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#Post#: 67017--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: May 27, 2021, 11:25 am
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He's a long way from the player he was at his best but given
he's essentially cover for Evans and Kenningham that seems fine
to me. We can't play Kenningham in every game at his age and a
specialist 7 who's familiar with the club is no bad thing.
Wouldn't be happy with him starting too many matches, but I
doubt that's the plan.
#Post#: 67019--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: FatQuin
Date: May 27, 2021, 11:37 am
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A new winger! Great!
#Post#: 67020--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: Kermitpower
Date: May 27, 2021, 11:45 am
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--- Quote from: Jedzi link ---
>
> Really enjoyed watching him play in earlier seasons.
>
> If I remember correctly, he wasn't on top form in his last
season or so. No idea why, but ISTR comments on here about him
popping-up on the wing all the time - though of course that may
have been what we was told to do.
>
--- End Quote ---
IIRC, he picked up a couple of injuries, but I thought he was
really just getting back to his best when Gustard dumped him.
I'm delighted to see him back!!! ;D
And who knows... Maybe a return this time next year for MB??
:D
#Post#: 67022--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: BedfordshireBoy
Date: May 27, 2021, 12:25 pm
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--- Quote from: Jedzi link ---
>
> Really enjoyed watching him play in earlier seasons.
>
> If I remember correctly, he wasn't on top form in his last
season or so. No idea why, but ISTR comments on here about him
popping-up on the wing all the time - though of course that may
have been what we was told to do.
>
--- End Quote ---
Had a pretty horrific injury pre-season against LI a few seasons
back and was never the same player afterwards.
I am sure that his hanging around on the wing was something that
he was told to do.
#Post#: 67023--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: Monte
Date: May 27, 2021, 12:44 pm
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--- Quote from: honkytonk link ---
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> Im not so sure. Of course, nice bloke etc but is he anywhere
near the player he was. Cant say I have seen much of him. Had
a decent game for Tigers last time I saw him (cant remember who
against).
>
--- End Quote ---
Sorry meant to be agree ! I would love the original Luke back
before his and his brother’s injuries but not the one for the
last season +
#Post#: 67024--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: West Stand Quin
Date: May 27, 2021, 12:58 pm
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--- Quote from: RocQuin link ---
>
> Agree totally with Evans and Skinner, the latter was
outstanding in his time as captain. By the time we got Greenwood
back, he was approaching the twilight of his playing career, and
to my mind, had lost a lot of pace compared to when he left us.
Even so, I have good memories of Will Greenwood in his heyday.
>
--- End Quote ---
Greenwood came back to Quins in 2000 aged 26, 3 years before he
won the World Cup, 1 year before he toured with the Lions in
Australia & 5 before he toured again in 2005. A bit harsh to say
the twilight of his career!
#Post#: 67025--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: Brown Bottle
Date: May 27, 2021, 1:01 pm
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--- Quote from: West Stand Quin link ---
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> Greenwood came back to Quins in 2000 aged 26, 3 years before
he won the World Cup, 1 year before he toured with the Lions in
Australia & 5 before he toured again in 2005. A bit harsh to say
the twilight of his career!
>
--- End Quote ---
Yeah, I thought that was a weird post too.
#Post#: 67026--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: quinalan
Date: May 27, 2021, 1:11 pm
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Was'nt a fan of his when he was here before. I think he is a
lazy seven, & hardly ever seems to be where he should be,
contesting rucks & turnovers & putting in game winning
performances. Miles away from Will Evans class. A very mediocre
player & I'm surprised to read of this. Still, I suppose he can
be a squad filler & if he does play he can prove me wrong!
#Post#: 67028--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: JammyGit
Date: May 27, 2021, 2:06 pm
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--- Quote from: quinalan link ---
>
> Was'nt a fan of his when he was here before. I think he is a
lazy seven, & hardly ever seems to be where he should be,
contesting rucks & turnovers & putting in game winning
performances. Miles away from Will Evans class. A very mediocre
player & I'm surprised to read of this. Still, I suppose he can
be a squad filler & if he does play he can prove me wrong!
>
--- End Quote ---
How much did you see of him pre-injury? He was very nearly Will
Evans class for a while there, one of the best breakdown
operators in the league for some time. Very influential,
brilliant over the ball, controlled rucks really well and very
smart.
After his injury I felt he was a bit gunshy and started missing
a lot of tackles / getting blown off the ball, which is
difficult to work with.
#Post#: 67029--------------------------------------------------
Re: Luke Wallace
DIR By: Nico Wilson
Date: May 27, 2021, 2:45 pm
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I recall Wallace as a strong leader. Didn’t he captain the team
that won the LV Cup?
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