Waterhouse -- The new Tallis

[mightypanther]

The new Gorden Tallis
November 18, 2003
Fox Sports

AUSTRALIA'S rising star and Penrith hero Trent Waterhouse is poised to become the new Gorden Tallis, according to one of his greatest admirers - Kangaroo coach Chris Anderson.

Anderson made the comparison after his side clinched the Ashes with a stunning 23-20 win over Great Britain in the second Test at Hull on Sunday morning.

Waterhouse yet again made a decisive impact and is now regarded as the next superstar of the NRL.

"A great story is Trent Waterhouse - he's the new Gorden Tallis," Anderson told The Daily Telegraph.

"He came over here as a kid and was on the bench for Penrith. Trent has got rugby league in him - he's a natural footballer.

"He never gets beaten in defence, he's brave and has a great off-load.

"I don't think Trent Waterhouse realises just how good he is just yet.

"He still has to improve but Trent's got it in his make-up.

"Trent has grabbed his opportunity and he should be kept at this level - he has put himself in the spotlight for State of Origin."

Anderson said Waterhouse will play for NSW and could be a Test player for the next 10 years.

"We brought Trent here for experience more than anything else," Anderson said. "He can go back and if he really is focused about where he wants to go in rugby league. He can become one of the real quality players in rugby league.

"I think he can play at this level for the rest of his career. That could be for another 10 years.

"And you can say the same about the other Penrith blokes - Craig Gower, Joel Clinton and Luke Lewis.

"Joel and Luke haven't made the Test side only because they have experienced blokes in front of them.

"The attitude of the Penrith blokes has been the plus of the tour."

The Australians relaxed yesterday and enjoyed a few beers in the Leeds Marriott to savour yet another Ashes triumph.

Players all day wandered in and out of the hotel bar, each one recalling moments of the 23-20 victory which sealed rugby league's finest Test trophy.

Anderson said he would still be choosing his strongest side in the third Test dead rubber, desperate for a 3-0 cleansweep.

 

[roofromoz]

I can definitely see it.

But I don't think he'll bash rookie props into submission, act like a dickhead and generally be one of the most hated players in rugby league.

He's too much of a nice kid for that.

;-) :lol:

 

[panthersballboy]

Penrith need to hold on to Trent, the way Chris Anderson talks about him I have a feeling he will be trying to sign him to the sharks as soon as his contract is looking to run out.

 

[Fibroman]

Comparing Trent to Tallis is like comparing Mohammed Ali to Mike Tyson. They are nothing like each other. Trent has got skills, and is more of a classical exponent of the game. Tallis relies on raw strength, speed and aggression.

I agree that he has improved out of sight in one season and will be a rep player for many years to come ( cross fingers no major injuries ).

 

[Tupac Shakur]

Yeah i dunno if he will be the next Gorden Tallis because he is a different type of player, i can't compare the both but overall he is a talented player and star of the future.

 

[Caged Panther]

I can definitely see it.

But I don't think he'll bash rookie props into submission, act like a dickhead and generally be one of the most hated players in rugby league.

He's too much of a nice kid for that.

;-) :lol:

You obviously didn't go to school with him then. :shock:

 

[ozzie]

Its a long way from being promising to prodcuing the goods... i wonder if he can do it. But my money is on him to be a good player and a rep player for some years to come..

 

[Twizzle]

I would not consider it to be a compliment, in being the next GT.

He is a thug who has more brawn than brain, not the ideal role model as an Aussie skipper. He has limited ability and far too often I've seen him take the wrong option.

Good thing he pulled out of the Kangaroo tour, we didn't need him.

I would think that Waterhouse would be a better player than Tallis.

BTW you won't have to worry about Anderson trying to poach him, he may not have a job for much longer.

 

[mightypanther]

BTW you won't have to worry about Anderson trying to poach him, he may not have a job for much longer

We can only hope and pray that it actually happens. :roll:

 

[wittyz chick]

Trent Waterhouse will be the next...Trent Waterhouse and Australian Captain
how can you compare Trent with Tallis...Tallis has no Penrith in him Waterhouse is full of it