I believe the correct response should have been we agree to disagree. However, check your facts, Simmonsson two MOM from three games... After round 1. Not sure how much game time he played in the last round before injured. So yes perhaps comparable with Osbourne who personally I think should be on the wing in GPS 1. You are wide of the mark with your reference to the doggies...different game and not the professional coaches I was talking about. Really those comments were a bit pathetic. I was not suggesting for one minute what you inferred. I encourage you to continue to post your opinions but no need to be childish. No hidden agenda from me. I quite clearly think they are both good players but one is a standout and I am therefore biased. I make no secrete about that.Informed said:
The agendas on this site are certainly interesting..
How can any of us make a sweeping statement about agendas and then make a strong case in support of one player and not consider the hypocrisy ?
The weekly match reviews (which are written by home supporters) and general reviews of all TKS games by those not affiliated with TKS have consistently highlighted Osborne form this year. Same cannot be said for Simmonson but take into account the issues he has faced. All reviews of last Saturdays game had Osborne standing behind a pack that was well outplayed, well out muscled. Yet Osborne managed 2 clean breaks, outpaced some pretty handy SIC backs over 60 metres, then a pick and go from about 25 metres out, to score untouched - all in a top of the table clash !! No way the selectors should weigh that up because the "Doggies"
have identified their man !
Beginning of the year on this thread I supported Simmonson as well entitled to be rated as the best #15 heading into the competition. I'm not suggesting you are saying this but inference seems to be that those that rate Osborne, based on what we have seen on the field this season, are really "no nothings" because we should place greater relevance that league scouts have him identified, mind you based on his performance playing across codes and outside the GPS forum ?
I would suggest most readers here who have seen them play would at the very least think their abilities are comparable.
Incidently, I think Sheldon and Rixon are both classy and I can tell you they are very well thought of by senior coaches who do track a lot of video. Although it is a nice reward for boys to make these teams and even Aussie schools, It won't impact on their senior rugby progression.