Sandow

[Eelementary]

we already have one go ask any storm fan what they think of jarryd but cover your ears first ;-)

True lol.

 

[Fifty Metre Line]

His defense needs to improve, true - but we can cover for that well, I think.

As for his being unlikable - I love it. I, for one, think we need that sort of player; a bloke who guys love having in the team but opponents hate playing against. A Michael Ennis, if you will.

If he began his career with us and was lime that I'd probably love it.
It's just the fact that I've hated him for so long now, playing for a club I despise, laughing at his continual incompetence.
Makes it hard to just switch like that, you know?

Of course, I reckon it was worth signing him for the reaction from Souths alone. :lol:

 

[Eelementary]

I can't understand why there are people who are upset with the signing tbh. Sure, he is rocks or diamonds a lot of the time...but when the kid is on, he's really on.

Veyr true.

 

[Eelementary]

I can. Some people will just whinge about everything.
It's in their manner.
I agree with you re Sandow. What makes me more positive is the disciplined effect that Kearney may have on his game. Rocks and diamonds need polishing. Kearney is the carborundum.

Suity

Even truer!

 

[Eelementary]

Sandow is just the signing this squad as it stands needs. I don't care if he's rough, sometimes he can create something out of nothing in attack, and he actually has a kicking game.

Whether Kearney will get anything better out of him remains to be seen. All of SK's early quotes about imposing his structure on the club tell me that there won't be much skill enhancement of a livewire halfback going on in the next year or two? But coaching aside, I'm glad we have a halfback that can spark something more often than not on the back of a platform in the middle.

I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[Eelementary]

I don't want us to get the grubbiness or merkinness out of Sandow.
Actually I reckon it's what we've been missing. We've got too many mr nice guys.

I think you're right there.

 

[Parra Pride]

The eels have lacked a genuine Halfback for over 20 years, cant wait to watch them play with 1 in the team.

One could argue that there was a point in time, however briefly, that Tim Smith was a genuine half.

 

[Eelementary]

If he began his career with us and was lime that I'd probably love it.
It's just the fact that I've hated him for so long now, playing for a club I despise, laughing at his continual incompetence.
Makes it hard to just switch like that, you know?

Of course, I reckon it was worth signing him for the reaction from Souths alone. :lol:

I understand what you mean. I wasn't that impressed at first with his signing, either.

But I have studied his games this year more intensely after learning he is an Eel - and I love what I see. Sure, he's a bit of a grub and he can carry on like a bit of a prat. But the kid oozes passion and talent.

I am so excited to see what 2012 will bring with some good outside back options and a genuine halfback!

 

[Eelementary]

One could argue that there was a point in time, however briefly, that Tim Smith was a genuine half.

Definitely - his 2005 season was spectacular.

 

[Maroubra Eel]

Sandow is just the signing this squad as it stands needs. I don't care if he's rough, sometimes he can create something out of nothing in attack, and he actually has a kicking game.

Whether Kearney will get anything better out of him remains to be seen. All of SK's early quotes about imposing his structure on the club tell me that there won't be much skill enhancement of a livewire halfback going on in the next year or two? But coaching aside, I'm glad we have a halfback that can spark something more often than not on the back of a platform in the middle.

I don't think Kearney needs to get anything better out of him. He is going great.
And he will only get better with experience.

 

[Fifty Metre Line]

One could argue that there was a point in time, however briefly, that Tim Smith was a genuine half.

A player who was a bit rocks or diamonds and on his day was a brilliant attacking player, but also had questionable defense?

Hmmmmm............:sarcasm:

 

[Parra Pride]

Definitely - his 2005 season was spectacular.

And what happened when we had a Tim Smith who could still play competently? We were minor premiers, granted we choked against the Cowboys, but we were major contenders. Will Sandow make us major contenders again? Well that remains to be seen, but I believe that he will.

 

[Eelementary]

And what happened when we had a Tim Smith who could still play competently? We were minor premiers, granted we choked against the Cowboys, but we were major contenders. Will Sandow make us major contenders again? Well that remains to be seen, but I believe that he will.

True. And weren't we missing Hindy and Fui for that semi against the Cowboys?

It's a shame what happened to Tim. Such a waste of talent.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Is anyone worried that Sandow's nickname (on Wiki) is Kusto?

 

[Fifty Metre Line]

It's a shame what happened to Tim. Such a waste of talent.

Still think we gave up too easily on that one.

But it's all in the past now. No use going over it again.

 

[Fifty Metre Line]

Is anyone worried that Sandow's nickname (on Wiki) is Kusto?

Really? :lol:

 

[Eelementary]

Still think we gave up too easily on that one.

But it's all in the past now. No use going over it again.

Perhaps you're right. But we will never know - what if he had done a Jamie Lyon and held us to ransom while he was out and about "deciding over his future"?

But whatever happened to him, as long as he is healthy and happy, that's all that matters.

 

[Parra Pride]

Is anyone worried that Sandow's nickname (on Wiki) is Kusto?

The second coming Ben Kusto is just what we need. :sarcasm:

Still think we gave up too easily on that one.

But it's all in the past now. No use going over it again.

When Tim Smith first wanted to come back to NRL I wanted us to sign him, after watching how he went for the Sharks my opinion quickly changed.

 

[IFR33K]

One could argue that there was a point in time, however briefly, that Tim Smith was a genuine half.

Genuine half yes, just a shame he never reached his potential. Maybe in 05 he over achieved....... who knows. Be good to see him firing at his brilliant best.

 

[Fifty Metre Line]

Perhaps you're right. But we will never know - what if he had done a Jamie Lyon and held us to ransom while he was out and about "deciding over his future"?

But whatever happened to him, as long as he is healthy and happy, that's all that matters.

I just wish we weren't left with Brett f**king Finch!
He was the last Parra signing I wasn't too thrilled about.
We really have had some shit halfbacks haven't we?