2021 Rabbitohs Rumours, Signings And News

[big hit!]

PVL has done many good things when it comes to rugby league but this crack down is crazy. Its not the fact that yes you can’t hit the player in the head but a sin bin for unintentionally doing it? That’s some Steven Seagal type BS

Don't go near the head. Simple. It's been let go for years, simply because it happens on a footy field. The game has survived the end of the biff, shoulder charges, and it will survive this.

 

[assess5]

Don't go near the head. Simple. It's been let go for years, simply because it happens on a footy field. The game has survived the end of the biff, shoulder charges, and it will survive this.

Interesting, for years attacking the head/neck of a player was deemed unaceptable and worthy of penalty/sending off/sin, binning and people are complaining when referees are policing these rules. Should of happened decades ago.
Some people are suggesting that these rules will/should be relaxed for state of origin, tests etc.

Its like 'attacking a player when he has his feet off the ground taking the ball in the air', that's when he is most vulnerable, when even a slight push could result in him pitching to the ground and breaking his neck or banging his skull on the ground and his brain turns to mush, maybe not noticeable not apparent till ten years later.
That's what the Velandy (?) and the NRL are trying to change, they don't have a choice because insurance companies will refuse to meet the enormous costs involved in injury claims that are going to be lodged. Count on it.

Commentators like Gould refuse to grasp these minor facts, what a f**kwit. 'Oh thats only a slight tap, not worthy of a penalty', a slight tap when a guy's got both feet off the ground can have an enormous impact.

Glimpsed an interesting thing on the tv as I rushed out the door, this morning. Somebody was presenting statistics about injuries sustained by players who were defending, that is moving in to make a tackle and received an elbow to the head/face/throat area.
Didn't see much cos I was in a hurry but, we have all seen it, we have watched an attacking player (Weereea Hargraves is a specialist at it) slam a defender with an upraised forearm and charge on.
I think this is an area of the game that needs more policing and cleaning up.

 

[NovoBunny94]

Interesting, for years attacking the head/neck of a player was deemed unaceptable and worthy of penalty/sending off/sin, binning and people are complaining when referees are policing these rules. Should of happened decades ago.
Some people are suggesting that these rules will/should be relaxed for state of origin, tests etc.

Its like 'attacking a player when he has his feet off the ground taking the ball in the air', that's when he is most vulnerable, when even a slight push could result in him pitching to the ground and breaking his neck or banging his skull on the ground and his brain turns to mush, maybe not noticeable not apparent till ten years later.
That's what the Velandy (?) and the NRL are trying to change, they don't have a choice because insurance companies will refuse to meet the enormous costs involved in injury claims that are going to be lodged. Count on it.

Commentators like Gould refuse to grasp these minor facts, what a f**kwit. 'Oh thats only a slight tap, not worthy of a penalty', a slight tap when a guy's got both feet off the ground can have an enormous impact.

Glimpsed an interesting thing on the tv as I rushed out the door, this morning. Somebody was presenting statistics about injuries sustained by players who were defending, that is moving in to make a tackle and received an elbow to the head/face/throat area.
Didn't see much cos I was in a hurry but, we have all seen it, we have watched an attacking player (Weereea Hargraves is a specialist at it) slam a defender with an upraised forearm and charge on.
I think this is an area of the game that needs more policing and cleaning up.

That’s a lot of former players argument though is that you can’t defend against a player by tackling low (to avoid a head injury by attacking high) because you run the risk of hitting there hips/knees/elbows..
Kinda says either way people we going to get hurt
Keep in mind
It is a contact sport

 

[callmack1]

Abdo - MCG Origin opener still on despite COVID return: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/05/25/abdo-mcg-origin-opener-still-on-despite-covid-return/

'Players are nervous' - Tedesco fears Origin will be played differently: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/05/25...esco-fears-origin-will-be-played-differently/

 

[southsport]

Radley suspended for 5 matches.

Rumour that Luke Brooks may be heading to the raiders.

 

[NovoBunny94]

Radley suspended for 5 matches.

Rumour that Luke Brooks may be heading to the raiders.

Juicy rumour wow

 

[Jim Rockford]

Rumour that Luke Brooks may be heading to the raiders.

My commiserations to the Raiders.

 

[southsport]

My commiserations to the Raiders.

Lol, you're not the only one that has said something like that.

 

[Nafedogg]

Radley suspended for 5 matches.

Rumour that Luke Brooks may be heading to the raiders.

It’s funny reading the comments RE Radleys ban, everyone saying it’s “over the top” or “he is just a tough competitor” yet when Latrell glances someone on a direction change and cops 4 weeks he is the biggest grub etc. Victor was binned TWICE and put on report 4 times!

 

[BotanyBorn&Bred]

It’s funny reading the comments RE Radleys ban, everyone saying it’s “over the top” or “he is just a tough competitor” yet when Latrell glances someone on a direction change and cops 4 weeks he is the biggest grub etc. Victor was binned TWICE and put on report 4 times!

Agreed.
The Roosters contingent, led by the SOO coach was gunning for him to play SOO.
Now he is pretty much rubbed out for the whole series - fantastic news

 

[assess5]

That’s a lot of former players argument though is that you can’t defend against a player by tackling low (to avoid a head injury by attacking high) because you run the risk of hitting there hips/knees/elbows..
Kinda says either way people we going to get hurt
Keep in mind
It is a contact sport

I don't know a lot of former players who are against tackling low. Once you learn how to tackle low correctly the chances of serious injury are minimalized. Gang tackling, tackles involving three, four tacklers are a different thing, designed to slow down the ruck so defenses can be reset. It wasn't always so, in fact gang tackles are a response to the ten metre rule.

 

[Rabbits20]

 

[assess5]

How bout, don't come Monday. That's the worst thing you can hear from the coach and a number of players deserve to hear it. (so does the coach imo)

 

[callmack1]

Damien Cook must remain NSW hooker, former Blues star Brett Finch says: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nsw-state-of-origin-team-halves-damien-cook-jarome-luai-nathan-cleary-brett-finch/060b0b43-dec7-497e-81d9-294e19c174af

Souths Cares Visit Dubbo: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2021/05/27/souths-cares-visit-dubbo/

‘The game is not dying, calm down’ - Proof crackdown won’t kill NRL despite legend’s fear: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-high-tackle-crackdown-jordan-pereira-jaydn-sua-jared-waereahargreaves-jason-saab-billy-moore/news-story/efae040b5c566c2f80e2cd4897530720

Melbourne's growing COVID-19 cluster leaves State of Origin opener in limbo: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/state-of-origin-mcg-covid-relocation/f3e27a56-14b0-44c7-af16-498177b3aad5

NRL faces final call on moving Origin opener with all options being considered: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2021-melbourne-covid19-outbreak-state-of-origin-game-one-melbourne-cricket-ground-nsw-blues-queensland-maroons/news-story/91a39fecdb0bd3751069ea2c0db2fd0c​

 

[callmack1]

This site wouldn't let me post last night for some reason so here's what I missed,

MCG Origin opener in doubt with surprise new venue considered: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/c8f3f6abc6deafd523b982eb78ed54b6

NRL set deadline for call on venue for Origin I after Victorian Covid outbreak: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...o/news-story/d98a04371d95bea265eeb8478210750e

Cam Smith weighs in on ‘crazy’ NSW Blues spine debate: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...r/news-story/79f92279fd1902b82ddd23390eb269bb

'No excuses' - Brad Fittler puts heat on Damien Cook as race for Blues No.9 jersey heats up: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/brad-f...f-origin/b43e87a3-8407-43ed-a2b7-f7323b1fda13

 

[callmack1]

Abdo - All options on table for Origin after Victoria lockdown: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/05/27/abdo-all-options-are-on-the-table/

 

[marshall stalin]

Agreed.
The Roosters contingent, led by the SOO coach was gunning for him to play SOO.
Now he is pretty much rubbed out for the whole series - fantastic news

I heard that if it can proved that Radley would have been selected for SOO those games are counted as part of the 5 game suspension meaning he could miss only 3 NRL games.

Since Freddy and Fitzy are on the selection panel i am sure they will be able provide the proof that he was to be selected.

 

[marshall stalin]

Abdo - All options on table for Origin after Victoria lockdown: https://www.nrl.com/news/2021/05/27/abdo-all-options-are-on-the-table/

So it will be Brisbane or Sydney then.

 

[marshall stalin]

I don't know a lot of former players who are against tackling low. Once you learn how to tackle low correctly the chances of serious injury are minimalized. Gang tackling, tackles involving three, four tacklers are a different thing, designed to slow down the ruck so defenses can be reset. It wasn't always so, in fact gang tackles are a response to the ten metre rule.

More to do with clubs employing wrestling and judo trainers these current tackling techniques - the catch and hold by 2 players and the third coming in. Others such as the chicken wing / grapple/ crusher/hip drop and the other one when pull the player the other way backwards/ back and head slam tackles etc etc.

Why do they teach kids to tackle low and not the catch and hold technique though as tackling low goes out the wIndow when they start playing 20's and above and especially NRL.

Not sure i agree that tackling lower will cause more concussions as the catch and hold one causes a lot of concussions - defender and the ball carrier clash heads/shoulder hits head or the 2 defenders clash heads or shoulder hits head.

Or the argument that tackling low will increase offloads and expansive play- There are players playing now that never pass or offload the ball as well as players that can't pass from left to right even- I can't see how by tackling low that every forward will become an Arthur Beetson type offloader

One thing they also need to look at is the ball carrier with the cocked arm or they brace themselves for the tackle and learn into the defender with their shoulder striking the defenders head.

They need to understand that it's not only the ball carrier prone to concussion but also the defenders - if as they say 34% of all concussions are suffered by ball carriers obviously 66% are then suffered by defenders.

 

[marshall stalin]

Where the Riff that good or you poor - people are saying the Riff could go through the regular season unbeaten ?