Around the Grounds

[aqua_duck]

The 1st 2 games i think the opposition kind of beat themselves as much as we beat them, both opposition sides had completion % is the 60s and we scored a few tries in both games directly from opposition errors. Watching the dogs today, they might not have the cattle but they actually aren't afraid to try things, we on the otherhand will keep trying to same thing 100 times even if he didn't work the previous 99 times

 

[Knight Tales]

Tyrone Roberts in Melbourne! Stop it.

 

[Yosh]

Do any of the Knights players VLOG?

 

[Johns Magic]

I didn’t watch the Broncos game, but it seems Zac Hosking went pretty well?

 

[Jono078]

I didn’t watch the Broncos game, but it seems Zac Hosking went pretty well?

Sorry for the ignorance but why the interest? Former Knight? Or have we signed him?

 

[Johns Magic]

Sorry for the ignorance but why the interest? Former Knight? Or have we signed him?

He was captain of our NYC years ago and been in our NSW Cup for years before this season. He was always solid but I think he was deemed a Reserve Grade lifer.

Impressive lock Hosking wins NSW Cup Player of the Year

Zac Hosking has been crowned as the 2021 NSW Cup Player of the Year.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[Big Pete]

I didn’t watch the Broncos game, but it seems Zac Hosking went pretty well?

It was a tradesman like performance. He kept pushing up around the ball and took plenty of carries. Physically he struggled to assert himself and there were a few occassions where he got manhandled or drilled but he kept battling through the 80 minutes.

There were a couple of blemishes where he should have passed or he lost the ball trying to keep pace with Mam but I thought he was one of the best on field.

I was happy when the Broncos offered him a train and trial. It was the type of deal Melbourne have offered so many Queensland Cup/NSW Cup players and gotten tremendous value out of. I don't know if he'll line up for many more games but he did the jersey proud this afternoon.

 

[Johns Magic]

It was a tradesman like performance. He kept pushing up around the ball and took plenty of carries. Physically he struggled to assert himself and there were a few occassions where he got manhandled or drilled but he kept battling through the 80 minutes.

There were a couple of blemishes where he should have passed or he lost the ball trying to keep pace with Mam but I thought he was one of the best on field.

I was happy when the Broncos offered him a train and trial. It was the type of deal Melbourne have offered so many Queensland Cup/NSW Cup players and gotten tremendous value out of. I don't know if he'll line up for many more games but he did the jersey proud this afternoon.

Thanks. Sounds like he did himself proud. Good on him.

 

[mozza91]

I didn’t watch the Broncos game, but it seems Zac Hosking went pretty well?

Typical performance from him. Plenty of involvements and sound defence. Pretty much a carbon copy of every performance for us over the last few years.

 

[Old dog]

Was one of our most consistent, pleased he got the opportunity and went well

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Hosking looked ok in defence but he got dominated physically when carrying the ball

Don't see him being an NRL first grader, at least not in the backrow

 

[Apey]

Joey copping shit for being unprofessional in the post-game analysis - which he was. And I couldn't love him any more for it. The man hates losing more than anyone. 2005 was the last time NSW won a decider in QLD.

 

[Zoidberg]

Joey copping shit for being unprofessional in the post-game analysis - which he was. And I couldn't love him any more for it. The man hates losing more than anyone. 2005 was the last time NSW won a decider in QLD.

That’s why he is the GOAT, passion.

 

[mozza91]

His commentary is terrible. He’s turning into Gus with all of his shitty agendas.

 

[Jono078]

Listen to this from about 17:00 onwards. Ben Cross talks about his time here and how there was no accountability compared to the Storm. Pretty interesting.

Toohey even says perhaps things haven't changed.

What Ben Cross remembers of his rugby league 'partner in crime' Adam O'Brien - Toohey's News: The Podcast

Listen to the latest episode of Toohey's News: The Podcast on Spotify, Apple, Google, or wherever you like to listen.

omny.fm

 

[mozza91]

Cross left 12 years and 5 coaches ago. Not sure how relevant his opinion is.

 

[TooheysNew]

Cross left 12 years and 5 coaches ago. Not sure how relevant his opinion is.

Depends if things have changed or not I suppose.

 

[Jono078]

Cross left 12 years and 5 coaches ago. Not sure how relevant his opinion is.

I guess the point is he saw those things back then and a lot of fans question whether things are like that currently. He said he's good mates with AOB too, so whether he's dropping info without directly saying so, who knows.

 

[aqua_duck]

If you compare us to the storm during that period it's chalk and cheese, we were a basket case that no one wanted to play for and couldn't even afford proper training facilities, nutritionists and other support staff whereas the Storm were fielding a side $5 million over the cap. The coaching staff from that period included Brian Smith and Trent Robinson for what it's worth

 

[Knight Tales]

You must listen to the Ben Cross interview with Toohey on his podcast. Absolutely cuts to the chase on the issues at the club. Crossy tried to bring accountability to other players and got pulled up on it. By none other than Smithy! Surprised me.