Around the Grounds

[Woody90]

One thing I’ve noticed watching the Dogs vs Sharks game: both sides really get up off their line in defence to put pressure on the opposition. No idea why we never do that.

 

[Yosh]

One thing I’ve noticed watching the Dogs vs Sharks game: both sides really get up off their line in defence to put pressure on the opposition. No idea why we never do that.

I think the games we are competitive (regardless of win of lose) we have great line speed. The games we don't, we get hammered.

 

[Woody90]

I think the games we are competitive (regardless of win of lose) we have great line speed. The games we don't, we get hammered.

It really should just be a prerequisite for every single game.

 

[macavity]

Our line speed drops off because we get gassed. We get gassed because we are constantly losing the position and possession battle because our kicking game is so woeful.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Our line speed drops off because we get gassed. We get gassed because we are constantly losing the position and possession battle because our kicking game is so woeful.

100%

to paraphrase Jurbo in post SOO interview "the kicking game is half the battle out there"

 

[Knight Tales]

Apparently Smithy has decided to throw his hat back into the coaching ring at Parra!

 

[Yosh]

Sharks look garbage again. Reckon they will fall out of the top four? Feeling good about our chances of finishing top 6!

 

[Woody90]

Sharks look garbage again. Reckon they will fall out of the top four? Feeling good about our chances of finishing top 6!

I’ll have some of what you’re having Yosh. We’re not even in the 8

But yes, Sharks struggling.

 

[Rod]

As it stands roughly 1 win separates 5th from 13th, and with the Sharks in a bit of a freefall as well, anything is possible.

Looking at the teams around us and no reason why we can't go on a run similar to last year.

 

[ryan.a87]

Latrell ruled out of origin 3

you would assume Best goes straight in…..only 2 others that could have a chance are Burton and to a lesser extent Turbo

 

[Yosh]

Really?? Latrell out?? Damn man. Best will do great but Latrell was so good last game.

 

[Woody90]

Can’t read the story as don’t have a subscription but Herald Sun running a story that Slater’s set to make 4 changes to the QLD side, one of which is racing Ponga back in (can’t read if bench or FB)

 

[ryan.a87]

Ponga skipped origin last year to focus on knights because he missed so many games, why would this year be any different? Understand it’s only one game…..but still

 

[perverse]

Ponga skipped origin last year to focus on knights because he missed so many games, why would this year be any different? Understand it’s only one game…..but still

If he does play for QLD I would say it's because there's a feeling that he might not get another opportunity to get his jersey back if he doesn't take it now.

 

[Woody90]

Yeah, I feel like ruling yourself out of 2 consecutive series is basically saying don’t ever pick me again.

He did the right thing ruling himself out last year but he doesn’t owe us anything now IMO. He might not get an opportunity to win a comp here so he should at least have the opportunity to be involved in as many rep games as possible.

I don’t really want him to get picked, but if he does I don’t begrudge him playing.

 

[Yosh]

If he does get picked it better either be at 14 and only play 20 minutes or 18th man. I want him to rip it up every game he plays but so scared he gonna get injured.

 

[Woody90]

18th man would be pretty shit scenario. He doesn’t get on the field but still misses our next game.

 

[Yosh]

Apparently Gagai might get a call up as well? Imagine it's Best up against Gagai. Exciting but at the same time nerve racking.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

If he does play for QLD I would say it's because there's a feeling that he might not get another opportunity to get his jersey back if he doesn't take it now.

I'm going against popular opinion but I think Ponga is a class above Walsh. Once he ages and loses his speed most of potency will go with it

 

[perverse]

I'm going against popular opinion but I think Ponga is a class above Walsh. Once he ages and loses his speed most of potency will go with it

Walsh doesn't have the well rounded game of Ponga yet, but he's only young. I can see why QLD would want either of them there. Walsh is a fantastic talent, and has plenty of time to round his game out as his speed drops over time. For sure his limitations are being exposed at club level this year without Reynolds steering the ship.