The Canberra Raiders could well be without winger Jordan Rapana for the start of the NRL season, after the fiery 32-year old was reported twice and sent to the sin-bin in a wild opening half of the All Stars game.
Representing the Maori side, Rapana was first placed on report after a crude late hit on Indigenous star David Fifita, moments after he’d set Jesse Ramien up for the first try of the night.
While that hit sparked only a minor flare-up, things would explode during the second quarter, after another Rapana shoulder charge on Ramien saw sparks fly in earnest.
Having played a central role in the fracas, Fifita’s cousin Andrew would be sent to the sin-bin.
The Sharks veteran had some choice words for Rapana as he marched off, mouthing ‘I’ll get you’ at the Raider… who embraced his villain status for the night by cheekily waving Fifita off.
However, the act would quickly backfire, Rapana also yellow-carded for the shot that started it all.
Reaction from fans was swift and brutal on Rapana, who was described as ‘the dumbest man on earth’ after the twin incidents.
While Rapana would return to the field, his night would somehow get even more embarrassing, scoring an early falcon of the year contender to delight the commentators and karma-lovers worldwide.
Speaking at half time, Andrew Fifita wasn’t backing down either, telling Nine: “No regrets. I don’t care what anyone says.
“He should have been sent, to be honest. He’s sent one of our players already off the field, and he went to do it a second time.
“It is what it is, I just saw Joshie [captain Josh Addo-Carr] going in [during the melee] and I had to follow suit. I’m not gonna leave a brother behind.”
Harry Green Lives
Roar Rookie
I contacted The Dolphins about the problems with their name from their inception. My email and concerns fell on deaf ears. Simply put, as most of you know, "The Dolphins" won't work. I have the ideal name for The Dolphins and I have extensive experience in branding. The best name with the broadest scope is Greater Brisbane Dolphins. This name knocks it out of the park commercially and it represents the whole of Brisbane, which would be a real dig at the Broncos. This will broaden their appeal and who the Dolphins represent. This will likely be their name once they realize their branding doesn't work. I believe other names such as "River City Dolphins" or "Sunshine State Dolphins" are obviously better than what they currently have, but they don't pack a punch like Greater Brisbane Dolphins. Also, with this name, you can make GBD into a brand in and of itself. So many advantages of three initials in a teams name (that is widely known). I feel they will likely settle on this name because it has instant commercial appeal and it is something the people of Brisbane can get behind.
Randy
Roar Rookie
can you believe we had Rapana and Joey Leilua in the same team, playing next to each other?
jimmmy
Roar Rookie
Very well played.
Eric
Guest
Gee Nat I wonder why Rugby League struggles with women and kids with fans like you.. you're a different breed
Dutski
Roar Guru
Judiciary will be busy. I’ve seen games where basically every tackle is not a shoulder charge. Crazy that they keep getting away with it!
Tony
Roar Guru
Keep digging that hole Bobby. This is highly entertaining.
Tony
Roar Guru
And while you're at it, get an adult to show you how to google "ra..sm in rugby". You will find that ra..sm exists all over the world, in every sport, and every walk of life. The most ra..st posts I have read today appear to have come from you, by the way.
Tony
Roar Guru
So are you implying that ra..sm exists in rugby league? If so, please euther provide your evidence or continue to look like a dill. We're all waiting......
The Sporacle
Roar Rookie
It's not left at all mate you're the dude who doesn't want them playing a white man's game, your position is crap no matter what political leanings you have, you just hide behind the basis that any criticism is politically based and not because your position is simply unacceptable for any human with any sense of decency to have.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Now I realise some of the quality posters on the League sites it is disappointing. Rac..m doesn't seem to exist in Australian Rugby. It's something League should learn from Union. Simple really.
Bobby
Roar Rookie
Typical Leftie response
Nat
Roar Guru
I'm sure he's accustomed to left, right out.
Tony
Roar Guru
:laughing:
The Sporacle
Roar Rookie
I normally don't engage, when they start with the "we can't say anything negative because we get branded a ....." line, it is generally because their ideals align perfectly with that profile. It's the one thing I can't stand and will happily be labelled a woke, leftist whatever the F they want to call me, actually there are two things I can't stand them and the Storm :laughing: sorry Stormy, Willy, Joe and the gang :thumbup:
Tony
Roar Guru
He's got a problem mate. He wandered onto the league page to try to put sh.it on the game and has revealed himself as a very odd character indeed. I can only assume that he's a juvenile as surely no adult, other than an out and out tro.ll, could come out with this stuff. I bet he hasn't tried this cr.ap on the rugby page.
The Sporacle
Roar Rookie
What position would you play Bobby, I would also suggest making the eye holes in the hood a bit bigger so you don't get your vision blocked :thumbup:
sheek
Roar Guru
Jimmy - that would be knock & enter. But without an invitation.
The Sporacle
Roar Rookie
Should they also not be able to do a job that a white man developed or work in a industry that a white man pioneered ? Personally I'm happy they allow me the privilege of being part of this great country. I would say that your comment is the dumbest thing I've read on this site in a while, I thought you were just having a shot, but it's a bit more than that isn't it?
Tony
Roar Guru
Brilliant! This is what's been missing from the game.
Rellum
Roar Guru
I was talking more about the new group running the site but agree with you on the others