Harry Sheridan? He's about the same height as AOC, very abrasive, huge guy and massive work ethic.. no idea why he hasn't been involved I the last two weeks ..Bart S wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:39 pm [quote=Silverstu post_id=732914 time=<a href="tel:1702372312">1702372312</a> user_id=2523]
[quote="Bart S" post_id=732912 time=<a href="tel:1702350464">1702350464</a> user_id=665]
I've said elsewhere, Ulster's option beyond Hendy at lock are woeful for this level of rugby. AOC may be a "warrior" in some people's eyes but he's nowhere near good enough for this level. I reckon there must be about a dozen lock options across the other provinces who would be better than what we have as one of our starters.
If benching for Ulster hasn't given Tredwell the boot up the hole he needed then he's a lost cause frankly who very occasionally flattered to deceive and even then, mainly in the green shirt.
But what has Ulster done about this glaring problem......
Izzy seems to be missing as well..
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It's perfectly plausible that Sheridan plays at lock at the weekend, but Ulster get well beaten and he carries the can for it, despite having hardly played all season. He'll get sent into exile whilst the likes of AOC, Matty and Greg clock up a few more appearances.
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I wouldn’t blame any pup giving 100%, I doubt any reasonable knowledgeable UR fan would. For me I have a real problem with mediocre experienced players, they are the guys who block young players not NIQs. Those players need dropping for poor performance, not rested or rotated, dropped.
The coaches need to risk the pups more, I’m sure the fans would back them….they need to be brave. A new attack could take a yr to bed in, but absolutely zero chance, if our set piece, or ruck ball quality is brad pitt. Izzy is an athletic guy who needs big investment and that means some games, I hope IH is mentoring them both. If they don’t kick on fine, but give them a bloody chance. How can you improve or be motivated being stuck behind poor quality players?
No wonder we can’t attract good young players, nevermind tom kite coaching, we don’t play them.
I hope someone pulls Dan up on Sheridan if he doesn’t pick him. The status quo just isnt good enough!