Alex Twal #206

[Speed2burn]

Just badly concussed apparently.

Glad he’s okay

 

[tony soprano]

missed it was there any foul play ?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

missed it was there any foul play ?

Nah, hit Burton late and fell awkwardly. Never seen anything like it tbh.

 

[Speed2burn]

missed it was there any foul play ?

Burton dropped a palm on him before Alex smacked his head on the ground

Looked all in one motion and accidental though. Just bad luck

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

missed twal badly
we need him back next game

 

[Tiger_Fanatic3]

Alex Twal tells SEN that he is yet to make a decision on whether he will feature at the RLWC for Lebanon but he will be putting WT first. Twal expects to sit down with Tim Sheens closer to the end of the season to discuss his availability.

 

[tig_prmz]

Alex Twal tells SEN that he is yet to make a decision on whether he will feature at the RLWC for Lebanon but he will be putting WT first. Twal expects to sit down with Tim Sheens closer to the end of the season to discuss his availability.

I listened to that interview, I found something interesting. Vossy asked him indirectly if everyone including himself were on the same page regarding taking the time off and Twal replied with "it was a mutual decision between the club and the medical staff".. didn't really mention himself. However, he did say he's looking forward to paying us back in 2023.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Another good labourer in our pack.Not flash but reliable.
Whatever decision he makes hope he stays healthy.

 

[Tiger-ferret]

I listened to that interview, I found something interesting. Vossy asked him indirectly if everyone including himself were on the same page regarding taking the time off and Twal replied with "it was a mutual decision between the club and the medical staff".. didn't really mention himself. However, he did say he's looking forward to paying us back in 2023.

I’m impressed with that reply. He has a spot in politics later on 🤣

 

[Cobarcats]

Are we seeing Alex slipping from grace with the selectors in 2023?
I've got an aching chilblain that's telling me Alex needs to get some strong carries and quick play the balls and sharpen up his off loading skills to get attack oriented Sheens approval.
Klemmer is the type of prop that Sheens like so that makes sense of our pursuit of him.
Alex is nearly 100% front on tackling efficiency but is that enough 🤔


Old stats but this is what he's capable of.

 

[gallagher]

Are we seeing Alex slipping from grace with the selectors in 2023?
I've got an aching chilblain that's telling me Alex needs to get some strong carries and quick play the balls and sharpen up his off loading skills to get attack oriented Sheens approval.
Klemmer is the type of prop that Sheens like so that makes sense of our pursuit of him.
Alex is nearly 100% front on tackling efficiency but is that enough 🤔

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Old stats but this is what he's capable of.

You have to get to player number 10 to hit a good player. Tells me it's a useless stat.

 

[BirchgroveTigers]

Solid bench player, nothing more. Won't let you down, won't win you a game.

 

[Demps]

Got married yesterday....

Can only assume he plays even better in 2023 now.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Got married yesterday....

Can only assume he plays even better in 2023 now.

Interesting formula
Married = Better
Mmm.

 

[Demps]

Interesting formula
Married = Better
Mmm.

Anything to get out of the house eh?

 

[hobbo1]

Got married yesterday....

Can only assume he plays even better in 2023 now.

Probably gets bashed by his mrs .. punt him

 

[Alltheway]

Are we seeing Alex slipping from grace with the selectors in 2023?
I've got an aching chilblain that's telling me Alex needs to get some strong carries and quick play the balls and sharpen up his off loading skills to get attack oriented Sheens approval.
Klemmer is the type of prop that Sheens like so that makes sense of our pursuit of him.
Alex is nearly 100% front on tackling efficiency but is that enough 🤔

View attachment 3231
Old stats but this is what he's capable of.

Look love his attitude, great club man. But, as mentioned his lack of an offload and attacking play is a major hurdle. I also believe his stats are misleading yes he does have a great tackling technique, but often stands still in the line allowing players to come to him. With his team mates running up in the line, this often causes gaps as they get a quick play of the ball. With our players retreating the opposition gets a massive roll on. Watch him closely it happens quite a bit. He needs to work in his line speed, to fix this Issue.

 

[watersider]

Nah, he's one of our few quality pieces. Whether off the bench or not doesn't matter, what he does he does real well. Great tackler and you can't say that about anyone else in our team. You guys who criticise him must not be paying attention, particularly the way our defence fell apart once he was gone. Players look bad in beaten sides, he still stands out in my opinion. Very glad the forum doesn't pick the team.

 

[innsaneink]

Are we seeing Alex slipping from grace with the selectors in 2023?
I've got an aching chilblain that's telling me Alex needs to get some strong carries and quick play the balls and sharpen up his off loading skills to get attack oriented Sheens approval.
Klemmer is the type of prop that Sheens like so that makes sense of our pursuit of him.
Alex is nearly 100% front on tackling efficiency but is that enough 🤔

View attachment 3231
Old stats but this is what he's capable of.

Which selectors?

 

[innsaneink]

He needs to step up... Hell every player in our team does... He needs to add more to his game he hasn't reached any pinnacle... Some footwork or offloads occasionally