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#Post#: 19735--------------------------------------------------
Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: Quinston Churchill
Date: March 22, 2019, 4:41 am
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Hmm - no disrespect to Herron, but I feel like we need a more
experienced 10 for Smith and Lang to learn from. Herron is just
more of the same. If anything, he’s less experienced than they
are ...
I’m hoping our final signings will be a bit higher profile. The
last few have been a little underwhelming.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: March 22, 2019, 4:42 am
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> are you referring to Brett Herron? He's 23, 24 in November...
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Typo.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: March 22, 2019, 4:52 am
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It actually makes sense I think. Fly half is a position where
the "peak" age of a player has really come down quite
drastically since professionalism kicked in. Mid twenties fly
halves are now often the ones outperforming older, "more
experienced" heads. It's rarer to see a 30+ year old fly half
starting regularly at 10 on the world stage nowadays. Just look
at the 6N. Starting fly halves were:
England: Farrell (27)
France: Ntamack (19)
Ireland: Sexton (33)
Italy: Allan (25)
Scotland: Russell (26)
Wales: Anscombe (27)
I put this down mostly to the fact that there's a special
quality/attribute to a fly half that just comes naturally (and
is maybe also developed from a young age with early exposure to
a rugby ball in the back garden). There's something innate about
a quality fly half in their "rugby brain" that means age becomes
less of a factor - and so why wouldn't you pick a younger,
quicker, stronger player in that position who has the same
composure as an older player, who would be traditionally thought
of as being a more experienced player with a calmer head.
Marcus has those qualities - he's old beyond his years and has
real composure. Sure, he has a lot of growth still in him, but I
think the days of "30+ = experienced" are gone. Marcus is
already on course to break Brownie's apps record for us by a
long distance - assuming he too is a one-club man.
What's more important to me is we have different styles of fly
half so we can change up our game from the bench. I don't know
loads about Herron but I think (don't quote me on this) he's
quite physical - which would give us something different to
Smith/Lang.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: nowexnavyquin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:02 am
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I think there still might be questions over Lang if he is a
better 10, 12 or trying at 15.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:06 am
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Yeah, I'm also not sure I see Lang as a 10 long term. His best
performances have undoubtedly come at 12, but we're pretty rich
in resources in the centres. He's got a fight on his hands for
game time over the next couple of years...
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: WellingQuin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:06 am
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FLY-HALF WILL JOIN FOR 2019/20 SEASON FROM CHANNEL ISLANDS CLUB
Harlequins is pleased to announce the signing of Fly-half Brett
Herron from Jersey Reds for the 2019/20 season.
The 23-year-old, who can also provide cover at Fullback, is a
product of the prestigious rugby school Wellington College, and
made his debut for Bath United in 2014 before moving to for
Ulster where he made eight appearances.
Herron then joined Jersey Reds last season and, having put in an
eye-catching performance against Harlequins in last summer’s
pre-season fixture between the clubs, has been a stand-out
player for the Channels Islands’ side all season scoring over
100 points in 21 matches as they have risen to third in the
Greene King Championship.
Herron said he was looking forward to the challenge of playing
for a Gallagher Premiership side that will be battling for
honours at home and abroad.
“It is an honour to be signing for a Club with the prestige and
heritage as Harlequins,” said Herron. “The set-up at Harlequins
is first-class and I know Paul Gustard and his team have built a
strong winning culture there this season and the momentum is
with them.
“Harlequins already has some excellent talent at Fly-half and I
look forward to competing for a first-team place and being part
of a successful future at The Stoop.”
Head of Rugby Gustard added: “Brett is a great talent and we are
very excited about him coming to Quins. He will add competition
for places and I look forward to the contribution he can make as
we look to grow and develop our game over the coming seasons.
“He has been a key player for Jersey Reds and impressed us with
his performance last summer in our pre-season fixture. He is a
well balanced player whose game management caught our attention
and he has been progressing nicely in a competitive league.
“We know he has the desire to develop and under the tutelage of
Nick and Mark, two former international Fly-halves themselves,
and we believe we offer him a perfect environment to fulfil his
ambition.”
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:08 am
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This bit stands out: "who can also provide cover at Fullback".
So that's what Gussy has in mind. Very happy to give this guy a
chance, welcome Brett.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: nowexnavyquin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:09 am
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--- Quote from: TomBuckQuin link ---
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> This bit stands out: "who can also provide cover at Fullback".
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> So that's what Gussy has in mind. Very happy to give this guy
a chance, welcome Brett.
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With that he might be seen as a long term replacement for Mike
Brown
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: TomBuckQuin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:15 am
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No disrespect to him but I hope this means the Cat will be
leaving to free up cap space. He's been a bit of a Cronje
signing, through no fault of his own. Wish him the best of luck
wherever he ends up but it hasn't worked for him or us.
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Re: 11th Signing
DIR By: Bolly-Quin
Date: March 22, 2019, 5:16 am
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--- Quote from: Quinston Churchill link ---
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> Hmm - no disrespect to Herron, but I feel like we need a more
experienced 10 for Smith and Lang to learn from.
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Nick Evans?
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