Sam Walker - Can we all agree...

[Roosterfarian]

Roosterfarian, if I could change a word in your last sentence to make sense to me:

"If someone has a go at a player, there is a high chance he has had a blinder of a game or two or three "

Or

"If someone has a go at a forum contributor, there is a high chance he has had a stinker of a post or two or three".

I think both may be pertinent here mun.

[mightyrooster]

would be better if people didn't get upset at other posters and better if people didn't get upset at people who got upset and better if people didn't get upset at people who get upset at people who get upset

Lol, my head hurts after reading that.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Always agreed with you mate, plenty more supporters on here are on the same page

The funny thing is, guys like you, I, Eddie, Vasco, Buddy and a heap of others that he and a couple others likes to bag, post very positive posts in support of players about 95% of the time. It is just when one of their pets (Lam on this occasion) gets criticized, they arc up. Whether the criticism is entirely warranted, can be subject to debate, that's fine. That the response resorts to constant personal attacks, is a reflection of the person's character.

[Cockadoodledoo]

That would be a loss mate...you contribute way more on here than those whose fragile egos bruise easily.

He isn't going anywhere. People who post that they are going to leave, almost never do. They do it to solicit the type of response you gave. For the personal validation.

[Lydon]

The funny thing is, guys like you, I, Eddie, Vasco, Buddy and a heap of others that he and a couple others likes to bag, post very positive posts in support of players about 95% of the time. It is just when one of their pets (Lam on this occasion) gets criticized, they arc up. Whether the criticism is entirely warranted, can be subject to debate, that's fine. That the response resorts to constant personal attacks, is a reflection of the person's character.

100% Spot on mate

[Snapn1]

I thought this was a Sam walker thread ??lol!!!

[The Skeez]

yeh i will be having a break - be my last week on this site - so making the most of it - my farewell tour

You could always just stick your hand up another sock with a different name?

[SouthWestChook]

Not to crucify this kid the moment he makes a mistake or if he doesn't immediately dominate the NRL?

The plan was to slowly ease him into the role. Instead he is going to have the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Let's just accept now that he is a work in progress and enjoy whatever glimpses we get of his talent.

Great idea mate, but I agree with most of the people here, you can't stop stupidity. Personally I think it's great he's gotten his chance. Expectations should be low, and he should be given free reign to make his mark.

[King Salvo]

He isn't going anywhere. People who post that they are going to leave, almost never do. They do it to solicit the type of response you gave. For the personal validation.

Yes after many many messages urging me to stay and be like Gary Cooper in High Noon i have decided to postpone my departure.

[King Salvo]

The funny thing is, guys like you, I, Eddie, Vasco, Buddy and a heap of others that he and a couple others likes to bag, post very positive posts in support of players about 95% of the time. It is just when one of their pets (Lam on this occasion) gets criticized, they arc up. Whether the criticism is entirely warranted, can be subject to debate, that's fine. That the response resorts to constant personal attacks, is a reflection of the person's character.

If these are positive posts i would love to see their negative one's - Eddie's from Queensland so he has an excuse

[King Salvo]

I thought this was a Sam walker thread ??lol!!!

Walker will have the whole Statler and Waldorf mob riding him hard i suspect - he will have enough on his plate as it is

[Lydon]

Walker is a special talent and will be given all the time in the world to get himself settled into First grade..

He is a gun and will take his opportunity to make the no.7 his own.

Apart from Keary he is by far the best we have in that position and will no doubt prove it..

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Walker is a special talent and will be given all the time in the world to get himself settled into First grade..

He is a gun and will take his opportunity to make the no.7 his own.

Apart from Keary he is by far the best we have in that position and will no doubt prove it..

'All the time in the world'......sounds good. Takes away pressure to perform for a young player and build his game.

[Lydon]

'All the time in the world'......sounds good. Takes away pressure to perform for a young player and build his game.

Yes agreed, especially with a player like Sam who is blessed with so much natural talent..

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

It is okay to criticise players, as long as it is done in a constructive and non-offensive or non-derogatory way. For example, I don't think Hutchison is up to it on a consistent basis, but I am not going to crucify the bloke.

We need to give Sam a fair and reasonable period of time to settle and grow into his role. He is a wonderful, natural talent and it needs to be nurtured. The pressure is off, so let's see how he goes. Let's give him a chance and not resort to the harsh and degrading vitriol that the likes of the Vermin, St Merge and Slimy Eels fans would provide.