Boyd snaps Achilles - Replacement?

[jarro65]

Good news but I do hope they err on the side of caution with respect to a comeback date.

Bringing him back early (and underdone) will likely hinder more than help in the grand scheme of things.

Agreed.

We're in a good place at the moment, no need to rush him back early and risk further setback.

 

[Unbreakable]

I'd give him at least another 3-4 weeks honestly, we can't rush him.

 

[Broncs1459]

Why do people think there is any chance he will be rushed? It would be doctors making those decisions not coaching staff.

 

[Nashy]

Probably just wants to make sure no one take his QLD wing spot.

 

[rnabokov]

I'd give him at least another 3-4 weeks honestly, we can't rush him.

But didn't you say in your earlier post he is planning on a June return, and "full contact training in ~5 weeks or so."

I'd say anything less than 6 weeks is not smart.

I was also opposed to Boyd signing but, as subs posted above, I accept his experience and solidity at the back wil be a tremendous addition to the side.

I have also accepted - still reluctantly in a way, that Milford should stay at 5/8. I just want to more of his longer range running game, which is probably his key strength. With a little room to move, he is at his most dangerous, and those runs from FB in his past life were very special. I miss them. They are match winners.

 

[Huge]

But didn't you say in your earlier post he is planning on a June return, and "full contact training in ~5 weeks or so."

I'd say anything less than 6 weeks is not smart.

I was also opposed to Boyd signing but, as subs posted above, I accept his experience and solidity at the back wil be a tremendous addition to the side.

I have also accepted - still reluctantly in a way, that Milford should stay at 5/8. I just want to more of his longer range running game, which is probably his key strength. With a little room to move, he is at his most dangerous, and those runs from FB in his past life were very special. I miss them. They are match winners.

Milford at 5/8 is still a work in progress and despite what others think about WB and his plans, I believe he may not always play in that position. I know from my observations that WB has a preference for a bigger build in his fullbacks and I'm doubtful Milford will ever go back there but Milford and Hunt may swap positions at some future point. Not saying they should but if Hunt picks up an injury Milf may cover his position and be a revelation. Some may think WB is predictable but you just never know. Really looking forward to Boydy coming into the side and I feel we will be stronger.

 

[M.B.88]

Milford at 5/8 is still a work in progress and despite what others think about WB and his plans, I believe he may not always play in that position. I know from my observations that WB has a preference for a bigger build in his fullbacks and I'm doubtful Milford will ever go back there but Milford and Hunt may swap positions at some future point. Not saying they should but if Hunt picks up an injury Milf may cover his position and be a revelation. Some may think WB is predictable but you just never know. Really looking forward to Boydy coming into the side and I feel we will be stronger.

So confused by this. . How is taking about Milford covering Hunt anywhere near on point when taking about fullbacks? ?

 

[Huge]

First three lines were on the topic and then I went off on a slight tangent. Am I the first to do this on this forum ? Sorry about that....another first for the Hugeman !