NRL 2024

mariner4life

A day on, and i still don't know what the fuck Billy is thinking.

Did he get tricked by a few long range tries against 12 defenders once the game was over? Does he now think "of if we don't give up a 6 try lad we can open them up late?" because that's idiotic.

If you had to pick the four best forwards across both teams you would probably go with Haas, Murray, Crichton and Martin. Maybe Nanai and Carrigan are in the conversation, but that's a telling thought. And to stop the speed and ferocity of those forwards you pick fucking Capewell?
Off the bench they are bring Spencer Leniu who comes on with blood in his nostrils and goes hard as fuck. We bring on who? Fotuaika and Kaufusi???? Anonymous so far this series.

Capewell is going to have to wind the clock back 4 years, Collins is going to have to have one of the all time great performances, and they have to find a way to get the ball in Nanai's hands more than 3-4 times. Cotter needs to aim up as well, he might be just a little small to play prop.
It's an ugly thought.

mariner4life

also, nice to get the utterly pointless Monday Annesley "yeah we got that one wrong" about the Salmon late hit. And the excuse makes it even worse. They spent so long looking to check it was high they forgot about the late. Fuck off.

canefan

@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

also, nice to get the utterly pointless Monday Annesley "yeah we got that one wrong" about the Salmon late hit. And the excuse makes it even worse. They spent so long looking to check it was high they forgot about the late. Fuck off.

I don't want to hear that shit unless he's willing to give us the points as well

delicatessen

Fun first half of Bunnies v Dolphins. Dolphins clearly playing the better footy, but still 18-10. Both fullbacks have ben superb, as well as Bostock for Dolphins.

Don't normally enjoy non-Warriors NRL (or Warriors NRL), so that's saying something.

African Monkey

Tevita Pangai is some player with the right coach. Has all the talent in the world, but never was quite there between the ears, but with someone guiding him like uncle Wayne, you have a top class player.

mariner4life

last night was the best he has played in years. Very specific role, did what he needed, with a fair amount of punch.
The best coaches make the game very simple for their players.

bayimports

Hasnt signed a contract yet either, could be another one that comes to Souths with Wayne

African Monkey

@bayimports They need middle forwards too so it makes sense.

mariner4life

Origin weekend is always good for some shadey results.
The Dolphins killed the Bunnies off
Cronulla officially knocked the Tigers out of premiership contention. If you need a statement win, apparently what you need to do is pick Nicho Hynes, lose, and then drop him/have him injured.
Gold Coast beat the Eels (who signed Ryles as their coach). DFi with a lazy 179m
The Broncos are cooked. The Dragons might actually play finals
Lol at Newcastle who got flogged by a DCE-less Manly.

The NRL ladder is a little more clear cut i think. Who ever loses on Friday between us and the Raiders can start making holiday plans for September . If, and it is a big if, Brisbane can get everyone on the park, they are the only ones outside the top 9 i can see getting a run at it, and that's just on the fact tehy actually have talent, and a positive for and against.

Still not seeing anything that says it won't be two of Penrith, Melbourne or the Roosters on GF day

bayimports

Actually didn't think DFif was effective as he should be, still a decent coach would have him playing better than Capewell.
Manly like they have all year, can look like prem winners and losers in the same game, although this time, just like winners. Turbo creating havoc. If ever a team outside the top four could knock anyone over, it would be these guys.
Ryles free to leave Melbourne as of yesterday, if he moves early then I would hate to play Parramatta as well, as players start playing for contracts.

Not many easy games for anyone in the run home as the comp is so even, I think I have ruled the Wahs out already and would not be surprised to see a late AFB switch for Cronulla finals bid. There was a lot of talk that Trindall was the problem for Nicho, after the weekend I would suggest Nicho was the problem for Trindall.

Start of the year SJ and Nicho a couple of the golden players in the comp, now respective teams would arguably like to have them stay injured

mariner4life

@bayimports said in NRL 2024:

play Parramatta as well, as players start playing for ~~contracts~~ someone who isn't TBazz

FTFY

bayimports

Tofu gone for rest of year wrist not up to it.. Warriors faint hopes fading

Nepia

@bayimports said in NRL 2024:

Tofu gone for rest of year wrist not up to it.. Warriors faint hopes fading

In all honesty he has been very average this year and clearly has not been able to hit the ball up. Better that he's out and can recover then stink up the joint.

mariner4life

Origin day!

Fucking freezing in Brisbane

Donsteppa

After the start in Game 2, might need to set several alarms clocks around the Queensland squad.

bayimports

@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

Origin day!

Fucking freezing in Brisbane

jeez excuses starting early, to borrow a phrase that's bound to also fail after multiple years of trying

"its coming home" lol

Nepia

@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

Origin day!

Fucking freezing in Brisbane

What temp is it to make it freezing in Brisbane? It's been NZ cold in Sydney the past few days.

Anyway, what do peeps think about RTS on the wing and Tuaupiki at fullback? I'm not sure if RTS on the wing is a good thing or not.

Also, hope Barnett doesn't get lots of minutes in your guys bogan off tonight - then we're effectively down to a one prop rotation.

mariner4life

I flew in to single figures. Was not prepared!

bayimports

@Nepia said in NRL 2024:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

Origin day!

Fucking freezing in Brisbane

What temp is it to make it freezing in Brisbane? It's been NZ cold in Sydney the past few days.

Anyway, what do peeps think about RTS on the wing and Tuaupiki at fullback? I'm not sure if RTS on the wing is a good thing or not.

Also, hope Barnett doesn't get lots of minutes in your guys bogan off tonight - then we're effectively down to a one prop rotation.

I think RTS gets more opportunity to roam as a wing than he does as a centre, so I dont mind it over centre. While I personally think RTS is the better fullback, if Tuapiki the next best player available from the lower levels then we are almost forced into this. We also have one young centre back playing in Ali Leiataua so hopefully he kicks on from what he showed last year before getting injured.

Im also hoping Barnett doesn't play many minutes, as the alternative middle rotation does look weak.

antipodean

@Nepia said in NRL 2024:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

Origin day!

Fucking freezing in Brisbane

What temp is it to make it freezing in Brisbane? It's been NZ cold in Sydney the past few days.

People wear beanies and gloves as soon as it is below 20°C

At half that they'll be dressed like an Antarctic expedition. If they even leave home.

The Silver Fern

NRL 2024