NRL 2018
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@paekakboyz said in NRL 2018:
@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.
As it he doesn't have to acknowledge him because he played injured - he's an opposition player who probably played when he shouldn't, it's not Smith's job to praise Cronk about that. FYI - I'm no big fan of Smith.
@Sneakdefreak Good pack as usual (with question marks around only one young hooker), decent outside backs and looking dicey in the halves again where Nikorima could be pulled into hooker and Hughes getting big raps from some quarters but as a half was superseded by Croft for Melbourne.
Did Harris get injured again? I can't remember.
Any players you think undeservedly missed out?
Surprised that Te Maire Martin wasn't added to the squad. DWZ/Martin/Johnson/Nikorima would be the best spine (keeping in mind that Tuivasa-Sheck is out and Luke has basically retired from the Kiwis).
@sneakdefreak said in NRL 2018:
@paekakboyz said in NRL 2018:
@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.
As it he doesn't have to acknowledge him because he played injured - he's an opposition player who probably played when he shouldn't, it's not Smith's job to praise Cronk about that. FYI - I'm no big fan of Smith.
@Sneakdefreak Good pack as usual (with question marks around only one young hooker), decent outside backs and looking dicey in the halves again where Nikorima could be pulled into hooker and Hughes getting big raps from some quarters but as a half was superseded by Croft for Melbourne.
Did Harris get injured again? I can't remember.
Any players you think undeservedly missed out?
Surprised that Te Maire Martin wasn't added to the squad. DWZ/Martin/Johnson/Nikorima would be the best spine (keeping in mind that Tuivasa-Sheck is out and Luke has basically retired from the Kiwis).
Yep, if we've got a half available then we may as well play him. We don't require our 2nd row to be in great form (Proctor) so why the halves?
Also, don't complain about a lack of experience with players out and then not pick a really experienced player in position we have little depth in (Benji). I thought a new Aussie coach would be above that sort of double speak and shenanigans.
Re: The Footy Show, I went to the live taping of the Grand Final show last year (cheered loudly for Taumalolo before he became Judas) as I was given free tickets. Hadn't seen the show in years. Some of the clips they showed were funny but that's probably because I hadn't seen the show (and that humour) in years.
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I thought it was already axed. Never evolved with the times.
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It was utter gold in its heyday though. An 'enhanced' Matty johns made some great stuff
, and the rest of the older school crew were good too. But the last 5-10 years, not so much. -
@Nepia benji is shit get over it
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Is Hiku injured or not selected?
You advocating him for stand off? :winking_face:
:face_with_hand_over_mouth:
Nope, but his utility value would be useful in a squad.
If not injured, his defensive woes this year may have ruined his chances at Kiwis selection.
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Not an issue for SJ obviously.
So what is the best 17? @Sneakdefreak
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Not an issue for SJ obviously.
So what is the best 17? @Sneakdefreak
Not an issue for SJ obviously.
So what is the best 17? @Sneakdefreak
Hahaha. Actually, SJ's defence has actually improved out of sight in the last few years - the call of princess is now for a lack of taking the ball to the line.
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Not an issue for SJ obviously.
So what is the best 17? @Sneakdefreak
Not an issue for SJ obviously.
So what is the best 17? @Sneakdefreak
I would go:
1 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Penrith Panthers) 2. Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders) 3. Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers) 4. Joseph Manu (Sydney Roosters) 5. Jamayne Isaako (Brisbane Broncos) 6. Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm) 7. Shaun Johnson (NZ Warriors) 8. Adam Blair (NZ Warriors) 9. Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos) 10. Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm) 11. James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers) 12. Corey Harawira-Naera (Penrith Panthers) 13. Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders)
Bench: 14. Brandon Smith (Melbourne Storm) 15. Issac Liu (Sydney Roosters) 16. Martin Tapau (Manly Sea Eagles) 17. Leeson Ah Mau (St George Illawarra Dragons) -
Warriors news: Warriors resign Isaiah Papali'i to a two-year deal and Isaac Luke on a much cheaper one-year deal.
https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/10/03/luke-signed-and-sealed-for-2019/
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Warriors news: Warriors resign Isaiah Papali'i to a two-year deal and Isaac Luke on a much cheaper one-year deal.
https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2018/10/03/luke-signed-and-sealed-for-2019/
@sneakdefreak glad that worked out well for the warriors! Bully to have a massive 2019 as he should be highly motivated now!!
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@sneakdefreak glad that worked out well for the warriors! Bully to have a massive 2019 as he should be highly motivated now!!
@paekakboyz Gives the Warriors one more year to prepare either Nathaniel Roache or Karl Lawton for the role too.
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Kiwis team to play Australia: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (c), Ken Maumalo, Esan Marsters, Joseph Manu, Jordan Rapana, Shaun Johnson, Kodi Nikorima, Jesse Bromwich, Brandon Smith, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Kevin Proctor, Isaac Liu, James Fisher-Harris. Interchange: Kenny Bromwich, Leeson Ah Mau, Martin Taupau, Adam Blair, Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes
I'm no expert on the sport so can someone tell me what's so special about Kenny Bromwich? He seems really underwhelming to me.
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Kiwis team to play Australia: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (c), Ken Maumalo, Esan Marsters, Joseph Manu, Jordan Rapana, Shaun Johnson, Kodi Nikorima, Jesse Bromwich, Brandon Smith, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Kevin Proctor, Isaac Liu, James Fisher-Harris. Interchange: Kenny Bromwich, Leeson Ah Mau, Martin Taupau, Adam Blair, Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes
I'm no expert on the sport so can someone tell me what's so special about Kenny Bromwich? He seems really underwhelming to me.
Kiwis team to play Australia: Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (c), Ken Maumalo, Esan Marsters, Joseph Manu, Jordan Rapana, Shaun Johnson, Kodi Nikorima, Jesse Bromwich, Brandon Smith, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, Kevin Proctor, Isaac Liu, James Fisher-Harris. Interchange: Kenny Bromwich, Leeson Ah Mau, Martin Taupau, Adam Blair, Peta Hiku, Jahrome Hughes
I'm no expert on the sport so can someone tell me what's so special about Kenny Bromwich? He seems really underwhelming to me.
Think of him as the not as good Whitelock or Barrett - he has the last name Bromwich.
Interesting to see Smith get the start and Hughes on the bench (or not on the bench). Even more interesting is the choice of captain. Here DWZ you're fully replacing RTS, you've both got two dads, you're the fullback, so you may as well be the captain as well.
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Surprised to see Maumalo ahead of Isaako, although I'm not sure what wing the latter plays on. At least Maumalo should get more ball.
Surprised to see Maumalo ahead of Isaako, although I'm not sure what wing the latter plays on. At least Maumalo should get more ball.
Yeah, I'm not sure that I really see Maumalo as a test wing (for the Kiwis as opposed to Samoa). He has his strengths, just not sure they're whats needed. Is Isaako injured? Otherwise there's no reason not to select him. The Kiwis shouldn't need Ken to be an extra prop like the Warriors do with the actual props they have.
