Alex McKinnon on Nicho

[bad boy bubby]

I keep going back to when Nicho came back and we beat Manly at Brookie scoring40 points. His second game in 10 weeks or so. The next night on NRL 360 "Nicho was quiet wasn't he?". He ran for over 100m, kicked 6/7 goals and made 15 tackles. If we put up 40 points in a win and puts that up I can cop it. f**k off.

This whole who is 7 who is 6 is rubbish. Both are signed long term. Only the Panthers and Storm have won more games since Nicho got here.

I want Nicho to improve his general kicking game and game ownership. The running is fine. Vegas he ran 14 times, 92m, 1 line break assist and 1 try assist. Tricky kicked for 536 in Vegas vs Nichos 164. Often we just go to Trick for the kicks when he doesn't have the best field position and that is where Nicho needs to step up. Game on the line in vegas he needs to ice those moments when we went at their line - but in saying that nobody has been able to ice them vs Penrith for 5 years.

With what Halves are getting paid now I'm happy with what we have. Develop Pollard and see where it all sits over the next few years.

The biggest hindrance to Trickys kicking game is that he is generally on the left side, and being a right foot kicker he often has to stop and prop to get his kick in.
Not every time but it is quite common.

 

[Stake Removed]

With Pollard if he is deemed as the future, if and when they need to move Nicho or Tricky on important to get it right.
When new team starts signing players we want our key players locked well up.
As every club will lose a player or 2 and they will want to shuffle someone in.
PNG will want a guy who is a star and marketable.
They don't get Cleary, I can see them chasing Nicho and he will be at back end of career

 

[Get_Sharked]

Jesus let’s not worry too much about moving on our halves pairing for a kid who’s barely played a senior game of footy in his life. At least not yet.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

In the same article he talked himself up saying he spotted Fletcher Sharpe recommended hjmto Knights went on and on

Yeah but he recommended him to Newcastle as a Prop forward………

 

[Special K]

The biggest hindrance to Trickys kicking game is that he is generally on the left side, and being a right foot kicker he often has to stop and prop to get his kick in.
Not every time but it is quite common.

Totally and it is so telegraphed. Nicho needs to step up in these situations and help him

 

[Frenzy.]

...and the Hynes narrative train rolls on

It's what he is paid for.

Apparently.

 

[Inferno]

It's a stupid take from someone trying desperately to recycle the Nicho Hynes narrative.

Perhaps he went to the Phil Gould school of 'suggest dumb outlandish things that will never happen so you can't be proven wrong'.

Unfortunately though the stories about Nicho don't seem to be going anywhere.

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Jesus let’s not worry too much about moving on our halves pairing for a kid who’s barely played a senior game of footy in his life. At least not yet.

How long have you been here?

 

[jc155776]

Hey ChatGPT, come up with an outrageous NRL take I can write about in an article to continue to collect my sympathy cheques.

 

[Feej 2: Electric Boogaloo]

Hey ChatGPT, come up with an outrageous NRL take I can write about in an article to continue to collect my sympathy cheques.

Ask and you shall receive...


Alright, here’s an outrageous NRL take that’ll get the clicks, the hate, and most importantly, the sympathy cheques:


“The NRL Should Embrace the American Model: Promotion, Relegation, and a Las Vegas Franchise”

The Premise:​

Forget expansion teams in Perth or PNG—the NRL should go global. If Peter V’landys is serious about growing the game in the USA, why stop at exhibition matches? It’s time to establish an NRL Las Vegas franchise. The team would be based in the gambling capital of the world, play in Allegiant Stadium (where the Raiders play), and become rugby league’s answer to the Harlem Globetrotters, taking the game to untapped markets across America.

The Spice Factor:​

To make this work, the NRL must adopt the English football model of promotion and relegation. That means the bottom two teams each year get demoted to the NSW or QLD Cup, while the top second-tier teams get promoted to the big leagues. The Wests Tigers? Relegated. The Burleigh Bears? Welcome to the show.

Imagine the scenes: The Dragons fighting for their lives in the final rounds to avoid dropping into second-tier footy, while a rejuvenated North Sydney Bears are clawing their way back to the NRL.

Bonus Controversy:​

NRL Vegas gets a free pass—no relegation for five years (because, you know, "growing the game"). The entire country would be fuming about it while secretly watching every game just to see how ridiculous it gets.

Why This Works for Your Article:​

• Hardcore fans will hate it.
• Casuals will find it hilarious.
• American sports fans will probably love it.
• You’ll get sympathy cheques just for bringing it up.

Go forth and create chaos.

 

[Special K]

Fun fact - there is actually a guy trying to do Vegas for the 20th team

 

[Stake Removed]

Fun fact - there is actually a guy trying to do Vegas for the 20th team

Players would prefer to play for a Vegas team then PNG

 

[Cheese sandwich]

Hey ChatGPT, come up with an outrageous NRL take I can write about in an article to continue to collect my sympathy cheques.

Nicho Hynes: The Shock Move from Halfback to Front Row
In one of the most baffling positional changes in rugby league history, Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has stunned the NRL world by announcing that silky-skilled halfback Nicho Hynes will be making a permanent switch to the front row. Yes, you read that correctly—the reigning Dally M-winning playmaker is now a prop.

The Logic (Or Lack Thereof)​

When asked about the decision, Fitzgibbon simply shrugged and said, “We just figured, why not?” He elaborated that Hynes' ability to “carry the team on his back” made him a natural fit for the forwards. Plus, apparently, the Sharks' GPS trackers confirmed that Hynes runs more in a game than most props do all season, so it just made sense.

The Physical Transition​

The biggest challenge? Hynes weighs roughly the same as a medium-sized Labrador, while most props resemble moving refrigerators. To bulk up, he has reportedly adopted a strict diet of steak, potatoes, and protein shakes thicker than cement. His gym routine now consists solely of squats, bench presses, and carrying teammates on his back while running sand dunes.

Tactical Adjustments​

Gone are the days of fancy footwork and pinpoint kicks—Hynes’ new role consists of three things:

1. Running straight.
2. Running hard.
3. Running straight and hard again.

To ease the transition, the Sharks have developed a game plan that involves Hynes taking hit-ups, then immediately stepping back into first receiver to set up a try, before running back into the defensive line like a confused NPC in a video game.

The Hair Situation​

Perhaps the most controversial part of this transition is whether Hynes will be forced to cut his flowing locks to meet the rugged front-rower aesthetic. When asked about this, Hynes responded, “Absolutely not. If anything, I’m growing it longer. Let the props be beautiful.”

Conclusion​

Will this experiment work? Probably not. Will it be entertaining? Absolutely. Whether this move revolutionizes rugby league or just gives us some great memes, one thing is certain—Nicho Hynes, front-row enforcer, is a sight we won’t soon forget.
4o

 

[bad boy bubby]

Nicho --> Artie

 

[DJDL]

Nicho Hynes: The Shock Move from Halfback to Front Row
In one of the most baffling positional changes in rugby league history, Cronulla Sharks coach Craig Fitzgibbon has stunned the NRL world by announcing that silky-skilled halfback Nicho Hynes will be making a permanent switch to the front row. Yes, you read that correctly—the reigning Dally M-winning playmaker is now a prop.

The Logic (Or Lack Thereof)​

When asked about the decision, Fitzgibbon simply shrugged and said, “We just figured, why not?” He elaborated that Hynes' ability to “carry the team on his back” made him a natural fit for the forwards. Plus, apparently, the Sharks' GPS trackers confirmed that Hynes runs more in a game than most props do all season, so it just made sense.

The Physical Transition​

The biggest challenge? Hynes weighs roughly the same as a medium-sized Labrador, while most props resemble moving refrigerators. To bulk up, he has reportedly adopted a strict diet of steak, potatoes, and protein shakes thicker than cement. His gym routine now consists solely of squats, bench presses, and carrying teammates on his back while running sand dunes.

Tactical Adjustments​

Gone are the days of fancy footwork and pinpoint kicks—Hynes’ new role consists of three things:

1. Running straight.
2. Running hard.
3. Running straight and hard again.

To ease the transition, the Sharks have developed a game plan that involves Hynes taking hit-ups, then immediately stepping back into first receiver to set up a try, before running back into the defensive line like a confused NPC in a video game.

The Hair Situation​

Perhaps the most controversial part of this transition is whether Hynes will be forced to cut his flowing locks to meet the rugged front-rower aesthetic. When asked about this, Hynes responded, “Absolutely not. If anything, I’m growing it longer. Let the props be beautiful.”

Conclusion​

Will this experiment work? Probably not. Will it be entertaining? Absolutely. Whether this move revolutionizes rugby league or just gives us some great memes, one thing is certain—Nicho Hynes, front-row enforcer, is a sight we won’t soon forget.
4o

Early contender for POTY.
Well done ChatGPT

 

[shadowboxer]

Makes more sense than most at times… and I’m on my 100th can elsewhere in the world

 

[bad boy bubby]

Makes more sense than most at times… and I’m on my 100th can elsewhere in the world

I'm wondering whether to get a pizza or not.
I cut down to 2 meals per day and the results have been very encouraging.
But after beers.... I become weak.

 

[jc155776]

it’s good to see you guys have proofed my theory that NRL hack journos can be replaced by AI.

I will save Fox and Newscorp millions.

Pay me Rupert.

 

[shadowboxer]

I'm wondering whether to get a pizza or not.
I cut down to 2 meals per day and the results have been very encouraging.
But after beers.... I become weak.

The trick is to keep moving - unfortunately my motor is running on fumes and I overheat a lot. Eating less helps but it’s hard being surrounded by delights everywhere