The first cull....

[melon....]

I get it wrong plenty of times, just as you do. I never said I get things right all the time.

But myles doesnt scare anyone in club footy. He has been pathetic for 2 out of 3 years he has been with us. He has a bad attitude and is poor at training as well.

You just described our entire squad. What are you going to do sack them too? Actually some of them should be sacked. Myles isnt one of them though.

[Guest]

You just described our entire squad. What are you going to do sack them too? Actually some of them should be sacked. Myles isnt one of them though.

thats fair enough, it wouldnt worry me if the whole squad was sacked and we started again fresh, they are after all a bunch of wooden spooners, especially the senior players (one of whom is myles) who are a complete disgrace. i wouldnt miss it if any of the current rubbisn was thrown out the door, in fact i would be happy to do the throwing myself.

[Cockadoodledoo]

thats fair enough, it wouldnt worry me if the whole squad was sacked and we started again fresh, they are after all a bunch of wooden spooners, especially the senior players (one of whom is myles) who are a complete disgrace. i wouldnt miss it if any of the current rubbisn was thrown out the door, in fact i would be happy to do the throwing myself.

We sign Myles for $300K whilst Souths sign guys like Dave Taylor for no more.

[Rooster_6]

We sign Myles for $300K whilst Souths sign guys like Dave Taylor for no more.

Amazing how a bloke who has feet for hands and misses 1 in every 5 tackles can get a 300k contract. Who wouldn't want to play for a team owned by News Limited... they make careers.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Amazing how a bloke who has feet for hands and misses 1 in every 5 tackles can get a 300k contract. Who wouldn't want to play for a team owned by News Limited... they make careers.

Great analysis

If you look at the 2 players stats for 2009 you might be surprised and consider Taylor is only 21 and had a number of injuries in 2008 and Myles 24.

Dave Taylor Nate Myles
Matches 21 17
Tries 5 0
Line Breaks 11 0
Line Break Assists 7 0
Try Assists 8 1
Runs 228 212
Metres 2022 1619
Tackles 460 470
Missed Tackles 78 48
Offloads 23 14
Tackle Breaks 66 12
Errors 22 9

[Rooster_6]

Great analysis

If you look at the 2 players stats for 2009 you might be surprised and consider Taylor is only 21 and had a number of injuries in 2008 and Myles 24.

Dave Taylor Nate Myles
Matches 21 17
Tries 5 0
Line Breaks 11 0
Line Break Assists 7 0
Try Assists 8 1
Runs 228 212
Metres 2022 1619
Tackles 460 470
Missed Tackles 78 48
Offloads 23 14
Tackle Breaks 66 12
Errors 22 9

So twice as many missed tackles and twice as many errors.... point proven?

[Cockadoodledoo]

So twice as many missed tackles and twice as many errors.... point proven?

You are an A grade dropkick.. Taylor destroys Myles in most of those stats, yet you pick out 2 stats... Do those stats suggest Myles is worth $300K because if he is, Taylor is worth $500k

[Rooster_6]

You are an A grade dropkick.. Taylor destroys Myles in most of those stats, yet you pick out 2 stats... Do those stats suggest Myles is worth $300K because if he is, Taylor is worth $500k

The 2 most costly stats and the difference between so many potential First graders and proven first graders.

He's a destructive ball runner but that's about all I still think he has a lot of developing to do... 300k is a big risk and I criticised it when we signed Myles for that much at his age. Since then he has proven to be worth it imo.

[roostwin]

You are an A grade dropkick.. Taylor destroys Myles in most of those stats, yet you pick out 2 stats... Do those stats suggest Myles is worth $300K because if he is, Taylor is worth $500k

Unfortuantely both those stats chosen generally cost the team points at crucial points in the game.
Hopefully with a more structured team next year Myles can prove his worth.

Dave Taylor does look like a promising young forward, i suppose we will have to wait and see who's stats are better at the end of next season.

[Guest]

So twice as many missed tackles and twice as many errors.... point proven?

Stats don't take into account all the dirty work done around the middle. Myles digs in, Taylor likes to run out wide. His latest form has been impressive, but i want to see him do the job of a forward before i get swayed by his stats.

He has been impressive toward the back end of the season though.

Oh and as for Myles - best forward we have, quality through and through, does his job and more often covering up others bullshit mistakes while getting FA credit for it.
No wonder our club is known for it's shit recruitment. We **** off all the hard workers while searching for a superstar.


Oh and by the way - Myles has been our leading metre gainer(forwards) this year, the only forward that actually came close to breaking 100m mark.
Came 3-4th in tackles made while playing less minutes that Jake and Fitzy.
He also played 17 games which isn't exactly sitting out half the season.

That's almost the workload of 2 Masons.

I almost wish that at least half of our pack has the heart that this bloke has.


Want scapegoats for this year ? There are plently in the forwards - try the whole pack excluding Fitzy Myles and Jake.

Or try garbage coaching.

Or even SKD who every week finds a new way to make me want to pull my hair out.

Don't push garbage onto the best player we have.

[Guest]

You are an A grade dropkick.. Taylor destroys Myles in most of those stats, yet you pick out 2 stats... Do those stats suggest Myles is worth $300K because if he is, Taylor is worth $500k

Not hard to have better stats when you play in a team that reached the semi's while Myles is playing for wooden spooners with nothing going for them.

Or the fact that he has been running at centre most of the season.

Even the fact that as garbage as the Broncos pack has been this season they are still leaps and bounds ahead of ours meaning he has even less work to do.

[Vasco]

myles is overated,one dimensional waste of money,should be sacked the dirty carrnt.hasn't done much to warrant melons accolades,if he's better than fitzy your on the drink melon.

Do you watch much rugby league?

[Cockadoodledoo]

The 2 most costly stats and the difference between so many potential First graders and proven first graders.

He's a destructive ball runner but that's about all I still think he has a lot of developing to do... 300k is a big risk and I criticised it when we signed Myles for that much at his age. Since then he has proven to be worth it imo.

I think Myles has proven to be worth about half that.. I don't see how you think he justifies being worth $300K unless your benchmarks are extremely low. In time he may be worth somewhere close.. Of course Taylor has development in him, he is only 21 but he is as you said a destructive ball runner.. We have none in the club and Myles whilst our number 1 metre gainer has very little impact with the ball and his hitups do not bend the line at all and he has a slow play the ball..

I would be interested in seeing the number of penalties conceded, maybe Taylor gives away more than his fare share but Myles certainly does and imho is a result of a lack of fitness given most are for slowing down in the ruck

[Guest]

You are an A grade dropkick.. Taylor destroys Myles in most of those stats, yet you pick out 2 stats... Do those stats suggest Myles is worth $300K because if he is, Taylor is worth $500k

I am sure myles would have made up the differances in the additional 4 games

[Cockadoodledoo]

I am sure myles would have made up the differances in the additional 4 games

It is Pro-rated lol.. With a real coach I expect Myles will be a much better player... I think it is hard to judge anyone with Fittler as coach.