Good to see Billy Burns doing some good stuff although not running as much as the last two weeks. Presumably this was planned but I'd like to see him have the odd wee dart, at least to keep defences alert.
Dave wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:35 pm
Mickey Lowry what a run. McIlroy hasn't the pace for this level.
He's certainly got a step to him. Bear in mind that McIlroy injured his ankle early on and it was heavily strapped. Most around me were amazed he continued , let alone came out for the second half.
Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 am
Whatever the problem is, Billy Burns isn't the answer.
He does a job at provincial level, but Ulster will.win nothing with him at 10. He gets hidden in defence, like iHumph was although his defence is slightly better than the aforementioned. He has zero creativity and looks uncomfortable when given any responsibility.
Defence-wise, Billy burns isn't slightly better - he's light years ahead of iHump.
iHump was little better than a speed-bump, but Billy at least puts his body on the line and isn't afraid to make hard tackles. I'm not saying he's brilliant at that, but give me a player who tries over one who rarely did anytime. Also, it's not his fault he's not PJ.
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Cap'n Grumpy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 1:21 am
Defence-wise, Billy burns isn't slightly better - he's light years ahead of iHump.
iHump was little better than a speed-bump, but Billy at least puts his body on the line and isn't afraid to make hard tackles. I'm not saying he's brilliant at that, but give me a player who tries over one who rarely did anytime. Also, it's not his fault he's not PJ.
Yes, meant to mention this myself, Cap'n. He made some very decent tackles in the middle of the defence.
Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 am
Whatever the problem is, Billy Burns isn't the answer.
He does a job at provincial level, but Ulster will.win nothing with him at 10. He gets hidden in defence, like iHumph was although his defence is slightly better than the aforementioned. He has zero creativity and looks uncomfortable when given any responsibility.
If Nathan Doak wore blue he'd be starting for Ireland.
Zero creativity? Did you leave before the end?
Shame Sammy ‘The Equalizer’ Arnold is off to France as he’s fun to watch.
I think Lowry is quicker than any one of the thousands I have seen run on grass.
McIlroy managed to butcher the try of the century.
Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 am
Whatever the problem is, Billy Burns isn't the answer.
He does a job at provincial level, but Ulster will.win nothing with him at 10. He gets hidden in defence, like iHumph was although his defence is slightly better than the aforementioned. He has zero creativity and looks uncomfortable when given any responsibility.
If Nathan Doak wore blue he'd be starting for Ireland.
Zero creativity? Did you leave before the end?
Shame Sammy ‘The Equalizer’ Arnold is off to France as he’s fun to watch.
I think Lowry is quicker than any one of the thousands I have seen run on grass.
McIlroy managed to butcher the try of the century.
It was fun watching him get burned by Baloucoune.I enjoyed him making an ar$e of himself v Weegies last week too.
McIlroy was carrying a significant knock. Not sure why Dan kept him on.
Lowry is worth the entrance fee on his own these days.
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Dave wrote: ↑Fri Feb 04, 2022 9:35 pm
Mickey Lowry what a run. McIlroy hasn't the pace for this level.
He's certainly got a step to him. Bear in mind that McIlroy injured his ankle early on and it was heavily strapped. Most around me were amazed he continued , let alone came out for the second half.
Jackie Brown wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 12:05 am
Whatever the problem is, Billy Burns isn't the answer.
He does a job at provincial level, but Ulster will.win nothing with him at 10. He gets hidden in defence, like iHumph was although his defence is slightly better than the aforementioned. He has zero creativity and looks uncomfortable when given any responsibility.
Defence-wise, Billy burns isn't slightly better - he's light years ahead of iHump.
iHump was little better than a speed-bump, but Billy at least puts his body on the line and isn't afraid to make hard tackles. I'm not saying he's brilliant at that, but give me a player who tries over one who rarely did anytime. Also, it's not his fault he's not PJ.
Louis Ludik did just fine without pace. I see a lot of Louis in McIlroy, for 21 years hes so so smart defensively. What he lacks in pace he makes up for in timing. Having said that he's no slouch.
Correct, Burns is extremely brave in defence. The PJ comment very true also.
What's so exciting about our backs is that most have time on their side.
I am a McIlroy doubter --- defensively on the wing he is very sound -- his problem is he is never going to score many trys he has a habit of a half step kick when a approaching a tackler which takes away any pace he has -- which is not great in terms of a winger .
Curtis looks more like an inside centre than a Thirteen and seems to think like one as well .
Gilroy unfortunately hit a welsh man ( injured ) unintentionally and plays for Ulster -- Zebo hits an Ulsterman ( who plays on ))Intentionally and plays for Munster. Referee sees mitigation for Gilroy -- referee sees no mitigation for Zebo -- consistency by panels is non-existent .( any other difference has been omitted eg Zero is still an Irish blue eye Gilroy isn't Zebo had his bad deeds accepted Gilroy didn't )
But back to the game it took Balacoune and Lowry to add pace to the Ulster back line and a win is a win with a bonus in a game that was a must win .
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I like McIlroy. Very dependable, great covering tackler, great under the high ball, good sidestep, doesn't stop running. He wasn't right last night. He might have had a knock, but I'm pretty sure he's started every game this season, and he doesn't get subbed very often, so I think he's just exhausted. Give the lad a rest, Dan! Rob Lyttle can fill in for a game or two.
Possibly one.
