.
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See Ryan's on one of his crusades again! Absolutely nothing wrong with the clear out on Retallick by Snyman,just a rugby accident. He didn't go off his feet and he wrapped his arm.
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Hasn't changed in decades.
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I've heard a couple of accounts of Troy's academy selection process. It was based more on which school you went to than how talented you were. Probably why he wasn't retained when the academy was reconstructed.BFG wrote: ↑Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:47 amI've seen his old man push away even better young players.jgriffin wrote: ↑Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:09 amOf all the players we have let go, he is one of 3 or 4 that rankle with me over the last decade or so. A supremely talented player who was pushed out, as was McCaffrey (less talent, great presence and grit)..ABClub wrote: ↑Tue Jul 16, 2019 9:07 pm https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/49006456
Harry Thacker one of 7 players to sign extensions with Bristol. 3 years in Harry's case.
I still hope to see him back at Tigers one day.
Blimey I've seen young players come on for Leicestershire at half time in matches being badly lost who have completely changed the game for the better with some outstanding rugby and then he's taken them off after ten minutes, and then the one's who were losing badly put forward for the Midlands.
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Troy Thacker was a great hooker, who gave his all in a game.
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Joe Ford signs for the bankrupt Leeds carnigie as player/head coach! An odd one as they haven't paid their players from last season yet!
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A bit before my time but from what I've heard he was very good and very aggressive. Good players don't always make good coaches though, particularly at development level where you have to mentor and coach whilst still being able to step back and make a judgement on the potential for growth.Dangerous4 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:21 pm Troy Thacker was a great hooker, who gave his all in a game.
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I totally agree with you.sam16111986 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 12:29 pmA bit before my time but from what I've heard he was very good and very aggressive. Good players don't always make good coaches though, particularly at development level where you have to mentor and coach whilst still being able to step back and make a judgement on the potential for growth.Dangerous4 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2019 4:21 pm Troy Thacker was a great hooker, who gave his all in a game.
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Worse than that the Yorkshire (Leeds) players are getting letters demanding they pay for medical care received from third parties during the season as the club medical insurance isn't covering the costs because if the CVA. Players who have been released must feel like this is a real kick in the teeth.
Hope for his sake Joe doesn't pick up an injury.
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I’v read that Ben Te’o is joining Toulon until November as an injury replacement.
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