Isa Nacewa officially named club captain 2016/2017
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Who's that? Vince McMahon after The Donald shaved his hair off?simonokeeffe wrote:riocard911 wrote:Iontach, Simon!!!simonokeeffe wrote:Bhi subh milis ar bhascrann an doras
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Neilog, in response to your suggestion of converting Ross Byrne to centre or fullback, because as you say you don't him want to be lost to the club, I would say that if there ever was a possibility of trying to accommodate both Joey and Ross in the same backline the ideal would be for Joey to be at 15 for his counter-attack capabilities and Ross at 10 because he controls very well, rather than the other way around. Both excellent footballers and Joey certainly has lit up the stage mostly with his ability with ball in hand, magic feet and good passing. Ross hopefully will get his chance to show what he brings in his excellence in distribution and all-round game management.
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I'd agree with you but I think it's unlikely Carberry will stray from 10, given he moved from UCD to 'tarf just to get game time there!wise7 wrote:Neilog, in response to your suggestion of converting Ross Byrne to centre or fullback, because as you say you don't him want to be lost to the club, I would say that if there ever was a possibility of trying to accommodate both Joey and Ross in the same backline the ideal would be for Joey to be at 15 for his counter-attack capabilities and Ross at 10 because he controls very well, rather than the other way around. Both excellent footballers and Joey certainly has lit up the stage mostly with his ability with ball in hand, magic feet and good passing. Ross hopefully will get his chance to show what he brings in his excellence in distribution and all-round game management.
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Byrne isn't a good enough athlete for other positions, in fact he may not be a good enough athlete for a modern day international 10.
If Byrne develops and reaches his potential, maybe in the future we will see him at 10 and Carbery at 15. But that's a big if and would require to develop pretty quickly IMO.
If Byrne develops and reaches his potential, maybe in the future we will see him at 10 and Carbery at 15. But that's a big if and would require to develop pretty quickly IMO.
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What's this? Make our only fit outhalf a Full Back?
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Don't agree with that at all, he's barely any different to Sexton in terms of athletic ability, or Biggar!goreyguy wrote:Byrne isn't a good enough athlete for other positions, in fact he may not be a good enough athlete for a modern day international 10.
If Byrne develops and reaches his potential, maybe in the future we will see him at 10 and Carbery at 15. But that's a big if and would require to develop pretty quickly IMO.
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He is slower than both those lads based on what i've seen to date from him, both on based on pace and acceleration.erskinechilders wrote:Don't agree with that at all, he's barely any different to Sexton in terms of athletic ability, or Biggar!goreyguy wrote:Byrne isn't a good enough athlete for other positions, in fact he may not be a good enough athlete for a modern day international 10.
If Byrne develops and reaches his potential, maybe in the future we will see him at 10 and Carbery at 15. But that's a big if and would require to develop pretty quickly IMO.
He may be able to overcome his athleticism at 10, but not at other positions.
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Byrne has the skills with plenty of vision and pace of thought upstairs which is pretty important for a playmaker
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Yes, your love of Byrne is well chronicled, he has a good rugby brain, he needs to show that this weekend. I'll be delighted if he comes throught and shows the form, control & intelligence he displayed at u20 level.wise7 wrote:Byrne has the skills with plenty of vision and pace of thought upstairs which is pretty important for a playmaker
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Please tell me that you don't work in a managerial position where you are responsible for staff?goreyguy wrote:Yes, your love of Byrne is well chronicled, he has a good rugby brain, he needs to show that this weekend. I'll be delighted if he comes and shows the form, control & intelligence he displayed at u20 level.wise7 wrote:Byrne has the skills with plenty of vision and pace of thought upstairs which is pretty important for a playmaker
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Is being critical not allowed?the spoofer wrote:Please tell me that you don't work in a managerial position where you are responsible for staff?goreyguy wrote:Yes, your love of Byrne is well chronicled, he has a good rugby brain, he needs to show that this weekend. I'll be delighted if he comes and shows the form, control & intelligence he displayed at u20 level.wise7 wrote:Byrne has the skills with plenty of vision and pace of thought upstairs which is pretty important for a playmaker
As I said before, Byrne has the potential to be a very good outhalf if and when he develops.. he has weaknesses though, most notably his lack of athleticism and a lack of form/health over the past 15 months.
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Prior to that he was outstanding for the U20's, a standard that is a clear indicator of ability. He has had a rough 18 months with injury, judge him after he has played 20 games with the senior team.
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Byrne is a big guy though, 6'2", 92 kg, might help him compensate for a perceived lack of athleticism. Was better than Carberry at u-20 level, that's all I'm gonna say!
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But Carbery has been miles better at senior level - where it mattersneiliog93 wrote:Byrne is a big guy though, 6'2", 92 kg, might help him compensate for a perceived lack of athleticism. Was better than Carberry at u-20 level, that's all I'm gonna say!
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until August or so Byrne was the great white hope on here
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At underage level he was the best outhalf through the system in a long time.. so he was deservedly seen at the next in line..simonokeeffe wrote:until August or so Byrne was the great white hope on here
Since then Carbery has bypassed him quickly, unfortunately Byrne has struggled with injury and form the past year while Carbery has rocketed to a level no one expected.
If Byrne reaches the potential he showed at underage level, he could be 1st choice 10 for Leinster post Sexton.. but he is going to have a hard time doing that if Carbery remains on his current path.
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