04-18-2016, 05:05 AM
(04-17-2016, 07:55 AM)shawny link Wrote:Just a word on Thomas.
Was at the ground and had good seats and watches a lot of work off the ball.
One thing I noticed was Thomas directs and leads well well works off the ball and from what i saw is respected by all even the senior guys. Was directing simmo where to stand :o.
I agree he will never be the player he was but I think we might take something from his experience and leadership.
On another point this is why any discussions putting him in the same basket with Gibbs is crap.
One is younger has the body and still the ability but refuses to work hard when the pressure is on while the other doesn't have the body but is a real professional and while his work with footy is only average he sets a great example for the youngsters and I think we still need that sort of player.
Just that if you rate him on what he cost us it's a massive fail - but if you can get past that we can still get something out of his time in blue.
I am pleased he adds something to our team. Watching on TV meant he didn't do a lot and what he did do was generally poor. His body has failed him and my view is that he is now a liability. I think I would prefer blooding a young player now instead of Daisy. It's unfortunate as I had high hopes for him.