Tim Smith interview with Peter Stirling

[dave t]

http://video.msn.com/?mkt=en-au&brand=ninemsn&tab=m172
Tim Smith interview with Peter Stirling
click link then top left video

[josie andrews]

Dave T Your link isn't working :conf:

[Nine]

Try this:
http://au.truveo.com/Tim-Smith-talks-to ... 3337189924

[josie andrews]

I thought that was a good interview

[Sutty]

me too

[eccywarrior]

nice interesting words from tim smith. im looking forward to him coming here

[Mr Sergent]

I have been fairly disappointed to read some peoples negative comments regarding our last few signing and baffled as to what people want! It’s been said on a previous post Barrett IS the best in super league, and the best in Australia will rarely come over in their prime, this essentially make Barrett irreplaceable.

Tim Smith in my opinion is an awesome signing, a really good bit of business. If he gets over his personal problems he has the potential to be the best 7 in the world AND he is only 23. I would rather have Smith than Lockyer at this stage I their careers any day of the week.

My only concern after watching this interview is that we won’t be able to attract him to stay any longer than this season and next at the most. It does seem as though he maybe using Super League as a platform to show the NRL he is ready to return. However and again as previously stated Tomkins will be ready to take the torch in the even of this happening.

[2D]

Despite his baggage, it would seem he has a pretty good head on his shoulders. He knows his problem and seems pretty keen to push on through it.

My only concern after watching this interview is that we won’t be able to attract him to stay any longer than this season and next at the most. It does seem as though he maybe using Super League as a platform to show the NRL he is ready to return. However and again as previously stated Tomkins will be ready to take the torch in the even of this happening.

I don't really approve of his attitude about going back to down under. Obviously he's a young lad and he wouldn't want to commit himself to anything, but can you really see him playing with the passion we expect from our players when his mind already seems set on moving away?

Yes we have Tomkins lining up but do we really want to be an advertising agency for players to get their careers back on track?

[Matthew]

I don't really approve of his attitude about going back to down under. Obviously he's a young lad and he wouldn't want to commit himself to anything, but can you really see him playing with the passion we expect from our players when his mind already seems set on moving away?

Yes we have Tomkins lining up but do we really want to be an advertising agency for players to get their careers back on track?

Alternatively you could look at it that he will have to shine in SL to attract attention from any of the top NRL clubs (as Barrett has done) - so whilst he is here it is in his best interest to try his hardest. Also who knows what might happen when he gets here - he might decide he prefers it to down under

[shawcross da warrior]

cracking interview...