REACTION: JOC limps off, Tate immense as Reds need to dig deep to end losing slump against Moana Pasifika

Nup..... Only ABC with their refusal to use company names during sport commentry refuse to change with the times. Lang Park officially became Suncorp Stadium in 1994 and the financial group timed its latest six-year deal to coincide with the re-opening of the ground in 2003 following its $280m redevelopment. Taken from this... https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/will-suncorp-stadium-become-lang-park-again-20090210-geatkt.html#:~:text=Lang%20Park%20officially%20became%20Suncorp%20Stadium%20in%201994,the%20ground%20in%202003%20following%20its%20%24280m%20redevelopment.

It’s official name is still Lang Park. Suncorp is a commercial sponsor and that is likely to change one day, eg if Suncorp merges and changes its name, a common occurrence, or whey the current agreement comes to an end.

TBH I doubt the 9000 figure. Suncorp looked pretty empty.

Money rules BF.

Actually, the ground was presented to the City of Brisbane on condition that it be named after the family, Lang, in perpetuity. Suncorp Stadium? A commercial decision between State Government and a company. The best ground for atmosphere of rugby games wouldn’t be there if not for the generosity of one family and they should be recognised for that generosity. Of course that’s based on history and governments and the young don’t care about that, at least not the one’s I’ve dealt with.

Yes. Digby was a great player and even his celebrations were entertaining.

Do you consider Digby Ione's turtle break-dance try celebration a mature, manly dignified response, or was the 2011 team not great?

Hello Shep, there will be genuine concern about that. We will have to wait to see what his diagnosis is, but his reaction was not a good sign.

And surely he can't be plan A for the world cup now either? What's his risk of injury throughs whole world cup campaign?

Almost perfect conditions last night at Suncorp. A little bit of moisture around, but 18° and light winds. The crowd was pretty sad, really. Not as many Kiwis as when we play Kiwi teams probably contributed. On the other hand, bar lines were non-existent. I will admit that Queenslanders are a little allergic to wet weather. But even allowing for that, crowd numbers are pretty dire.

Every week I get frustrated with referees, and I just assumed I am obviously unable to be objective; but once again last night this game was frustrating. It comes from the inconsistency between refs. Last night, first two penalties came from player hanging onto the ball. In one case it was a millisecond, and the player did not survive the clean out. In the second, the turn over was effective and MP won the ball; yet we penalise. The game should not be about the ref. Later in the game, he awarded a penalty against Qld for McReight going for the ball with one hand. Impossible? Tell Fijian’s that. You can’t penalise him for it! I don’t like many refs going around but at least Angus Gardiner would have looked at the big screen and reversed the try decision for the foot in touch. This guy just buried his head in the mud. Not good enough! There is a new Woke care for the refs, and I understand it in a game with so many rules open to interpretation; BUT there has got to be more effort from refs to be more consistent each week. Not “ this is my style”. How long do you need to have your hands on the ball before a penalty? For some it’s 5 seconds. For others it’s a fraction of that. Why do you penalise a player who stumbles offside, immediately retreats and is nowhere near the ball? Some refs are good with players unable to roll away providing they make an effort to not impede tve halfback. Others lick their lips for the opportunity to penalise. Some refs nail you for taking the halfback. Others don’t. The poor players take 30 mins each week to work out what tonight’s ref has decided to make his mark with….

He has been interviewed after games several times where he has expressed doubt about the legitimacy of cards given to his players. I have never seen him say, words to the effect of ‘we have to change’ and own it. Which all the best coaches do.

I thought we were talking about beating NZ teams ?

Yeah with Gordon playing well it gives us some good options.

I think Tate is just wonderful, tough, smart, outsized courage, competitive always etc however his pass from the base is just not quick enough. Compare it with Kalani Thomas which is lightning fast. In my view that is the most important requirement of the position. His other qualities will always put him in the frame for selection and in some games that will give him and his team the edge. Ultimately however if his options around the ruck are stifled (think AB's, Ireland and Boks) then the ability to give the first five an extra half second becomes critical for the majority of the game. The failure to penalise the MP player who jumped onto McReight well after he had scored was the worst of several officials lapses. The number of penalties for infringements that had no bearing whatsoever on the play also present an issue that needs to be addressed. It's a difficult area and I am not sure there is an easy answer but it just makes the game very difficult to watch at times and I am sure frustrates all... I was at the game and watched a replay today. It confirmed my view that the assistant referees on the sideline should be provided with guide dogs.

I still wear shorts all year Soapit but the “Locals” dont like anything below 20deg. The last 18mths has been like living in NZ with the amount of rain days we have had but in NZ we never had the rain totals like Qld gets. I have had 2 weekends over 500 mil this year. Crazy numbers. I have to say Soapit Ive never been called Jesus Jacko before. LOL.

Soapit, imagine him living in Tassie? Some Kiwis are made tougher than others. :laughing: :laughing:

Good pick up Bobbles, you could be onto something there.

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Good post BF.. :stoked: :thumbup: