Social Wrighty's Player Agent Game

[wizard of Tauranga]

Inglis has to be under Slater.

In this game so far:

Smith $5m
Johns $4.27m
Thurston $4m
Johnson $4m
Lockyer $3.35
Cleary $3.3m
Marshall $3.2m
Cronk $3.05m
Jones $3m
Slater $3m
Inglis $3m
SBW $2.78m
Haas $2.6m
Walsh $1.95m

Clearly spine players and mainly halfbacks have the most value. That’s why Meninga can be immortal in his position but not get the recognition as a game changer. Fullbacks are also a step below halfbacks.

 

[Wrighty]

****PRESS RELEASE*****

General manager of Football and CEO Wrighty is proud to announce the signings of Steve Price and Jamie Lyon.
Steve Price is a former Dally M prop of the year and three time Dally M captain of the year. He has represented his state and country with distinction.
Jamie Lyon is a Dally M centre of the year 4 times and a Man of Steel. He also has represented his state and country with pride and distinction.

Both of great players are expected to have connections in the locker room as soon as they join. Willie Mason and Jamie Lyon were team mates at Test Match Level. Jamie is also a former Parramatta player and shares that alumni with Jarryd Hayne.
Steve Price is a former Warrior and shares thar club in common with James Maloney.

We wish to thank the Hodges agency for providing Legends to the NRL for a number of years and find them true professionals to deal with.

In other news non football related. Wrighty, as a proud parent to daughter Bethany, is proud to announce Bethany's engagement to Chris Hodges' son Michael Hodges. The happy pair are due to be married this November in a gala ceremony attended by who's who in the NRL. Wrighty is happy to welcome both Chris and Michael Hodges into the Wrighty family and looks forward to this new blessing.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

****PRESS RELEASE*****

General manager of Football and CEO Wrighty is proud to announce the signings of Steve Price and Jamie Lyon.
Steve Price is a former Dally M prop of the year and three time Dally M captain of the year. He has represented his state and country with distinction.
Jamie Lyon is a Dally M centre of the year 4 times and a Man of Steel. He also has represented his state and country with pride and distinction.

Both of great players are expected to have connections in the locker room as soon as they join. Willie Mason and Jamie Lyon were team mates at Test Match Level. Jamie is also a former Parramatta player and shares that alumni with Jarryd Hayne.
Steve Price is a former Warrior and shares thar club in common with James Maloney.

We wish to thank the Hodges agency for providing Legends to the NRL for a number of years and find them true professionals to deal with.

In other news non football related. Wrighty, as a proud parent to daughter Bethany, is proud to announce Bethany's engagement to Chris Hodges' son Michael Hodges. The happy pair are due to be married this November in a gala ceremony attended by who's who in the NRL. Wrighty is happy to welcome both Chris and Michael Hodges into the Wrighty family and looks forward to this new blessing.

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Great news and really happy for you and your family. Wrighty!

Just a head up that Hodges likes inflicting punishment… I still have the bruises!

There’s rampant rumours that he’s a sadomasochist and has his own dungeon in his basement

 

[Defence]

Great news and really happy for you and your family. Wrighty!

Just a head up that Hodges likes inflicting punishment… I still have the bruises!

There’s rampant rumours that he’s a sadomasochist and has his own dungeon in his basement

The jared hayne/ Willy mason signings suddenly make a whole lot of sense…..

 

[Warriors55]

1. Smith
2. Slater
3. Lockyer/Johns/Thurston

That's how I see it. I can't split the last 3.

Smith is easily the least naturally talented of the 5 but the most effective taking everything into account.

Slater was an absolute freak, the most naturally talented.

Lockyer/Johns/Thurston are all big game clutch players. It doesn't matter how many awards they have or haven't won those 3 are the best halves of the modern game and ranking them in any order is just a matter of opinion.

My favourites of the 5 are Slater and Lockyer.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

1. Smith
2. Slater
3. Lockyer/Johns/Thurston

That's how I see it. I can't split the last 3.

Smith is easily the least naturally talented of the 5 but the most effective taking everything into account.

Slater was an absolute freak, the most naturally talented.

Lockyer/Johns/Thurston are all big game clutch players. It doesn't matter how many awards they have or haven't won those 3 are the best halves of the modern game and ranking them in any order is just a matter of opinion.

My favourites of the 5 are Slater and Lockyer.

I’d throw Fittler into that group as well. He had some epic battles with Joey

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

This has got me thinking. We need to sort this!

I’m going to do a forum poll on the greatest recent player 1995 to today.

I’m proposing:

Smith
Johns
Thurston
Slater
Fittler
Lockyer
Cleary added (edit)

Any other options?

Cronk, Inglis and Marshall next level down?

 

[Naumaifooty]

1. Smith
2. Slater
3. Lockyer/Johns/Thurston

That's how I see it. I can't split the last 3.

Smith is easily the least naturally talented of the 5 but the most effective taking everything into account.

Slater was an absolute freak, the most naturally talented.

Lockyer/Johns/Thurston are all big game clutch players. It doesn't matter how many awards they have or haven't won those 3 are the best halves of the modern game and ranking them in any order is just a matter of opinion.

My favourites of the 5 are Slater and Lockyer.

Can’t argue with that top 5 I think it’s spot on. Maybe Lockyer’s place in top 5 is most under threat by the likes of Inglis, Cronk, Fittler and maybe the likes of Cleary and Walsh will challenge for a spot in the in the top 5 in the future once their careers wind down… but one thing I must say is hands down Greg Inglis is the most naturally gifted rugby league player I have ever seen. The young G.I at the storm was on a level athletically I don’t think will ever be matched.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

This has got me thinking. We need to sort this!

I’m going to do a forum poll on the greatest recent player 1995 to today.

I’m proposing:

Smith
Johns
Thurston
Slater
Fittler
Lockyer
Can Smith

Any other options?

Cronk, Inglis and Marshall next level down? Cleary too recent?

Cleary definitely needs to be included, but it would be good to see him perform away from the Panthers. Next tier down I would include Inglis, Cronk, Tedesco. Too soon for Walsh but he could surpass the lot.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

Actually for balance, Haas & peak Taumalolo need to be on any short list as well I think.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Cleary definitely needs to be included, but it would be good to see him perform away from the Panthers. Next tier down I would include Inglis, Cronk, Tedesco. Too soon for Walsh but he could surpass the lot.

What’s your thoughts on Marshall?

 

[Warriors55]

Agree with what you guys have said.

These guys all have to be in the mix - Smith, Slater, Johns, Thurston, Lockyer, Fittler, Inglis, Jones, Cronk, Marshall, Walsh.

Stacey Jones is the most underrated of those options (and not just because I have him in my team)
It is so hard to judge players from different eras though.

edit - Cleary is in there as well. But again hard to judge him outside of the Panthers system.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Actually for balance, Haas & peak Taumalolo need to be on any short list as well I think.

I’ll add but feel they are next level down. Forwards really struggle as they don’t directly win matches as often? More for the purest.

I’m the same on athletically gifted players. If that’s the criteria fluff like Ben Barba comes into the equation. Slater I add extra value to as he changed the fullback role.

 

[Defence]

What’s your thoughts on Marshall?

Was he the kiwis backup half to Sj and foz?

 

[Inruin]

Actually for balance, Haas & peak Taumalolo need to be on any short list as well I think.

Be interesting to see a poll by position taking only NRL form in to consideration. Get a good indication of best NRL halfback, fullback, hooker etc.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

I’ll add but feel they are next level down. Forwards really struggle as they don’t directly win matches as often? More for the purest.

I’m the same on athletically gifted players. If that’s the criteria fluff like Ben Barba comes into the equation. Slater I add extra value to as he changed the fullback role.

That’s it. Some players aren’t just good they change the game.

Slater within the fullback role
Cam smith on leadership and decision making
Thurston with competitiveness
Johns with his vision
Inglis raw power
Cronk with his structure

Be interesting to see a poll by position taking only NRL form in to consideration. Get a good indication of best NRL halfback, fullback, hooker etc.

That would be a week of polls we’re trying to find the top 3 or 4 players ever. How do you compare a fullback to a halfback? All down to personal opinion, but would be interesting to know!

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

What’s your thoughts on Marshall?

Part of the next tier down, had the brilliance but didn’t quite hit the grade in other areas. That switch to union was odd & he never really got back to anywhere near top level after that

 

[Defence]

Be interesting to see a poll by position taking only NRL form in to consideration. Get a good indication of best NRL halfback, fullback, hooker etc.

I feel like that would take a bit of the magic away from these games- everyone would be buying up based on the forum list rather than personal taste/ knowledge of the game.

 

[Mr. Brownstone]

That’s it. Some players aren’t just good they change the game.

Slater within the fullback role
Cam smith on leadership and decision making
Thurston with competitiveness
Johns with his vision
Inglis raw power
Cronk with his structure


That would be a week of polls we’re trying to find the top 3 or 4 players ever. How do you compare a fullback to a halfback? All down to personal opinion, but would be interesting to know!

I’d argue Meninga had it over Inglis for raw power & was the better centre. But different era.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

I’d argue Meninga had it over Inglis for raw power & was the better centre. But different era.

Then there’s the likes of Falou, SBW, etc

Admire athleticism and natural talent but feel it’s a different category to the game changers.

(Meninga was a game changer in a Jonah Lomu type way)