OT: Tim Smith MOTM Performance for Wigan 1sts

[Gronk]

For what it is worth, not much I suspect since I am not the coach, but in my opinion if we can't prize Terry Campese out of Canberra for 2011, then by far our only and best option would be to bring back Tim Smith. If we can at the same time attract some decent gorilla forwards, then I feel with a top notch running half partner in KK, who is showing he has a brilliant running game and can play as foil in attack and can take the presure of with kicks in general play, we would see the best come out of Timmy and the team as a whole.

When Tim was with us earlier he was essentially the go to man, Finch really was mainly a catch and pass player with limited options in attack and particularly in running with the ball. The burden was mainly on Tim's shoulders to come up with the big play. This was obviously too much for him to handle considering his problems. With better creative personnel around him, second time around and hopefully more maturity in dealing with his problem he could really step up this time.

The key for mine is the forwards. So like I said, if we can amass a dominating type of pack, then can you imagine having Feleti Meteo, T Smith and K Keating all playing together and each capable of creating spearheads of attack from anywhere on the field? The opposing defences would not be able to isolate one of them with numbers in defence for fear of leaving to much room for the others to do what they do. I can see it being a nightmare for teams trying to work out how to contain these three potential geniuses collectively.

If we went down this rout I can't see players like Inu and Hayne having to much problem finding holes in the defence.

I think these three have the potential of being the best attacking scrum base since we last one a GF. One other benifit of bringing back Timmy, he would be I would think, a lot cheaper a this point in time then Campese.

He's a liability mate. After all he went through here and getting himself a career saving gig in the UK, he still couldn't stay on the straight and narrow. He might have been playing well in the past few weeks, but this guy needs a full controversy free season before I'd touch him.

After getting of to a shaky start both on and off the field in northern England, our UK spies have told us Smith has toned down the partying and has his "football head" on.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,25439143-5006066,00.html

 

[homo man]

By the way, sorry for not being able to make it to Sterlo's bar last Friday Stags! I had a big carry bag and for some reason the Leagues club wouldn't let me in

You guys have get togethers,where's the love,i personally belive im a credit to this forum and demand an invite(you'd be surprised who shows up;-))

 

[Delboy]

Beau Henry from the Dragons NYC is more than handy, would like to see DA chase him.

Tim SMith was a very good player for us, hard to see him as the new coaches target

 

[Bazal]

For what it is worth, not much I suspect since I am not the coach, but in my opinion if we can't prize Terry Campese out of Canberra for 2011, then by far our only and best option would be to bring back Tim Smith. If we can at the same time attract some decent gorilla forwards, then I feel with a top notch running half partner in KK, who is showing he has a brilliant running game and can play as foil in attack and can take the presure of with kicks in general play, we would see the best come out of Timmy and the team as a whole.

When Tim was with us earlier he was essentially the go to man, Finch really was mainly a catch and pass player with limited options in attack and particularly in running with the ball. The burden was mainly on Tim's shoulders to come up with the big play. This was obviously too much for him to handle considering his problems. With better creative personnel around him, second time around and hopefully more maturity in dealing with his problem he could really step up this time.

The key for mine is the forwards. So like I said, if we can amass a dominating type of pack, then can you imagine having Feleti Meteo, T Smith and K Keating all playing together and each capable of creating spearheads of attack from anywhere on the field? The opposing defences would not be able to isolate one of them with numbers in defence for fear of leaving to much room for the others to do what they do. I can see it being a nightmare for teams trying to work out how to contain these three potential geniuses collectively.

If we went down this rout I can't see players like Inu and Hayne having to much problem finding holes in the defence.

I think these three have the potential of being the best attacking scrum base since we last one a GF. One other benifit of bringing back Timmy, he would be I would think, a lot cheaper a this point in time then Campese.

Whilst I agree with your points regarding Smith's immense on field ability, the major stumbling block is his mental state. There's just no way of knowing at the moment where his head is at, although there are enough whispers about him to suggest he still isn't right. I would not be against his return, as such, but he'd need to be under certain conditions including regular therapy and counselling, and he'd have to come back through Wenty. That said, I'd be wrapped if he could get back to his best with us, but sadly I'm just not convinced it will ever happen.

On that topic, I have a question for all those wanting to bring him back. Given his condition and his history with the pressures of being our number 7 affecting that condition, do you honestly believe the best thing for him and the club is to chuck him into the kind of side we have for this year and next (we can't release all the dead wood early) and expect him to turn it all around?

 

[TheRam]

He's a liability mate. After all he went through here and getting himself a career saving gig in the UK, he still couldn't stay on the straight and narrow. He might have been playing well in the past few weeks, but this guy needs a full controversy free season before I'd touch him.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,25439143-5006066,00.html

Gronk, I don't think he wants you to touch him. ;-):lol:

 

[parra pete]

that reminds me, how's your mate Joel Thompson going?

Going great, starring for SouthsLogan in the Queensland Cup and is off the piss. Just waiting for his opportunity to get a crack at the NRL, and when he does he will be sensational. David and the coaching staff at the Raiders have a huge opinion of him, both as a player and as a person- same as me.
The backrowers Bronson Harrison and Joe Picker are ahead of him at this stage, but Joel's time will come...Don't worry about him. He is the GOODS, and locked up at the Raiders until the end of 2011.
Why do you ask, Twodogs...?

 

[The Colonel]

Going great, starring for SouthsLogan in the Queensland Cup and is off the piss. Just waiting for his opportunity to get a crack at the NRL, and when he does he will be sensational. David and the coaching staff at the Raiders have a huge opinion of him, both as a player and as a person- same as me.
The backrowers Bronson Harrison and Joe Picker are ahead of him at this stage, but Joel's time will come...Don't worry about him. He is the GOODS, and locked up at the Raiders until the end of 2011.
Why do you ask, Twodogs...?

So, Tim should have allegedly thrown a few at his missus then pete?

 

[parra pete]

I don't think Tim would have a missus..

 

[parra pete]

The same could be said for your little poster boy Finch, couldn't it pete?:lol: I would hope the senility hasn't erased the memory of his dummy spit and subsequent walk out, has it :lol:

No dummy spit from Brett - a mutual parting of the ways. Storm are piling on the tries since he has been with them......good career move by the looks of it. He is happy, the Club is happy and so apparently are the Storm fans.
Parramatta fans (some of them on here anyway) are glad he has gone, even if his ex teammates - the blokes he played alongside aren't. Yeah, I had a lot of time for him as a player that's for sure. He ALWAYS gave 100% effort, and that's all I ever want in a player, irrespective of the standard of football, whether it be NRL, ESL, Bush or Kids football. No one should expect anything else.
AND mate I am not senile..old sure, but definitely not senile.

 

[parra pete]

So, Tim should have allegedly thrown a few at his missus then pete?

AND I am glad you put allegedly in the post Colonel

 

[Suitman]

No dummy spit from Brett - a mutual parting of the ways. Storm are piling on the tries since he has been with them......good career move by the looks of it. He is happy, the Club is happy and so apparently are the Storm fans.
Parramatta fans (some of them on here anyway) are glad he has gone, even if his ex teammates - the blokes he played alongside aren't. Yeah, I had a lot of time for him as a player that's for sure. He ALWAYS gave 100% effort, and that's all I ever want in a player, irrespective of the standard of football, whether it be NRL, ESL, Bush or Kids football. No one should expect anything else.
AND mate I am not senile..old sure, but definitely not senile.


Would you like this type of behaviour around your mother, sister, girlfriend or female friends.
AND people want him back. The day he (Smith) comes back is the day I hand my membership in....

Surely pete, you cannot be serious if you take a post on a forum, as seriously as that without knowing the REAL facts?

Your experiences around here should at least tell you that!! :lol:

Suity

 

[lewiscook]

I said it in another thread, the club has absolutely not been in contact with Tim Smith and hasn't expressed any interest whatsoever at this stage. It's time to get over the silly fantasies...it may happen, it most likely will not, stop bringing it up EVERY-f**kING-WHERE

mate you don't have to read this thread bout tim smith,
if thats all your going to say your wasting your time.

 

[The Colonel]

AND I am glad you put allegedly in the post Colonel

It is always good to....... probably something you can learn even at your advanced age. He sounds like an exemplary kid though...... particularly on the grog. ;-)

 

[Bazal]

mate you don't have to read this thread bout tim smith,
if thats all your going to say your wasting your time.

I simply posted something I had heard relating to the thread from a pretty good source...you ignored that and went to the last few words of the post. You're just pissed cos it isn't what you want to hear :lol:

 

[Bazal]

No dummy spit from Brett - a mutual parting of the ways. Storm are piling on the tries since he has been with them......good career move by the looks of it. He is happy, the Club is happy and so apparently are the Storm fans.
Parramatta fans (some of them on here anyway) are glad he has gone, even if his ex teammates - the blokes he played alongside aren't. Yeah, I had a lot of time for him as a player that's for sure. He ALWAYS gave 100% effort, and that's all I ever want in a player, irrespective of the standard of football, whether it be NRL, ESL, Bush or Kids football. No one should expect anything else.
AND mate I am not senile..old sure, but definitely not senile.


Would you like this type of behaviour around your mother, sister, girlfriend or female friends.
AND people want him back. The day he (Smith) comes back is the day I hand my membership in....

Finch was told he wasn't guaranteed a spot in first grade, he requested a release. Classic dummy spit behaviour.

As for what you posted before the edit, well, if you're willing to take the word of an anonymous Englishman on a forum with nothing else to go on, then more fool you. Not that I ever expected anything other than foolishness anyway

 

[lewiscook]

I simply posted something I had heard relating to the thread from a pretty good source...you ignored that and went to the last few words of the post. You're just pissed cos it isn't what you want to hear :lol:

sorry mate,
and yes im so so pissedd off arghh!
now i here where getting craig wing for certain!!!!!!!!
everyone thinks haynes a whinger, wait till you here wing!
lol

 

[TheParraboy]

yeah Finch had a massive dummy spit, even said so himself on the footy show without so many words

ie didnt want to go through the same things he went through at the roosters, so felt he best leave

could have played a couple of games for wenty and try and work his way back

pussy

 

[Suitman]

yeah Finch had a massive dummy spit, even said so himself on the footy show without so many words

ie didnt want to go through the same things he went through at the roosters, so felt he best leave

could have played a couple of games for wenty and try and work his way back

pussy

Exactly. But his name is not Tim Smith, so it's ok to behave like that.

Suity

 

[parra pete]

It is always good to....... probably something you can learn even at your advanced age. He sounds like an exemplary kid though...... particularly on the grog. ;-)

Do you know the full facts of what happened, Colonel..If so fill me in...
Do you have a source for the statement that he was on the grog
AND yes, Joel IS an exemplary kid, from good stock.

What is an advanced AGE btw.....is it someone who is not still wet behind the ears?

 

[parra pete]

sorry mate,
and yes im so so pissedd off arghh!
now i here where getting craig wing for certain!!!!!!!!
everyone thinks haynes a whinger, wait till you here wing!
lol

How did you go at your Year 12 meeting last week Lewie!!!!
Doesn't Mum tell you that you should be 'hitting the books' instead of hanging around here!!!