Iosia Soliola v Mark Gasnier

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 11:15 AM

Now saying Soliola is better than Gasnier may raise a few eyebrows. But to tell you the truth he is as good if not better. He has been playing for an under-achieving Roosters side and has still performed consistantly well. On the other hand Gasnier has been playing for the Dragons, a red hot side that just about made the GF.

If you think that Gasnier will run all over Soliola then you either think that Gasnier is the best player in the world, or you just haven't seen enough of Soliola play. Give the best centre in the world a little respect!

(Please note that I am not being biased, I'm serious)

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 11:18 AM

Soliola takes the early lead.

Mickyl84 · 12-10-2006, 11:25 AM

Gasnier Equalises

I think Gasnier will destroy him.

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 11:27 AM

Wait and see, I think you'll be surprised.

Buccaneer · 12-10-2006, 11:42 AM

Soliola has been the best player for us but wont be as good for NZ. At the Roosters him and roberts have a wonderful communication system down the right and play wonderfully together scoring 60% of the Roosters tries. He will go well but not as good as he could

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

Soliola has been the best player for us but wont be as good for NZ. At the Roosters him and roberts have a wonderful communication system down the right and play wonderfully together scoring 60% of the Roosters tries. He will go well but not as good as he could

Some people just dont realise how well he can play.

GCPanther · 12-10-2006, 12:06 PM

LMFAO Gaz should destroy him, I mean Soliola is a very talented player and Mark Gasnier is overated, but there is no way in hell I would even think about comparing the 2. Gasnier is on a much higher level than Soliola.
Give it a few years when Soliola reaches his full potential and then I might think about it.

Mr J · 12-10-2006, 12:11 PM

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Soliola's ok, but Gas is out front and goin easy.
Waste of time with the little poll here bud.
Oh well, least it made me laugh.

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 12:16 PM

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Soliola's ok, but Gas is out front and goin easy.
Waste of time with the little poll here bud.
Oh well, least it made me laugh.

Man, thanks for that "high quality" post, it sure made me laugh as well (for all the wrong reasons). Anyway there is nothing better to see go down than an over-confident, big-headed, arrogant Aussie.

Enjoy the Soliola show on Saturday night.

pimpsnz · 12-10-2006, 12:24 PM

Gasnier eats Soliola but only time will tell how good Soliola could get

Ritalindude · 12-10-2006, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior4life

Enjoy the Soliola show on Saturday night.

Yeah, thats the one where he gets run over multiple times by Gasnier.

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 12:31 PM

The poll is asking who you think will play on the night, not who has achieved more throughout their career.

Mr J · 12-10-2006, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior4life

The poll is asking who you think will play on the night, not who has achieved more throughout their career.

Well in that case- it will definately be Gaz- running off Lockyer he will get a gazillion more opportunities than Soliola, who gets to run off the play making lol "brilliance" of Vagana.

Eels_2006_Premiers · 12-10-2006, 02:31 PM

Gasnier is obviously a lot better.

However, Australia may have two of the best centres in Mark Gasnier and Justin Hodges, up against Iosia Soliola and Steve Matai, but the two NZ centres are very strong defenders. So if they can contain their opposing centres well, then Gasnier and/or Hodges will have quiet games in my opinion.

Alec · 12-10-2006, 02:41 PM

Scott Donald > Soliola

Warrior4life is the new Broncos Nut.

Long Live User 1640 · 12-10-2006, 02:45 PM

This is a stupid question because - not even just because of the players mentioned - but because they'll be on opposite sides of the field.

The centre battles will be Gasnier-Matai and Hodges-Soliola...

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alec

Scott Donald > Soliola

Warrior4life is the new Broncos Nut.

Thanks, I am pleased that you hold me in such regard.

Long Live User 1640 · 12-10-2006, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood Jabloami

Well in that case- it will definately be Gaz- running off Lockyer he will get a gazillion more opportunities than Soliola, who gets to run off the play making lol "brilliance" of Vagana.

Vagana wont be five-eighth in attack. Just like last year, that'll be Brent Webb.

rolande · 12-10-2006, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

Vagana wont be five-eighth in attack. Just like last year, that'll be Brent Webb.

So basically he's playing fullback like Lockyer used to.

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

This is a stupid question because - not even just because of the players mentioned - but because they'll be on opposite sides of the field.

The centre battles will be Gasnier-Matai and Hodges-Soliola...

Yeah whatever. Who do you think will play the best on the night?

I am confident in NZ and I get hassled about it.

Long Live User 1640 · 12-10-2006, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rolande

So basically he's playing fullback like Lockyer used to.

No, not really. He'll be playing five-eighth in attack and fullback in defence, like Brett Hodgson this year for the Tigers when Marshall was out injured.

Lockyer used to get into second receiver a lot, but the player who was named at five-eighth would actually play at five-eighth. Vagana will be playing inside centre.

Mr J · 12-10-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

No, not really. He'll be playing five-eighth in attack and fullback in defence, like Brett Hodgson this year for the Tigers when Marshall was out injured.

Lockyer used to get into second receiver a lot, but the player who was named at five-eighth would actually play at five-eighth. Vagana will be playing inside centre.

So, in attack, Webb will play 5/8 and Vagana inside centre, so who'll fill the floating fullback roll?

Long Live User 1640 · 12-10-2006, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood Jabloami

So, in attack, Webb will play 5/8 and Vagana inside centre, so who'll fill the floating fullback roll?

No-one, basically. Vagana and Webb will both pop up there occassionally, but there will be no true inside support player running around looking to back up against lazy defenders.

warrior4life · 12-10-2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

No-one, basically. Vagana and Webb will both pop up there occassionally, but there will be no true inside support player running around looking to back up against lazy defenders.

Thanks for ruining our gameplan - NOOb!

Doggiesfan · 12-10-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

This is a stupid question because - not even just because of the players mentioned - but because they'll be on opposite sides of the field.

The centre battles will be Gasnier-Matai and Hodges-Soliola...

Maybe he meant 'who will win the the right centre battle'...

Brisbane Broncos · 12-10-2006, 06:06 PM

i hate to say it but GASNIER is by a long shot

Soli'ola's good, but very unconsistent
you could argue Gasnier's inconsistent (especially throughout the 2006 finals) but that's usually because he's injured

(MY FAVOUTITE TIME OF THE YEAR

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benji6 · 12-10-2006, 07:30 PM

Gasnier is better BUT He wont be able to do much on saturday as soiola has great defence and this is coming from a nzder but gasnier is better but ye

HERMZ · 12-10-2006, 07:44 PM

Gaz can run rings around other centres but we're talking about Soliola here, this guy had an article written up about him a few months ago comparing him to The Great Mal Meninga in a few years... he's solid on defence and just as good on attack- I'm expecting BIG things from the youngster but if he gives Gaz even 2cm then he's Gone.....

Panthers_Rocks_My_Socks · 12-10-2006, 08:31 PM

ATM, Gasnier.

GCPanther · 12-10-2006, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior4life

Soliola takes the early lead.

Gaz destroys Soliola lol

warrior4life · 13-10-2006, 12:43 PM

You cant call me biased just because I think that Soliola is going dominate Hodges on Saturday.

Mr J · 13-10-2006, 12:57 PM

32-4.........ouch.

Looks like no one else shares your enthusiasm for Soliola though.

Doggiesfan · 13-10-2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Haywood Jabloami

32-4.........ouch.

Looks like no one else shares your enthusiasm for Soliola though.

Back Hand, Buccaneer, roosterdude and warrior4life voted for Soliola.

Funnily enough, though, Buccaneer and roosterdude are both Roosters supporters while warrior4life is a New Zealander. I'm not sure about Back Hand, though.

Buccaneer · 13-10-2006, 02:33 PM

this will probably sound biased but i have nothing but praise for soliola. He will go well and works well with roberts but wont with Vatuvei. Also though he is 19. he still has a good 12 or 13 years in hima nd he is a big bloke. Maybe gasnier now but don't be surprised if sia has the bet of gaz l8r

Long Live User 1640 · 13-10-2006, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Buccaneer

this will probably sound biased but i have nothing but praise for soliola. He will go well and works well with roberts but wont with Vatuvei. Also though he is 19. he still has a good 12 or 13 years in hima nd he is a big bloke. Maybe gasnier now but don't be surprised if sia has the bet of gaz l8r

Oh, I didn't know the poll was based on later. In fact, I think the author said something about it being based on Saturday night.

So if you think Gasnier is better now, why did you vote for Soliola?

*waits to be accused of Coqq envy*

Buccaneer · 13-10-2006, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Long Live User 1640

Oh, I didn't know the poll was based on later. In fact, I think the author said something about it being based on Saturday night.

So if you think Gasnier is better now, why did you vote for Soliola?

*waits to be accused of Coqq envy*

I reckon gasnier is better but soliola will get the better of him on saturday thats why i voted for sia

Roosters_Rock · 13-10-2006, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior4life

Yeah whatever. Who do you think will play the best on the night?

I am confident in NZ and I get hassled about it. :mad:

Of course!!! What would you expect posting on a forum which has a huge Aussie membership (I think more than the other nationalities). Would you expect us to agree with you and say how wonderful we think the Kiwis are and that you will win on Saturday?

Grow up and smell the roses and while you're at it, learn to be a little less sensitive when it comes to your national team.

Bulldogs fanatic · 13-10-2006, 07:14 PM

Mark Gasnier will rip Iosia Soliola to shreds!

BrisbaneRabbitohs · 13-10-2006, 07:24 PM

LOL @ this suggestion

Mr.Sark · 13-10-2006, 07:25 PM

Lol @ Soliola being even compared to Gasnier.

Gasnier will rip him apart!