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“I am liking the look of Manly”
So far yes. But don’t forget how good Souths looked after 11 rounds last season when they were on top of the NRL ladder. It is way too early to tell anything at this point. At this point, even Souths could become minor premiers and premiers. Anything is still possible… except for the Tigers and the Bulldogs.
It is still too early to make long-term predictions, but it isn’t too early to make team changes. Not when clearly nothing has been learnt or fixed by Souths alleged post-season review. Ilias being dropped is well deserved and long overdue. Next I would be moving Latrell from FB to left centre to put a rocket up him if he doesn’t have a dramatically improved performance this weekend. Neither Latrell nor Cody should feel safe at this point.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 2 - Manly rising rapidly, Dragons crash back to reality, spotlight intensifies on Rabbitohs
Surely that has been a significant factor for all 4 Las Vegas teams and for the Panthers with the WCC. But It doesn’t appear to have effected Manly’s form or energy. Strange that. Although it is undoubtedly a factor, it can also be used as an excuse. Without any shadow of a doubt, of the 5 teams that have played overseas to start the season, Souths alone have been unrecognisable as an NRL side and look better suited to the NSW Cup!
Truth be told, Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker have turned in back-to-back lazy performances. Latrell is only prepared to play for 20 mins and Cody looks like he is running away from the ball instead of demanding it like he does when he is ON.
Playing Murray on an edge instead of at lock also hasn’t helped, and neither has the coach persisting with Ilias at HB. Thankfully, the latter, is no longer an excuse for round 3. But there is no point judging Dean Hawkins on just one game against a tough and committed opposition. He needs to be given a proper chance just as Ilias received.
If Souths can’t put on a committed performance and finally look like an NRL side against their hated rivals this weekend, I will be calling them gutless and soft and the drums will be beating in Redfern for Dumbo Big Ears to be sent packing as the band strikes up the tune of “Hail to the Chief” in preparation for Wayne Bennett’s return.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 2 - Manly rising rapidly, Dragons crash back to reality, spotlight intensifies on Rabbitohs
Souths deserve their current place on the NRL ladder and don’t deserve to be ranked any higher in the power rankings.
Souths fortunes should improve now that Jack Wighton joins the team and now that Ilias has finally been hooked in favour of a natural, if albeit a NSW Cup, HB. I’d still prefer to see Latrell shifted to left centre, Jack to right centre and Murray back at lock. Souths are more than capable of beating the Roosters, but not without a complete change in their attitude and commitment in defence.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 2 - Manly rising rapidly, Dragons crash back to reality, spotlight intensifies on Rabbitohs
I think ‘Turbo’ should have a name change. Although he is still a good strike player he has been permanently downgraded from a V8 to V6. He will never be faster than 50% – 70% of his top speed circa 2021.
'I haven’t seen him like this': Why Croker is backing Turbo to top 2021 - by getting out of his way
So you rate Lodge, Sipley & Schuster alongside of rep players like Wighton, Graham, Arrow and also gun rookie Munro?
How long have you been following the NRL? Since the Dolphins inception? 😂
The not-so-secret ingredient that transforms team into title contenders on show as Manly roll Rabbitohs in Vegas
Your crystal balls need a rub Brett. They’re chaffing from doing premature victory laps this season. 😂
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
I used to go to school with his cousin, Don. He was very good with a knife. He used to work in his Dad’s Fish & Chips shop in Surrey Hills. 😛
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
When will ROARERs learn to stop making season long predictions based on the opening rounds of an NRL season? So if Manly beat the chooks are they looking like 2024 premiers already? What nonsense!
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
Wighton, Graham, Arrow and Munro are all out, JD is persisting with a HB who should be playing NSW Cup and his two star players Latrell and Cody have a licence to play whenever they feel like it.
Jye Gray will get his shot and Tallis Duncan will play more minutes. Jack Wighton will give the side a lift and Cody and Latrell a kick in the pants when needed.
Souths will turn a corner in the coming weeks weeks. Wait and see. Their season is not doomed from the beginning.
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
Or JD will wake up with a horses head in his bed. No, wait, that the Italians. 😂
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
What other reason would JD be picking Ilias based on his lack of form basically since day one of playing in the NRL.
Some of my best mates are Greek and Souths supporters and I’m just quoting them. So before you start going on a SJW crusade once again their personal are Greek. 😂
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
He made a tackle and let go. The whistle wasn’t blown until after the contact with Cook and Reynolds throwing himself to the ground. He never used to do that at Souths but he does it regularly at the Broncos. Coincidence or typical QLDer tactics?
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
All 4 clubs who travelled to the US will be somewhat jaded in the first few weeks. That is why the NRL has organised a round robin schedule with all 4 teams playing each other over the first 2 rounds.
Souths problems run much deeper though with a coach who sticks with a HB just because they share the same heritage. Ilias is better suited to hooker and is NOT a HB!
Demetriou is also to scared to put pressure on his 2 stars Latrell and Cody and refuses to hold them accountable for their lacklustre, sub-par performances.
He also insists on playing reserve graders Kennar and Milne and Chee Kam (as an extended reserve looking close to a call up.
The fact remains Demetriou is lost without Wayne Bennett. His side has conceded 64 points, 24 errors and and 67 missed tackles in 2 weeks!
Russell Crowe needs to sack JD, bring Wayne Bennett back to Redfern in 2025 and offer Billy Slater $2 mill a season to take over the head coach role in 2025 with Bennett in a mentoring role going forward.
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
Referee Gerard Sutton quite rightly raised 10 fingers to signal a sin bin after Reynolds was rag-dolled after the initial tackle…
You should have gone to Specsavers! Watch the replay again from the reverse angle. Cook barely touches Reynolds while Reynolds throws himself backwards and then jumps to his feet appealing for a sin-bin. The ref was conned!
Congrats Broncos fans. The Broncos were too good but still very clunky.
Souths were woeful. Demetriou is to blame for poor coaching and not holding Latrell, Cody or Ilias accountable for their poor performances. Bennett wouldn’t play favourites and pull punches.
If I was picking the team next week…
1. Gray
2. AJ
3. Latrell
4. Wighton
5. Tass
6. Cody
7. Hawkins
11. Duncan
13. Murray
No.1 gun in NRL: Reece is the word at Broncos as star fullback rips Rabbitohs to shreds with lightning quick attack
It should have been 12 weeks BECAUSE he plays for the Roosters, Pickett. 😂
You should know me by now. Banter is what footy is all about. Comments like Leniu’s isn’t.
I’m with you on ‘Make Australia Great Again’ as well Pickett. 😛
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
What is discriminatory about me asking if you were the guy (race unnamed) who waves the Roosters ‘Giggity! Giggity!’ sign based on your profile name?
(Mushi) in Japanese translates to “bug” or “insect.”
Mushi can refer to: Mushi, Afghanistan · Mushi, Tengzhou (木石镇), town in Tengzhou City, Shandong, China; Mushi, an album by Japanese.
You’re just trying to find a way to be offended to claim a moral high ground that only exists in your imagination.
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
If the rankings were for attitude and resolve I assure you Souths would have ended up towards the bottom.
I’m sure they will plummet from the top 8 next week if that makes things better. I’m not expected Souths to snap out of their indifferent attitude until Jack Wighton gives them an on-field spray in round 3.
From the on the only way is up for the Bunnies. Especially once they dump Ilias for Gray.
I think we can both agree the Dolphins deserved to be ranked well below Souths.
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
Hang on. Are we still talking about the cop? 😂
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
No, no, no, no, NO mighty!
If clubs pay for player fines they are breaching the salary cap!!
Granted, that doesn’t apply for the Roosters though. 😂
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
I speak from experience, HfC. I grew up one. I’m not one now though. These days it’s more salt and pepper.
I had to chose a ‘minority’ for comedic effect and I picked one that was was bred to survive and thrive through adversity not roll over and meekly succumb to it.
From my experience people only puck on redheads once. Then never again. They usually find ut’s too much trouble for too little reward.
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
How can a player from a team that lost 43-18 receive Dally M points? On that basis Latrell Mitchell should have gotten the 3 Dally M points for his 20 mins against Manly. 😂
NRL News: Dally M voting blunders strike again with Hammer polling despite shocker, Dragons target Wallabies star
Those rankings make a lot more sense. 👍
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
Yeah, good first effort ranking a well beaten team (your team) first on the power rankings ladder!
Did the Panthers get extra points for losing the WCC? 😂 😂 😂
NRL Power Rankings: Round 1 - Small sample size but major concerns at a few clubs, Flanno back in style at Dragons
It’s still 4 weeks short of the 12-week ban I was calling for. But hey, it’s the Roosters, and you have to be grateful that it wasn’t just a 4-week suspended sentence and yet another token fine paid for by the Uncle Nick Brown paper bag fund.
NRL players need to reflect on this as a line in the sand not to cross again. Personal vilification (other than for readheads) will not be tolerated.
'I am really sorry': Leniu cops HUGE ban as NRL judiciary hands down verdict for ‘monkey’ racial abuse at Mam
Are you still making premature predictions based off of 2 rounds of football, FT? Or have you bought your Grand Final tickets already based on Manly’s 2-0 start to the season?
NRL Power Rankings: Round 2 - Manly rising rapidly, Dragons crash back to reality, spotlight intensifies on Rabbitohs