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  1. maple_69

    Rd.5 v SeaEagles

    A lot of reasons it could have panned out differently but ultimately we looked off our game. The intensity, concentration and attention to detail were not there. 48 errors, penalties and 6 against conceded in our last two games is not acceptable regardless of how rubbish the refereeing is...
  2. maple_69

    Rd.5 v SeaEagles

    Ivan won’t rearrange the side to cover one position. He’ll back the replacement to do the job. This early in the season we need Tago playing centre where he’ll be playing in the grand final. Once our connection and fluency improves I can see Ivan changing things a bit more. Id go Edwards, To’o...
  3. maple_69

    Rd.4 v SydRoosters

    The Martin obstruction non call was incorrect, the Manu try was a no try due to the Luai obstruction, anyone who doubts Edwards making it to a play hasn’t been watching Rugby League for the past 5 years, they received a try off a knock on and 9 penalties to 4. Generously call that a wash on the...
  4. maple_69

    Harold Matthews and SG Ball Discussion Thread

    So Ball are dusted for the year and Matts are relying on both the Warriors and Manly dropping games to teams below them to scrape in. Assuming this weekend is the end of the season, any Ball guys of note we'd expect to come up to Flegg?
  5. maple_69

    General Discussion Thread

    I was really puzzled by the decision to let Hosking walk from the final year of his contract. It left us with 3 NRL edge options in the squad. One of those is Sorenson who might have been needed to pivot to a bench forward role given we were blooding Henry into a role very different to the one...
  6. maple_69

    Other games 2024

    Hmm yeah Moses due back what R11 or so. Sides picked after R12 I think. Might have a week or two to lay claim to the 6. Assuming Walker is still a trainwreck and Luai doesn't take this month without Nath to really improve his form, looks like Nicho could be the guy. I don't hate that, for all...
  7. maple_69

    Rd.4 v SydRoosters

    I hope not but I think some people should probably prepare themselves for the possibility that Ivan selects Peachey to cover the 17 with Garner starting. I’d go Alamoti as 17. He’s the guy that solves a problem that has impressed in Cup. Tago can pull a shift one in. If there’s any doubt around...
  8. maple_69

    Rd.3 v Broncos

    i think there needs a to be a clear distinction for incidental head contact caused by aggressive defence. I don’t think May did anything wrong but I’m fine with there being consequences when you go in hot and things go south. They just need to be distinct from charges for more overtly reckless...
  9. maple_69

    Rd.3 v Broncos

    He doesn't have the skills but he's got the smarts and we all know he's got the heart, guts and drive. The guy is best mates with Nathan so it kinda makes sense that he'd have that kind of student of the game attitude. His feints and dummys are becoming really effective. His fundamentals are now...
  10. maple_69

    Rd.3 v Broncos

    Kilkenny and those who have watched Cup, how has Price looked? By the numbers he has played big minutes, good go forward and no errors but has missed some tackles. Does he look a decent chance of making the NRL and what type of role does he look suited to on the big team? Hell of a pedigree.
  11. maple_69

    Rd.3 v Broncos

    Ivan has also previously opted to leave guys playing there role when an injury occurs rather than re-shuffling. Smith started those three games last year when Leniu was out (Huth was on the bench) although that was to get Moses to the bench for team balance which isn’t an option here.
  12. maple_69

    Rd.2 v Eels

    I’m keen to see how we can incorporate a player with Laurie’s skills into the side. Too good for Cup for sure and could be a game breaker but it will be interesting to see how. No Eisenhuth in Cup is also a foreboding sign that Sorenson might not be good to go. Oh wait, Eiso wasn’t in the final...
  13. maple_69

    Rd.2 v Eels

    So Edwards and Cleary, who have made international careers out of executing a gameplan with mind numbing consistency and hard work are to blame for just not being on the same page as Soni, a career reserve grader, and pushing up in support? He’s a dud and one that disrupts our game more than...
  14. maple_69

    Rd.2 v Eels

    This might seem a bit harsh but does anyone think we need to be careful of how much ball we give Edwards? He’s had a real Tedesco vibe about him these last couple games. He seems to be getting more involved as a playmaker and while he’s become proficient as a link man, he is not a playmaker...
  15. maple_69

    Round One v Melbourne

    Last year is hard to judge I reckon. That edge was a rolling disaster all year with Peachey in for half the year and a rotation of edge forwards, new winger who couldn't finish, not to mention Luai in and out and then pulled into more of a halfback role. Never got a chance to get anything going...
  16. maple_69

    Rd.2 v Eels

    The positive part of shitting the bed on Friday is that everyone seems to have written us off pretty quickly. Considering our outs are realistically Critta and Leniu, and May was the best on park by a distance, there’s really no reason to think we’ll be much different to last years levels when...
  17. maple_69

    Round One v Melbourne

    I’m tipping Smith for a monster season. He came in as a rookie prop, playing an unfamiliar role (impact bench prop) and for most of the season absolutely brained it. Didn’t miss a game, averaged 25 tackles at 95%, just under 100m a game, it’s exactly what you want from a bench prop. He fell off...
  18. maple_69

    Penrith Panthers lower grades 2024

    Have I missed something on Cole being injured? Not named in either team. Also interesting to see Riki moved to prop. The club didn’t seem to be able to produce anything but edge forwards for a while and now all our edges end up being middles. I wonder if they just want our edges to have a bit...
  19. maple_69

    Back up Goal Kicker 2024

    Cole started taking conversions at the end of last season in Cup. Not super successfully but if he’s got a bit of talent there, working really hard to be a solid backup would be very handy. Maybe not for this year but definitely next.
  20. maple_69

    Round One v Melbourne

    Manly have a bottom 4 pack and will be cannon fodder for the best sides but I can definitely see them landing in the top 6 if Turbo stays healthy, similar to their 2021 season and the Sharks last couple. I’ve got the Roosters, Parra, Broncs and Warriors as the squads that can offer serious...

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