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I dont agree. The lines he runs are deadset genius. Example; when he stitched Vuna up in the first round - the Rebels had a full defensive line, everyone was numbered up, yet the change of angle he put on Vuna's inside shoulder meant that the newest leaguie didn't even get a glimpse of him. We could call him the protractor from where I sit.
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He is also a freak, and someone I rate very, very highly.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Horne has been a standout since his school days, both in defence and attack. I personally thought he was going to be the next best thing at 12, after watching him go round a few times at school level, but it seems 13 is his destiny and he's doing a great job of that.
LG has been talking this lad up for years, and has again proved to be a good judge. Let's hope he we see a lot more of him on the paddock in 2011.
LG has been talking this lad up for years, and has again proved to be a good judge. Let's hope he we see a lot more of him on the paddock in 2011.
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Trevor Allan (34)
He was good at 15 for the NZ 20's when Cruden was at 10. In the schoolboys he looked really aggressive in attack and de.fence (a good thing) but I haven't seen it in him since.
In the super 14 and NPC last year he looked like a bit of a pussy in defence but I can see where you are coming from Tranq. Dont see his future at 10 though definitely a 15 with those running lines of his.
And Scotty wait a bit for continuity and you will see his running lines more and more. Already demonstrated glimpses this year as well as his break against Fiji last year and his Super 14 runs against the canes and chiefs
In the super 14 and NPC last year he looked like a bit of a pussy in defence but I can see where you are coming from Tranq. Dont see his future at 10 though definitely a 15 with those running lines of his.
And Scotty wait a bit for continuity and you will see his running lines more and more. Already demonstrated glimpses this year as well as his break against Fiji last year and his Super 14 runs against the canes and chiefs
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John Eales (66)
That for me is the biggest concern. Rob is obviously class, but he's been a bit fragile and I hope that's just a natural part of him maturing physically. He's got huge talent, that's for sure.
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Bob Loudon (25)
I think the world of Horney, but tbh I don't like this talk of shifting him around.
At this level, he's still developing as an outside centre. He has the defensive vision and scope to be a great outside, and basically just needs to spend a lot more time on the park to realise his potential. There seems to be a theme on the forum that if a player's doing well in one position - switch him! It doesn't make sense, and particularly not for a young bloke him Horne.
He has a chance to battle it out with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) for the Wobs 13 jersey, let him get on with that and be focused. World Cup year is not the time to fuck with a guy like that. Imo.
At this level, he's still developing as an outside centre. He has the defensive vision and scope to be a great outside, and basically just needs to spend a lot more time on the park to realise his potential. There seems to be a theme on the forum that if a player's doing well in one position - switch him! It doesn't make sense, and particularly not for a young bloke him Horne.
He has a chance to battle it out with AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper) for the Wobs 13 jersey, let him get on with that and be focused. World Cup year is not the time to fuck with a guy like that. Imo.
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David Codey (61)
So you rate him in the mortlock and Herbert league? Isn't that getting a little ahead of ourselves?
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John Eales (66)
I'm in complete agreement about leaving him at 13. I don't like shifting players around as a general rule and it could have ruined AAC (Adam Ashley-Cooper)'s footy. Luckily for us, he's done well at 13 and I think that he and Horne should fight it out for that jersey. This can only benefit the Wobs.
At their peaks? No.
At similar age and, more importantly, stage of career? Absolutely, in my opinion.
Although more like Little in style, I reckon.
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Stirling Mortlock (74)
O'Connor..
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Mark Ella (57)
Maybe.
Personally I think we may well see JOC (James O'Connor) in 10 permanently post RWC. I am thinking that unless Cooper learns to tackle effectively (or even basically) he will have a short test career, as JOC (James O'Connor) can do everything Cooper can do with ball in hand, defends infinitely better and IMO could learn to direct a team's attack as he seems to be able to read the game very well in the tighter areas. I think maybe will will see (again post RWC) someone like Mitch Inman move to 12 and then you will have someone with a skill set like Horan.
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Bob Davidson (42)
Just wait until he gets through this Super season for gods sake. I feel all this hype now could just be a waste of my time if he succumbs to another injury.
He has played 2 games so far this season where he fed off the brilliance of Tom Carter, so what? He has shown up 2 leaguies (Vuna, Chambers), yeh my Mum can as well and does a better job of it.
O'Connor will be in the Wallaby side before Horne because that sonuvabitch can KICK!
He has played 2 games so far this season where he fed off the brilliance of Tom Carter, so what? He has shown up 2 leaguies (Vuna, Chambers), yeh my Mum can as well and does a better job of it.
O'Connor will be in the Wallaby side before Horne because that sonuvabitch can KICK!
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