Turner told to turn down the buzz

[Flamethrower]

I hope it's ok with everyone that I posted this story.



Turner told to turn down the buzz
Greg Growden | July 5, 2008


Before the Wallabies began their captain's run at Suncorp Stadium yesterday, they went through the usual ritual of posing for the team photo.

Then there is a succession of photos taken in which members of the public who have won competitions get their chance to be part of a team shot. Yesterday, this group involved several nervous youngsters, starstruck by being in the presence of their footballing heroes.

As Wallabies coach Robbie Deans said: "As you would imagine with young kids, they were quite intimidated coming into the photo. At that moment Lachie Turner made the comment: 'I know how they feel'."

The Waratahs winger has certainly been swept away by his elevation to Test status this week, several days ago explaining how he turned into a "walking zombie" when told he would be replacing the injured Lote Tuqiri for his first cap. He also revealed that his parents, in particularly mother, Trish, had turned into a nervous wreck.

Since then Turner has been floating, even enlivening his more experienced Test teammates with his enthusiasm.

"He has been bouncing around at training, soaking it all up," Wallabies captain Stirling Mortlock said.................

Full story:Turner told to turn down the buzz - rugbyheaven.com.au

[Flamethrower]

Chook, you're the biggest thanker.

[The Man]

Why post anything this idiot writes?

Anything to bash Rugby?

What was Lach Turner supposed to do....get angry?

[chook]

He won't be picked again. At least not for a long time. Too nervous. Shmoo can drop the ball and kick like a dork just as good without the nerves. Hell, Digby could do it too plus he has a cool beard like me.

[travelling_gerry]

Yeah...wasnt a great debut Chook....

[Flamethrower]

I haven't seen the game yet. Would Turner go into the wasted cap bin?

[force addict]

sure did Flame. wasted most opportunities thrown his way

[travelling_gerry]

Sure would.

[travelling_gerry]

Choked.

[Flamethrower]

Burgs will be happy then. I remember his rant on cheap caps

[robyn <3]

turner was absolutely shocking!!
how many times did he drop the ball???
bring drew back i say!
diggers would have been better.
mind you, at the start he wasnt that bad. had a bad moment and it all went downhill from there... he lost confidence in himself

[chook]

Cheaper than the dross that Tune got given. Terrible. Poor lad. Shmoo would be a 1% improvement which is better than 0%.

Dropped the ball 5 times, kicked BACKWARDS, threw a ball to Neville Nobody.

Made a few tackles but everyone in Australia bar Campo can do that.

And you should just quote me Robyn if you are going to say the same as me

[robyn <3]

Cheaper than the dross that Tune got given. Terrible. Poor lad. Shmoo would be a 1% improvement which is better than 0%.

Dropped the ball 5 times, kicked BACKWARDS, threw a ball to Neville Nobody.

Made a few tackles but everyone in Australia bar Campo can do that.

And you should just quote me Robyn if you are going to say the same as me

i agree, 1% is better than nothing

sorry... are they special chook-rules for quoting too?

[JediKnight]

1-cap wonder (non-wonder, actually).

NEXT.......Drew Mitchell, unless the anti-WA brigade put pressure on Robbie & suddenly Lote gets mended or Digby learns how to play rugby properly!!!

[travelling_gerry]

Actually I do feel for Turner. When watching his performance he reminded me of and I think his name was Glenn Trimble, son of a famous Queensland wicketkeeper who debuted for Australia for a one day game.

Poor bugger was so nervous and he sprayed every ball (or my memory tells me that) and was dragged after 4 overs, never to don the green and gold again.

I hope Turner can recover.