08 :: R22 Sat :: Warriors 16 Broncos 12 @ Mt Smart

[renouf]

Thats all you had to say, not Warriors on the back of the referee.

That was to stir a few people, looks like it worked ;-)

I'm not a fan of the referees though, they decide games these days

 

[BWNB]

That was to stir a few people, looks like it worked ;-)

I'm not a fan of the referees though, they decide games these days

Correct, but what can you do.

 

[lockyno1]

Correct, but what can you do.

Replace them all!;-)

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Umm well, I'm not exactly going to sit on here and boast about my team...

So saying that Brisbane will run rings around Manly isn't boasting ?

 

[BrisVegas]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,24142965-23214,00.html

Thaiday dropped for discipline breach

August 07, 2008

BRISBANE representative forward Sam Thaiday has been dropped for Saturday's clash with the New Zealand Warriors for disciplinary reasons.

The Queensland and Australian forward did not make the trip to Auckland with the Broncos after turning up late for a forwards training session at the club yesterday.

He was immediately stood down for this weekend's game in accordance with the club's tough stance on players failing to meet their commitments.

The loss of Thaiday adds to the blow delivered by the NRL's judiciary, which last night suspended star centre Justin Hodges for two weeks for contrary conduct after he was found guilty of making a rude gesture to referee Tony Archer.

Brisbane could also be without tackling machine David Stagg who remained in Brisbane, with his wife expecting to give birth on Friday.

Stagg could make a rushed trip across the Tasman if the baby arrives on time but there's a possibility he will miss the clash.

Brisbane will decide their final line-up on Saturday morning with Joel Moon coming into the centres for the suspended Hodges.
AAP

While not an ideal situation, it's fair enough given the same thing happened to Eastwood when he slept in and missed the start of training a few months ago.

it will be interesting to see who get the call up with both Carroll (injury) and Stagg (family) likely out.

Perhaps Palmer Wapou will get his debut.http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=207375

 

[DeeJ]

Jeez they are strict. I mean discipline is important, but what about winning games? Sam has been great lately and is essential to our forward pack.

 

[BrisVegas]

Jeez they are strict. I mean discipline is important, but what about winning games? Sam has been great lately and is essential to our forward pack.

It's not like they are making the rules up as they go along. The club (both the administration and players) has decided that a high level of discipline is required. I'd wager that if Thaiday had a valid excuse he would be playing.

Better to crack down hard early rather than let players get away with small indiscretions until they start getting done for DUI and bar toilet mishaps then crying "woe is us".

 

[DeeJ]

That's true but we've all been late for work before! Maybe there should be some 3 strike system.

 

[Rovelli]

Evens the scales a little bit.

 

[LeagueNut]

Injury has forced referee Sean Hampstead out of the Warriors-Brisbane game, with Matt Cecchin his replacement.

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24143982-5006066,00.html

f**k! :crazy:

When did Cecchin last referee a first grade game??

 

[lockyno1]

You beauty Hampstead gone!

 

[Pumba]

NRL Preview and Tips - Round 22
BY Paul Zines

Despite still being a chance to feature in the finals, the Warriors would not be too pleased with their season thus far. Last year, it was fullback Wade McKinnon who led from the front proving his importance to the side.

He went down in what looked to be a season-ending knee injury before this year’s competition even began. In a miraculous comeback, he has been rushed straight back into the starting line-up against the in-form Brisbane Broncos.

The Warriors were their own worst enemy against the Rabbitohs last Saturday night, dropping the ball with the line wide open on several occasions. Exciting Toyota Cup star Sonny Fai has been dropped making way for Jerome Ropati in the centres with Michael Witt returning to the halves. The Broncos are on the way up, and by “up” I don’t mean the salute that Justin Hodges gave the ref last week.

He will miss the clash after failing to beat the charge which is disappointing that he cannot line up opposite former team-mate Brent Tate. After another brilliant defensive effort from the Broncos I really believe they can challenge the likes of Melbourne and Manly for this year’s title.

It is always tough to win in New Zealand, but I think they will just have enough
Broncos by 6

Link

 

[Dr Crane]

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/sport/nrl/story/0,26799,24143982-5006066,00.html

f**k! :crazy:

When did Cecchin last referee a first grade game??

Aw hell no.

 

[..::Matheos::..]

Broncos will be too good, too strong.

The Broncos will be eager to edge closer to the top 4, look to a Broncos win 28-12

 

[BWNB]

A good result for the sharks would be a Warriors win.

 

[Ghoulies]

:lol: By the looks of things if we win it'll be anything but convincing. Our pack doesn't look up to it tonight.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Witt 0/1

If only Hohaia was kicking.

 

[wittyfan]

:lol:

The injury has affected his radar me thinks.

 

[Rovelli]

Witt 0/1

If only Hohaia was kicking.

I wonder where wittyfan is!

 

[Ghoulies]

f**k off you racist dickhead.

Discraceful penalty from Cecchin earlier against Price. The ball came out and Luck scooped it up and the onl reason Cecchin didn't call an advantage was so he could pack a scrum and give the video ref a reason to call a penalty.

So instead of it being a disgraceful decision in which Cecchin missed a blatant strip, it's a disgraceful decision where Cecchin failed to call advantage. Seeing as the outcome was correct I don't see the need to complain too much.