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The tackle on Tom Lynagh was particularly poor. I will be the first to admit league trails union with player safety, but that tackle in league is an immediate send-off and 4-6 weeks. They appreciate the whiplash affect these tackles have on the brain and possibly leading to CTE. Not sure why union didn’t get the memo on this?? And just on Finau, is there any footage of him actually tackling a forward front-on, or just a highlights reel of him dog-shoting 10’s late and off the ball?
'Purely coincidental': Chiefs coach defends bruiser after ANOTHER late shot leaves Tah flattened - but was it legal?
Of all the blokes in the NRL, I thought RTS would have been the bloke to go big in union. I watched maybe half dozen of his matches for Auckland, and yeah he was pretty average. I mean that quite literally, not good, not bad, just average for that standard of competition. Manu still needs to play Super Rugby in NZ to be eligible for AB selection, which isn’t on his radar. If he was 22yrs old and 100% committed, I’d say maybe. But for a bloke at his age, just starting his apprenticeship in Japan, realistically he has Buckley’s to no chance of making the AB’s. He will back in a Roosters jersey mid-season next year.
Manu excited to take SBW path in pursuit of All Blacks goal but admits 'I've got to learn the game' first
It’s hard enough to pick the winner in September, never mind trying to forecast in April. Plenty of water to under the bridge and some teams who are flying now, are an ACL away from irrelevance.
Storm slaughter second-rate Souths as 'a myriad of errors' hammer the final nail into Demetriou's coaching coffin
Yep, it’s kind of like if an MMA fighter was made to do an extra 15 minutes of grappling as a reminder to maintain club standards, no one would blink an eyelid. Maybe if the Dogs coaching staff had made Topine write out 100 times “I will not be late for wrestling training”, well than yes, I think he has a case for a $4m settlement 😂 😂
Topine vs Bulldogs an important case for NRL and players - wrestling punishment shouldn't be tolerated in a 'workplace'
True. My observation is that Souths haven’t got a bad roster, they are just missing a heap of players. Yes some are underperforming and yes there is some holes in their pack, but I don’t think this is a team that needs to ripped up and started again from scratch (much like the Bulldogs have done). It’s unlikely they dig themselves out this year, but it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest if a rejuvenated Souths charge up the ladder next season. If I was Rabbits, I’d be on the blower to get a player-swap deal with the Storm for Jonah Pezet. They really miss an organising half who has a class kicking game.
Storm slaughter second-rate Souths as 'a myriad of errors' hammer the final nail into Demetriou's coaching coffin
I’m all for 10 minutes in the bin for any defender whose head contacts the ball runner’s head in an UPRIGHT position. You will see tackle technique change rapidly once they start sitting them down.
NRL News: Ferguson's marquee deal terminated by semi-pro team, Benji happy with Tigers' CEO call
Only if you divide by pi and carry the one. Simple math.
NRL News: Ferguson's marquee deal terminated by semi-pro team, Benji happy with Tigers' CEO call
Just on the Storm, I kind of raised my eyebrow at some of the media types continually downplaying Melbourne as a legit premiership team. On more than a few occasions I’ve heard Anasta declare the ladder position flattered the Storm, they aren’t playing well, they won’t trouble the true premiership heavyweights in the Panthers, Broncos and Warriors. Now keep in mind Anasta is Munster’s player agent, so maybe he is only tuning in when Cam plays, but the Storm have already beaten the Panthers, Wahs, Broncos, as well as the Roosters. Maybe Anasta’s perception comes from the Storm not registering a blow-out score, but that has everything to do with their tough draw and quality of teams they’ve played. I was convinced last week when their draw softened (Souths, Titans, Ponga-less Newcastle) the points came and Anasta will immediately declare Storm as red-hot title contenders. Even though the Storm leaked 4 tries against the bottom of the ladder team. But they weren’t contenders when keeping the Panthers to a donut? Or when registering come from behind wins on the buzzer. I dead-set reckon blokes on the Roar have better footy knowledge than some of these “legend” commentators 😂
Storm slaughter second-rate Souths as 'a myriad of errors' hammer the final nail into Demetriou's coaching coffin
Three defenders in the tackle and body height has been the common denominator in the past handful of these types of concussions.
NRL News: Ferguson's marquee deal terminated by semi-pro team, Benji happy with Tigers' CEO call
Just some really basic facts; 1. On that particular day, Topine’s workplace was the wrestling dojo. 2. Topine was being paid a significant amount of money to complete a specific task, namely wrestle team mates. 3. Topine was late for the session and in line with team standards, was asked to do extras of that exercise. 4. The extras constituted just 15 minutes of extra work. People need to stop confusing their workplace with Topine’s workplace. He isn’t a late-for-work insurance salesman who has been subject to a “fight club” style bashing in the office carpark. I’d suggest you would be getting closer to the truth with “fringe first grader, earmarked for release, convinced by ambitious lawyer of easy cash to be made”. Couple of things you can take to the bank (a) this never makes it to court, absolute zero chance of damages being awarded and (b) Topine never, ever plays in the NRL again. I mean, who would sign him?
Topine vs Bulldogs an important case for NRL and players - wrestling punishment shouldn't be tolerated in a 'workplace'
Flanagan when asked what can be done to stop the concussions at kick-off “I don’t know how we change it”. Tell the defenders to lower their target contact to tackle around ball height. The end. Wasn’t that hard Flano.
NRL News: Ferguson's marquee deal terminated by semi-pro team, Benji happy with Tigers' CEO call
True, but the Wahs didn’t help themselves by rotating Barnett to the left edge, which weakened their middle. I never understood teams that do this.
Des breaks his duck after epic final stand sees Titans pull off Anzac boilover to stun Warriors in Auckland
If you add all their injured players back into the team, Souths would have pretty much the same team that lead the comp and smashed the Storm in R10 last year.
Storm slaughter second-rate Souths as 'a myriad of errors' hammer the final nail into Demetriou's coaching coffin
Tick that off your list 😂 😂
Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections
JD sounds pretty defeated at the presser. Cam Murray sitting next to him wearing the expression of a bulldog chewing on a paper wasp.
Storm slaughter second-rate Souths as 'a myriad of errors' hammer the final nail into Demetriou's coaching coffin
I missed the post-match presser, but Im assuming Robbo was happy with the refs this week?
A walk in the park: Super Sam shows Roosters what they've been missing in 60-point Anzac smash-up
It needs to be taken into consideration that Topine wasn’t an accountant who arrived 20 minutes late to H&R Block and was then forced into some type of “fight club” style of punishment. Topine is professional athlete competing in a brutal contact sport. He was at wrestling practice and had to do extra reps for not meeting team standards. If he gets $4m for that, the world has officially gone mad.
NRL News: 'Happens every day' - Anasta defends Dogs as $4M lawsuit looms over former player's training punishment
100%. They won’t make the 8 this year. Johnson is carrying an Achilles injury and will need a rest sooner rather than later. If they lose him to injury, their floor could be anything.
Des breaks his duck after epic final stand sees Titans pull off Anzac boilover to stun Warriors in Auckland
Yes, an upset win might get JD to the end of the season. But on the other side of the coin, a 30 or 40 point drubbing will probably see him gone by Monday. Certainly plenty on the line for Souths and their coaching staff.
NRL Round 8 Team Lists Late Mail: Injury causes Dragons reshuffle, Cleary back, Broncos' mixed news, Eels blood new half
I think anyone who has played and won World Cup finals, NRL Grand Finals and Origin deciders, by definition are “big game players”. Munster has a Wally Smith Medal, 11 test jerseys and a couple of premiership rings. When selectors sit down to pick one of Munster, Mam or Dearden, yes they look at form, but a massive factor is also past experience.
Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections
I’m a bit scared for Jye Gray and Jacob Gagai, who have just the 2 NRL games between them. I think Munster and Hughes really test them under the high ball tonight.
NRL Round 8 Team Lists Late Mail: Injury causes Dragons reshuffle, Cleary back, Broncos' mixed news, Eels blood new half
He has had the injury since the preseason. Agree Munster was down on form last year, although he wasn’t on his Pat Malone. Bellamy had challenged his spine to be better this season. Hughes has responded and shot the lights out, Paps is working his way back into form, but Grant has been well below the standards he set over the past couple of years. The public statement will be that Munster won’t be picked to Origin if he is injured, but if he gets to 90% fit, they will select him. And they will mostly ignore his form, Munster has built up some credit as a big-game player. Plus there isn’t too many alternatives. I’d take a 90% out of form Munster, over a fully fit Dearden. Ezra Mam is probably the only other real consideration.
Maroons' Origin predicted team: Slater forced to make changes after injuries sideline some certain selections
Building a successful NRL squad is a little bit like forging a sword. You start with the raw steel, apply incredible heat and hammer the material into predesigned shape. Heat and cool the steel alternatively to strengthen the blade. You must look for cracks in the steel, which need to be grinded and hammered out of the blade. If you use the wrong material, applying not enough heat, or too much heat, you can make the blade brittle and it will shatter under pressure. Like the steel, players are taken to dark places and placed under intense pressure. The coaching staff are looking for a response, does the player dig into their reserves, or look for shortcuts. Do they embrace the challenge or quit. Do they encourage and show leadership, or do they whinge and moan. With the wrestling challenge, no doubt the coaches were looking for a reaction from Topine, but I don’t think a $4m law suit was in their top 100 possible responses 😂
NRL News: 'Happens every day' - Anasta defends Dogs as $4M lawsuit looms over former player's training punishment
Was the punishment unfair? Possibly. No doubt the punishment of Topine was used as an example to the whole team, a bit like old Roman Law of Decimation. When used sparingly, it is very effective. For mine, it is certainly a better alternative to the Dog’s trainer contacting head office to request an infringement notice drafted and delivered to the the player’s manager, who in turn schedules a meeting three weeks hence with Topine, the player manager and five representatives of the RLPA. That isn’t fixing holes in team standards and culture and doesn’t get the Dog’s to their happy place of winning matches.
NRL News: 'Happens every day' - Anasta defends Dogs as $4M lawsuit looms over former player's training punishment
Any news on the type of suspension Trindall is looking at?
Why all the pieces now Fitz for Sharks to shed flat-track bullies reputation and show they’re the real deal