Technical Coach
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Chip and Chase said:Who else is on your overated / overhyped list TC ? Just so we can be crystal clear for future beating of one's own drum.
Given the quality of Queensland halfbacks of late, some very good judges might argue otherwise regarding Thurston, seeing as they have had him regularly ahead of players like Cronk and Prince. Unless of course those two are equally as over hyped.
I can't agree that he doesn't have a reasonable skill set. His problem is that he might have a will to win but he deosn't have the mental strength to make it happen. He's a choker.
This has zero to do with beating my own drum as it may appear with my replies.
I thought about not even replying to the thread for that very reason(coming across as beating my own drum) but decided to have a little fun with the reply considering some of the past long history in relation to this.
Cronk has a package you can build a premiership winning team around, i rate Cronk higher in many skill sets compared to Thurston.
Certain players offer a more rounded package that can play at a more consistent high level---they may come across as less talented to the average observer but offer what is needed at NRL level.
I prefer intelligent players with composure in the halves compared to dynamic and freakish with little thought into improving their games for long term benefit.
Foran and DCE are thinkers and already streets ahead of Thurston in relation to having the style of play that makes a difference at "NRL Level".