Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 10:53 am  

nantwichexile wrote:

True.....BUT nobody should try to debilitate Sinfield's achievement. It could not happen to a more deserving guy. As others have stated he is a model professional, outstanding captain and a perfect role model. He has no exceptional world beating qualities, but his average skills are complemented and surpassed by his rare invaluable, always-ready-to-hold-his-hand-up 'presence' that never fails to inspire others around him.

A privilege to watch his place in history been cemented.

All valid points which you make there.

On the subject of points scoring records, my personal opinion (as I've opined several times before) is that records built up during the Super League era are exactly that... they are Super League records which ought to remain separate and distinct from all from other previous records. On that basis, Sinfield broke the 'Rhinos' points scoring record a long time ago.

It's an entirely different game these days in so many aspects with little to no contest for possession and an emphasis on creating conditions/rules changes favouring attacks and the amassing of points in the name of 'entertainment'. The Super League era also defines itself by it's lack of competitiveness - where a handful of top clubs are almost guaranteed 2 easy games out of every 3 which provides further opportunities to amass both team and individual points.

Then there's the switch to summer rugby playing in more favourable weather conditions along with the utilisation of modern technology like kicking tees, better playing surfaces.

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:40 pm  

Keith Swiftcorn wrote:

All valid points which you make there.

On the subject of points scoring records, my personal opinion (as I've opined several times before) is that records built up during the Super League era are exactly that... they are Super League records which ought to remain separate and distinct from all from other previous records. On that basis, Sinfield broke the 'Rhinos' points scoring record a long time ago.

It's an entirely different game these days in so many aspects with little to no contest for possession and an emphasis on creating conditions/rules changes favouring attacks and the amassing of points in the name of 'entertainment'. The Super League era also defines itself by it's lack of competitiveness - where a handful of top clubs are almost guaranteed 2 easy games out of every 3 which provides further opportunities to amass both team and individual points.

Then there's the switch to summer rugby playing in more favourable weather conditions along with the utilisation of modern technology like kicking tees, better playing surfaces.

yes ok

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 1:57 pm  

Graffiti

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 2:43 pm  

A living legend, a true gentleman, the ultimate rugby pro and Leeds Rugby League all time greatest leader, I salute you.

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:06 pm  

It's been a privilege to watch the career of this talented, professional and humble young man.

The greatest. End of. Fact.

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:13 pm  

I wonder if Lewis has been in touch with him to congratulate and pass on the mantle to hold for at least another 48 years

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 3:53 pm  

Sinfield = Number 1

End of.

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:24 pm  

thebloodbath wrote:

Sinfield = Number 1

End of.

Not quite sure whether Webb (or BJB) will concede to that

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:42 pm  

G1 wrote:

It's been a privilege to watch the career of this talented, professional and humble young man.

The greatest. End of. Fact.

Totally agree..if only all profesional sportsmen behaved this way..I feel priviledged to have watched Kevin Sinfield play. I remember his first try at Huddersfield, Iestyn Harris bust a gut that day to get him in. Hopefully our youth system is in the process of producing a new hero.

Re: Sir Kev : Sat Mar 17, 2012 4:47 pm  

Congrats Kev, a worthy record breaker!