Adolf_Spritzer
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Different game. Sport science has come a long way
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Different game. Sport science has come a long way
I definitely think our new coaching staff know what they're doing, the last thing they'd want to do is get rid of Sloan's beautiful running style. Hook blooded these juniors because he saw potential or special talent, which I doubt he'd want to get rid of. Mary wanted everyone to be built like foot soldiers due to his 'power play' which stunted after like 6 games every season. Sloan's weight gain is very good, especially with his height he didn't get ragdolled too much last season. Him, Campbell and Walsh are going to be some of the best fullbacks no doubt
Sloan will become a more complete fullback - similar to the mould I say of Graeme Langlands but not a goal kicker. He has indeed have a smooth running style and can be quite evasive when given the chance. I loved Dufty in attack but so disappointed with him in defence.
iMO more like David Peachy the way he glides and doesn’t look as fast as he really is
and Billy Wilson played prop at 87kg. Players are much bigger now
Yes you are right Denis.
Reckon Johnny Raper would have struggled to get to 80 kgs.
Agree about Sloan being like Peachey- my old brain may be getting a little foggy but my recollection of Langlands and Gasnier when they were playing together in the early to mid 60s was that Gasnier relied on acceleration but had had more of the Peachey glide and swerve- Frank Hyde described Gasnier's running style as like watching a bird in flight. Chang's side step was extraordinary and left players grasping at air but his running style was jerky- not smooth. Both extraordinary players but very different to watch.
I hope so Mickey.
teddy goodwin was the smooth mover.
Teddy had talent to burn - maybe too much talent as he didn't appear to have to work very hard to do amazing things on the field. Since it all seemed very easy for him might explain why he did tend to drift in and out of games. Still, I loved watching him play.
yep, and always last onto the field.
Yeh, me too; one of the best solo try I’ve seen was Teddy’s in the Major Preliminary Semi Final against Manly in 1975 ; imo slightly more spectacular than his wonderful’77 GF try. When he was on…..great entertainment!
