NRL Grand Final midweek talking points: There's no 'people's team' for neutrals in 2023
Penrith chase some history while Brisbane look to squeeze their way around or through that Panther wall of defence. Who ya got? Here come…
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AJ Mithen is a sportswriter, co-host of the podcast ‘A Sporting Discussion’ and regular guest on radio ABC Central Victoria and RRR FM. He loves to give space to the sporting stories the mainstream forgets - and he’ll never rest until Australian baseball gets the coverage it deserves. He’s always up for a chat on Twitter @AJMithen.
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NRL Grand Final midweek talking points: There's no 'people's team' for neutrals in 2023
Was always a Sezer fan Geoff. Was a hit disappointed when he left.
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I do Nat, I think he’s open to the expansive play we saw round 2016 but there was a necessary pivot to hard defence because they just kept leaking points. These days you just can’t grind games out, not even finals anymore. You’ve gotta have an attacking point of difference.
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kk! Long time. Hope you’re well bud!
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Size in defence is my no Savage theory Geoff. Pushed and carried around too easily. Doesn’t jive with how Rick likes to do things
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I’m on the shorter season bus Andrew
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The Bear is phenomenal television. Phenomenal.
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
All depends on the Cowboys game Geoff, but in any case Canberra’s up against it. If Rick was planning on changing the structure and attack patterns maybe it’s to get some practice in for 2024, cos it’s waaay too late now.
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This is harsh, yet startlingly accurate
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
He’s doin what he can in an APPALLING team Rellum!
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Bless you, PKLC
NRL week 27 preview talking points: Although we've come to the end of the road… still, I can't let go
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you can bank on Eels fans working their way through all of the mathematical and scientific methods 😂
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I know what you’re talking about and yes – he absolutely did 😂
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Mathematically possible is still possible Baz! 😛
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Unfortunately the moment has passed B Mac… I’ll try to one up it next week 😂
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The answer is in your first post, and it’s self interest
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