2016 Origin III - NSW 18-14 QLD @ ANZ

[Timmah]

Look, its largely semantics.

To me, its overly dramatic to say that he 'threw the ball at him'.

It's fact. Moylan was on the ground and Cooper threw the ball at him in a goading fashion. He didn't peg it or slam it, just threw it. The context is irrelevant, it provoked the Fifita reaction.

And rightfully - Fifita was binned for his idiocy.

 

[Frank_Grimes]

I think what's more laughable is the term "pegged" and "spiked" used earlier. Hence the calls of exaggeration. Some Blues fans would have us believe Cooper "javelin threw" the ball into his head.

 

[Meth]

And how does someone who follows NRL enough to post on a forum get Fifita's name wrong?

This could be the very definition of 'clutching at straws'

 

[Timmah]

I never said it wasn't. But so what?

Because the commentary team spent the best part of 3 minutes "wondering why" despite it being plain to see in the live shot.
Because Queenslanders claimed it was unprovoked.

It happened - so it's up for discussion. We're on a discussion forum, yeah?

 

[Generalzod]

Inglis should be banned for as long as the Dugan is out injured , People are worried about Fafita.

 

[betcats]

People are saying that it's an exaggeration to say that he 'threw' the ball at him.

Some of you blokes have the same IQ at Fafita

He either threw it or he didn't you idiot.

 

[Meth]

Fifita's actions were totally disproportionate to Cooper's. Bottom line. Call what Cooper did what you want...of course it was goading. That happens all the time. Fifita just lost his shit.

 

[Timmah]

I think what's more laughable is the term "pegged" and "spiked" used earlier. Hence the calls of exaggeration. Some Blues fans would have us believe Cooper "javelin threw" the ball into his head.

The only person who used "pegged" was @Shorty - a Queensland fan, and not in reference to Cooper's actions but a comparison of other incidents in general.

 

[Meth]

He either threw it or he didn't you idiot.

I know.

I'm saying he didn't 'propel it with force'- the definition of a 'throw'

 

[Frailty]

What Cooper did was disrespectful (and I though QLDers knew all about what that is), but Fifita overreacted - and worse, it took a while for him to even get over there to react.

Also, Cooper Cronk is quite quick despite his age. He ran down Val Holmes in a club game earlier this year. He is really deceptively quick.

 

[no name]

Fifita's actions were totally disproportionate to Cooper's. Bottom line. Call what Cooper did what you want...of course it was goading. That happens all the time. Fifita just lost his shit.

I'm gonna stick with threw the ball at his head.

 

[Timmah]

Fifita's actions were totally disproportionate to Cooper's. Bottom line. Call what Cooper did what you want...of course it was goading. That happens all the time. Fifita just lost his shit.

Do you actually read the full content of what is said to you or just the bits you want?

Fifita is an idiot, did something dumb, got 10 minutes and now a week off for it. I don't know that anyone here could argue that.

Why are you so offended that people have identified that a Queenslander did something that provoked the action? Nobody's suggesting it excuses what Fifita did.

 

[Timmah]

Also, Cooper Cronk is quite quick despite his age. He ran down Val Holmes in a club game earlier this year. He is really deceptively quick.

Low centre of gravity maybe?

 

[Meth]

Do you actually read the full content of what is said to you or just the bits you want?

What did I miss?

Your stunning correction of my spelling of Fifita, or another quality contribution?

Yes, I read everything you wrote.

 

[Frailty]

I know.

I'm saying he didn't 'propel it with force'- the definition of a 'throw'

Sorry to get physics nerd, but force has a very specific meaning. He either dropped it, to which the force placed on the ball was called by gravity. If he didn't 'drop' it, then he applied the force.

I'm not saying he placed a large force on the ball.

 

[Meth]

Why are you so offended that people have identified that a Queenslander did something that provoked the action?

I'm not.

I don't have a dog in this fight.

I just don't think what Cooper did was provocative.

 

[betcats]

I know.

I'm saying he didn't 'propel it with force'- the definition of a 'throw'

You are kidding yourself mate. If you are saying he didn't propel with force you are saying he didn't throw it when he cleary did. You are just finding a more technical way of saying the same dumb shit.

 

[Meth]

Sorry to get physics nerd, but force has a very specific meaning. He either dropped it, to which the force placed on the ball was called by gravity. If he didn't 'drop' it, then he applied the force.

I'm not saying he placed a large force on the ball.

I'm pretty much of the opinion that he dropped it.

Which is irrelevant really...he definitely was goading Moylan and he gave him a mouthful. And Fifita jumped right on the line.

 

[Mr Angry]

Onya Andrew protect ya mate.

Take a week off, rest up for the rest of the year.

 

[9701]

Yeah, if so, thats more understandable. Then again, couldn't have picked a worse moment to look for some revenge

My bad I was incorrect it wasn't cooper ripping out Fifitas hair it was Maguire