As Terry intimated Deacon was never the tactitian, this was Robbie, Jimmy etc. Even when they left Newton tended to call the shots from ptb. It's since he has had to lead that he has shown his true colours. He was a decent tackler, as most HBs are these days.

I completely agree with pretty much all of that. I hold no ill feeling towards him and appreciate what he has done in the past. He will get nothing but good wishes from me when he leaves.

However just because someone has been a good servant to the club, does not mean people have to praise him when he has a bad game. The criticism of his performances this year is justified, as he has been in awful form. It's probably the worst I've ever seen him in a Bulls shirt.

I agree with the sentiments of the post I have quoted above. That doesn't take away though that saying he had a good game judging by the fact he kicked 8 goals is crazy talk.

Just watching highlights of yesterdays game, and Deacon constructed a move threatening the line, then a perfect pass to set up the first try. After 5 minutes though, he became useless.

Stick a fork in him and feed him to Stanley Gene, hes done

I don't subscribe to this "his goal kicking was good but he did nothing else to warrant his inclusion" view. The fact is that Deacon was the difference yesterday because of his goal kicking. It would have been handy if he had been more creative in the middle and kicking on the last but he was integral to us winning the game which is all important.

If it were the grand final and we beat 18 vs 16 because we kicked three from three conversions and they kicked 2 would it really matter how he played during the rest of the game?

Its not though is it?

AT LAST a person who knows about talent & skills in Rugby League - I have occasionally mentioned how good Deacon is to the Bulls side & some (idiots) argue with me



Do not hold your breath for any apology matey - us experienced RL people know our stuff

You've been quiet lately

How typical - Radio

You need to get a life matey before its too late - those who attend games should comment, but others should shut up

Don't take it to heart hari. Tigertot is no authority on radio, he's a fan of the hairy cornflake FFS!

Sadly that hasn't continued.

Yes Bullseye - very busy building up my business empire & also having to cool it a bit with some other team's site

If you had a decent scrum half perhaps you wouldn't be in a position where you had to rely on kicks.

Actually Dillidip, I have been missed on this site

I have always tried to be honest & unbiased in my comments & views & I will continue to act in this manner because I AM BACK BABY

Get back under your bridge.

Talking to Dill, not Dipstick - so keep off my posts Tigs baby



You are not really a match for me are you Tigs

Not by me. As previously said, I find your routine incredibly boring as the joke went sour after about the second post.

SO STOP replying Dippy - not interested in your comments, but you are obviously interested in mine



I have never been having a joke about Deacon - merely stating the fact that he was the mastermind behind our seaons of success !!

Sorry zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

That's some good gear hari, get me a few ounces.

And anyone with a sense of humour isn't interested in yours. You stop posting (or at least make them sensible instead of this Deacon "joke"icon_wink.gif, I'll stop replying. Deal?

Err ............ ok then

he was terrible at the game too. he's been terrible for a while. he gets in the way of set moves. id rather play with 12

Bang on!