Anyone watching Souufs vs Tigers right now?

[Guest]

Question is, why wasn't Burgess sent for 10 for doing the same thing earlier in the game??????

rabbi warren mentioned the fact he said was thinking of mentioning it-he contends that bucky burgess warranted a sinbinning moreso that the human headline,but headline got marched because it was the end of the game.
I still contend, balpies got a very very big helping hand from the officials (TOK-is that ok ).
As much as I detest souffs, I think that their frustration got the better of them-suck shit anyway.

[Kingbilly]

Sutton is too stupid even for a footballer.

I do think Dylan Farrell might turn out ok

[Guest]

Ok, yes I can see that Benji does some amazing stuff and he deserves praise for that, but does no one else see all the stupid crap that he pulls out?

From last night, this is what he did 'wrong' or things that had a negative impact on the team.

1 missed goal.
2 missed field goals.
3 missed tackles.
2 penalties conceded.
5 errors.
And a sin binning.

That's not counting the few times he kicked the ball dead or what not.

Yes, they won and he was instrumental in that. But the thing is, he does these numbers in crap EVERY damn week. He causes almost as many losses as wins.

I just don't get the 'genius' tag he's 'earned'.

[Guest]

He makes a team of nuffies (and Gareth Ellis) look like world beaters. He beat the Cowboys in 2005 single handed.

That said, the Roosters beat them.

[Guest]

Ok, yes I can see that Benji does some amazing stuff and he deserves praise for that, but does no one else see all the stupid crap that he pulls out?

From last night, this is what he did 'wrong' or things that had a negative impact on the team.

1 missed goal.
2 missed field goals.
3 missed tackles.
2 penalties conceded.
5 errors.
And a sin binning.

That's not counting the few times he kicked the ball dead or what not.

Yes, they won and he was instrumental in that. But the thing is, he does these numbers in crap EVERY damn week. He causes almost as many losses as wins.

I just don't get the 'genius' tag he's 'earned'.

Firstly, the only relevant stat there is errors - almost all kickers miss conversion attempts, and his field goal attempts weren't crucial, they were right on the stroke of half time, and another when the game was practically over. Also, one was from a good 45-40 metres out. Most halves in the comp. miss a few tackles, the sin binning is a rarity, and the penalties fluctuate weekly.

Yes, he makes a lot of mistakes.

Why? Because he plays with 16 other blokes, Farah included these days, who sit around and wait for Benji to do something. Once he does, they are world beaters. But until he creates something, they're absolute garbage. Without him, they'd have 50 put on them most weeks. Marshall is a freak.

He makes mistakes, yes. But 99% of the time, he wins football games when he pulls something off. That is why he's a genius.

[ROC181]

Firstly, the only relevant stat there is errors - almost all kickers miss conversion attempts, and his field goal attempts weren't crucial, they were right on the stroke of half time, and another when the game was practically over. Also, one was from a good 45-40 metres out. Most halves in the comp. miss a few tackles, the sin binning is a rarity, and the penalties fluctuate weekly.

Yes, he makes a lot of mistakes.

Why? Because he plays with 16 other blokes, Farah included these days, who sit around and wait for Benji to do something. Once he does, they are world beaters. But until he creates something, they're absolute garbage. Without him, they'd have 50 put on them most weeks. Marshall is a freak.

He makes mistakes, yes. But 99% of the time, he wins football games when he pulls something off. That is why he's a genius.

He is good but a genius, not my opinion.

[Guest]

Ok, yes I can see that Benji does some amazing stuff and he deserves praise for that, but does no one else see all the stupid crap that he pulls out?

From last night, this is what he did 'wrong' or things that had a negative impact on the team.

1 missed goal.
2 missed field goals.
3 missed tackles.
2 penalties conceded.
5 errors.
And a sin binning.

That's not counting the few times he kicked the ball dead or what not.

Yes, they won and he was instrumental in that. But the thing is, he does these numbers in crap EVERY damn week. He causes almost as many losses as wins.

I just don't get the 'genius' tag he's 'earned'.

Im so glad to not be the only one that notices this! The amount of stupid plays and stupid stuff he does within the 80 mins is ridiculous, Yeah hes a world beater on hes good day and does some incredible things, but everyone looks over all the stupid stuff he does along with it.

[Rooster_6]

Ok, yes I can see that Benji does some amazing stuff and he deserves praise for that, but does no one else see all the stupid crap that he pulls out?

From last night, this is what he did 'wrong' or things that had a negative impact on the team.

1 missed goal.
2 missed field goals.
3 missed tackles.
2 penalties conceded.
5 errors.
And a sin binning.

That's not counting the few times he kicked the ball dead or what not.

Yes, they won and he was instrumental in that. But the thing is, he does these numbers in crap EVERY damn week. He causes almost as many losses as wins.

I just don't get the 'genius' tag he's 'earned'.

It all comes with his 'high flair' game, if he were to be more conservative then he wouldn't be half the player he is.

Carney pulls out similar stats when he's highly involved in the game too. Thurston as well... you starting to see the trend?

Their creativity far far outweighs there inability to be conservative and it's such a rare commodity in today's game that they should be labeled genius's because they're so far ahead of the field it's not even funny.

[Guest]

He is good but a genius, not my opinion.

IMHO he is the best player in the game today. Not only is he brilliant - but he is brilliant at all levels of football. He doesn't just turn it on in weekly club football, but he turns it on in finals and internationals.

I don't know if I'd suggest any footballer is a genius, but he is bloody great to watch!

[Guest]

IMHO he is the best player in the game today. Not only is he brilliant - but he is brilliant at all levels of football. He doesn't just turn it on in weekly club football, but he turns it on in finals and internationals.

I don't know if I'd suggest any footballer is a genius, but he is bloody great to watch!

I think Thurston has him covered quite easily. More consistant too.

[Spanner in the works]

One of the few players in the game that makes me very, very nervous when they touch the ball. I lean forward and end up biting my nails. LOL!

[Kingbilly]

MArshall is a pleasure to watch.
If you are going to mention the negatives, there are a bucket load more positives including the several times he brought down Dave Taylor.

[Guest]

Pearce is better than Marshall

[Guest]

I think Thurston has him covered quite easily. More consistant too.

I don't think there is much between them. I would definitely have them 1 and 2. In the last 12 months I would have Marshall.

I definitely enjoy watching Marshall more - that may just be because I think Thurston is a grub though.

[Guest]

Pearce is better than Marshall

You are a good and loyal Roosters supporter. Delusion but loyal.