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It’s incredible the size of players nowadays compared to yesteryear. To think we have halfbacks now the same size as frontrowers of the last century. Nathan Cleary is the same weight as John Sattler was at his peak. Many years ago I saw Kevin Ryan up close and didn’t realise who it was until a former North Sydney player I was with pointed him out. I said no way, he’s too small in physique. A centre, yes but not a feared prop. Even Neville Hornery who I knew from a pub he frequented was no monster and he was a maniac on the field.
That Brisbane pack would steamroll any pack od the 60’s and 70’s.
This current Broncos forward pack is a long way from being the best they’ve ever had - is it the biggest?
Huge loss to Penrith who have, for me, the best club pack in the comp with JFH the best front rower in the game. Going to the Warriors is a smart move by both, with the club replacing a top tier prop with an even better one and JFH returning to his homeland. Win-win for both.
Fisher-Harris on his way out of Panthers to join NRL rivals after 'one of the game's elite players' gets early release
Most of the Fox team are bearable with Ennis being the exception of course. He likes the sound of his own voice so much he talks over the game caller like a yapping mutt, not knowing when to button it.
Viewers need more of Paul the analyst, less of Fatty the class clown's cringeworthy commentating
That could be the vital point what you state here. Honesty with the medicos. With the lure of big money some might say a couple more head knocks isn’t too bad. The other side to that is if a player has had many minor knocks, is their judgment impaired and can’t answer correctly.
A very important topic Tony and one that needs to be front and centre in cases like Teddy.
'Don't put short-term needs over long-term health': After his tenth concussion, is it time for Teddy to hang up the boots?
This article has blindsided me as I didn’t realise Vautin was still on air commentating. The last time I heard him he was good value, adding humour to Sterlo’s expert breakdown of play. Maybe he has reached his used by date but the network must be happy with him.
Viewers need more of Paul the analyst, less of Fatty the class clown's cringeworthy commentating
Can’t agree with you about Meaney. The big problem for Melbourne on that side is that Warbrick comes inside too often giving a free ride to his opposite number. It caught my attention some weeks ago, I forget which game, seeing Warbrick not knowing where to go in defence. Meaney plays well at centre trying to cover for himself and Warbrick which isn’t working too well. Also, Melbourne don’t have the punch up the middle like in the past and this is causing Harry Grant to minimise his darts from dummy half. They need big Nelson back and fast.
Bulldogs grab moral victory, but Melbourne take the two points as Storm overcome Foxx hat trick in comeback win
Robbo is sounding like an authority on concussions. Granted, some of his club’s medical staff have travelled abroad to learn more, but It would be better if he left comments about concussion to the experts. Prof Chris Levi is a world rated expert on brain related matters and he’s only a drive up the road at Newcastle. He’s one person any club medico should have a talk to.
NRL News: Schuster granted personal leave, Mal expresses Souths interest as Demetriou fights to save job
That could be a good move for him to get back to 1st grade. Des needs some new stock and Schuster needs a coach’s love.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
Quite a brutal assessment there GB and a fair one.
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
Amazing is right with plenty of pace. Good to see Stewart get a run making it two teenagers in the side.
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
One of Balmain’s greatest ever players. An ornament to RL. R.I.P. Golden Boots.
NRL News: Tribute pour in as Tigers and legend Keith 'Golden Boots' Barnes dies at 89
Very good display from Canberra, very professionnal. Parra had no answer to a well drilled side, a team with speed to burn. Sticky has some serious talent there which will give many teams a shake. Ethan Strange has slotted right in to where Jack Wighton once stood and, is playing like a veteran.
Brad Arthur has some work ahead of him to get his boys back on track.
Red-hot Green Machine respond to Ricky’s rev-up to steamroll over pedestrian Parramatta
He has a problem of some sort to do the stupid things he does like elbowing SJ then apologising, lifting TH after the tackle was complete and last week whacking JAC, injuring him then kneeling down with him in sympathy. If he gets his ego back down to earth, applies himself to his trade like a pro should he could earn the moniker superstar, but at the moment he’s barely a 1st grader. While suspended he should flog himself on the fitness paddock and get rid of that spare tyre around the girth. Maybe then he’ll have the motor to play fullback.
Latrell cops lengthy ban for high elbow hit on Johnson as Souths coach laments 'stupid' acts
Well said. His talent shone better when he was at Easts playing centre. His desire to play fullback has come at a cost to Souths.
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths
I must disagree with you saying these two could give Penrith a fright. Defensively, that game was a shocker. Attack wise, good for the highlights reel but you must stop the other side from scoring to win games. Melbourne don’t have the power in their forwards to dominate many packs and it shows with Harry Grant’s darts from dummy half not as effective as when he had a strong pack. Brisbane have some classy players to come back and they will need them if they are to be a threat.
Wishart does Dad proud with match-winning try as Storm chase down Broncos after Reynolds limps off again
So true Stuart, so true.
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Rothfield, the former sail boat journo from Newcastle who became a RL expert.
Knights already at sixes and sevens again: What exactly was the rush to re-sign O’Brien long term?
You make some very good points especially the last paragraph. I too have fears of a diluted comp with extra teams. We have quite a few players now in the ‘run-of-the-mill’ category, work horses as you say.
Knights already at sixes and sevens again: What exactly was the rush to re-sign O’Brien long term?
What I saw in that game was a Parra attack with no leadership, sadly missing Moses and the crafty Cartwright. Wests didn’t deserve to win because of the free gifts they gave to Parra via penalties and dropped ball. Against a better side they would have been whacked. If Wests can get the rubbish out of their game, and that’s up to the coach, produce more defensive efforts like today, Benji will have a long career with the clipboard. It’s pleasing to see the Tigers on the winners list after so many years of mediocrity but if they don’t take control of their discipline, stronger teams will make them pay.
Hail Sezer! Veteran slots field goal to deliver fairytale Tigers win as Galvin announces himself NRL's hottest talent
Best 80 minute performance I’ve seen from a halfback for a long, long time. Reynolds had Drinkwater so rattled it reminded me of Steve Mavin in his horror game.
Oh, what a nightmare: Reynolds' brillance bamboozles back three as Broncos give Cowboys a kicking
You make some good points re Cody Walker. Maybe father time is catching up with him as he is off the pace of the game in both attack and defence. Maybe a spell in reserves could revitalise him.
As for Cameron Murray, if not for him, Souths would be almost easybeats such is his impact. I wish he played for Saints. Latrell let me down today. I was hoping for a big effort from him but it was ordinary, again, which is disappointing. Of the four fullbacks seen so far this round he ranks fourth for me. In some angles he looks to be carrying a spare tyre around the girth, just not aerobically fit enough for fullback.
It’s a win so you take it.
Foxx off AGAIN, Wighton grabs double and Latrell booed as Souths ease Demetriou pressure
Taafe could add some spark to his team at halfback. He has footy sense and can be in the right spot at the right time. Didn’t know about his junior rep history but would be keen to see him at 7.
Foxx off AGAIN, Wighton grabs double and Latrell booed as Souths ease Demetriou pressure
This will be a test for Penrith with Cleary out for a month and JFH wounded as well. The best half and best prop in the game missing may bring Penrith back to the bunch.
Round 4 Team Lists Late Mail: Key Raiders injury leads to Origin star return, Newcastle lose Gagai to 'medical condition'
A very good read Tony, well done.
Early in Latrell’s career I was quite taken by his talent and physicality while playing for Easts and became a fan of his for what he brought to Rugby League, future stardom. Here was a young lad from Taree making a name for himself in the big league. When selected for SOO I was really pleased for him and looked to see what he could do on the big stage. At the time it looked like Freddy Fittler had a gem of a player in his squad, one who could deny QLD the goodies.
Then Freddy dropped Latrell for laziness after game 1 in 2019. This was a move that left me a little confused until Freddy showed some video clips from that game where Latrell showed next to no effort in areas where his teammates were busting their gut trying. One example was a kick downtown where a surge of blue jumpers chased at full pace whereas Latrell ambled down at leisure.
It was around this time I had a changing perspective of LM, starting to notice areas of his game where he was indeed lazy.
When he joined Souths it was as if he had something to prove to Easts like when he altered Joey Manu’s facial features. He would drift in and out of games, committing to the task when he felt like it and when he really felt like it he could pull off some super plays such is his talent.
While in the US for injury re-hab someone got into his ear and told him to sell himself, become a showman, which is probably what Latrell thought was right for him. Big mistake as all he has done is let his club and fans down, presenting himself as a real Captain Blowhard in radio interviews where he grabbed a few days’ headlines.
Latrell is one very gifted footy player who can still be a star but only if he sees that it’s about the team and what he can bring to it, leaving his ego at home.
Latrell's not walking the walk after talking the talk: Souths should be worried after star goes missing against Roosters
Topine may have killed off his RL career with this action. By the sounds of it, he doesn’t have the inner desire, or guts as some would say, to play NRL level.
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