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To be fair, the Storm beat the Panthers in round 1 without Munster and Nas, and yet still ranked below the Panthers, so logic doesn’t seem to apply on these ranking.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 3 - Eels seal real deal status, Bunnies need Easter miracle, Tigers terrrrific, Titans in tatters
Accidental contact with ref, 1 week. Deliberate trip and “accidental” high shot, pay a fine.
Man, the NRL consistency is top notch already and it’s only week 2…
NRL Round 3 Team Lists: Bad news for painful Haas injury, Cook benched? O'Brien opens up on Hastings axe amid halves chaos
I’d make a slight change, put Thurston to 5/8 and add Jahrome Hughes in as halfback, dropping Soward.
You can leave your hat on: Listing some of the top rugby league players who donned the headgear
I think one thing that is being omitted from the review was the injuries the Storm faced in 2023. If I recall, didn’t they only field a full strength team once? That kind of thing when up against a team like Penrith and Brisbane who have everything so well rehearsed is a death sentence.
I think 2023 and 2024 will be rebuild years for the Storm. If a rebuild see’s them finish in the top 4, then that’s a fantastic outcome really.
Pressure Points: Cameron Munster will know that 2023 wasn't his best - but he remains key to Storm's 2024
This will sound like a real horrible opinion, but as a storm fan, I kind of hope you are wrong. 800k to be sitting on the sideline for 3 years is a long time, especially when it costs us other talent…
'We go again': Papenhuyzen responds after horrific injury as star goes under knife on fractured ankle
Geez, you have to imagine he is done right? Even outside of the physical impacts, mentally he surely can’t keep going…
'We go again': Papenhuyzen responds after horrific injury as star goes under knife on fractured ankle
To be fair though, the majority of people on here aren’t talking about the reffing consistency. Refs make mistakes, it happens, the game flows, move on.
The MRC review and have a chance to make changes, thats where the problem is.
Lucky Luai yet another example of NRL’s wobbly wheels of justice veering off track in search for consistency
Its quite interesting to see the different takes on this topic across two articles right now. It appears half the group want the consistency, where as half the group don’t agree with it.
While its off topic, I think the punishment to Reece Walsh vs the punishment to Jack Wighton is another example of how for some reason we don’t have consistency when in reality its what the MRC should be doing. Both are bad, but we have one swearing at a ref (“what do you F mean you C”) , one accusing a ref of cheating (you’re trying hard to give this to them”). 1 is given a 3 week suspension and the other is a $3000 fine.
Lucky Luai yet another example of NRL’s wobbly wheels of justice veering off track in search for consistency
I actually disagree on this, I think its worse than rushing out of the line, I would classify this as more of a predator type tackle. Nelson is tackled, its complete. Why is Luai even coming in, let alone coming in with a shoulder to the face.
I think you are right, if it wasn’t Luai, it would be less of a deal, but I don’t think that’s because of who Luai is, I think its because of the perceived leniency (whether it exists or not) that he is afforded.
Lucky Luai yet another example of NRL’s wobbly wheels of justice veering off track in search for consistency
All due respect, your comment completely contradicts what you’ve said above Barry. You called me out on a comment on inconsistency and looking for evidence, you mentioned Luai being mitigated by Nelson falling and having less force, yet here you are saying if you hit someone high you are going to be binned, sent off or suspended.
This is exactly what I am referring to by inconsistency, because we have seen no penalty, no sin bin, no send off and no suspension. So next week if a player does the exact same offence, do we expect the same leniency? Or do the rules change again?
Round 23 Talking Points: Simple way to avoid judiciary, three teams to beat and the trio falling short of expectations
Curious why its not a shoulder charge? Left arm doesn’t touch NAS, right arm stays by Luai’ side. What aspect changes it from that?
And to be clear, I wasn’t blowing up about 50/50 calls. My team lost, fair, they were outplayed. However its not fair to demand people accept a high shot is a high shot when, in reality, its not.
Round 23 Talking Points: Simple way to avoid judiciary, three teams to beat and the trio falling short of expectations
Its an impossible question to answer. You’ve effectively asked me to look at every tackle that’s happened, as well as every cited tackle, and confirm pin point some where its inconsistent giving examples.
So no, to give a true answer, outside of this weekend, I can’t because we are told to stop whining and move on, and to stop blaming the refs for the loss. To stop going at the official, and accept that sometimes it isn’t right.
Round 23 Talking Points: Simple way to avoid judiciary, three teams to beat and the trio falling short of expectations
As a bias Storm fan, I agree. I can’t help but feel the team have another gear and they are just going through the motions right now. There have only been 2 or 3 games this year when the entire team have clicked, and in those games they’ve been on a different level. Hopefully they can find and maintain that gear in the finals.
Round 23 Talking Points: Simple way to avoid judiciary, three teams to beat and the trio falling short of expectations
The big problem with the “high is high” argument is the lack of consistency results on coaches calling back to “last week” when someone got off for worse. This week we saw players marches, penalised, and given long suspension’s, but we have a certain grubby Panther who shoulder charged a player to the face, and got a fine despite it being his 3rd transgression.
While there is a lack of consistency, coaches, players, commentators and fans will always complain. It’s the NRLs own lack of consistency which is causing these issues.
Round 23 Talking Points: Simple way to avoid judiciary, three teams to beat and the trio falling short of expectations
Fair point. I’d assume the contracts would have to be reviewed if there were transfers, and someone like GI was always going to get big money.
Did the NRL overreact to the 2010 Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal?
As a Storm fan, 100% we got screwed and unfairly treated, such a garbage outcome…
As a logical person, we deserved what we got. The only thing that, in my honest opinion, should have been done differently, is that the Storm should have been allowed to get under the cap and play 2010. If it was possible, it should have been allowed, particularly considering of the 31 players they fielded 11 ran out for the Storm the first time in 2010.
Other than that, yeah we were punished brutally, but it was deserved. Other clubs have been let off much easier, but thats irrelevant to the discussion.
Did the NRL overreact to the 2010 Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal?
Agree, Manu playing out of position did some awesome things last night, critics are being way to harsh.
ANALYSIS: Radley escapes ban for 'unnecessary' hit as Roosters run into Melbourne masterclass
When Pap comes back, I’d say the Storm are in for a dilemma. Meany is an absolute gun, I don’t see how you pull him from fb now, so where do we put Pap? On the wing? Coates is locked in and Warbrick is improving week on week (thankfully because of was a massive critic of his earlier).
Orndoes Pap play utility now? Use him when teams are tired to cause havoc?
A good dilemma to have I guess.
ANALYSIS: Radley escapes ban for 'unnecessary' hit as Roosters run into Melbourne masterclass
Of course, because they hid from a world renowned specialist previous injuries that would be detailed in his medical records and are all over the internet (including on his wikipedia page…)
Logic from Penrith starting early this year I see.
'No date in mind': Papenhuyzen to miss season kick-off despite promising stint with rehab guru
Seeing the clips and footage of his rehab, its better than I expected. I assumed he would still be cripple, but he is doing some pretty intense training. I think this trip is more about injury prevention, rather than fixing what was broken. Fingers crossed he comes into 2023 in a condition to avoid the injuries…
AND no dog shots take him out…
'No date in mind': Papenhuyzen to miss season kick-off despite promising stint with rehab guru
Are experienced forwards really that great though? Of course it helps, but then aging legs play a big part too. No one can say 2022 was a great year for the Storm forward on the field outside of NAS.
Round 1 Predicted Teams - Storm: Olam hit for six, Papenhuyzen doubtful as injuries strike out wide
I agree on them missing Smith, thats a big loss on the field, but then its also offset by the fact that Smith is a loose cannon at the best of times.
Felise and Jesse are well beyond their prime. There were multiple games last year I was begging for Jesse to be removed from the field, he just wasn’t up to the standard of the team,and very similar for Felise. In fact when he was unfortunately rushed overseas, I think the Storm did better. Kenny, is a loss, but again, he is getting on in the years, he can only play top notch for so long.
Round 1 Predicted Teams - Storm: Olam hit for six, Papenhuyzen doubtful as injuries strike out wide
I think it’s time the Storm file a cease and desist against old Wayne. Given Munster was never a free agent, he wasn’t allowed to have any conversations nor is there a deal he is backing out of.
The fact that he is blatantly disregarding the rules of the NRL and Munsters current contract suggests should be more concerning to the NRL at this stage.
'Pretty ordinary stuff': Bennett fumes at Munster, Anasta after failing to let Dolphins know of Storm deal
Tough call for sure, but to be fair, when he was playing 5/8, he wasn’t lighting the world on fire either was he? There were literally 5 amazing games.
He is a great player, don’t get me wrong, and I’d love him to stay, but I don’t think his loss would be felt as bad as Slater, Smith or Cronks was. And lets be honest, he is an amazing player when playing in front, but definitely not the best catch up player.
Storm dynasty not crumbling but long-term forecast uncertain with Munster set to follow stars out door
Gee, you’d think the Storm lost that game at a glance. A lot of celebration for the dogs and a lot of commiseration for the Storm on this one, despite the Storm coming away with the two points?
Bulldogs grab moral victory, but Melbourne take the two points as Storm overcome Foxx hat trick in comeback win