Re: Travis Burns : Fri Feb 13, 2015 9:23 am  

I think his main strength is how judicious he is. He seems to know which ball to give and the team are moving the ball well AND in the right direction under his stewardship.

Last night, Greenwood broke down the left, then we quickly flashed right for vea to break again (from a peach of a ball from Burns), then, as Salford tracked back, we flashed back to the left for Turner to go over. Very, very good rugby and he's the main reason, even if he doesn't give every pass.

Re: Travis Burns : Sat Feb 14, 2015 10:06 pm  

He's made a very solid start. His discipline has been fine and I liked his bollocking of Vea a lot. We've needed a proper on field captain for years and whether he's named it or not, he's clearly our leader.

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:33 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

He's made a very solid start. His discipline has been fine and I liked his bollocking of Vea a lot. We've needed a proper on field captain for years and whether he's named it or not, he's clearly our leader.

An utterly ridiculous statement. He's played TWO GAMES so far. There's not a chance in hell guys like Roby, Wilkin or even Lomax will accept the "leadership" of anyone who still probably uses a map to find the stadium.

"What has Travis Burns done?" might be the first question which emerges from their lips.

The next might be "How many SL titles has he won?"

Sure, he railroaded Vea (one of the only players who has as much Saints experience as he has). Big deal.

These are professional players. Not amateurs.

James Graham might have been the Bulldogs' best player for the past two seasons. But in his second game at the club precisely NO ONE would have taken so much as an order for fish and chips from him.

The same goes for Burns. When he EARNS the right to be called a leader the players will make him their leader. And not one moment before.

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:06 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

An utterly ridiculous statement. He's played TWO GAMES so far. There's not a chance in hell guys like Roby, Wilkin or even Lomax will accept the "leadership" of anyone who still probably uses a map to find the stadium.

"What has Travis Burns done?" might be the first question which emerges from their lips.

The next might be "How many SL titles has he won?"

Sure, he railroaded Vea (one of the only players who has as much Saints experience as he has). Big deal.

These are professional players. Not amateurs.

James Graham might have been the Bulldogs' best player for the past two seasons. But in his second game at the club precisely NO ONE would have taken so much as an order for fish and chips from him.

The same goes for Burns. When he EARNS the right to be called a leader the players will make him their leader. And not one moment before.

You couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:19 pm  

The Yellow Giraffe wrote:

You couldn't be more wrong if you tried.

If I'm wrong he'll throw the kitchen sink at Roby the next time he drops a ball under pressure. My guess is we'll wait to see that.

A long, long time.

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:22 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

An utterly ridiculous statement. He's played TWO GAMES so far. There's not a chance in hell guys like Roby, Wilkin or even Lomax will accept the "leadership" of anyone who still probably uses a map to find the stadium.

"What has Travis Burns done?" might be the first question which emerges from their lips.

The next might be "How many SL titles has he won?"

Sure, he railroaded Vea (one of the only players who has as much Saints experience as he has). Big deal.

These are professional players. Not amateurs.

James Graham might have been the Bulldogs' best player for the past two seasons. But in his second game at the club precisely NO ONE would have taken so much as an order for fish and chips from him.

The same goes for Burns. When he EARNS the right to be called a leader the players will make him their leader. And not one moment before.

I've got to disagree also, you could bring any leader into a squad and he would command respect irrespective of how long they have been there. Yes Travis has only played 2 games but you can clearly see his leadership on the field for all to see. He's a player we've been crying out for years.

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:24 pm  

Another corker of a post lol

Re: Travis Burns : Sun Feb 15, 2015 8:10 pm  

Mugwump wrote:

If I'm wrong he'll throw the kitchen sink at Roby the next time he drops a ball under pressure. My guess is we'll wait to see that.

A long, long time.

I think you are looking it in the wrong perspective, there.s nothing wrong in Burns showing leadership qualities and bossing the established players, he looks very much a competitive player who is an irritation to the opposition.
He,s come here to win some silverware and he,s not going to go about it doing it quietly, we could have Gary Wheeler as an alternative I suppose!

Re: Travis Burns : Mon Feb 16, 2015 8:28 am  

Mugwump wrote:

An utterly ridiculous statement. He's played TWO GAMES so far. There's not a chance in hell guys like Roby, Wilkin or even Lomax will accept the "leadership" of anyone who still probably uses a map to find the stadium.

"What has Travis Burns done?" might be the first question which emerges from their lips.

The next might be "How many SL titles has he won?"

Sure, he railroaded Vea (one of the only players who has as much Saints experience as he has). Big deal.

These are professional players. Not amateurs.

James Graham might have been the Bulldogs' best player for the past two seasons. But in his second game at the club precisely NO ONE would have taken so much as an order for fish and chips from him.

The same goes for Burns. When he EARNS the right to be called a leader the players will make him their leader. And not one moment before.

Are you for real

Re: Travis Burns : Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:57 pm  

The problem here is people don't understand that there is a difference between a leader and a playmaker.

Burns is a halfback and thus no one will have any issues with him CALLING PLAYS.

But this does not mean he has the right to dress down senior Saints players if they make a mistake. Just as James Graham didn't so much as squeak at any of his teammates until he'd EARNED their respect on the field.