Toups signed on for another 4 years

[Tommy Smith]

Dallas Hood was far softer and weaker than my grandmother.

[Johnny Tobin]

Dallas Hood was far softer and weaker than my grandmother.

Tough Granny, eh?

[Guest]

lol at chookpen flogs

I liked Dallas Hood. I thought he was a good player.

[novice chook]

but talking all sorts of nonsense on a website behind a screen is acceptable i dont agree with that logic at all tupou and others have done their best to give the kids a great time i hope thirteen remembers how this camp made his kids feel next time he calls someone on our team soft and weaker than his grandmother

Most of us on here post nonsense at one time or another. It's one of the reasons forums like this exist. And a lot of it is posted in the heat of the moment, and may not be that poster's opinion next week, let alone the next season. Some of the player criticism is actually warranted at the time it is posted, but doesn't deserve to stick with them their entire career.

[novice chook]

Dallas Hood was far softer and weaker than my grandmother.

But was he a better dancer? Come on - be honest

[Guest]

Some of the player criticism is actually warranted at the time it is posted, but doesn't deserve to stick with them their entire career.

Says the individual who slandered the great man Sonny-Bill Williams relentlessly for his mistakes as a young man. Pot. Kettle. Black.

[novice chook]

Says the individual who slandered the great man Sonny-Bill Williams relentlessly for his mistakes as a young man. Pot. Kettle. Black.

So I'm not perfect - who'd have thought it Most of us mere mortals have players who we will always dislike and that bloke is one of mine, and always will be. And I'm honest enough to admit that, and cop the grief that comes with it.

[Guest]

lol at chookpen flogs

I liked Dallas Hood. I thought he was a good player.

tommy s only says that stuff to suck up to the likes of tobin he couldnt tell you anything about dallas hood that wasnt already posted here

[Tommy Smith]

lol at chookpen flogs

I liked Dallas Hood. I thought he was a good player.

Ewww gross!

He was no Georgie Azzi that's for sure.

[Guest]

Most of us on here post nonsense at one time or another. It's one of the reasons forums like this exist. And a lot of it is posted in the heat of the moment, and may not be that poster's opinion next week, let alone the next season. Some of the player criticism is actually warranted at the time it is posted, but doesn't deserve to stick with them their entire career.

calling a player soft and your grandmother is tougher is not criticism its garbage and is not the reason why this website exists at all the heat of the moment is no excuse im not even sure why you felt the need to butt yourself in either the original comment wasnt aimed at you

[Nicola Tesla]

Toups problem until this year has been his weight and power. He always got manhandled and pushed back in tackles. It was harder for him to get to the ground also. This year he is so much bigger looking, especially around his rump and legs..... he never gets dominated very often and has also found his way of getting to the ground first.
Even in defence he is hitting and sticking more often and making smarter decisions. Really enjoyed watching his development. Seems like a decent human being also!!!

[Tommy Smith]

tommy s only says that stuff to suck up to the likes of tobin he couldnt tell you anything about dallas hood that wasnt already posted here

Lol here we go again Boogie woogie with the snide remarks.

I remember my early years as a Roosters fan like it was yesterday - 2000-2004. Basically the Freddy era when I was a teenager.

Dallas Hood. Quentin Pongia. Scott Logan. Ian Rubin. Etc.

I can certainly recall there contributions so I'm well aware why his nickname was Dancin' Dallas.

Lighten up, champ. I don't really think he's softer than my grandmother

[Tommy Smith]

Most of us on here post nonsense at one time or another. It's one of the reasons forums like this exist. And a lot of it is posted in the heat of the moment, and may not be that poster's opinion next week, let alone the next season. Some of the player criticism is actually warranted at the time it is posted, but doesn't deserve to stick with them their entire career.

Exactly this.

I often say silly things in the heat of the moment that I'd probably disagree with a day later after I've calmed down.

But why does this bother some people so much? Imo if run of the mill player criticism in a gameday thread offends people then I fear for their ability to navigate their way through a harsh world.

And for their sake I'm glad they never grew up on a Kop watching English football. The things you'd hear would evidently have some members here crying for days.

I think glass houses come into affect here. Can anyone really say that they've NEVER abused a player when they're having a shocker? Hmm I doubt it.

[novice chook]

Those were the days Tommy - and don't forget one of my old faves, Ned Catic Geez he was a character.

[Johnny Tobin]

Those were the days Tommy - and don't forget one of my old faves, Ned Catic Geez he was a character.

I had $200 on him for first tryscorer at $101 in the Anzac Day game in 2004. He had played the ball close to the line and there was a kick knocked back from the dead ball line by Ricko and he jumped on it.

I was already counting my $20K when the ref (I think Archer) went to look at it and they found he was offiside on the kick. I haven't done a bet like it since.

That's an out and out tragedy but there is a funny part too. I gave him the ticket (he was astounded when he looked at it) and he pinned it to the board in the player's room. None of them could believe someone would back him - let alone that much. For me it was overs because the bookies thought he was a bench player but he was starting most weeks. And he was often thereabouts.