Fair enough MM, though we don't see eye-to-eye on the statement
"I don't think that Tallis performed poorly by his standards last year - I just think that he performed poorly. He was timid, he didn't run hard to the line, and constantly looked to offload before he reached the line. He played nothing like the Tallis of old" I do appreciate your comments.
I'll be first to admit, because of my location and limited access to the games week-in week-out, I don't get to see all of my team's (Broncos) performances, but I stand behind my comments earlier in this thread. From what I saw and read last season on Brisbane Broncos games, Gorden Tallis would easily find his way comfortably into my top 15-players, or so, of 2002. He may have not been his usual 'stand-out performer self', but neither was many other players in the Broncos outfit. Plenty of Broncos may have performed 'well' last year, but very few of them performed well in a 'consistent' manner.
I've yet to see one season review that says Gorden Tallis, in 2002,
performed poorly...
was timid...or anything to the similar tune. I'd love to see one if you, or anyone, can provide it. Until then, my opinions of G.T and 2002 stand.
I do agree with you though that his injury has played a significant role in his lack of performance, in comparison to the 'old' Gorden Tallis. The Nature of the Beast, I guess.
But again, I reiterate...
... he is still a class act.
PS: Good to see you here (LU) mate. Always have enjoyed reading your well put together thoughts.
PPS: Can we put a thumbs up (and down) emoticon on the list please. I would have given MM one above for finding these boards, but...
