Around the Grounds

[Apey]

Think the knights have the record, 48-0 at the half

That's nice, we're usually on the other end of all these sorts of records.

We are better than the Tigers and Dragons boys.

 

[Jono078]

Is Dearden on the market?

We took Jake Clifford off them so they could have Dearden

 

[Zoidberg]

I remember that. I have a feeling that was against the Cowboys one year in the early 2000's.

I remember watching it. It was against the Cowboys in NQ, 48-0 at half time and then we got to 60-0 early in the 2nd half and took Joey off. Game ended 60-24 proving we had nothing without Joey on the field.

 

[Nuke]

I remember watching it. It was against the Cowboys in NQ, 48-0 at half time and then we got to 60-0 early in the 2nd half and took Joey off. Game ended 60-24 proving we had nothing without Joey on the field.

You say 'had' like it was a thing in the past. It's still very much the present, my friend.

Sad, isn't it?

 

[Haffa]

Jacob gets into the NSW team over Dan epic fall from grace.

 

[perverse]

Jacob gets into the NSW team over Dan epic fall from grace.

Dan is going to have a lot of regrets after he retires at this rate.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Best picked. No Frizell. He's way ahead of Safitis imo

 

[slotmachine]

Jacob gets into the NSW team over Dan epic fall from grace.

How jsaf gets a run over Spencer Leinu who clowned him about 8 days ago I don't understand. I guess Spencer wasn't lucky enough to play the dogs yesterday

 

[aqua_duck]

Best has been decent but I thought Tago would’ve got the nod after his single handed destruction of the storm. I just hope this gives Best the confidence to go to the next level and it’s not just another Mullen one game wonder

 

[Woody90]

Jacob gets into the NSW team over Dan epic fall from grace.

I’d like to think this might motivate Dan a bit but let’s not kid ourselves, nothing motivates him. The only thing he’s ever led is the clubs laziest player tag.

 

[perverse]

Best has been decent but I thought Tago would’ve got the nod after his single handed destruction of the storm. I just hope this gives Best the confidence to go to the next level and it’s not just another Mullen one game wonder

It does feel a little early for him still. He's putting his first real season of first grade together this year. Hoping it goes well. NSW doesn't typically crucify centres in the same way they do halves. Bradmans biggest hurdle in the coming years is probably that our coaches want to cram 11 fullbacks into the team.

At 21 years of age... he could still learn his craft for a couple of years in first grade and then have a 10 year origin career afterwards. It's been one of the few treats for us watching him really come along this year. He's back to having the world at his feet if he keeps applying himself. I think the best thing that can come from this origin berth is that it should encourage him to keep the fire burning.

 

[Apey]

Best picked. No Frizell. He's way ahead of Safitis imo

The Saifitis have probably been up there with our worst players this year. Freddy is hoping JSaf does Origin JSaf I guess.

I love Frizz but he was invisible in game 2 along with the rest of NSWs backrowers.

 

[Woody90]

I think Best might do a little better than people think. He plays for a club team thats usually struggling and playing against momentum so I don’t think being in a shit and poorly coached NSW team will phase him as much as it has players like the Penrith players that are used to being in a good system.

And hey, if he’s terrible and never gets picked again that’s good for us. I don’t think it would effect him mentally like it did Mullo. The pressure put on him as a 20 year old to lead the team and then calls for his head were disgusting.

 

[Jono078]

Credit to Phil Gardner on retention of Bradman Best and signing off his paperwork and sticking with him on this journey to playing for NSW.

 

[Spot On]

Credit to Phil Gardner on retention of Bradman Best and signing off his paperwork and sticking with him on this journey to playing for NSW.

Well played, Jono.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

I think Best might do a little better than people think. He plays for a club team thats usually struggling and playing against momentum so I don’t think being in a shit and poorly coached NSW team will phase him as much as it has players like the Penrith players that are used to being in a good system.

And hey, if he’s terrible and never gets picked again that’s good for us. I don’t think it would effect him mentally like it did Mullo. The pressure put on him as a 20 year old to lead the team and then calls for his head were disgusting.

Going to need to work on giving Best good ball and not using him as a battering ram.

 

[Knight Tales]

NRL and NRLW players to boycott media as pay negotiations break down

Rugby league players will boycott media duties after negotiations with the NRL over the collective bargaining agreement come to a head

www.theguardian.com

Cannot believe this guy played for this club. What are certain ex players at this club so polarising!

 

[Woody90]

Honestly who gives a shit? I’m sure everyone is really going to miss the ground breaking and awe inspiring interviews the players give on game day (“full credit to the boys”).

 

[Woody90]

Going to need to work on giving Best good ball and not using him as a battering ram.

I think Cody Walker playing will be in his favour over a Cleary/Luai structured play. He does really well supporting Ponga who plays quite similar to Walker.

He’s certainly pissed off a lot of people with his comments about hating QLD lol. He’ll definitely cop it from all angles if he has a shocker…luckily he’s probably not smart enough for it to weigh on him though.

 

[Yosh]

I was just as surprised as anyone when Best was picked but he is getting so hated on I hope he goes and kills it. Come on Bradman!!