Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 9:16 am  

Andy Gilder wrote:

That would require either Hetherington or McDermott making a dispassionate decision about one of the golden generation. Not going to happen. He's here until he decides it's time to retire.

Absolutely, on the occasions I have talked with GH, that was the thing that came through to me, a real sentimental softy with out a ruthless bone in his body,........No really totally sentimental

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 11:36 am  

I have just been my watching son play this morning. And at the game was speaking to one of the Rhinos coaches in the structure. I will not name names, but he confirmed that MCDermott decided at end of last season that there was no place for Burrow in the future team, and it was Hetherington that went ahead and offered a deal.

As I have said on here, I just can't see Burrow here next season.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 12:35 pm  

Which is what I was told.
I fail to see what burrow offers anymore? Been one of my favourite players but should have been moved on

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 12:43 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

Which is what I was told.
I fail to see what burrow offers anymore? Been one of my favourite players but should have been moved on

As I Wigan fan I like to think I'm bringing an unbiased view to this discussion.

I've read through the pages of this thread - I can't understand the dislike for Burrows. He's not the same player he was, but he still makes opposition fans tense up when he has the ball in his hands.

Unless you've got someone drastically better for that backup hooker/half role I don't see the problem in keeping him around for another year. I think he's great at coming on for 30 minutes and injecting some pace around the ruck.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 12:46 pm  

TOMCAT wrote:

Absolutely, on the occasions I have talked with GH, that was the thing that came through to me, a real sentimental softy with out a ruthless bone in his body,........No really totally sentimental

When it comes to some players, he clearly is. Not sure how else you would describe the awarding of a two year contract to a player in his 30s who has dropped off a cliff in terms of form and effectiveness over the last 18 months?

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 12:52 pm  

tad rhino wrote:

Which is what I was told.
I fail to see what burrow offers anymore? Been one of my favourite players but should have been moved on

Depends on how much we are paying for his continued services. If the price is right, he offers experience, to pass on to the youngsters coming through. An ability, if brought on at the right time in the right game, to inject pace, break the line and change a game Leeds way. It also smooths / extends the transition from golden generation to new generation.

He doesn't offer as much as he did a few seasons back, the game changing moments are fewer and further between, but at the right price....

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 1:07 pm  

Andy Gilder wrote:

When it comes to some players, he clearly is. Not sure how else you would describe the awarding of a two year contract to a player in his 30s who has dropped off a cliff in terms of form and effectiveness over the last 18 months?

Even with my glass half full view, I concede that was a bit left field.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 1:32 pm  

Burrow is not the player he was and I was surprised he got a 2 yr extension. However at the right price back up hooker and I suspect he won't be with us for the full2 years. I'm a bit puzzled how this fits with the rumour that GH is after a halfback?

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 1:35 pm  

rollin thunder wrote:

This deal looks like a massive mistake at moment.

It depends. If burrow is a top earner yes it would be a mistake. However I suspect burrow will be on a much reduced contract from his previous £50k maybe and provides some good experienced cover at hooker and half back.

Re: Rob Burrow : Sun May 31, 2015 2:16 pm  

I love the people who know exactly how much players are on.