jonh wrote:
Had this debate of Facebook a while bank and whilst I love Marshal I just don’t see him as an international winger when it comes to playing the top tier nations.
He is very effective at what he does in SL but against the Aussies and Kiwis I just feel his style won’t transfer well and that is probably why he is missing out on these opportunities as Wane tries to develop a team in mind for the World Cup.
It’s tough on him as like you say his form has earned it but sometimes style is more important and whilst he wins contact in SL and would obviously against the lesser nations him carrying into the guts of the Aussie/Kiwis/Samoans etc I don’t think he wins contact nearly as often and doesn’t get us on the front foot which is what he is so good at for us in SL.
At the risk of starting another argument with you he ran for 144 metres against Penrith. It's nuts to write him off against Aussie opposition when he consistently does it against the best in Superleague and has done it against the best the Aussies have to offer too when given the chance. At what point do facts rather than perception come into play? He's equally, or even more, effective as any of the incumbents at club level and has consistently out performed Tommy Makinson in recent years who has had a pretty good international career, wouldn't you say?
Top finisher, consistent try scorer with pace to burn and among the best when bringing the ball out of yardage. Sounds like the ideal formula for a winger if you ask me!
Unlucky to not get picked.
Statistics: Posted by Phuzzy — Tue Jun 25, 2024 8:42 am — Replies 6 — Views 278
