4 and 5. 2022 LOCK
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2022 LOCK
Remember those Masterlocks you could shoot with a bullet from those ads back in the 80s? Who are this year’s Master Locks? Nomination methodology follows.Give reasons in support of your nomination so:
- You have some justification for your nomination
- We can argue against it
Discussion is encouraged at the nomination stage.
Nominations or alternatives without any opinions for, and arguments against will be treated as bannable offences.
Refer the laws of TOTY stated in the Sports Talk forum.
Surname First Name Country Pros Cons BEIRNE Tadgh IRE Outstanding in every outing. “No other locks come close”(refer Etzebeth). Hard as nails. Good ball player too. ETZEBETH Eben RSA Outstanding in every outing. “No other locks come close” (refer Beirne). ”Best in the world” ITOJE Maro ENG Level of play and consistency make him a strong contender. Massive talent. Skill. Not so theatrical at club level. JONES Alun Wyn WAL legend. Not his best season and at the end of his career. Not been that flash. WHITELOCK SAmuel NZL Outstanding at lineout. Empties the tank WOKI Cameron FRA Can adjust to game plan ”Comes close” -
Tagh Beirne and Eben Etzebeth for me. Both have been outstanding in every of their outings. No other locks come close, IMO.
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@cgrant said in 4 and 5. 2022 LOCK:
Tagh Beirne and Eben Etzebeth for me. Both have been outstanding in every of their outings. No other locks come close, IMO.
Agreed
But depending on the type of game you’re looking to play then Woki of France could be in the mix
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Super Sam Whitelock.
Outstanding lineout practioner and empties the tank every time for the Black Jersey.
Tadhg Beirne
Hard as nails. Good ball player too.
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AWJ.
Not his best season and at the end of his career, but the bloke's an even bigger legend than Sam W.
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@Victor-Meldrew said in 4 and 5. 2022 LOCK:
AWJ.
Not his best season and at the end of his career, but the bloke's an even bigger legend than Sam W.
He’d get my sentimental vote but he’s really not been that flash this year.
I know Itoje doesn’t get much love around here, but that’s mainly to do with his whooping and hollering, which I get, but… his level of play and consistency make him a strong contender. Berne I agree with and Etzebeth. No-one else, IMO, has put their hand up consistently this year.
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I can imagine Itoje losing a game from being a fluffybunny. Can't imagine Beirne, Sam W or AWJ doing that.
When he gets his head in the right place, Maro will be a force of nature. Just so much talent.
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He’s nowhere near as theatrical playing for Sarries as he is for England. I wonder if that is deliberate and if so it it’s under orders? That wouldn’t surprise me.
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Eben Etzebeth & Maro Itoje
Eben is the best in the world by some way, maro deserves recognition for his skill
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@Mackerzzzz said in 4 and 5. 2022 LOCK:
Eben Etzebeth & Tadhg Beirne
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Surname First Name Country Pros Cons BEIRNE Tadgh IRE Outstanding in every outing. “No other locks come close”(refer Etzebeth). Hard as nails. Good ball player too. ETZEBETH Eben RSA Outstanding in every outing. “No other locks come close” (refer Beirne). ”Best in the world” ITOJE Maro ENG Level of play and consistency make him a strong contender. Massive talent. Skill. Not so theatrical at club level. JONES Alun Wyn WAL legend. Not his best season and at the end of his career. Not been that flash. WHITELOCK SAmuel NZL Outstanding at lineout. Empties the tank WOKI Cameron FRA Can adjust to game plan ”Comes close” -
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