Week 3: Preliminary finals 21/9-22/9 2018

[Eelogical]

You don’t think they will let him come to the game? Harsh but fair

He'd have to at least go to the game. He has to present himself with the CC medal.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

If you do something stupid enough to get suspended over, it doesn't matter whether it's a Grand Final or not, imo.

No sympathy from me.

Missing a grand final is a much harsher punishment than missing a regular season game. Just about every player gets suspended at some point. Sometimes they're just unlucky.

 

[Gazzamatta]

He'd have to at least go to the game. He has to present himself with the CC medal.

It reminds me of the Hayne head butt on Slater in 2010. Did Hayne head butt? Absolutely. Did he play in the SOO? Absolutely.
They will find an angle or photo shop one. Move on.

 

[Eelogical]

Missing a grand final is a much harsher punishment than missing a regular season game. Just about every player gets suspended at some point. Sometimes they're just unlucky.

Is there a betting market on this one yet?

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Is there a betting market on this one yet?

Yes, he's $1.05 to play.

 

[T-Boon]

I’m going for the rooters but only because soufs are playing tunnel ball.

What does the writer mean by tunnel ball?
Anyone?

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Missing a grand final is a much harsher punishment than missing a regular season game. Just about every player gets suspended at some point. Sometimes they're just unlucky.

But that regular season game could be the difference between making and not making the finals.

Do the crime, do the time

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

But that regular season game could be the difference between making and not making the finals.

Do the crime, do the time

Sure it could be the difference, but it probably won't be. I think finals and rep games are more important than regular season games and should be treated as such. I'm not arguing that Slater should get off, but that the rules should change.

 

[Eelogical]

Sure it could be the difference, but it probably won't be. I think finals and rep games are more important than regular season games and should be treated as such. I'm not arguing that Slater should get off, but that the rules should change.

You know, if they change the rules it will be then known as Slater's Law.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

You know, if they change the rules it will be then known as Slater's Law.

That would be OK with me if he doesn't get off.

 

[Eelementary]

Missing a grand final is a much harsher punishment than missing a regular season game. Just about every player gets suspended at some point. Sometimes they're just unlucky.

Even better deterrent for players to behave, imo.

I, personally, dont understand the train of thought that a Grand Final and/or Origin and/or Test match is different to a regular NRL game.

You break the rules, you cop the punishment, imo - if that means you miss a Grand Final, then tough.

 

[Eelogical]

Even better deterrent for players to behave, imo.

I, personally, dont understand the train of thought that a Grand Final and/or Origin and/or Test match is different to a regular NRL game.

You break the rules, you cop the punishment, imo - if that means you miss a Grand Final, then tough.

But, but...............Billy!

 

[Eelementary]

But, but...............Billy!

They suspended Smith a few seasons ago, so not all hope is lost.

But then again, the NRL is spineless, and incompetent, so..

 

[Eelogical]

They suspended Smith a few seasons ago, so not all hope is lost.

But then again, the NRL is spineless, and incompetent, so..

This is pulled from my memory banks so I'll throw in a disclaimer. Wasn't there a final in 2009 where Hayne slid into Morris in goal, led with his knees after a try was scored and Hayne got off then went on to play in the GF?

 

[TheParraboy]

I hope Slater plays, and the Storm lose the GF due to crucial Slater mistakes

win-win for everyone

There is always a silver lining...

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Even better deterrent for players to behave, imo.

I, personally, dont understand the train of thought that a Grand Final and/or Origin and/or Test match is different to a regular NRL game.

You break the rules, you cop the punishment, imo - if that means you miss a Grand Final, then tough.

I can't understand how people can't see that a grand final is different. It's far and away the most important game of the year. Arguably it's the only game that really matters.
And I have never said that if you break the rules then you shouldn't receive the punishment that applies.

 

[TheParraboy]

This is pulled from my memory banks so I'll throw in a disclaimer. Wasn't there a final in 2009 where Hayne slid into Morris in goal, led with his knees after a try was scored and Hayne got off then went on to play in the GF?

should have been suspended

 

[TheParraboy]

I can't understand how people can't see that a grand final is different. It's far and away the most important game of the year. Arguably it's the only game that really matters.
And I have never said that if you break the rules then you shouldn't receive the punishment that applies.

not only that, if slater plays id be instructing Hayne in the corresponding game next year to shoulder charge a winger going for a try

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

not only that, if slater plays id be instructing Hayne in the corresponding game next year to shoulder charge a winger going for a try

Exactly. My suggestion will ramp up the violence as we approach the big game. And hopefully it's Cam Smith having a bludge.

 

[TheParraboy]

Exactly. My suggestion will ramp up the violence as we approach the big game. And hopefully it's Cam Smith having a bludge.

behind his goal post a few times each half?