Ulster Thread 2012-13

[simonokeeffe]

18k not just have been quicker to type?

[Alternative Ulster]

Ferris staying

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23061494

[Scott]

Ferris staying

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23061494

Love ferris but just can't see him being able to play on. Hope I'm wrong. Lucky to get even 6mts

[ronk]

Ferris staying

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/23061494

Love ferris but just can't see him being able to play on. Hope I'm wrong. Lucky to get even 6mts

He has serious knee problems but he's out with an ankle injury.

[Alternative Ulster]

They are not expecting him on the field until the end of his contract. That will be over a year out with an ankle. Gives his knee a rest though.

[simonokeeffe]

will Joe treat him differently and use him sparingly eg impact sub for POM on c60 mins

[Fireworks]

If his injuries can be managed I think it is worth keeping in contract for the world cup. Use his sparingly but enough so he remembers how to play and keep working on getting him fit. It is really tough on the guy to have all that ability but to be let down by shoddy construction.

I really look forward to the day we see our first choice backrow of Heaslip SOB and Ferris play again.

[LeRouxIsPHat]

They are not expecting him on the field until the end of his contract. That will be over a year out with an ankle. Gives his knee a rest though.

Didn't know that, disaster. Any more info on the injury?

Presume that's the real reason he's not going to Japan anymore.

[simonokeeffe]

Ferris is the new Paul McGrath

[Leinster Exile]

Ferris is the new Paul McGrath

In fairness , McGrath use to actually play some games. I think Ferris is an animal and would love to see him back in the green

[jezzer]

Ferris is the new Paul McGrath

In fairness , McGrath use to actually play some games. I think Ferris is an animal and would love to see him back in the green

And Ferris' drink of choice isn't Toilet Duck and Soda.

[Flash Gordon]

Ferris is the new Paul McGrath

Not sure it's actually in Ulster's interest to have him knowing that he's probably never going to be available. But then again, you could say the same about Luke.....

[simonokeeffe]

Ferris was getting flogged to death by Kidney and was flogging himself to death to play for Ulster through obvious injuries

If Schmidt and Anscombe can agree on a management/welfare programme for him there could be a RWC 2015 in him
but IMO as an impact sub for Ireland

[JB1973]

Ferris should have been the rock on which ulster rugby was built, pace power and a terrific work rate. Sadly for them, irish rugby and most of all the player himself his injuries may prevent him from being the world star he should have been.

I wish the guy well but with effectively 1 knee how long can he continue to play at the highest level?