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Message: [QUOTE="Kooly87, post: 3121778, member: 9326"] It's a little disappointing to see some of the more harsh comments around Macca. He's obviously far from 'elite' and in the last few years he has looked increasingly behind the times for a modern Dummy Half, but I think on balance he's done a more than satisfactory job during his time at the Broncos. This is a guy who came into the role back when a Dummy Half who could get through 80 minutes and tackle all day was all most clubs could ask for in the role. You'd have to assume he's made more tackles than any other Bronco during his time here, and he'd be close to, if not THE top of the all time tackle count as a Bronco in our history. As times have changed so has the demands and skill set required, and as it stands today its easily the most demanding position on the field both mentally and physically, and in terms of the broad skill set it now calls for. Macca cannot be blamed for Brisbane being slow to recognise this, nor can he really be blamed for being unable to adapt himself. All players get slower with time, and Macca is no exception. I just find it so hard to be critical of a guy who quite obviously gave it his all and reached his ceiling. Far, far more talented players do not achieve half of what he managed. We all want to most talented guys, but you also need guys who make the absolute most of the talent they have, and without question, I think Macca did exactly that. This is a guy who left nothing in the tank and thoroughly earned every single pay cheque he received from the club. How many players can we honestly say that about? Brisbane will almost certainly be a better team now that he is gone, but it is also true that for a lot of his time here, they were a better club for having him in the first place. [/QUOTE]

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