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There is a classic saying that 'forwards win matches, backs decide by how much', which is as relevant across the NRL today as it…
It’s Week 2 in the QRL finals for 2021 and with the cancellation of NSW Cup and subsequent postponement of the NRLW, the QRL…
Can you imagine the possibilities? The grace of a Cook Island mother, the athleticism of a Maori and born and raised in the beautiful…
Every year a host of good players are lost to the NRL. However, 2018 was an extraordinary exodus of talent and 300 game veterans.…
I’m done with the negative. I’ve enjoyed this year and gone out of my way to watch most of the games I can and…
Over the years we've seen some spectacular plays in rugby league, and since we're closing in on the first State of Origin match of…
Culture comes in many forms, and it can be either a poison or the elixir of life. In sporting terms, how does management create…
Are you seriously asking to change the rule for pressuring the FB on a kick? Yet some how if it was Walsh getting bundled by Latrell I think you might be ok with that.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
I tried that once but them missus promptly reminded me that all three were hers. But I certainly mumbled some stern words as I went out to the shed.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
Don’t tell me Mike is finally coming around? The Broncos were saddled with “luck” last season but it is a lot more consistency in effort areas that is transferable between starters an depth players. That said, Capt Pat has been enormous in the absence of Haas. I’m assuming that was another near 200m game last night?
Really tough on the Raiders too lose Fogarty. Did Pappa play really big minutes? I thought he was huge for the Raiders in a beaten team. Can’t feel sorry for that young FB but he can take note that the very best FBs have had those nights. It wasn’t his fault the Broncos were making 50m a set to put him under that kick pressure.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout
Welcome Mason. Way to jump into the deep end on a topic very few agree upon. As my avatar may suggest NSW misery is one of my great delights but never let it be said I’m not here to help. 😛
Your team, Edwards deserves his shot but you don’t pick 2nd best. Turbo is your No. 1. Crichton has to be your No. 3. I love Jurbo but that levels has passed him by nor do I believe Barnett is the consistent work horse you are chasing. Murray is your Lock – has to be there. I would start Utoikamanu with Haas. Yeo off the bench as your utility. I know it’s socially unpopular and unlikely but I would even consider JDB in place of Paulo because he tackles everything and can play big minutes if required.
'Attitude and loyalty surpass strength and speed': The Blues need to 'out-Queensland' the Maroons to have Origin success
Geez – Parra, what was that? Not sure how much NT Govt are paying Parra to bring a game up there but they might have to reconsider given the last few appearances up there. Both teams faced the same conditions but only one stopped playing.
From a Dolphins POV very happy to see Fuller finally get his recognition in the top grade. He was a 21yo sensation when he first came to Redcliffe. JMK – what a star. Admittedly an unknown quantity at the Dogs but arguably the best running hooker in the game. I was at the Redcliffe club last night. Not many had high expectations at kick off but the party went well into the night.
'We gave up': Under pressure Arthur rages at 'part-time footy team' Parra as undermanned Dolphins run riot
It seems Kevvie has adopted that philosophy. I’ve been waiting for Willison to get more consistent time forgetting he’s still just 21yo himself.
This current Broncos forward pack is a long way from being the best they’ve ever had - is it the biggest?
I was enthused to see TeKura run with gusto a few weeks back. Sometimes big kids don’t appreciate their size until well into their career.
This current Broncos forward pack is a long way from being the best they’ve ever had - is it the biggest?
Nah can’t agree with that. Slater had good reason to keep him sidelined last year. If that was the case they wouldn’t let Tede near the game either. If he is to play it has to be FB or possibly center at a stretch.
Injury-hit Maroons won’t panic over Origin selections but just sit back and laugh at Blues’ hullabaloo
I won’t say I’m on the bandwagon because I tend to want for more for those not doing well. The Wahs are going great and becoming a threat so I’ll treat them as such. It is great to see what they are doing fo the game back in NZ. I cannot remember such support in all their time. Further it looks like a fun crowd to be involved in and that will create a great culture for the next gen to follow while making inroads into union dominance over there.
When seventh feels like winning: Time to hop on the Warriors' 'bandwagon'... before it's too late
I have questions over the backrower more than middles. Nanai isn’t in great touch so far and Fifita is only 1 game back. I’d be closely watching on Kaufusi and Capes just in case.
Dunno if Qld can have both Hunt and Ponga on the bench. Origin is won in the forwards and taking one away doesn’t help.
Injury-hit Maroons won’t panic over Origin selections but just sit back and laugh at Blues’ hullabaloo
It’s a big call to run Cobbo in the centers but that will be dependent on whether Hammer comes back ok. He still has quite a few games to get settled but that means Val moves to the right side.
Injury-hit Maroons won’t panic over Origin selections but just sit back and laugh at Blues’ hullabaloo
Wow, nice get Wahs. Pennies can’t be surprised they are losing so many as they have nothing left to achieve. This is a big one though.
Fisher-Harris on his way out of Panthers to join NRL rivals after 'one of the game's elite players' gets early release
Ricky did say he would be calling Annersley to get an answer on who is right in that instance. I’ll wait here with baited breathe for Ricky’s apology to Des.
'F--- me, he's on another planet': Stuart rips into Hasler after Titans coach fumes at referee calls in golden-point thriller
I understand the reasoning for sacking JD but why commit the next 20 weeks to a bloke who has no experience? Is Hornby going to bring these guys together? Talk about cutting the nose off to spite the face.
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
Fear and respect are close bedfellows but not the same thing. I’m sure there would be a line between players who are either side of the fence.
Pinching talent from other clubs only goes so far - building culture is far more important
I don’t think it’s fair to use the term “pinching” in reference to professional sport. Geographic labelling of clubs has no bearing of where their players are sourced otherwise we would have Moree, Moranbah, Dubbo and Bundaberg in the comp. Manly could not have started in the comp without sourcing players let alone be successful nor would Brisbane. Players make their decision what jumper they want to wear and the small minority would be within the geographic location of where they spent their youth.
Pinching talent from other clubs only goes so far - building culture is far more important
There is certainly a bit of Smith coming through in Harry. If he ‘says so’ then the ref tends to follow suit.
Pinching talent from other clubs only goes so far - building culture is far more important
He amped up the kick chase last season but actively looking for the tough carry is relatively new.
Wishart does Dad proud with match-winning try as Storm chase down Broncos after Reynolds limps off again
I was center but moved in 5/8 & hooker roles. I’ll tell people I’m the OG utility but really just got slower. Didn’t help that I was one of few white boys in my team so pace did become more obvious so better to learn to kick than chase.
Dragons have dodged a bullet by letting Lomax go early – but only if they box clever to replace him
I don’t mind Liddle either. I think he is under appreciated if anything. I’m still out on Flanno though. Not sure if it’s a confidence thing but he shows glimpses of form but then retreats into indecision. There is no ‘one thing’ I can say he is great at. I believe he could have been very good if given a chance at the Chooks but that experience, the media pressure and then the Dogs failings seems to have crushed the kid’s spirit.
Dragons have dodged a bullet by letting Lomax go early – but only if they box clever to replace him
AS much as I respect Bellamy and what he has achieved I’m not sure I would hold the term “culture” right up beside him. Successful – sure. Good leaders do set and expect certain standards to be met. Effective and respected leaders do not scream and shout at their team every other week.
This is a guy who has had the benefit of up to half a dozen HOF players if not immortals to build around. In that time though he has also headed up the biggest salary cap scandal ever and still celebrates that time. Punished Bromwich and Proctor for racking lines in public by making them miss their NZ games, not Storm games. Is that the culture expected at the club? Cronk makes the decision to leave at the end of his career and discarded all together from celebrating his achievements at the Storm? When Munster, Smith and Lewis were dancing around with little baggies the Storm “came down hard” with a suspended sentence and a month of rehab – in the off season. Only the NRL actually punished those boys. Successful – sure but even used car sales people are successful but let’s not pretend that’s because of a solid culture.
Pinching talent from other clubs only goes so far - building culture is far more important
When you mentioned the Newy halves I could see Gamble as a solid recruit. What he lacks in flashy brilliance he makes up for in controlled maturity. He would work well with Hunt insofar as getting this team around and the ball into the hands of the points scorers. He just might stir a bit of mongrel up in them as well.
I would disagree that the center is the least valued position. Well, that maybe “valued” as opposed to valuable. That may have been the case 7-8yrs ago where any backrower was plotted in there but a coach with that mentality would want to have absolute elite in many other positions to make up for it. One could argue that 2020 was the most recent premiership team without an elite center but that team did include Olam.
Dragons have dodged a bullet by letting Lomax go early – but only if they box clever to replace him
Can’t fault the effort from the Broncos boys to keep it close but agree with Kevvie that it was some very soft defence. While Brisbane did score some scintillating tries the Storm tries came straight through the middle. All but Coates’ try was defendable. What lost the game I believe was the decision to kick short after the Wishart try. It was a very low % play. Not once had they retrieved a short kick and every time Melbourne got the ball in their attacking zone late in the half they came away with points. So why kick short with 5 mins left, that’s plenty of time? They invited them back down and Melbourne score the winner. Kick long back your defence to keep them in their own half – then attack. Instead, went short, got it wrong and lost the game. Very immature play.
Wishart does Dad proud with match-winning try as Storm chase down Broncos after Reynolds limps off again
Are you suggesting the mental fortitude thing is a club cultural problem? You’ve literally bounced 7-8yrs apart in each of those examples with completely different players. Last round last season was a reserve grade team and last night was without Haas, Walsh, Piakura and then Reynolds. Put those boys back on the park and Melbourne doesn’t come close.
Wishart does Dad proud with match-winning try as Storm chase down Broncos after Reynolds limps off again
Mam is a big hero? The young bloke he hit is bigger and heavier than him. 😂
Who are you to call anyone a wimp or a dog? The toughest thing you do is sit behind a keyboard calling people names – like a real hero.
Fogarty off with suspected bicep tear as Raiders night goes from bad to worse in Broncos blowout