Kikau set to join Bulldogs in 2023

Nefarious influence? "He worked for them. He worked for the referees before he went back to coaching. I've got to assume he's still got some mates there still." - Wayne Bennett If Souths or Bennett had that degree of influence over referees and their decisions, then how were the Rabbitohs at the wrong end of an 11 - 2 penalty count unlike any other game in 2022? They were well on top of that game until the momentum shifted with the penalty count as Ivan Cleary's bestie, Grant Atkins, gave the Panthers a leg up. It wasn't until the media conference when Bennett made the above statement that the Panthers finally started to be penalised more consistently for the same infringements that other teams are penalised for each week. After that, we still had Gutherson having his legs held onto in a second tackle by Nathan Cleary after a long break in the semi-final. Penisini being held off the ball and Mitchell Moses being held back, both stopping scoring opportunities. There was also a string of other cynical attempts to manipulate the flow of the game, like Kikau getting his leg strapped in the Eels attacking line to stop them taking advantage of a penalty, trainers calling for the play to be stopped before they were even on the field when the Eels looked like scoring... the list goes on. The following week, Nathan Cleary got caught moving the ball 15 metres in from the sideline for a conversion attempt. It is immaterial that he missed the kick. What is relevant are the lengths the Panthers were prepared to go to che@t to win a premiership. Yet for some unfathomable reason, NRL fans from rival non-effected clubs are all happy to look the other way in full knowledge of the documented evidence of the Panthers che@ting the system. The fact of the matter is that the Panthers should not have made the preliminary final, much less the Grand Final.

Or could it be that your nefarious influence over the refs led you to be the least penalized side all year, but it caught up with you at the end? Freaky.

Yep it's a real player churn the like's of which I can't remember seeing before. It feels like most of the team.

Unfortunately matth, in the modern game when a team that plays by the rules plays against a side that is rewarded for breaking them, that side will always be the lesser side in terms of success but not with respect to honour and integrity. An 11 -2 penalty count in Round 23 against the hitherto least penalised team in the competition is an indication there is something rotten in the state of Denmark the NRL.

Oh he's a very popular player. :stoked:

At least you admitted Souths are a lesser side. Admitting the problem is the first step ... :laughing:

I can see how from personal experience the people surrounding you would need that.

I think your medication needs tweaking.

“Where/ when did I proclaim myself an intellectual?” . Zero Tackle. I read your history before I arrived at ZT after you ambushed me in my first week of posting online ever. Looking through your history not only did you bully people for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors and were called on that frequently by dozens of regular contributors for being a petty pseudo-intellectual but that was when you also butchered Shakespeare with your misquoting Hamlet; “The lady doth protest too much, methinks” when you said; “I think he doth protest too much” to quote Shakespeare…” You thought it was a direct quote and you claimed to be an English teacher. . Now that we have clarified that and addressed your efforts of misdirection and to dismiss my accurate account of your former reign of terror on ZT that should conclude any further enquiry on the subject. When I left ZT along with the angry eagle, which you claimed was your goal all along in attacking me, to drive me away from ZT. I thought that was the end of it. Congrats, you won. From what I can see the comments section on ZT is a ghost town these days after about half a dozen of us left to join The ROAR. . But following me here and trying the same old tricks again is just not on. Time to end your campaign of petty vengeance and either contribute to the sports discussion (not social justice, gender politics, spelling, grammar and latin discussions) or disappear. At least focus your venom and obsession elsewhere. I’m tired of it.

Where/ when did I proclaim myself an intellectual? Please show me. So, the rule is you can directly post to me, making utterly baseless and ridiculous accusations, but I can’t reply? Ok, hon. Silly of me, I should’ve realised this was the rule when you instructed me to “put up or shut up.”

I thought that would get your attention. :laughing: For a self-proclaimed intellectual, what part of "You are never invited to reply to my comments" was unclear?

0k, “hon”.

You’re a liar as well To show how absolutely unimaginative you are, you just take the things I’ve accused you of and say them about me “I’m not a hypocrite you are” I haven’t even bothered reading beyond the first line of your post because I know the rest will be all BS as well You’re the one that decided to get personal in the last few days and you’re the one that did it five years ago Far from being able to take it on the chin you moan about it as soon as I dish a bit back after having enough That’s happened in the last few days… and five years ago as well Why don’t you slink away like the rat you are and create another ID…

Exciting times ahead for you with that combination. I’m envious!

I find it amusing when hypocrites call other people hypocrite. Please, keep using it. I find it hilarious. :laughing: Hmmm g..rub... calling sheek a coward for no relevant or worthy reason a few weeks back, wasn't that a grub move? That is only one recent example apart from the string of expletives you throw my way when you get flustered intellectually (i.e. g..rub, cnt...). You make yourself a target (like you did back in the day with me and angry eagle first joined The ROAR) when you attack people or start arguments right out of the gate and insist on playing sheriff riding in on your high horse with your virtue signalling and self-righteous BS. Your problem is that you take yourself too seriously TB. It must take a pretty insecure ego to go at people like you do for little or no reason. Your inability to let things go or know when to stop is a sign of your emotional and intellectual immaturity. Someone else on this forum says things about me like; "I've given up. It's like trying to play chess with a pigeon". I can respect that. That is representative of a healthy mature mind that has figured out it isn't worth it for them to engage in a discussion that they have no interest in and have accepted the fact there is a difference of opinion and or personalities that won't be changed by arguing or posting angry comments. More power to them I say. As for you Nemo you need professional help I can't provide. A step in the right direction would be proving you don't always have to have the last word... but I bet you will. :laughing: NOTE: danielle/Dandragon and her fake secondary profiles are banned from replying to this comment. To do so will be to expose yourself as a groupie in desperate need of attention and doing so in defence of TB will expose you both to comment on the platform. That's a literary allusion, btw "English teacher".

…and for all his faults - particularly in defence - I can’t wait to see him in blue and white. I can’t tell you how exciting to have someone with his pace and attacking skills after a tough last five years After five years of being lucky to get to double figures a backline containing Dufty, JAC, Naden, Cotric and Burton is pretty exciting. We’ve got a couple of good youngsters too with Schoupp and Alamoti I like how Dufty’s worked on his ball playing over the past couple of seasons

Self-reflection is for foolish navel gazers and crystal worshippers. Der! How can you not know that, TB? Probably effeminate too. Ya know, I’m going to find it very very difficult to see my Dufty running around in your colours, TB. I am a huge fan & even bigger apologist for all his apparent faults. Very very sad to see him go. His errors aside (I have an excuse for every one & signed the petition!), a more enthusiastic and competitive footballer you will never find. I know it wasn’t popular opinion - even among Dragons fans - but I found it really hard to watch him sitting on the sidelines in the latter part of this last season, with Ramsey being tried in his place. But, within a failing team, he was one player who never stopped trying. That was enough for me under those circumstances - something I didn’t see in many others. He’s no Teddy nor Turbo, I know. But he’s all heart and effort.

You’re a hypocrite Now you’re saying that your “banter” is to rattle cages but every other time you hide behind “it’s just banter” when you get called for being rude to people… which is it..? You’re living in a dream world world with all this history and sheriff nonsense. You and your Eagles mate came in here and abused everyone. I got to a point - like I have now with your personal abuse over the last couple of days - and served it back Far from you being able to “cop it on the chin” and “dish it out and take it” when slinking off for two years and came back with a new ID (the first of many) that’s happened numerous times over the years I haven’t gone anywhere. Always used the same login. If you want to check the history as you keep saying - all my comments are right here. I haven’t changed What happened five years ago is exactly what’s happened the last few days. The accumulation of your personal insults and petty jibes annoy the hell out of people Why am I not surprised that self reflection is not your thing? Anyone who is happy to be as widely reviled as you are - even on an internet forum is a special type of g..rub

And Googled, Otsuble, with some apparent success…& then outing you for your apparent crimes :shocked: And he accuses others of stalking him. Here I am, taking to myself…you & I are apparently the same person after all.

In addendum (a bit of Latin for you - I know you are a fan): when your “banter” offends, it ceases to be “banter”. So sick of that word - a term you use to evade personal responsibility for everything you post. If what you post is “banter”, then why can’t I term my responses to you as “banter”? “Seeing how far you can rattle the cage before….” There ya go. You DO anticipate the negative comments you receive, but then sulk in response. As long as you admit to intentionally rattling cages, then you really shouldn’t be complaining about those of us who don’t appreciate being rattled. Isn’t that what a tr0ll does? You demand that it is your right to “rattle cages” and firmly expect that none of us should do the same in response. So, what you want is a free pass on “dishing it out”, as you put it. That is exactly what you are demanding of us all.