JAMIE wasnt injured he was dropped ,been told him and Rowls DONT SEE EYE TO EYE .

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This was said about him and Kelly so is it him being an @rse or Rowley carrying on something on? Whatever it is they've got to be grown up about it and get on for the sake of the team

I agree they need to put whatever differances they have to one side for the teams sake.

Brilliant if true so forget if you add anything to the team its mates first players second ...i sincerely hope not Mr Rowley!!!!!

I spoke to both kelly and durbin in Toulouse, and they were both stood with me and said they got on fine, and even had a laugh about it, so can't see how rowley could carry something on that accordingly does not exsist, we need durbs in our squad.

You'd think Durbin would be keeping his [inose[/i out of trouble with his 2nd chance tbh!

Naughty!

Durbin spend most of training sessions with the physio i believe. anyon who knows Rowles will know that he takes training very seriously and if the players don't follow his lead then they aint gonna earn selection.

I want to know what all the fuss is about Durbin anyway he promises loads but delivers little IF he took on the defence he would be awsome but apart from one game he hasn't.

Totally agree.

Until he starts to take on the line again, I can't see what he adds to the team other than defensive fragility.

Same here

Whilst Durbin's support play is top notch he is simply incapable of leading us around the park like Ian Watson (at 33) still can. If he's fully fit then I would hazzard a guess that's the real reason he is not playing. Durbin's most effective role (as alluded to by some) would be to come on as an impact player to run from dummy half, after Jock has worn down the opposition and tackled himself to a standstill in the process.

Point being he isn't doing that and only seemed to do it in a couple of the games in which he scored a bagful of try's.

Why isn't he, though? Is it his (Durbin's) decision, or was the coaching staff asking to pass the ball, after Jock had been running from dummy half? (i.e. a change of tactic) I don't know the answer, by the way - I'm asking out of interest!

Agreed he hasn't kept up the promise he showed early on in the season.

Because he hasn't had that much game time. He injured his wrist or hand which put him out of the frame. I hope either of these three scenarios are not keeping him out;
1; He has become big headed with the boys singing his name.
2; Paul is jealous that the fans like him.
3; His adulation could be upsetting the squad.
Jamie is not the messiah and some of his passing was rubbish just before he lost his spot, but the boy has pace and a blinding fake that will get us field position and points. I personally think his confidense is shot.

Durbin is a qaulity player we will struggle without him i thinkj its liuke you say a clash of egos

Disagree once again.

What would he offer to the team if he was to play in our next game vs Fax? His defence, due to his stature, is nowhere near as good as Jocks and he doesn't take the line on any more which is were he is most dangerous and his passing at times is awful.

Agreed is defence is a problem due to his size but most of thursdays team should be having a week of passing practice. How do you coach close contact fast passing? Communication. Luck or ESP. I dont think you can coach it. It's all down to the players and how they feel on the day, practice can only hone scenarios, after that a players personal skills and attitude take over.

This is what worries me about Mr Rowley he is the ego and hates anyone taking it off him "I am Mr Leigh etc etc etc""
He coaches now and picks teams on whats needed and whos on form not who is going to take the limelight off him!!! He still worries me as a coach because of his egotistical attitude!!
Jamie is a good impact player and at Batley in the first half more than prived his worth....he offers a lot more than Liability hobson who we cant seem to get 2 good stints a game out of.....

Great idea! Lets stick Durbin at prop.

Not living in Leigh now I don,t hear much rugby gossip about our team. What I can,t understand however is why any coach would not pick his best line up.

I suppose its just the same as in life............if you don,t get on with someone you don,t keep knocking around with them.

I,m sure thats the case both with coaches, and the players on their staff, and vica versa.

So just to make myself clear I don,t believe it Thudder.

Surely a coach picks the players he feels will do a job?

Thank you Durbin gives the impact and the speed we need peopleare looking for him to blame blame donlan and rowley utterly clueless mate end of

A bit harsh that Oggy.