Matty Johns and his sensationalist claims

[Tommy Smith]

Does this guy genuinely believe the stuff he says or does he just do it for the attention?

My favourite line last year was "Josh Hoffman...i tell you what, he's the next superstar of the game". Over and over again, until he shut up about half way through the season. I wonder why

At least it was nice to know that i wasn't missing things when watching Hoffman. He was a plodder then and he remains a plodder now. Nice one, Johnsy.

But he's just topped that one by stating that he reckons Thurston will surpass his brother in a couple of years as the best halfback of all-time. :crazy:

Now don't get me wrong, JT is an amazing player and has been for almost a decade. He'll go down as perhaps the most dominant half in Origin history when judging his entire resume.

But better than Joey? Don't make me laugh. JT is amazing, but i'll never be able to describe to my grandkids just how good Joey was...they'll just have to watch the footage. He had an extra 25% to his game that JT or any other half ive ever seen just doesn't have.

It's not a slight on JT, or Alfie, or Cronk; it's just what made Joey an Immortal - a touch of genius that he was born with, similar to Messi or Jordan in their respective sports.

Sorry for ranting. Im just sick of every "expert" commentator and his dog telling me that everybody is the greatest ever these days. Have a bit of perspective, fellas. You'll still get your tv time!

 

[Charlie124]

JT is a better halfback than joey was

 

[Fire]

I used to rate Matt when he started out on Channel 9. He had a really good "footy brain".

As he has tried to become a comedian and sensationalistic journalist, he has turned to shit.

The merkin needs to take his ADHD meds, too.

 

[herbert henry1908]

JT is a better halfback than joey was

Yeah , that's why thurston has led his team to so many premierships :sarcasm:

 

[Charlie124]

Yeah , that's why thurston has led his team to so many premierships :sarcasm:

Stupid logic. Jamie Soward has won more premierships than Thurston. Does that mean Soward is the better player?

 

[Tommy Smith]

JT is a better halfback than joey was

Name me one thing JT does better than Joey?

I'll give you goal kicking, but even that's almost a coin flip.

Everything else it's Joey in a landslide. Not because JT isn't great, but because Joey was a freak.

 

[firechild]

I'm still waiting for half the Manly squad to get on a bus to Belmore. Matty guaranteed that they were all going to follow Hasbolah.

 

[axl rose]

Does this guy genuinely believe the stuff he says or does he just do it for the attention?

My favourite line last year was "Josh Hoffman...i tell you what, he's the next superstar of the game". !

His best was "Darren Albert will play for Australia this year, mark my words" on his return from seven years in England.

 

[New Guy]

Name me one thing JT does better than Joey?
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Staying off the pingers

 

[Tommy Smith]

LOL

I also enjoyed his "Milton Thaiday will be NSW fullback" line after about 3 good games for Newcastle. Bearing in mind this was when Mini was the best fullback in the world and at his peak.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Staying off the pingers

JT also has the best laugh since Emilio Estevez.

But im looking for football related qualities.

I would hate for this thread to come across as an attempt to downplay JT. The fact is that there's no shame in not being as good as the greatest ever.

Its a big club which also contains everyone else who has ever played Rugby League.

 

[Parra Pride]

Stupid logic. Jamie Soward has won more premierships than Thurston. Does that mean Soward is the better player?

No, he hasn't.

 

[Mr Saab]

Always sad when you are not the best player in your family

 

[herbert henry1908]

Stupid logic. Jamie Soward has won more premierships than Thurston. Does that mean Soward is the better player?

Notice I didn't say 'win'

I said 'lead'


There is a massive difference.

 

[Fire]

Joey was half back in the Team of the Century, and also an Immortal.

There have been great half backs before and there will be after Joey.

But, they will have to very good to surpass him.

 

[Charlie124]

The guy was a junkie who admitted to taking pills his whole career. He shouldn't have been included in the team of the century and the whole immortals concept is a complete joke because of his inclusion in it.

 

[chigurh]

His brother is just as bad, if not worse, in the sensationalist stakes.

How many times I've heard Andrew Johns say something like "this [insert up and comer] is an absolute freak. I've never seen an athlete like him" only for said player to disappear into obscurity is laughable.

 

[herbert henry1908]

The guy was a junkie who admitted to taking pills his whole career. He shouldn't have been included in the team of the century and the whole immortals concept is a complete joke because of his inclusion in it.

Wtf has that got to do with his playing ability ?!

 

[mozza91]

The guy was a junkie who admitted to taking pills his whole career. He shouldn't have been included in the team of the century and the whole immortals concept is a complete joke because of his inclusion in it.

Admitting to occasionally taking recreational drugs doesn't automatically make you a junkie dipshit. TS asked you to state one thing that JT does better than Joey and you come up with this. Clearly you have nfi.

 

[New Guy]

Has Matthew found a better barber yet ? Havent seen him this year yet, but last year his head was just shocking