The possible non-greatness of Cooper Cronk

[happy_tiger]

@happy_tiger @fair-dinkum Sorry I just saw a forum with a bunch of guys talking about the Tigers so thought I would join in. Didn't think asking a question about the boys would cause a big ruckus, my bad.

We are WT's supporters my brother .....all completely cuckoo .....wouldn't know what a finals series was if it bent down on one knee and offered to marry us

 

[Russell]

@fair-dinkum righto mate, I was honestly just asking what I was felt was a legitimate question. My bad you did curbstomp me

On that acknowledgement i rescind any bad feelings towards you, lets move forward bound in camaraderie of being Tiger brothers and never speak of this again.

That's ok you can hate on me for thinking that Brooks is better than mediocrity.

Also hate on anyone else that has a different view than you - how dare we express a different view on a public Forum - shame on us!

 

[momo_amp_medo]

Back on Cronk ..... yes in my opinion he is blessed.
Would be struggling in lesser sides. Got there on the back of great players in great teams.

 

[The_Patriot]

What is patronising is people trying to throw guys like Cronk, a born winners under a bus to defend a guy who has not and never will be in that class.

That isn't what "patronising" means. Patronising is to suggest that other people go to "actual games".

No its exactly what it means. To discount common sense others are making about our players because you like the guy

 

[Jessica]

@fair-dinkum righto mate, I was honestly just asking what I was felt was a legitimate question. My bad you did curbstomp me

On that acknowledgement i rescind any bad feelings towards you, lets move forward bound in camaraderie of being Tiger brothers and never speak of this again.

That's ok you can hate on me for thinking that Brooks is better than mediocrity.

Also hate on anyone else that has a different view than you - how dare we express a different view on a public Forum - shame on us!

Back off cooper Cronk, what in the actual holy hell happened to @Flippedy ?? Pls PM!

 

[happy_tiger]

@fair-dinkum righto mate, I was honestly just asking what I was felt was a legitimate question. My bad you did curbstomp me

On that acknowledgement i rescind any bad feelings towards you, lets move forward bound in camaraderie of being Tiger brothers and never speak of this again.

That's ok you can hate on me for thinking that Brooks is better than mediocrity.

Also hate on anyone else that has a different view than you - how dare we express a different view on a public Forum - shame on us!

Back off cooper Cronk, what in the actual holy hell happened to @Flippedy ?? Pls PM!

Flippedy is busy coaching the Broncos

 

[Jessica]

@fair-dinkum righto mate, I was honestly just asking what I was felt was a legitimate question. My bad you did curbstomp me

On that acknowledgement i rescind any bad feelings towards you, lets move forward bound in camaraderie of being Tiger brothers and never speak of this again.

That's ok you can hate on me for thinking that Brooks is better than mediocrity.

Also hate on anyone else that has a different view than you - how dare we express a different view on a public Forum - shame on us!

Back off cooper Cronk, what in the actual holy hell happened to @Flippedy ?? Pls PM!

Flippedy is busy coaching the Broncos

Omg he is Anthony Siebold?!

 

[The_Patriot]

What is patronising is people trying to throw guys like Cronk, a born winners under a bus to defend a guy who has not and never will be in that class.

That isn't what "patronising" means. Patronising is to suggest that other people go to "actual games".

Hard to tell with your posts if theyre serious or a joke, but it means both.


verb
verb: patronise
1.
treat in a way that is apparently kind or helpful but that betrays a feeling of superiority.
"she was determined not to be put down or patronized"
synonyms: treat condescendingly, treat with condescension, condescend to, look down on, talk down to, put down, humiliate, treat like a child, treat as inferior, treat with disdain, treat scornfully/contemptuously, be snobbish to, look down one's nose at
"don't patronize me!"
condescending, supercilious, superior, imperious, haughty, lofty, lordly, magisterial, disdainful, scornful, contemptuous, cavalier, snobbish, pompous;
informaluppity, high and mighty, snooty, stuck-up, fancy-pants;
informaltoffee-nosed

2.
frequent (a shop, restaurant, or other establishment) as a customer.
"restaurants and bars regularly patronized by the stars were often crowded with paparazzi"
synonyms: do business with, buy from, shop at, be a customer of, be a client of, bring trade/custom to, deal with, trade with; frequent, haunt, attend, visit; subscribe to, join, become a member of, support; informal hang out at
"they patronized the local tradesmen"

No, if you are criticising Cronk and defending Brooks, you aren't patronising anyone.

Suggesting "people should try going to an actual game" is the patronising part. A forum of rugby league enthusiasts being told they should try to go to an actual game, as if a significant majority of people in here don't attend matches. Or as if only by attending matches can you have a valid opinion or understand "the truth" of a subject.

No one who has been to games and seen Cronk control his team would ever post these comments.

Fact!

 

[cktiger]

If you’ve ever heard Cronk dissect a game, or player, you can see why he is so good at what he does.
How would Brooks go in the same teams?
Like subbing in a draughts player for a chess master.

 

[Jessica]

@cktiger ur dirty mouth !!!!

 

[jirskyr]

What is patronising is people trying to throw guys like Cronk, a born winners under a bus to defend a guy who has not and never will be in that class.

That isn't what "patronising" means. Patronising is to suggest that other people go to "actual games".



No its exactly what it means. To discount common sense others are making about our players because you like the guy

I am afraid it isn't what it means at all, but I can live with the fact that you don't get it.

"To discount common sense" - that's further patronising, just so you are aware.

 

[jirskyr]

No one who has been to games and seen Cronk control his team would ever post these comments.
Fact!

That's about as Donald Trump, who is a convicted Rapist and Felon as rugby league discussion can get, congratulations.

 

[innsaneink]

There are some here with little idea lumping the TEAMS finishing positions previously and this year on ONE Player.

Agenda = anyone agreeing with this garbage :- " Brooks has never produced a season to ever be called a decent, let alone a first grade half".

 

[Don Kershane]

Have to admire a guy who can rise above his surname .

 

[Moh]

Cronk is a great. A very smart footballer who worked hard for everything he's got.

Brooks would 100% go better with a backline that can offer him something.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Would he have thrived in or lifted up a struggling side? It's nothing but a thought experiment as we can only judge on what has eventuated throughout his career. Can sit here and argue all day whether he would or wouldn't have.

He is a fantastic half and despite only ever playing for sides with other star players in it (which tends to happen as quality players generally want to play with other quality players as it delivers the best chance of success,) he is an extremely consistent footy player who has always delivered at every level for whichever team he has played for club, state & country.)

Simply put, if we had a chance to snag Cronk for those two years at the expense of losing Brooks, I'd have done it in a heartbeat, and I am certainly not one who has it in for Brooks.

 

[TIGER]

He's a smart footballer, in this game smarts can outweigh ability.
Our team has the ability to be really dumb.

 

[bigsiro]

Simply put, if we had a chance to snag Cronk for those two years at the expense of losing Brooks, I’d have done it in a heartbeat, and I am certainly not one who has it in for Brooks.

Was a no-brainer. I said at the time to write an open cheque for the bloke.
His work ethic and winning mentality alone would have created a better culture here - and that's not even considering his exceptional game management and halfback play.

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

Simply put, if we had a chance to snag Cronk for those two years at the expense of losing Brooks, I’d have done it in a heartbeat, and I am certainly not one who has it in for Brooks.

Was a no-brainer. I said at the time to write an open cheque for the bloke.
His work ethic and winning mentality alone would have created a better culture here - and that's not even considering his exceptional game management and halfback play.

Except he wouldn't have ever come here to play under JT and our merry band of under achievers. There's a reason why he went to Easts.

 

[happy_tiger]

Simply put, if we had a chance to snag Cronk for those two years at the expense of losing Brooks, I’d have done it in a heartbeat, and I am certainly not one who has it in for Brooks.

Was a no-brainer. I said at the time to write an open cheque for the bloke.
His work ethic and winning mentality alone would have created a better culture here - and that's not even considering his exceptional game management and halfback play.

Except he wouldn't have ever come here to play under JT and our merry band of under achievers. There's a reason why he went to Easts.

Yeah I reckon he is under the thumb as well .....Tara would rule the house with an iron fist