How can I put forward an argument when you couldnât even clearly articulate what was expected of him in that role? Youâre throwing out stats that donât really answer what youâre being asked. Heaslip may have had games where he had a huge number of tackles in the same way Gordon Darcy had games where he turned over loads of ball in ruck situations. Were either excelling in the core expectations of their role? Probably not - were they adding value to their team? Most likely.
If you canât define what a persons role and expectations are within a team how can you prove heâs excelled in it?
Mac you are the one who said he was the most overrated player of the last 10 years. In response to that I put forward his CV which you and that other spoofer said wasnât relevant.
Spoof but fine weâll move on.
You asked what is a number 8 supposed to do (again without putting forward your opinion on that when you felt free to comment on his performances over a number of years). I told you, it depends on the team but it generally comes down to tackling, lineouts, carries, rucking & general link play.
You demand more and more but havenât put anything in yet to back up your initial claim.
But the lad that finished 9th is managing a country who has contested multitude World Cup finals and won 1. Shur Schmidt only equalled expectations for Ireland. A grand success for the naturalized Irishman.