General Discussion Thread

[franklin2323]

It will be interesting to see if IC rests one or two players this week. Maybe one of the halves and a front rower ( middle)

Too soon for that. Need to be assured of top 4

 

[franklin2323]

Ivan really got torn a new one by PVL.

Its just entertainment for me really. I miss Des Hasler in blow up mode.

Pretty much is a boring year needs entertainment

 

[franklin2323]

I’m not sure if this is the best Penrith team I’ve seen or if their competition is weak. But I do think man for man this roster has far less talent than the premiership teams, but is playing at a similarly elite level.

Since we got rid of NYC the standard of play across the board has really dropped. Us being good doesn't change that fact

 

[Whino]

 

[Panfa]

Ive been waiting for ivan to have a crack at the officials for a while.This club has been pounded by the men in the middle for yrs now and its the same 3 blokes klein sutton and cummins.Im happy to contribute towards the 10k fine if thats what its gonna take to change the refs bias against us.Everyone is accountable for there mistakes these refs cost teams 2pts cost punters thousands coaches there jobs etc and we cant say boo.

 

[Whino]

Thank God I don't have Fox. I won't have to put up with all negative crap Crawley and his NRL 360 goons. They will be whinging about this all week.

 

[Tronald Crump]

I am disappointed that PVL changed the rules so the Roosters could sign a dual international this late in the year. His kowtowing to Uncle Nick was deplorable.

 

[noforwardpass]

I am disappointed that PVL changed the rules so the Roosters could sign a dual international this late in the year. His kowtowing to Uncle Nick was deplorable.

How dare you question the integrity of the self appointed supreme leader PVL. You will be next on his hit list for a load of verbal sewerage.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Ive been waiting for ivan to have a crack at the officials for a while.This club has been pounded by the men in the middle for yrs now and its the same 3 blokes klein sutton and cummins.Im happy to contribute towards the 10k fine if thats what its gonna take to change the refs bias against us.Everyone is accountable for there mistakes these refs cost teams 2pts cost punters thousands coaches there jobs etc and we cant say boo.

I believe Ivan's shot across the bow will hopefully help in the comming weeks and into the finals.

I don't blame him one little bit.

 

[franklin2323]

Rarely does a side get a bad run after giving it to refs. $10k well spent if it gives us even a 50/50 showing now

 

[box57l]

Ive been waiting for ivan to have a crack at the officials for a while.This club has been pounded by the men in the middle for yrs now and its the same 3 blokes klein sutton and cummins.Im happy to contribute towards the 10k fine if thats what its gonna take to change the refs bias against us.Everyone is accountable for there mistakes these refs cost teams 2pts cost punters thousands coaches there jobs etc and we cant say boo.

I couldn't agree more. Certain pundits will say that is part of the game but I call BS. There were a number of calls that were just plain wrong, yes we won and won well, but we should expect more. Why should Penrith cop mediocrity, why should we have clear bias with certain referees. It is about time a stand is made.

 

[maple_69]

More than Saturdays game, Cleary is just saying what everyone has thought for most of the last decade. The even up of the penalty count is totally a thing. It’s definitely become harder to notice in the six again era but teams on the receiving end of lopsided penalty counts/possession very often get a bit of help. We’ve certainly been beneficiaries and it’s crap.

 

[CCJohnC]

My bitch is the 'Six again' rule which certainly contributes to sides getting help perhaps against the run of play. I would also like the reason for the 'six again' being made public via the referees mike. Watching games on TV makes decisions hard to follow, One of Ivan's reason for his comments yesterday?

 

[Panther Pete]

My bitch is the 'Six again' rule which certainly contributes to sides getting help perhaps against the run of play. I would also like the reason for the 'six again' being made public via the referees mike. Watching games on TV makes decisions hard to follow, One of Ivan's reason for his comments yesterday?

I know exactly what you mean and its not just our games. I was watching the Parra v Sharks game yesterday and had no idea what half of the restarts were for.

 

[WestyLife]

The ref does announce what the 6 again are for.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

He’s just been fined $20k.

I think they should have community service options and counselling.

At any rate, unwise to make an enemy of the NRL overlords.

Very poor judgment from Ivan and doesn’t exactly wreak of good sportsmanship.

Did Ivan realise he’d won?

He shouldn’t be upsetting the Apple cart when the side is playing sky high A grade footy which everyone is enjoying.

Really dumb and miserable.

No one likes bad winners Ivan.

Those of us who know your befuddled, witless and charmless character, we ain’t surprised.

Another bad example for the boy.

As is the befriending young fans, you later knife out of selfishness and greedy ambition;


He’s gotta go folks. He’s just not Penrith material.

Hoss, Jed Snr and the other Carty boys should not have to put up with the likes of Ivan. He’s not fit to tie their bootlaces.

 

[The_Frog]

My bitch is the 'Six again' rule which certainly contributes to sides getting help perhaps against the run of play. I would also like the reason for the 'six again' being made public via the referees mike. Watching games on TV makes decisions hard to follow, One of Ivan's reason for his comments yesterday?

I doubt it was the six agains. It was things like the penalty against us for stripping which was an unsuccessful challenge, the unncessary late contact by Rapana on Mansour, the Raiders challenge after their player was put out by Cleary and Martin, and the first Raiders try where he appeared to get it down only after the whistle was blown.

 

[Fangs]

20k, the big stick.

10 rubles that one of the big wigs fires back. Can the NRL fine board directors?

 

[betcats]

He’s just been fined $20k.

I think they should have community service options and counselling.

At any rate, unwise to make an enemy of the NRL overlords.

Very poor judgment from Ivan and doesn’t exactly wreak of good sportsmanship.

Did Ivan realise he’d won?

He shouldn’t be upsetting the Apple cart when the side is playing sky high A grade footy which everyone is enjoying.

Really dumb and miserable.

No one likes bad winners Ivan.

Those of us who know your befuddled, witless and charmless character, we ain’t surprised.

Another bad example for the boy.

As is the befriending young fans, you later knife out of selfishness and greedy ambition;

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He’s gotta go folks. He’s just not Penrith material.

Coach of the year right there.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Coach of the year right there.

She’d bring a bit of character to the club.