GAME DAY THREAD - SHARKIES vs. THE RIFF in VEGAS

[shadowboxer]

Yep we win, Saying that Hynes reminds me of that Elton John song called passangers kinda explains what Hynes is a passenger in our team.

Terrible song from the backside of Elton’s John’s drug fuelled back catalogue no doubt.
For me he just appears to be in limbo, second guessing is it him or Trindell. He’s got plenty of upside, just needs to shave the head and go nuts

 

[shadowboxer]

Penrith executed so well. Bomb Ronaldo, take him out of the game and then fold Stonestreet on the next play.

This post is bang on the money and they fell for it. Penrith were gunning for Ronnie and kept peppering him, then flipped the switch.
Gotta respect it as much as it’s hard to take.
Glad I went to bed at a reasonable hour other a days drinking - damn it escalated in here quickly .
Nothing good happens after you pass out at 930

 

[txta2]

Not much has changed from 2024. Still getting pumped in first 20 minutes of game. Not 1 single hard run and never got out past 30 metre line, luckily got penalties. Cam with 131 metres was best in forwards, not good enough to win anything,but coach was happy we are getting closer..pfffttt

 

[DJDL]

Not much has changed from 2024. Still getting pumped in first 20 minutes of game. Not 1 single hard run and never got out past 30 metre line, luckily got penalties. Cam with 131 metres was best in forwards, not good enough to win anything,but coach was happy we are getting closer..pfffttt

Not happy with AFB's 190 metres?
Other than that, yes all other middles were disappointing.

 

[Weaponhead]

Penrith nullify the Sharks game plan so well. Bomb to Ronnie then smash the back 5 to halt momentum. Their line speed and attention to detail are miles ahead. Middles had no momentum to work from. Win field position. Rinse and repeat. Always repeat.

In attack, Cleary and Yeo spot weaknesses and execute. They caught us on the edges at least 3 times on a narrower field. Poor spacing and counting from Cronulla.

The positive was staying in the contest and taking it deep. Could have rolled over at 24-10 but hung in. They took the foot off the gas but previously Cronulla have been mullered by Penrith's relentlessness.

I'm not sure Hynes is fit. Can't see why he is not goal kicking as he is better than Trindall at that skill.

Nothing to be overly alarmed about but who doesn't love a good round 1 wrist slit to brush away the off season cob webs.

 

[Quicksilver]

As far as I can see there is no official explanation of the captain's challenge query? When do they usually respond to this stuff? Tuesday?

 

[Craigshark]

As far as I can see there is no official explanation of the captain's challenge query? When do they usually respond to this stuff? Tuesday?

it’ll be some wishy washy bullshit about it was the referees call, it was discretion blah blah.. they won’t even comment on the fact they allowed their captains challenge after a deliberate penalty

 

[ragzouken]

Penrith nullify the Sharks game plan so well. Bomb to Ronnie then smash the back 5 to halt momentum. Their line speed and attention to detail are miles ahead. Middles had no momentum to work from. Win field position. Rinse and repeat. Always repeat.

In attack, Cleary and Yeo spot weaknesses and execute. They caught us on the edges at least 3 times on a narrower field. Poor spacing and counting from Cronulla.

The positive was staying in the contest and taking it deep. Could have rolled over at 24-10 but hung in. They took the foot off the gas but previously Cronulla have been mullered by Penrith's relentlessness.

I'm not sure Hynes is fit. Can't see why he is not goal kicking as he is better than Trindall at that skill.

Nothing to be overly alarmed about but who doesn't love a good round 1 wrist slit to brush away the off season cob webs.

Thought the only time either Penrith relented in the assault or we got a piggy back we took our chances mostly and played it with patience instead of panic

 

[Stinkfinger]

Have the same question, but don't think we raked it as I was pretty sure the count didn't restart

Tackle count was restarted but not zero tackle. Two Sharks in the tackle on Alimoti, it looked like he just lost it.

 

[Chimp]

After a re-watch of the game, I have a couple of thoughts;
1 - we really weren’t far off beating them, closer than I thought watching live
2 - and this is the big one, I think we’ve got more gears to go up than the Panthers. They weren’t at their best, but they played closer to their best than we did IMO. I think if we play at our best, and they play at their best, for the first time in a while, I still think we can win.