Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:51 am  

The Magic Rat wrote:

I think Ablett will be included. We have too many of the pack carring injuries and to leave a player out who has had a 3 week break would be wrong IMO.Just a pity he cannot play prop.
Clarkson should be included because he looks fully fit plus his form warrants it.
Eastwood, Bailey, Ali and Kirke are all playing while unfit and Leuluai also got a knock last night. Whoever came through last nights game in the best shape should get the nod for next week although i fear we are going to be very light in the front row.

Sensible logic. I fully agree

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 10:58 am  

DHM wrote:

As patchy as Burrow has been we just seem to look a better shape with him in the team.

Judgeing by comments on the Sporting life site from Bluey my guess is Clarkson will play. And I agree with those who think we need to replace Eastwood with a quality front row forward, not a back row. I thought this a while back, but now after Peacock's injury I think it's even more important.

Burrow has to play. And look how well McGuires playing with the extra space back at 6.

Yes we need some cover at Prop. JP will do well to recover from such a serious injury and the long layoff.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 11:21 am  

Kirke looked in a bit of discomfort in the last 10 mins. Twice the physio came on but he waved him away. No doubt about it Kirke would have been desperate to prove to Bluey he is worthy of a final spot. If he had gone off injured then it would have put serious thoughts in Blueys mind about Kirke been fit enough for the final and Kirke would have known this. If he did have a slight pull in a muscle he will praying its ok this morning. Food for thought, Kirke may not be fit.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 12:24 pm  

BillyRhino wrote:

Clarkson's name will be the first to be pencilled in by Bluey. The lad has come on in leaps and bounds, and his form fully justifies his spot.

Ablett in for Kirke would be my choice as well.

I'm in full agreement with you. This cant be right!

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 2:33 pm  

Clarkson is my highlight of the whole year for the Rhinos so far.

I can't praise this lad enough.

His tank his huge and never dips inside game time.

Great work rate, execution and determination.

He sweats and bleeds for a Rhinos shirt. Enough said.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:06 pm  

About what 73mins last night? Cracking effort from the lad.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 3:36 pm  

Rhubarb Triangle wrote:

Don't think Ablett should replace Clarkson, straight choice between Kirke and Ablett for me.

Ablett is a far better player but Kirke's size and a stint at prop may swing it in his favour.

I tend to agree with that. If kirke is fit i think he gets on the bench as we need front row options with no JP and Burgess. Eastwood and Kirke can cover interchange prop,Ablett can't.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 4:31 pm  

im not sure about the size argument in favour of Kirke,

I would front row options of Ambler, Kylie, Bailey, Eastwood should be enough size in the 17, especially when Ablett, JJB, and Ali in the 2nd row are hardly small guys.

Another thing i would say was in Clarksons favour rather than Kirkes is the time he is actually on the field. I dont think we would get huge stints out of any of our forwards bar JJB, any of our forwards get a knock and we are forced to leave one of these guys on for a long time. I would be more comfortable asking Clarkson to put in a 70/80 minute stint that Ablett, Ali, Eastwood, Ambler, Kylie, Bailey or Kirke

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:00 pm  

SmokeyTA wrote:

im not sure about the size argument in favour of Kirke,

I would front row options of Ambler, Kylie, Bailey, Eastwood should be enough size in the 17, especially when Ablett, JJB, and Ali in the 2nd row are hardly small guys.

Another thing i would say was in Clarksons favour rather than Kirkes is the time he is actually on the field. I dont think we would get huge stints out of any of our forwards bar JJB, any of our forwards get a knock and we are forced to leave one of these guys on for a long time. I would be more comfortable asking Clarkson to put in a 70/80 minute stint that Ablett, Ali, Eastwood, Ambler, Kylie, Bailey or Kirke

Who are you putting Ambler in for Diskin ?

If Bluey thinks we have enough up front with Kylie and Bailey, with a stint from Eastwood, against Morley, Carvell and Wood then he will go with Ablett instead of Kirke.
I agree as regards the stamina, hot day on a big pitch at Wembley Clarkson should be a shoe in.

Re: Clarkson : Sat Aug 21, 2010 5:08 pm  

Scotty D wont be selected for Wembley