Chris Armit to the Dogs

[eels1986]

You can't keep every junior. If Armitt doesn't leave then do you want Afa, Tsolous, Mateo leaving our club. I believe those three juniors are better players and well worth keeping. Chris was an honest toiler but I think he will struggle in reserve grade at the dogs. Time will tell.

 

[Jake the snake]

According to some people on here last year Tonga wasn't that special as well.

Saying that Armitt does not have a chance infront Jack and co. good luck to him and as usual he will probably get better at the dogs.

 

[eelsta]

dogs dont buy second rate players so they must see something we dont but whats new about that :x

 

[PARRA_FAN]

PARRA FAN how can you so confidently say that Armit would've been playing first grade regularly if Pearson, Moi Moi and Kafusi hadn't signed up? What difference did signing them up for this year make? The best players play first grade.

Chris Armit started the year in first grade if I'm not wrong (I'm not) - and he got dropped as the season progressed. What is it about him that impresses you so much? He's a no-frills worker who hasn't got the size to play prop, nor enough skills to play in the back-row. He's a long-shot in terms of being a good first grader, but he may well fill the no-frills workhorse role pretty well.

I think he'll play first grade if he's with the Dogs next year - their stocks of props are pretty thin right now! But I don't see him doing anything incredible...

The best players play first grade, but not according to Smith. Armit wouldve definatley played first grade if we didnt sign those players. Smith saw something in him when he first played in 2003, gave him a go and kept him there, then he got injured. And then the start of the season he was using him wrong. I dont know why he got dropped, Smith does some stupid things, cause Armit only played 20 minutes and wasnt used wrong.

Have you seen him play at all, cause by what you're saying its like you've never seen him at all. He's 190cm, and weighs around 100kg, whats wrong with that. He's got potential and at least goes forward pretty well. He's makes a lot of tackles week in week out. The problem with this year he comes on and makes a good break, makes 5 tackles and then gets taken off. :? He hasnt had much of a chance to impress. 20 minutes is just not enough. And as I said Smith just use him right.

You cant tell me Pearson, Moi Moi and Kaufusi are better than him. Pearson is too old and too slow and is an easy target. Moi Moi makes one break and then is puffed out straight after that, he's not a first grader. Just an impact player. Kaufusi is almost the same, but makes too many mistakes.

So there you go, watch the PL next Saturday night and see for yourself.

 

[GAME FIRST]

Smithy is pathetic-He is our best forward prospect and will be a future star and yet Vella and SO ON are retained-WHAT IS GOING ON- Chris Armit is an excellent footy player who is as fit and passionate as any at our club- always saw something in him and Smithy does not see this- our coach is a small hitler who cannot handle a player having too much say- Armit is an outspoken and confident player- i can only imagine that ability has nothing to do with him leaving- i hope not because i bet my house that he will be a regular starter at the dogs!

I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS --------------I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE IT!!! :x :? :x :x

 

[ParraMatt]

Have bulldogs officially signed him.

I bloody well hope not, Chris Armit has ample talent. Losing him will be a discrace on smithy's behalf.

 

[bartman]

This is astounding. How quickly certain players seem to fall from grace in the club these days? Armit may not have been a starter in our pack next year, but you need players for depth - you need guys to play premmies and step up when we have injuries. No way he wouldn't have been in our top 30 next year.

Does anyone know which came first - a request for a release (unhappy player), or a case of Chris shown the door?

 

[Eels Dude]

Is this official? Why let him go when he's not off contract? he had potential too, I for one don't want to see him go. Just as I thought Smith had got his act together a bit with recruitment and retention he goes and does this.

 

[fish eel]

Is this official? Why let him go when he's not off contract? he had potential too, I for one don't want to see him go. Just as I thought Smith had got his act together a bit with recruitment and retention he goes and does this.

I'll believe it when I hear it....at least from a source other than GB.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Have you seen him play at all, cause by what you're saying its like you've never seen him at all. He's 190cm, and weighs around 100kg, whats wrong with that. He's got potential and at least goes forward pretty well.

You cant tell me Pearson, Moi Moi and Kaufusi are better than him. Pearson is too old and too slow and is an easy target. Moi Moi makes one break and then is puffed out straight after that, he's not a first grader. Just an impact player. Kaufusi is almost the same, but makes too many mistakes.

So there you go, watch the PL next Saturday night and see for yourself.

Ok.... weighing in at 100kg is pushing the annorhexia limits for a prop forward - he's actually 104, but his build isn't solid like other props - I reckon he's a back rower, but then again he doesn't have the offloading skills to play there against top grade opposition.

I agree that Kaufusi is nothing more than an impact player - which is why he isn't playing and top grade (one game) - Moi Moi has that solid build and is a big hitter (Armit isn't) and brings some ruggedness and aggression into the game. That's SOMETHING - as opposed to Armit who doesn't bring anything spectacular with him.

Watch him on Saturday - he'll hit the ball up and make some tackles, but nothing flash...

 

[fish eel]

I reckon he's a back rower, but then again he doesn't have the offloading skills to play there against top grade opposition.

Think it was 2002.

He played most of the season in the back row for premier league.

 

[Eelementary]

Screw you Parramatta!

But can you really blame Chris?

 

[ByRd]

i heard we got his younger brother Nathen Armit aswell. whoever said its another andrew ryan lets hope so & thanx for tonga :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[ByRd]

i heard we got his younger brother Nathen Armit aswell. whoever said its another andrew ryan lets hope so & thanx for tonga :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Pazza]

We got something better than Ryan, his name is Mateo!

 

[Hurriflatch]

According to the SMH the Dogs are only in talks with both while it may still happen it doesn't seem to be official as yet.

 

[Phillips]

i say let both of them go, Chris Armit has done NOTHING to warrant a first grade spot, we have enough backrow/props for next season, hopefully we can keep Moimoi instead

 

[eelsta]

i heard we got his younger brother Nathen Armit aswell. whoever said its another andrew ryan lets hope so & thanx for tonga :lol: :lol: :lol:

wile your laughing say bye to price 4 me :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Eelementary]

i say let both of them go, Chris Armit has done NOTHING to warrant a first grade spot, we have enough backrow/props for next season, hopefully we can keep Moimoi instead

You're kidding?

Chris Armit is a much better player than Stapleton, Pearson and Moi Moi.

WTF would someone even want that hack Moi Moi in their team anyway?

 

[Avenger]

Releasing Armit whilst under contract is a disgusting decision. :evil: