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Post by harlan on Aug 6, 2014 11:47:59 GMT
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 6, 2014 17:21:50 GMT
Obviously until we see him play he's a bit of an unknown but I'll stick me neck out and suggest he might be the surprise packet of the league
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Post by harlan on Aug 6, 2014 17:35:45 GMT
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Post by harlan on Aug 7, 2014 7:30:54 GMT
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Post by harlan on Aug 7, 2014 16:59:48 GMT
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Post by harlan on Aug 8, 2014 8:47:10 GMT
Edinburgh sign Riley Emerson www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11586I thought Edinburgh would have gone with 5 import D to shore up the D and help out their sparse Brit D but with this 7th import forward signing it certainly doesn't look like it now
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Post by Billkmc on Aug 8, 2014 8:55:38 GMT
Edinburgh sign Riley Emerson www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11586I thought Edinburgh would have gone with 5 import D to shore up the D and help out their sparse Brit D but with this 7th import forward signing it certainly doesn't look like it now A bodyguard for jarolin?
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Post by sparkymark75 on Aug 8, 2014 9:15:10 GMT
Edinburgh sign Riley Emerson www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11586I thought Edinburgh would have gone with 5 import D to shore up the D and help out their sparse Brit D but with this 7th import forward signing it certainly doesn't look like it now A bodyguard for jarolin? That appears to be all he'll be as his numbers are rank. He'll be ducking the lights in MIA and FIA
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Post by Dirkster23 on Aug 8, 2014 10:48:11 GMT
Edinburgh sign Riley Emerson www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=11586I thought Edinburgh would have gone with 5 import D to shore up the D and help out their sparse Brit D but with this 7th import forward signing it certainly doesn't look like it now He can play on the wing or on defence.
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 8, 2014 11:29:11 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys?
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Post by sparkymark75 on Aug 8, 2014 12:09:37 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys? Is he? Have you seen all of them fight in person? Hero worshiping players such as Nickerson isn't my cup of tea but you can't deny it put bums on seats. He was brought in to "protect" his team mates, not to just fight everyone. There is a difference. The only thing falling down a list is your credibility
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Post by shug06 on Aug 8, 2014 12:10:30 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys? Hes not going to shy away because there are more/better fighters in the league this year? Last sesaon Matt was the first to offer guys and im pretty sure that will continue. How many times did guys accepted a round 2, that speaks for its self? Bergin was about the only one I can think of, Matt offered Frank and Smith numerous times. He may well be dropping down the rankings in terms of fighting ability as he certainly isnt the best fighter but in terms of tougness/strength/willingness he will still be up there. He might get beat in a few more fights but that wont stop him. You might win a fight against Matt but I doubt there will be too many keen to go at it again straight after, he doesnt always land the big puches but youll certainly feel it when he does.
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 8, 2014 14:12:16 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys? Is he? Have you seen all of them fight in person? Hero worshiping players such as Nickerson isn't my cup of tea but you can't deny it put bums on seats. He was brought in to "protect" his team mates, not to just fight everyone. There is a difference. The only thing falling down a list is your credibility I have access to You Tube sparkymark, don't you Let the games begin
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Post by jamestkirk on Aug 8, 2014 14:13:57 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys? Hes not going to shy away because there are more/better fighters in the league this year? Last sesaon Matt was the first to offer guys and im pretty sure that will continue. How many times did guys accepted a round 2, that speaks for its self? Bergin was about the only one I can think of, Matt offered Frank and Smith numerous times. He may well be dropping down the rankings in terms of fighting ability as he certainly isnt the best fighter but in terms of tougness/strength/willingness he will still be up there. He might get beat in a few more fights but that wont stop him. You might win a fight against Matt but I doubt there will be too many keen to go at it again straight after, he doesnt always land the big puches but youll certainly feel it when he does. You his biographer shug
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Post by finchy on Aug 8, 2014 14:36:53 GMT
Looks like Matt Nickerson is falling way down the list of EIHL tough guys? Can't remember any posts from you last season about this 'list of EIHL tough guys' Ronnie! I do remember you saying Clan would be 'gritty' last season, which they weren't, and also your coach whining about Flyers thinking they were tough guys because we had Nickerson in the line up. I don't think many of us actually believe Matt is an elite fighter, but he IS an excellent enforcer and that's what matters.
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