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| Benvie |  | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 13:43 |
 embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 02.01.2016 @ 13:48 PM by Benvie If johannes arsjo stays injury free next year he could well be in the top 5.Caron also could make it into the top 5, he doesn't tend to be outstanding at anything but consistently scores well in just about every event. On the mariusz debate I think he would still be competitive as he would have adapted. A fine example of that was when pfister smashed him in fingals fingers in 06 and then he came back the next year and blitzed the event. I think mariusz just wanted to win more than anyone else did and would do whatever it took to make sure he did win. I don't think he could win wsm in the current set up though. | ||
| drex50 |  | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 13:46 |
 It's a moonface era now. Member 5901, 956 posts | lets be honest the depth of competitors wasnt really that good except top 4 loz, terry and lalas beat Hall on yoke any day, possibly on any kind of frame carry too Terry beats Hall on bus pull i dont see Hall in top 5 with these 3 above in good shape | ||
| Ramsay777 | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 13:49 |
 Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | Benvie said:If johannes arsjo stays injury free next year he could well be in the top 5. Crikey, there's another one. Looks like he's getting some pretty solid training in lately too. There really was a few good athletes missing this year, 2016 could be pretty epic. | ||
| Fazc | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 13:59 |
 Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts | Very impressed with Eddie! | ||
| AdamT | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 14:08 |
AKA the great reset Member 4056, 5207 posts | My only fear is, Eddie getting too big and strong a bit too quick? I have the impression he is going all out to win a trophy and then get out of the sport. Donnie has mentioned this before. I have never seen an athlete get so strong in a short period of time. I can't see him having great longevity. Really hope I'm wrong. Love watching him compete. | ||
| MJG | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 14:30 |
 Member 5560, 769 posts | Post Edited: 02.01.2016 @ 14:31 PM by MJG AdamT said:My only fear is, Eddie getting too big and strong a bit too quick? I have the impression he is going all out to win a trophy and then get out of the sport. Donnie has mentioned this before. I have never seen an athlete get so strong in a short period of time. I can't see him having great longevity. Really hope I'm wrong. Love watching him compete. I don't know about that. In terms of an actual competitor to win WSM his progression has been fairly slow. Thor made the final in his first year and podium in his second. Shaw also hit the podium in his 2nd year and was WSM in his 4th. Lalas came very close to the WSM win in his 3rd year. In fact I think if Eddie does win WSM in 2016 the only person who would have competed more times in WSM before the debut win would be Z. I actually think Eddie could very well win in 2016. Just has to have a perfect run through the 6 events. I don't think Z will beat a fit Shaw at WSM again. | ||
| Benvie | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 15:02 |
embarrasingly poor bench Member 2684, 4043 posts SQ 240, BP 135, DL 275650.0 kgs @ 103kgs UnEq | MJG said: I don't know about that. In terms of an actual competitor to win WSM his progression has been fairly slow. Thor made the final in his first year and podium in his second. Shaw also hit the podium in his 2nd year and was WSM in his 4th. Lalas came very close to the WSM win in his 3rd year. In fact I think if Eddie does win WSM in 2016 the only person who would have competed more times in WSM before the debut win would be Z. I actually think Eddie could very well win in 2016. Just has to have a perfect run through the 6 events. I don't think Z will beat a fit Shaw at WSM again. It's a bit of a gamble though because for every thor and Shaw there are also Kevin nee's and arild haugen's who had a very quick rise and burned out very quickly. I do hope Eddie goes on to have a long and illustrious career though. I really didn't like him when he first came on the scene as I thought he came across as very brash and arrogant but seems to have chilled out a bit as time went on. | ||
| drex50 | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 15:18 |
It's a moonface era now. Member 5901, 956 posts | Benvie said: It's a bit of a gamble though because for every thor and Shaw there are also Kevin nee's and arild haugen's who had a very quick rise and burned out very quickly. I do hope Eddie goes on to have a long and illustrious career though. I really didn't like him when he first came on the scene as I thought he came across as very brash and arrogant but seems to have chilled out a bit as time went on. kevin nee and arild lost all gains man sad they both were pretty arrogant when druggies still worked | ||
| EllD90 | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 17:20 |
 Member 4522, 1898 posts SQ 222.5, BP 152.5, DL 245620.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Great to see Eddie humbled and improved on the moving events. He'll definitely be a massive threat in 2016. Big Z looks like he's maybe had his day, but hopefully he'll be healthier this year. Would be great to see a fully fit Terry, let's see what happens! | ||
| SteBennett | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 17:55 |
Average hamstring at best Member 4663, 588 posts | As great as terry was (and I actually think the year he tore his bicep he would have won wsm if it hadn't been for the injury) I don't think he'll be able to come back at top level anymore. I hope I'm wrong though. If big loz can stay injury free I think he could definitely be top 5. He's brilliant at moving events, a great squatter and deadlifter and not too shabby overhead either | ||
| unit94 | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 18:37 |
 what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10449 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq | I actually thought Ed looked alot healthier this year, Lalas if he is healthy will shake things up, incredible athlete. | ||
| shortandmighty | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 18:58 |
Aiming for a 250 squat by the end of 2012 Member 1989, 3168 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 270650.0 kgs @ 90kgs UnEq | unit94 said:I actually thought Ed looked alot healthier this year, Lalas if he is healthy will shake things up, incredible athlete. Watch out for his brother Marius too, he's been doing some pretty impressive stuff this year and if he carries on may get a shot at World's. | ||
| Mikeneto | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 19:42 |
End of an era. Member 4646, 1964 posts | Thor would destroy Pudz in any format | ||
| SteBennett | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 21:02 |
Average hamstring at best Member 4663, 588 posts | Mikeneto said:Thor would destroy Pudz in any format How? | ||
| Wayne_Cowdrey | | ... | 02-01-2016 @ 21:51 |
 Still got a little bit of strength Member 400, 22056 posts | This has motivated me to train..... I'm sat on the sofa with my finger extensor bands  | ||
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