Comments on: Waylon in the wilderness

By: KevinRack

KevinRack — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:47:46 +0000

South Africa does not manage players as it should. We rely on the provinces to do so. We have to manage our stars at a national level.
Percy and Stephan go to Europe and return as better players. We think that the development and coaching stops at a certain level. A player should always be developed and coached throughout his career. The great Matfield applies this in his game. Always doing something new and innovative.
Murray is a sympton of a system that requires a few adjustments. Barrit is another example!
Saying that, we are now reaping the rewards of system implementation a few years ago!

By: SjamBok

SjamBok — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:05:00 +0000

The loss of Barrit was immense to SA – he had the X factor.

Murray also has it, but he has let his standards drop. I am sure the Bulls cconditioning systems will ruk him right…

By: Ratel Brussow (MSIUR)

Ratel Brussow (MSIUR) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:49:13 +0000

Agree, murray is a great prospect, but has been unlucky with injuries. Don’t worry Waylon your time will come. By the wat inaccurate reporting, Francois Steyn kept Barrit out of that S14 semi.

By: SodaJoe

SodaJoe — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:25:21 +0000

Send the man to the Lions (Willa did intimate this).

He is a very good rugby player, nice upright head, good feet, not bad distribution. When he had his pace he was great.

Doppies takes a lot of pressure off his 13 too, like Bradley Barrett.

By: omanishark

omanishark — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:24:20 +0000

Look who played on his inside, Bradley Barret. Without Barret, he would not have made the bok side

By: wp_boytjie

wp_boytjie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:35:28 +0000

The Lions should try sign Murray. Useful player. Strong runner

By: Dunx

Dunx — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:40:02 +0000

but in the end it comes down to provinces needing to do what is best for them not in the end the springboks because the fans want to see wins not springboks in a team that lose

By: Nguni Stud

Nguni Stud — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:41:02 +0000

Murray a world class player?

Really now Ryan!

By: RedLion

RedLion — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:18:25 +0000

Murray, if you want to become a star and a RWC Bok then you know what to do … become a Lion.

By: Ubuhle Beauties

Ubuhle Beauties — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:12:02 +0000

People that think WO is not a creative player cannot be taken seriously. The guy is a midfield genius. Anyone with a brain and elementary rugby knowledge can see that!

By: Jozi

Jozi — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:43:53 +0000

Bwahahahaha ja….neh. These journos cop a fair amount from the bloggers. Come on boys up your game you’re dealing with a mature, intelligent and discerning audience/readership.

By: Valkyrie

Valkyrie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:30:02 +0000

‘impeccable source’,probably one of those one million durban prostitutes.ryan loves these shady characters.

By: boerinbeton

boerinbeton — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:28:54 +0000

“A player doesn’t go from being world-class to bad in the space of two years”
What an interesting remark about a chap that excelled for one year. I didn’t think a player should be considered to be called “World-Class” after one season of good rugby.
If that is the case there is a number of world-class players not making their team. Why did his coaching staff loose faith in him? He has not reached the level of play to make him the best of the players that is selectable. Simple as that

By: ali

ali — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:13:07 +0000

adi will play at 12 for sharks next season, at behest of springbok management. the sharks won’t mind because they’re thin in the department, paving the way for murray to return at 13.

unless of course adi has a nightmare at 12 against france/ireland. then its back to square one

By: klippies101

klippies101 — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:48:28 +0000

this is whati have been asking ? where is waylon

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:33:58 +0000

#50 Pot Blou Gevaar: Nothing new, the Keo clan forms part of Jake White’s empire, just trying to impress the boss

By: Charlie

Charlie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:29:00 +0000

#48 Sidewinder:

By: Pot Blou Gevaar

Pot Blou Gevaar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:23:36 +0000

Real pathetic underhanded jibe by Vrede on Adi, who richly deserved his spot at the time. In any event, I rate Waylon highly and would be absolutely extatic should he decide to further his career with the Bulls and partner Meisiekind. Could develop into something spectacular. Now only if we could sign BJ Botha at th, Ludeke and the blue bulls rugby fraternitx; are you listening!

By: cab

cab — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:16:46 +0000

he’s got all the atributes, but he needs to assert himself, to start putting his body on the line and taking the ball up and breaking the line, in short he needs to stand out rather than blend in, as he’s done so far, needs some self-belief to take it to the next level.

By: Sidewinder

Sidewinder — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:16:10 +0000

Murray has been overhyped. He put in one decent S14 season and now he’s world-class? Nonsense. Look at how a player fares in their second and third seasons before singing their praises. He’s been found out, just like Kirchner has.

Jacobs is past his sell-by date. He’s had a dreadful season. He looks like he needs to take a full year off from rugby.