He is the perfect Super Rugby player... and should stay at that level..
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He is a good Soup player. Not many would suggest otherwise. He’s just not made of the right stuff to step up to the next level.
Performances like his one today hurt the ABs because they provide idiots (like Fozzie) with silly justifications for keeping him in the AB set up.
Exactly... the ideal bait and switch rugby player... planted by nature to derail the All Blacks.FujiKiwi wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:12 amHe is a good Soup player. Not many would suggest otherwise. He’s just not made of the right stuff to step up to the next level.
Performances like his one today hurt the ABs because they provide idiots (like Fozzie) with silly justifications for keeping him in the AB set up.
Conversely there are players that looked average at Super level, but seemed to thrive at test level. eg Ryan Crotty.
I did get Crotty wrong at first. I’m sure others did, as well, because he came across as a bit of a journey man at Super level.
The difference is, though, that Crotty quickly showcased his qualities as a test player, while Jordie Barrett has consistently displayed his inadequacies.
The difference is, though, that Crotty quickly showcased his qualities as a test player, while Jordie Barrett has consistently displayed his inadequacies.
Amen NC, a fella has a bloody good game, and all the "experts" can just tell us how they can see why he shouldn't be an AB? Actually I still think the best thing I liked was that he ran that backline, he was talking and organising them all night. His main problem is his name is Barrett and I f***ed if I know why , but there seems to be a vein of posters who will just bristle when they see the name. Go figure
I will add his biggest problem surely is that 15s shouldn't be towering over most of your forward pack
So true.Dan54 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 26, 2021 8:00 pmAmen NC, a fella has a bloody good game, and all the "experts" can just tell us how they can see why he shouldn't be an AB? Actually I still think the best thing I liked was that he ran that backline, he was talking and organising them all night. His main problem is his name is Barrett and I f***ed if I know why , but there seems to be a vein of posters who will just bristle when they see the name. Go figure
I will add his biggest problem surely is that 15s shouldn't be towering over most of your forward pack
Regardless of how well he plays, it seems there is no cure for Barrett Derangement Syndrome.
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So you're saying he's going to be a two-time World Cup winner like Colin Slade?
Pretty sure Jordie would take that.
Dan Carter lost 2x RWCs, Cullen didn't win any RWCs. Jordie is on track to greatness if that's the case
.Where will Beauden Barrett fit in? If you advocate dropping him, I will wildly and hysterically accuse you of Barrett Derangement Syndrome.
B Barrett has pace and J Barrett doesn't. It's a fatal flaw in Jordie's game.
But I could live with your back 3 turning out for the ABs. I'd prefer Caleb Clarke to Rieko, though.
Jordie may not have wing pace but he has fullback pace, along with great timing and support lines. And he's a big, solid defender. Then there's his cannon right boot.
Beauden, on the other hand, is pushing 30. Not an age when outside backs who mostly rely on their speed are usually coming into their prime.
If it was England I'd say pick Jordie. They'd love him... But NZ are better than that... you need an x-factor.... I'd take Will Jordan, Beaudan, DMac, and even David Havili at fullback for the All Backs before I would let Jordie anywhere near the team. Just my opinion. Flat track bully.Gumboot wrote: ↑Sat Mar 27, 2021 8:57 amJordie may not have wing pace but he has fullback pace, along with great timing and support lines. And he's a big, solid defender. Then there's his cannon right boot.
Beauden, on the other hand, is pushing 30. Not an age when outside backs who mostly rely on their speed are usually coming into their prime.
