The Humble Pie thread

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Has Mortimer ever been in a losing EASTS 1st grade side when playing yet?
He may be our lucky charm.

Been saying that all along..

[roosterproud]

i enjoy the prospects of upsetting the opposition by possibly starting a game with morts instead of jake.(lets say). IF YOU ARE A COACH you would set a typical defence or attack plan against your threats.(bbq, jnr and friend) throw in a morts curve ball,
1 how will the onfield team react , when they had a job on jakes dummy half runs(scoots) or
2 having to throw a wider pass when jake is the marker.
3 the fullback now has to questuion his position because of what morts does/doesnt do.chip, chip support sbw support runner or even just his speed in delivery of the dummy half pass on the back of a quick play the ball

like mentioned earlier a c wing type role.

morts crossed with a 9 a 7 and a 6

[Darkone]

Morts has made Jake a better player

Jake has made Morts a better player

they obviously enjoy each others contribution on game day, never seen so much smiles from them, the chemistry

we talk about Pearce & Aloney

but Jake & Morts ....an untangible je ne sais quoi (for you Robbo at the next presser)

[Johnny.]

When a player adds to your team and improves the game of players around him then he is worth every dollar. If Maloney doesn't get picked for origin then he and Morty will make a great halves pairing. And I'm convinced Morty will show up Pearce.

[ROC181]

What about a SBW humble pie thread. I reckon that thread would break records with all the idiots on here who were against his signing.

This wasn't meant to be a Morts thread but for all of those that had issues with players now playing well, Like SBW. I was hoping Filthy would stand up.

[ROC181]

Heres the best part.....


I

TOLD


YOU

SO



The kid always deserved a shot with a decent coach and stability (now that Smith and Anasta are gone)

I knew a kid at school who used to say "i told you so"... Used to get bashed after school every second day

[Guest]

Having Mortimer coming off the bench is a huge advantage to us. He should have been given a decent go when Smith was coaching us. He is able to offer us a bit of spark. To add to the spark he adds, he is a ball playing hooker and offers a lot more than someone who can dart out of dummy half.

We should sign him up for the next few years!! He will become a valuable member of the team!! Especially if we have injuries in our halves and during the Origin period.

[davos]

Morts has a good read on the game and runs well in support. This role he is playing now is perfect for him, our club may have actually saved his career tbh.

I like how our club is not only buying top shelf superstars but also recycling players who were on the outer at their old clubs and just want to be given a chance at nrl level. Never underestimate the importance of the latter in winning premierships, particularly when there is a salary cap in place. For years the swans have adapted that mentality with their player retention and recruitment and in recent times, they rarely miss a finals series.

[Guest]

This is how we should of always played Mortimer and I have been saying it for a long time, he is a great back up/utility player.

I really like the kid he has many great qualities but not everyone can be a first grade halfback or 5/8. That doesn't mean he still can't be a good player.

I'm loving his work this year.

[Guest]

This wasn't meant to be a Morts thread but for all of those that had issues with players now playing well, Like SBW. I was hoping Filthy would stand up.

Thought we might hear from Rooster 6, choking down on some in honour of his comments about Maloney before he'd played a game

"Maloney in not the right signing"

"Maloney is a rushed signing"

[Salvatori Grubber]

What about yours wrt SBW? Come on.

[Guest]

What about yours wrt SBW? Come on.

My only issue with his signing was that it was only for one year, and the massive hole he'll leave if that's as long as he stays, and issues with trying to build a team around the marquee of all marquee players if you only have them for one season. I've never doubted his ability in the slightest

[melon....]

Right again dude. It must get boring after a while.

It never gets boring. Give it a go some time.

[melon....]

I knew a kid at school who used to say "i told you so"... Used to get bashed after school every second day

Well this kid didnt get bashed...but rather does the bashing these days. Here's an ice pack.

Good to see you man up.:-)

[Salvatori Grubber]

My only issue with his signing was that it was only for one year, and the massive hole he'll leave if that's as long as he stays, and issues with trying to build a team around the marquee of all marquee players if you only have them for one season. I've never doubted his ability in the slightest

I cant be arsed digging it up, but I seem to recall you going on about his attitude and his general associated collateral bullshit (Nasser, Mundine, etc) and that you wished he wasn't coming.