Darren Lockyer - Tedesco and Brooks Will Play Rep Footy Next Year

[happy_tiger]

Well the point would be that James Tedesco probably won't be playing SOO next season

I'm fully expecting to see Hayne back in 2016 , just my opinion

 

[Flippedy]

Anyone else feel like Teddy would be wasted on the wing? He's such a dynamic runner that he needs to be on the ball as much as possible.
I'd rather him at fullback with Moylan and DCE/Hunt in the halves, or worse situation have him in the centres.

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

Yeah absolutely wasted! Just because he is speedy, it doesn't necessarily mean he'd kill it as a winger. I really don't understand how someone of Lockyer's stature cannot see that Tedesco needs to play in the middle and be on the ball as much as possible, as you say Vanilla. I'm also surprised he left Ben Hunt off his list of future rep players - I reckon he is by far the best young half prospect going around at present. Locky must be on drugs :crazy

 

[Russell]

Agree Happy - JT to Immortal status a year or so after he retires.

Hopefully Hayne kills it over there.

I'm still of the belief that if you leave RL for another code - it is life banishment.
That goes for Hayne, Foleau, SBW,. Lote and whoever else left. It is not a swinging door imo.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Dont agree that JT will be an Immortal… Inglis is the only players still running around that will be an Immortal at this stage.

We cant name every great player an Immortal... Since RLW have given into public pressure to name Johns, I'd like to see them set a very clear benchmark moving forward.

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

 

[Russell]

Just my opinion.

If Ingles is ever made an immortal - I will give it away.

You have to pretty much play more than half a game to qualify I would have thought.
That counts him out. I don't care if he can tear a team apart in 10 minutes (and that is debatable). Can't defend at full back to save his life.

There would be a lot of players in front of him in my opinion.
Churchill, Messenger, Dave Brown, Provan, Raper, Coote, McCarthy, Sterling, Mal, Lockyer and the list goes on.

 

[stevetiger]

Dont agree that JT will be an Immortal… Inglis is the only players still running around that will be an Immortal at this stage.

We cant name every great player an Immortal... Since RLW have given into public pressure to name Johns, I'd like to see them set a very clear benchmark moving forward.

Johns should be an immortal. Probably the best player to ever play the game.

I don't consider Inglis at that level. Lewis was unbelievable when he fired. I don't see JT at that level.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Just my opinion.

If Ingles is ever made an immortal - I will give it away.

You have to pretty much play more than half a game to qualify I would have thought.
That counts him out. I don't care if he can tear a team apart in 10 minutes (and that is debatable). Can't defend at full back to save his life.

There would be a lot of players in front of him in my opinion.
Churchill, Messenger, Dave Brown, Provan, Raper, Coote, McCarthy, Sterling, Mal, Lockyer and the list goes on.

Hahaha… Churchill & Raper already are Immortals.

How Norm Provan was overlooked is mind boggling!

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Hes on the trophy though Watto. I know which I'd take.

_Posted using RoarFEED Android 1.2.3_

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Dont agree that JT will be an Immortal… Inglis is the only players still running around that will be an Immortal at this stage.

We cant name every great player an Immortal... Since RLW have given into public pressure to name Johns, I'd like to see them set a very clear benchmark moving forward.

Johns should be an immortal. Probably the best player to ever play the game.

I don't consider Inglis at that level. Lewis was unbelievable when he fired. I don't see JT at that level.

Without getting into the Johns debate, prior to his admission, the Immortal Endorsement was reserved for achievements in the Australian Jumper.

Johns was well done the list in this regard, and its obvious the benchmark has moved to include him. I just want to see some criteria moving forward.

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

 

[pHyR3]

GI is very similar to Wally Lewis in one major way

He might only play well for 10 minutes but tears games apart in those 10 minutes

**I don't know** if JT should be made an Immortal while still playing , but the minute he retires he has to be first off the rank to be made an Immortal

of course he bloody shouldnt!! who in their right mind would annoint a player an IMMORTAL when they're still playing??

let alone never won a premiership at their chosen position (hint: JT's chosen position isn't on the bench)

I was replying to Blake93 comment in regards to JT

The only reason JT won't be the next Immortal is he will still be playing

Haha my bad mate thought you might have had your maroon glasses on again :wink:

He still needs anither premiership before he can properly lay claim to an immortal title IMO

 

[Milky]

Inglis isn't Immortal nor is Thurston or Smith. None of them have the ability to turn a game around themselves.

_Posted using RoarFEED Android 1.2.3_

 

[pHyR3]

Well the point would be that James Tedesco probably won't be playing SOO next season

I'm fully expecting to see Hayne back in 2016 , just my opinion

Very much doubt it, things are going well for him there. He is in it for the long haul

 

[alexaki]

Inglis isn't Immortal nor is Thurston or Smith. None of them have the ability to turn a game around themselves.

_Posted using RoarFEED Android 1.2.3_

Inglis…an immortal...that'll do me...Inglis is the most spoilt, arrogant NRL player going around...he should never be mentioned in the same sentence as the immortals...

 

[happy_tiger]

Inglis isn't Immortal nor is Thurston or Smith. None of them have the ability to turn a game around themselves.

_Posted using RoarFEED Android 1.2.3_

Thurston and Cameron Smith are the best players of this era

I hope they literally ban Gallen from being considered as an Immortal , we are starting to see now how much he was enhanced with the lack of injuries and his recovery

 

[Tony33]

Thurston is the only current day player who should lay claim to a future immortal title.

Lockyer is another player who deserves immortal status because he could turn a game and win pressure games with clutch plays.

Inglis, Smith, Slater are good players but no where near immortal status. Just because they play in successful teams that does not mean they are immortals.

Slater is made to look a lot better then he is because of the teams he plays for with Cronk as his halfback. If Slater played in a team with Pearce as halfback he would be a good player but not the freak that he is. That takes away immortal status in my opinion.

Smith is a great captain and leader but a myth as far as footballing ability goes. Yes he is a good player under pressure, but the last time I checked that doesn't give you immortal status. Give me Issac Luke over him every day of the week.

Inglis, the NRL love child. Yes he is big, yes he fast but that doesn't mean he is an immortal. Look at him now in a struggling Souths side, no where to be seen. The true immortals find ways to make the big plays and get their team out of a hole when the going gets tough. Players like Johns, Lockyer and Thurston were able to do that and that is why Inglis isn't in their league. He has always shone in successful sides but now when the going gets tough Inglis is being exposed for the myth he truly is. Good player but not an immortal.

I've heard some people say that Gallen should be considered as a possible future immortal. Please, the bloke is a significant step below Slater and Inglis let alone becoming a future immortal.

 

[Geo]

Thurston is the only current day player who should lay claim to a future immortal title.

Lockyer is another player who deserves immortal status because he could turn a game and win pressure games with clutch plays.

Inglis, Smith, Slater are good players but no where near immortal status. Just because they play in successful teams that does not mean they are immortals.

Slater is made to look a lot better then he is because of the teams he plays for with Cronk as his halfback. If Slater played in a team with Pearce as halfback he would be a good player but not the freak that he is. That takes away immortal status in my opinion.

Smith is a great captain and leader but a myth as far as footballing ability goes. Yes he is a good player under pressure, but the last time I checked that doesn't give you immortal status. Give me Issac Luke over him every day of the week.

Inglis, the NRL love child. Yes he is big, yes he fast but that doesn't mean he is an immortal. Look at him now in a struggling Souths side, no where to be seen. The true immortals find ways to make the big plays and get their team out of a hole when the going gets tough. Players like Johns, Lockyer and Thurston were able to do that and that is why Inglis isn't in their league. He has always shone in successful sides but now when the going gets tough Inglis is being exposed for the myth he truly is. Good player but not an immortal.

I've heard some people say that Gallen should be considered as a possible future immortal. Please, the bloke is a significant step below Slater and Inglis let alone becoming a future immortal.

What about Tedesco and Brooks future in Rep footy?

 

[pHyR3]

Dont agree that JT will be an Immortal… Inglis is the only players still running around that will be an Immortal at this stage.

We cant name every great player an Immortal... Since RLW have given into public pressure to name Johns, I'd like to see them set a very clear benchmark moving forward.

Johns should be an immortal. Probably the best player to ever play the game.

I don't consider Inglis at that level. Lewis was unbelievable when he fired. I don't see JT at that level.

Without getting into the Johns debate, **prior to his admission, the Immortal Endorsement was reserved for achievements in the Australian Jumper.**
Johns was well done the list in this regard, and its obvious the benchmark has moved to include him. I just want to see some criteria moving forward.

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

Really? Cause I seem to remember Wally going alright in the maroon jumper

 

[Tony33]

Thurston is the only current day player who should lay claim to a future immortal title.

Lockyer is another player who deserves immortal status because he could turn a game and win pressure games with clutch plays.

Inglis, Smith, Slater are good players but no where near immortal status. Just because they play in successful teams that does not mean they are immortals.

Slater is made to look a lot better then he is because of the teams he plays for with Cronk as his halfback. If Slater played in a team with Pearce as halfback he would be a good player but not the freak that he is. That takes away immortal status in my opinion.

Smith is a great captain and leader but a myth as far as footballing ability goes. Yes he is a good player under pressure, but the last time I checked that doesn't give you immortal status. Give me Issac Luke over him every day of the week.

Inglis, the NRL love child. Yes he is big, yes he fast but that doesn't mean he is an immortal. Look at him now in a struggling Souths side, no where to be seen. The true immortals find ways to make the big plays and get their team out of a hole when the going gets tough. Players like Johns, Lockyer and Thurston were able to do that and that is why Inglis isn't in their league. He has always shone in successful sides but now when the going gets tough Inglis is being exposed for the myth he truly is. Good player but not an immortal.

I've heard some people say that Gallen should be considered as a possible future immortal. Please, the bloke is a significant step below Slater and Inglis let alone becoming a future immortal.

What about Tedesco and Brooks future in Rep footy?

should both play origin this year

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Dont agree that JT will be an Immortal… Inglis is the only players still running around that will be an Immortal at this stage.

We cant name every great player an Immortal... Since RLW have given into public pressure to name Johns, I'd like to see them set a very clear benchmark moving forward.

Johns should be an immortal. Probably the best player to ever play the game.

I don't consider Inglis at that level. Lewis was unbelievable when he fired. I don't see JT at that level.

Without getting into the Johns debate, **prior to his admission, the Immortal Endorsement was reserved for achievements in the Australian Jumper.**
Johns was well done the list in this regard, and its obvious the benchmark has moved to include him. I just want to see some criteria moving forward.

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

Really? Cause I seem to remember Wally going alright in the maroon jumper

I'm not sure whether to bother, but Wally played 46 games for Australia for 39 Wins, 1/2 as Captain!

I'm not sure how many games Johns Captained his country for, but know not to bother looking!

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_

 

[hobbo]

Thurston is the only current day player who should lay claim to a future immortal title.

Lockyer is another player who deserves immortal status because he could turn a game and win pressure games with clutch plays.

Inglis, Smith, Slater are good players but no where near immortal status. Just because they play in successful teams that does not mean they are immortals.

Slater is made to look a lot better then he is because of the teams he plays for with Cronk as his halfback. If Slater played in a team with Pearce as halfback he would be a good player but not the freak that he is. That takes away immortal status in my opinion.

Smith is a great captain and leader but a myth as far as footballing ability goes. Yes he is a good player under pressure, but the last time I checked that doesn't give you immortal status. Give me Issac Luke over him every day of the week.

Inglis, the NRL love child. Yes he is big, yes he fast but that doesn't mean he is an immortal. Look at him now in a struggling Souths side, no where to be seen. The true immortals find ways to make the big plays and get their team out of a hole when the going gets tough. Players like Johns, Lockyer and Thurston were able to do that and that is why Inglis isn't in their league. He has always shone in successful sides but now when the going gets tough Inglis is being exposed for the myth he truly is. Good player but not an immortal.

I've heard some people say that Gallen should be considered as a possible future immortal. Please, the bloke is a significant step below Slater and Inglis let alone becoming a future immortal.

Totally agree Tony ^^^^. Thurston just needs to steer the Cowboys to a Premiership , then his status as a future immortal will be confirmed IMO

_Posted using RoarFEED 4.2.0_