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Ffidel Bennett
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As far as carrying goes and smashing your way through tackles goes, height is not a particular advantage. In fact it means a higher centre of gravity which means the tackler has more leverage to tip you over. Obviously it has advantages for the lineout, and for covering ground / tackling /catching etc in the loose and being tall in the scrum is a positive disadvantage. Barry Llew was about 6ft 2 and a good compromise for loose and tight play. Of course in his day there wasn't so much emphasis on carrying. Krugger is just about the best carrier we now have. He is of similar build, although his scrummaging isn't quite as good as we'd want in a starting loose head who we'd like to be capable of putting pressure on the opposing scrum.
Edited by Ffidel Bennett - 14 December 2018 at 11:05am |
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Once a monkey
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Two of the poorest teams in the Colleges league. I have watched Pedr for 4 years now. Believe me, he really isn't one to watch and wouldnt get close to a Scarlets age grade team |
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#George
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aber-fan
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Sheridan was an interesting case as TH prop - he used to eat Aussie LH props for breakfast, but didn't fare so well against some Europeans - he depended on power (he had plenty of that) rather than technique. A sense of balance - as well as the ability to con the ref - are also top qualities needed in a prop! (BTW - I'm not sure if Ffidel has done a typo above - referring to Kruger as a LH - or if he's suggesting a switch - but Kruger is too old to try changing sides, IMHO. He's an excellent carrier, and does OK in the scrums except against really top class opposition. A keeper for next season, I think.)
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“You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift)
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Mugwuffin
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Sheridan was a loosehead prop. |
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aber-fan
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Yes, I started to remember that just after posting... I think the earlier post made me think he was a TH... the point about power vs technique holds, though - especially if you are old enough (like me) to remember 'Mighty Mouse' McLauchlan, who stood all of 1.76m in his cotton socks!
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“You cannot reason a man out of what he never reasoned himself into.” (Jonathan Swift)
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Gwyn Morgan
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I have my doubts about tall TH props too. Hayman was the exception and scrummaging laws have changed since then.
Sheridan was LH of course. |
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Gwyn Morgan
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We will have to play him at 8 then! |
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Ffidel Bennett
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Yes, it was a mistake but I thought I'd corrected it immediately after in the edit. If not, I'm not really sure what I did in the edit !! Must be cracking up.
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Dai38
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Fran Cotton & Denzil William's were also over 6ft. There are more tall probs than one thinks.
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Be careful when you pick up the stick.........IT MAY BE THE WRONG END!!!!!!!!!!
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Once a monkey
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Believe me, we wouldnt play him anywhere |
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#George
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maldwyn
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Don't know who the young lad is but he's obviously just starting out....Pretty harsh world we live in.
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Up the bum no harm done.
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Mogwen
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John hayez of ireland was 6"4 or 5 |
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Once a monkey
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He has been 4 years in an academy. They have more time, money and effort put into them than semi pros. He isnt good enough. Wouldn't make a Scarlets age grade team. Such is pro rugby. He is just big. Academy rugby is [beep]ing harsh. Speak to those in it. Capped at 16. Gone at 17 |
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#George
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maldwyn
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'He's isn't good enough' Like I said harsh world.
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Up the bum no harm done.
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Mrfwon
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Well, after tonight, we need a bag full of new signings, and good clear out of some of the other trash that we appear to be carrying!
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Scarlets!!!
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Wil Chips
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It would be timely to announce some retentions, timely in as much as my sorry Scarlet arse is dragging on the floor and needs a morale boost.
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