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Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:20 am  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

I'm not one of Moore's detractors, but really? After the season Scruton's just had, He is, beyond any sensible argument, massively superior to Moore. Moore has never approached the sort of standard that Scruton finally demonstrated in 2013.

Agreed, Moore would be a useful backup prop maybe. However I can see him going back to Wakey.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:02 pm  

If they lose Poore I would think Wakey are a clear favourite. Unless he moves into coaching, d'ya know.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:27 pm  

Ferocious Aardvark wrote:

I'm not one of Moore's detractors, but really? After the season Scruton's just had, He is, beyond any sensible argument, massively superior to Moore. Moore has never approached the sort of standard that Scruton finally demonstrated in 2013.

I take my hat off to Nick for coming back from pure hell of injury and illness but a quick look at the stats suggest emotion might be playing part in this assessment.

Either way it shouldn't be either or. Nas, Carvell, Sidlow, Scrutes, Moore, Evans is bordering on the very handy.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:34 pm  

M@islebugs wrote:

Walker or Winterstein at prop as anything other than a desperate stop gap is the ambition of a bottom 4 side.

Didn't say it wasn't. Just said that's been the recent trend.

M@islebugs wrote:

The discussion about who'd you'd pick in front of who is immaterial owing to injuries. Apparently lots of players played last year carrying knocks and an extra prop takes the weight off and allows a coach to rest players.

Hence why I said good backup, but not necessarily a first choice.

M@islebugs wrote:

Personally, I'd put Moore ahead of Evans and on a par with Scruton and Sidlow.

Sidlow, perhaps. As I said, there's an argument either way as to who's the better prop. Scruton though? Really? Stats don't tell a full story. Watching Scruton last year tells a better one. Numerous people seemed to agree based on the Awards do too.


I'm confused as to why you were disputing my point of him being a good squad player, when you seem to say the same thing by saying it's a good option to avoid putting out injured players. Pretty much what I was saying anyway.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:58 pm  

M@islebugs wrote:

I take my hat off to Nick for coming back from pure hell of injury and illness but a quick look at the stats suggest emotion might be playing part in this assessment.

Emotion? You think I have emotions for Scrutes? Well, that's a first!

Nah, I just watched him play most of the games he played, and so don't need to fall back on the numbers, which would probably prove that George Best was a lazy nice bloke and Jimmy Greaves couldn't defend. Also he was voted the winner of just about everything, so it's not exactly just me either!

M@islebugs wrote:

Either way it shouldn't be either or. Nas, Carvell, Sidlow, Scrutes, Moore, Evans is bordering on the very handy.

I didn't comment on "either - or", though. Of course Moore can do a job, he's just no Scruton.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:23 pm  

For the right price I wouldn't mind seeing Moore signed up for Bradford. Our pack's lack of extra bodies was a definite weakness last year so having an extra body in that position, even if it's only to force the 1st choice players to maintain their form, can only be a good thing

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:13 pm  

Starting props: Scruton and Carvell
Bench: Manuokafoa and Sidlow

Moore would have to be back up as I don't think he is better than any of those four.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:45 pm  

BullCharge wrote:

Starting props: Scruton and Carvell
Bench: Manuokafoa and Sidlow

Moore would have to be back up as I don't think he is better than any of those four.

And if Scruton and Sidlow pick up injuries? Who've we got as back up? Moore would provide squad depth and competition for places.

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 5:48 pm  

Possitive article on Sky Sports In Summary, new directors approved, new signing waiting to be registered. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12213/8985756/super-league-bradford-to-land-roosters-adam-henry-after-positive-rfl-meeting

Possitive article on Sky Sports In Summary, new directors approved, new signing waiting to be registered. http://www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12213/8985756/super-league-bradford-to-land-roosters-adam-henry-after-positive-rfl-meeting

Re: Adam Henry - From Newtown Jets to Bradford Bulls : Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:55 pm  

I'd take Moore at the right price for cover and potentially fighting it out with Sidlow and Evans for the 4th spot. 6 props is about fight for me and Moore is a experienced head. I do like Sidlow though, he is a real danger close to the line.