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| Anyone heard any news, the poor lad seems injury prone and must be struggling with all the rehab
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| Having a scan today but doesn't think it's majorly serious but could be out for a month or so.
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| Quote ="Marty Grrrrrrrrrr!"Having a scan today but doesn't think it's majorly serious but could be out for a month or so.'"
Geezzz even a month is bad as he has only played 4 games in a row, although that is pretty good going for him, its been the same year on year plays less than 50% of the games 40% may be optimistic. hope its not too bad and maybe back in a week or two and then gets another longish run. But to me if he is out more than 50% again this year then decisions need to be taken by the club or and the player. funny thing is i said at the game, he's going well 4 games in a row, 5 mins later.
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| Like I have said in a previous post I always look back to see if he is going to get up after he is tackled or is making a tackle.
Great talent but just like Currie at Wire too injury prone.
It would be our luck that we get rid and Cas get the best out of him!!
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| Always sad to see a player with such talent constantly held back and i say that for whichever club they play for. i'm sure Ward would have double figure international caps now had he not been so injury prone and perhaps even be an NRL player now.
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| Playing him in the middle of the park doesn't help him. He needs to on the edges for me. He's a fantastic player but things need to change for him.
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| I like Stevie Ward but we are not getting value for money from him.For me he is a no 6 not a backrower.I hope he gets through any injury quickly but he is in the last chance saloon this season injury wise
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| Quote ="Lanzarote Rhino"I like Stevie Ward but we are not getting value for money from him.For me he is a no 6 not a backrower.I hope he gets through any injury quickly but he is in the last chance saloon this season injury wise'"
he's nowhere near a 6 any more
he's been fantastic in the backrow when he's stayed fit - just a pity thats not been more often
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| Quote ="chapylad"Like I have said in a previous post I always look back to see if he is going to get up after he is tackled or is making a tackle.
Great talent but just like Currie at Wire too injury prone.
It would be our luck that we get rid and Cas get the best out of him!!'"
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| I respectfully disagree,he has all the ball skills and faster than tubs Lolo.But the big question is can he keep fit
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| Quote ="Marty Grrrrrrrrrr!"Playing him in the middle of the park doesn't help him. He needs to on the edges for me. He's a fantastic player but things need to change for him.'"
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| Furner was quoted on twitter as saying Stevie may need an op
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| It wouldn't surprise me to see Stevie call it a day in the next couple of years. Bright lad, fingers in other pies and ultimately your health has to come first!
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| Hopefully he will make a full recovery from the op and be back for the remainder of this year.
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| He should never have been used as a battering ram completety wasted in that role.
He should have been given the ball handling 13 role much better suited to his skill set.
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| Quote ="RHINO-MARK"He should never have been used as a battering ram completety wasted in that role.
He should have been given the ball handling 13 role much better suited to his skill set.'"
Ball playing loose? Is there such a thing anymore? Loose in modern game is a third prop. As I've said before he shouldn't be used in the middle of the park so should be playing as a wide 2nd rower defending inside Watkins who be defending inside Tui who couldn't tackle me.
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| Quote ="Marty Grrrrrrrrrr!"Ball playing loose? Is there such a thing anymore? Loose in modern game is a third prop. As I've said before he shouldn't be used in the middle of the park so should be playing as a wide 2nd rower defending inside Watkins who be defending inside Tui who couldn't tackle me.'"
We won umpteen trophies with a ball playing 13 just because others are using the 13 as an extra prop doesnt mean everyone should follow suit.
Either way he's been woefully mis-used since his 1st team debut.
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| Nearly all of the championship wins kev played at 6. He didn't play at 13 after 2010.
13 is an extra middleman these days. Some have better hands but they are basically a prop nowadays
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| Anybody would think other players don't get injured. Flanders over rated career has been full of missing large chunks of seasons, and playing a similar role.
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| Quote ="chapylad"Like I have said in a previous post I always look back to see if he is going to get up after he is tackled or is making a tackle.
Great talent but just like Currie at Wire too injury prone.
It would be our luck that we get rid and Cas get the best out of him!!'"
Say what?
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| Its a sad situation, the lad has the ability to be a class player, in fact he is quality, however there is something that is quiet not right, he is either the unluckiest player who continues to pick up injuries or there is something in the Headingley camp that is not being done right. Maybe the lad is too eager to put his hand up and agree to be the battering ram of a player, but if this is the case you would expect someone to have a quiet word in his ear. Maybe he is not cut out to be a forward. Either way his health and well being must come first and Leeds has a duty of care to put the players health first and look after him. Unfortunately not all players can have a career to age 35 and some have to call it a day much sooner. I only hope that he gets the best medical treatment and best advice for him personally if this means retirement at an early age then so be it
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| Ward has had knee surgery, and will be out for 14 weeks.
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| That's awful news, I really feel for Stevie. It's a shame that some of his teammates are unable to show the same commitment to defence and fearlessness out on the paddock. I hope he makes a swift return and is able to play out the rest of the season.
I know some posters on southstander want the club to make a decision on Stevie and cut our losses, but at this stage I think he has to be treated just like any other squad member, at least until the end of his current contract - if a decision needs to be made that's up to Stevie IMO. In the longer-term the club have to try and do what's best for the player's wellbeing as well as the interests of the club. If Ward still wants to play and there are no long-term consequences of the injuries he's suffered he should be given that chance IMO, but I'd also hope the coaching team consider using him in a way that is less likely to incur some of the attritional injuries he's sustained in recent years.
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| Quote ="Charlie Sheen"Ward has had knee surgery, and will be out for 14 weeks.'"
Pay him off and get him off the payroll. He's had his chances but his body isn't up to the pressure of a modern rugby league forward. Put the money to better use. Even the best race horses have lead put into their ear.
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| Quote ="Exeter Rhino"If Ward still wants to play and there are no long-term consequences of the injuries he's suffered he should be given that chance IMO, but I'd also hope the coaching team consider using him in a way that is less likely to incur some of the attritional injuries he's sustained in recent years.'"
He should be given the chance to return, agreed, though I'm not sure how realistic a different role might be. The years where he should have been developing, honing his timing and passing, judging angles to run etc,. are now gone.
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