05-06-2018, 10:37 AM
(05-06-2018, 07:36 AM)townsendcalling link Wrote:Wont happen in a million years. At 34, when he’s cooked, he’s cooked. He’ll limp to 300 and if he is of no further use in the 1sts, that will be it.
He is of no further use. A game played above the shoulders succeeds or fails on chemistry and confidence. How many times did he kill our momentum last night? And every single time it happened, how many of you winced when he had the ball in his hands KNOWING he was going to turn it over?
A favourite player for sure. But an interesting study in talent v. effort. Makes me wonder if his junior coaches turned a blind eye to his skill limitations because of his spirit and the example he set for teammates less willing but more skilled.
And while I'm at it, I totally disagree with the perceived value others have for Thomas. I see him as part of the problem as well. His brain is writing cheques his body can't cash. Haphazard disposal, his attempts to be cute and tricky continually catch the younger players off guard. They need consistency and system, not chaos.
Of course, the problem is who to replace them with. I have no answer for that.
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