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Absolutely mate, cracker of a game that neither team deserved to lose. A point each a fair result.
DCE and Johnson put on masterclass as Warriors and Manly can't be split after controversial Bunker call
Not a lot
'It's a big fat no from me': Mal would pick Roos if made to choose as 'red flags' raised on any Souths deal
The Freddy Lussick tackle is a completely different kettle of fish. He was diving at his Ilias’ legs.
Aloiai’s tackle contacted Johnson’s outstretched leg, from the side, as he ran upright past him. It warranted a penalty given the game wanting to protect kickers. But it wasn’t particularly dangerous, and I’d be shocked if it warranted a charge.
DCE and Johnson put on masterclass as Warriors and Manly can't be split after controversial Bunker call
As soon as the Wahs played the ball I was up celebrating. There was no way Johnson was going to kick a field goal from half-way.
But I fell to the floor when replays showed Aloiai hitting Johnson’s leg. Completely unnecessary and a fair penalty.
A draw was a fair result. Prefer a win but that’s the type of game Manly needed. Will give them confidence as the season progresses. If they’d blown another lead, to lose in the end, it would have crushed them.
Warriors are a seriously exciting team. Egan’s decision making is exceptional. Big, committed forwards and fast, strong backs. A lot of visiting teams will lose in Auckland this year.
DCE and Johnson put on masterclass as Warriors and Manly can't be split after controversial Bunker call
On Jurbo, I don’t think you’d find a single player at club, state or international level who has looked across the change room before running out and thought “Oh man how did Jake make this team”??
The elite players of the game certainly don’t believe Jake is overrated.
Don't believe the hype: Why did Bulldogs fork out big bucks for the most overrated player in the NRL?
The Telegraph seem to be touting there’s a secret clause to get Manly off the hook (reading the headline only – I don’t pay for that rubbish 😁 ).
But it does seem odd that they’d promise the youngster $800k for the next 3 seasons, and then change their minds a few months later, without some sort of clause. It’s not like his fitness is a new issue. And given his disrupted pre-season, surely they’d cut him some slack. Even if it took him 10-12 rounds of Cup to get up to speed. They were paying on potential, which implies he’s a work in progress, worth persisting with.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
That’s terrible news for Schuster. I was really looking forward to seeing him back in the 12 jersey, simplifying his game where he could just focus on running hard and ball-playing. He was unreal in 2021 playing his natural game. A move to 6 over-complicated everything.
If the guy was on $400k the club would happily bide their time as he got back his fitness. But his manager’s greed, and the club agreeing to it, means he has to move away from a host of mates. And the club he’s been at since age 14.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
Being articulate is a prerequisite for being a Manly supporter. Happy to have MMW on board! 😛
Motion sickness: How the NRL's best are crafting confusion and sending defences sideways
“Warriors: Dylan Warriors (ankle) and Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (hamstring) are maybes”.
Dylan loving his time across the ditch so much, he’s changed his name.
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
Away record definitely needs improvement but I’m more concerned with their defence. Letting in 20 points per game isn’t good enough. I’d love to see them in a 14-8 grind.
Five and a kick: Manly hates you, but should you love them? And are Ricky's Raiders fun now too?
Spot on Joe, there’s been a noticeable shift from the referees in relation to dropped balls.
In Koula’s case you could hear the referee clearly shout “backwards” so he was always going to award the try. It was then up to the bunker to adjudicate. But they’d only weigh in if there’s a clear error missed, which wasn’t the case here. It was actually a good example of the system working how it should.
And yep for the first time in years, Manly look to have a pack. Lodge is potentially back this week too. So there’s a bit of depth which is nice.
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
Instead of posting about it on the Roar, I sat my 3 young boys down to watch and celebrate DCEs 310th. Even though we’d already listened to the entire match on the radio in the car. And what a cracker of a performance by him and the team.
Bit presumptuous to think what is posted on here is the be all and end all.
Cherry on top: DCE takes down the Panthers with showing for the ages as Cleary bats back knock on chat
Yeah I’m not sure about the wound either. DCE has been part of the family since 2011. And it showed last night with his reception at Brookie. A receptions he’s regularly received at the ground.
Being a DCE fan for well over a decade has meant you have grown a thick skin, constantly defending him against barbs from other clubs fans and league fans from his home state.
Now if souvalis meant the healing of wounds between QLDers and DCE, then I’d get it.
Cherry on top: DCE takes down the Panthers with showing for the ages as Cleary bats back knock on chat
Really tough start to the season facing Souths, Roosters, Eels and Panthers in the first 5 rounds. All as underdogs, winning 3 of them is very pleasing. But still plenty of work to do. The capitulation to the Dragons as favourites shows they lack a maturity the top teams display. I’ll also feel more comfortable once Saab is back.
Yep MMW really loving Nathan Brown. I thought he was one of our best against the Roosters, rattling JWH a couple of times. And again one of our best today. He’s taken the lifeline thrown to him with both hands and his aggression and toughness is appreciated by the fans.
Cherry on top: DCE takes down the Panthers with showing for the ages as Cleary bats back knock on chat
Good article TB. I truly hope they aren’t considering going back to the subjective criteria. Beyond it creating a dog’s breakfast, it also doesn’t seem fair on team’s who may have benefited by this change of rule earlier in the season ( 😁 )
People often forget that even though defensive player A, who was knocked over, may not have shifted fast enough to get out to cover the winger, it is the outside defenders B & C who are also impacted as they sit on their heels for a little longer to cover the inside.
Keep it black and white. Keep the onus on the lead runner to avoid any hint of contact on the defenders.
Obstruction turning a 'simple' game into complicated mess of decoys and defenders milking penalties
I guess it comes down to whether the AFL are serious about eradicating high contact or not. When they make their decisions based on who is being tackled, you’d have to say they are not.
Umpires' anti-Ginnivan bias has reached a new low - it's time for the AFL to step in
I don’t have an issue with the comment. Power Rankings aren’t about where the Clubs might finish at year’s end. It’s where they are actually as of right now based on a multitude of factors at the authors discretion eg. the Cowboys might be 1st on the ladder, but based on form and who they have played, sit at 7th in the PRs.
Personally I don’t think PRs should start until atleast Round 6. And I also think they work better in sports like the NFL, where there are 32 teams and only 17 games per season. Good teams can struggle as they are in a tough division, while poor teams can luck into an easy division for that year.
The PRs can show that a team that is 3rd in their division are actually a better team than somebody coming 1st in another division. Even though they won’t make the playoffs.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 3 - Eels seal real deal status, Bunnies need Easter miracle, Tigers terrrrific, Titans in tatters
The Storm are 8th on the ladder, but 5th in the Power Rankings. Suggesting they are better than their ladder position, but perhaps not Top 4 as of right now.
I think that’s entirely fair. Their next game against the Broncos will tell us a lot.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 3 - Eels seal real deal status, Bunnies need Easter miracle, Tigers terrrrific, Titans in tatters
To be fair to Jake, he’d already run well past the point of play. Yes he stopped in the defensive line, but you’re not going to see every decoy runner running 20m past the play on the half-way line. You’d lose a lot of your attack for the next play.
Fair penalty. But only because we long gave up on giving the officials potential grey areas, because they proved time and again they need black & white. Which I can live with.
NRL Round 3 Talking Points: Blowouts, bad bunnies, and bunker babies are back
Accurate rankings Paul, I reckon you’ve nailed it.
On Manly, they do lack an enforcer. I thought Nathan Brown was great against the Roosters, rattling JWH a coupe of times. But not so much yesterday. Manly definitely lack another middle but do have Lodge and Sipley to return. Neither are world beaters although I thought Lodge was great for us before he did his ACL.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 3 - Eels seal real deal status, Bunnies need Easter miracle, Tigers terrrrific, Titans in tatters
Mind boggling WB
Too much to Bear: Danger signs emerge as Rabbitohs start to unravel after years of near-misses
Must admit when I saw Sean Keppie starting in the front row I breathed a little easier before Vegas. The Souths pack has certainly dropped a peg or two.
Throw in the mess of Campbell Graham not getting surgery until the end of the pre-season and you have to wonder what is going on at the club. But don’t worry Souths fans you’ll still sit around 5th on the Power Rankings….
Too much to Bear: Danger signs emerge as Rabbitohs start to unravel after years of near-misses
It’s not ideal Nat. Although Paulo played Rd 1 so presumably he’s a top 2 winger in Seibold’s eyes. It was Talau who came into replace Saab, who will now be replaced by Vaega.
I’m not sure Talau is a speedster given his inability to keep up with Koula in that first set yesterday. But, yeah, you aren’t getting pace from Vaega. Some upside with his tough carries though.
If another one goes down I’d say they’ll bring in Brad Parker, and shift Koula (or Garrick) to the wing.
NRL Round 3 Team Lists: Bad news for painful Haas injury, Cook benched? O'Brien opens up on Hastings axe amid halves chaos
Love/hate articles like this
'I haven’t seen him like this': Why Croker is backing Turbo to top 2021 - by getting out of his way
Literally the best game Yeo has played in Blue was when he was told to put away the fancy “Panthers” stuff and just run and play hard. He was great in the middle.
Dallas Johnson is a QLD hero. He would never have been picked by NSW. Securing the middle defensively is so important in Origin. Jake plugs the hole efficiently. The QLDers definitely know when he is out there. They can feel it. Unfortunately he isn’t fancy enough for some NSW selectors (and fans)
Wild idea but Blues should actually pick Origin team on form this time around - and that means Tedesco’s time is up