Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Tue Jan 08, 2019 9:37 am  

Always had time for him, great amassader for both codes, and considers himself a Rugby player not league or union, he always say his greatest moment was the Wembley try for GB its an iconic moment.
Remember an interview with him about Roy Powell just after he died, amazing words.

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:26 am  

PopTart wrote:

One of the best.
He'd be great at full back in this era.

And I'm ok with his commentary.

A little bit old don't ya think Poppy??

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Tue Jan 08, 2019 11:31 am  

Davies is one of the most successful cross code converts and was a superb player in both codes.
However, despite this, his commentary, although sometimes insightful, usually is droll and improves with the sound turned down.

Great player though

[PopTart]

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Wed Jan 09, 2019 6:25 pm  

TheDreadnought wrote:

A little bit old don't ya think Poppy??

lol. I think he'd still do a better job than some I've seen at hitting the line and passing. Speed and defense may be a small issue but I'm willing to let that go.

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Wed Jan 09, 2019 10:02 pm  

Anthony Jones wrote:

He drinks in my local bar.
He enjoys a pint.

Wonderful to know.

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Thu Jan 10, 2019 3:59 am  

PopTart wrote:

One of the best.
He'd be great at full back in this era.

And I'm ok with his commentary.

When he first came to Aus in 1991 for half a season he played mostly at full back averaging a try every second game. A class player.

I don't mind him as a commentator but my wife cannot abide his voice so doesn't watch his matches.

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Thu Jan 10, 2019 6:53 pm  

would rather listen to finger nails screeching down a black board, great player to watch though

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:00 am  

I was only talking about this with my Brother in Law at Christmas, He played for Hull in an A-team game against Widnes at Naughton park and Davies was making his debut and there was about 8k there.

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Sat Jan 12, 2019 11:24 am  

As others say he was a great player for our game & wish a few more talented Welsh lads would give our game a try. As for his commentating let those who complain try commentating in a second language, as he can,

Re: Jonathan Davies: 30 years on from the day he switched to : Mon Jan 14, 2019 4:55 pm  

Beverley red wrote:

As others say he was a great player for our game & wish a few more talented Welsh lads would give our game a try. As for his commentating let those who complain try commentating in a second language, as he can,

I have German & Romanian sisters-in-law. Both have excellent English but I wouldn't want either commentating on RL, though it would be more entertaining than Davies nasal whine.