Wallace has to go

[subsbligh]

You never said anything about 'major' changes so don't try and shift the goal posts after the fact.

All those changes listed happened around the same time and evidently played a big role in our turn-around that year.

Valid points, but:
(a) We don't have the depth;
(b) We don't have the quality in the proposed replacements

If Bennett had to "make do" I'm sure that he would not be playing with our halves and hooker or fullback

 

[Big Pete]

Again, what don't you understand about 'I wasn't being serious'.

It was wishful thinking, nothing more.

 

[Browny]

Is hard to pick sarcasm on the internet sometimes so I'm not sure if you're serious...

He's not a real dirty player, per se, but I think he is pretty widely regarded as a bit of a grub in the game. Hindmarsh (I think?) had a bit of a go at him in the media a few years ago, there was that thing with him stomping Cronk. He's always just a little bit... I don't know the word. He gets at people. It's very effective in the hooking role but I always thought he took it a bit too far. Not a likeable person.

Are you guys talking about priddis or Ennis?

 

[Kimlo]

Are you guys talking about priddis or Ennis?

Funnily enough I was going to reply saying that but what do you know I scrolled down and you said exactly what I was going to post.

I honestly don't remember Priddis being a grub, Ennis on the other hand... Shit and a grub.

 

[Anonymous person]

yeh i can not remember priddis doing anything grubby, at least not while playing for the broncos. id love some links to show some of the supposed grubby stuff he did, but being so long ago its not really likely that any are available if he did do them.

 

[IBA]

Yep you guys are 100% right. Absolute brain melt on my behalf.

I liked Priddus... Did he leave right after the 2000 premiership or have 1 more year?

 

[Anonymous person]

1 more year - left after 2001.

still one of the worst decisions in our history to let him go IMO. his performance in penriths grand final win was one of the most dominant ive ever seen in a GF.

 

[broncos_are_the_best]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

I don't understand how everyone here is so anti wallace- norman offers nothing in comparison.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

I don't understand how everyone here is so anti wallace- norman offers nothing in comparison.

Because Wallace is the senior player who should be more consistent and lead the team. Norman is in his first full year as a first grade player.

 

[broncos_are_the_best]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

it isn't Wallace job to teach norman how to play. Wallace is trying hard to lead the team but this is predictable to defend against

 

[rnabokov]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

It seems pretty clear, as Coxy and no doubt others have posted recently, that Wallace is no organizer, and that he plays best under a capable leader and organizer, like we all know who.

On the other hand there have been games where Wallace has lead the team but they seem to be all too few.

Like I keep saying, I can't figure Wallace out - why he can be very good, then either not good or MIA.

Maybe Macca should be given some sort of leadership role ... and play the full 80 minutes whenever possible

 

[Bucking Beads]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

it isn't Wallace job to teach norman how to play. Wallace is trying hard to lead the team but this is predictable to defend against

Didn't see where I said Wallace had to teach Norman. Wallace plays crap every year. He goes months at a time where he is the worst halfback in the comp. That is the problem If he was consistently at his best he would rarely get slagged off because he is a pretty decent halfback.

 

[rnabokov]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

Didn't see where I said Wallace had to teach Norman. Wallace plays crap every year. He goes months at a time where he is the worst halfback in the comp. That is the problem If he was consistently at his best he would rarely get slagged off because he is a pretty decent halfback.

This - and his job is not to teach but to lead and organize.

 

[Mr Fourex]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

This - and his job is not to teach but to lead and organize.

of which Peter Wallace fails miserably at.......

 

[rnabokov]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

of which Peter Wallace fails miserably at.......

More often than not - yes. Thing is, he has done it, and can do it.

Such inconsistently is ruining this side

 

[dukey]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

I'm baffled. Wallace was probably the best NSW halfback in the comp just before Origin kicked off. I don't understand how he's fallen so flat.

 

[m1c]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

I think he's playing wounded again - he doesn't seem like one who's able to play with injury. He was battered, bruised, strapped and iced up more than any of the other players in the sheds post Canberra game. If he can't play with a niggle than it's a serious flaw of his.

 

[rnabokov]

Re: Round 23 - Bulldogs vs. Broncos - Build Up Thread

I think he's playing wounded again - he doesn't seem like one who's able to play with injury. He was battered, bruised, strapped and iced up more than any of the other players in the sheds post Canberra game. If he can't play with a niggle than it's a serious flaw of his.

.. and he should be spelled, for the good of the team