Game day thread?

[Delboy]

Just back from the game

1. Smith is constantly in the refs ear, when Storm are holding in the ruck, he is talking to the ref, a lot of times if you count as they hold down for 5 seconds when the so called time is 3 seconds. They don't count as he keeps them off balance, very smart
2. They are super fit and simple game plan, big bodies, quick feet on the fringes to get some half breaks, and when in the red zone, they have Smith and Cronk to pull the strings
3. They are constantly off side, refs are reluctant to blow ongoging penalties to ensure the game flows, smart but against the spirit of th game
4. In the wrestle, they push the limits, tonight it was twisting Manu's forearm , hitting Wicks in the back constantly and prepared to grub away
5. Their game is effective but boring, fitness the underlying key
6. We didn't get enough space as forwards when they did make ground, were held down and backs didn't get any room to move due to speed of the Storm line ( easy when you move before the ball is played )
7. Our forwards that do run straight, Wicks and Gower, needto do that as second runners behind a big body like Paulo who as again very disappointing and doesn't do enough in defence

Enough said, but shouldn't be doom and gloom as if this was any game in the previous 2/3 seasons we would have had 50 put on us

Obviously the dramas have played a part, but losing Scott after 20 minutes was a factor.

The real story of where we are will be told next week at the Knights, how we are mentally will answer that question

Storm are the benchmark professional team, very disciplined and we need to work to get our team equally as fast to pressure our opponents . Obvious but necessary

 

[Eelementary]

Just back from the game

1. Smith is constantly in the refs ear, when Storm are holding in the ruck, he is talking to the ref, a lot of times if you count as they hold down for 5 seconds when the so called time is 3 seconds. They don't count as he keeps them off balance, very smart
2. They are super fit and simple game plan, big bodies, quick feet on the fringes to get some half breaks, and when in the red zone, they have Smith and Cronk to pull the strings
3. They are constantly off side, refs are reluctant to blow ongoging penalties to ensure the game flows, smart but against the spirit of th game
4. In the wrestle, they push the limits, tonight it was twisting Manu's forearm , hitting Wicks in the back constantly and prepared to grub away
5. Their game is effective but boring, fitness the underlying key
6. We didn't get enough space as forwards when they did make ground, were held down and backs didn't get any room to move due to speed of the Storm line ( easy when you move before the ball is played )
7. Our forwards that do run straight, Wicks and Gower, needto do that as second runners behind a big body like Paulo who as again very disappointing and doesn't do enough in defence

Enough said, but shouldn't be doom and gloom as if this was any game in the previous 2/3 seasons we would have had 50 put on us

Obviously the dramas have played a part, but losing Scott after 20 minutes was a factor.

The real story of where we are will be told next week at the Knights, how we are mentally will answer that question

Storm are the benchmark professional team, very disciplined and we need to work to get our team equally as fast to pressure our opponents . Obvious but necessary

Smith, on at least three occasions, ran back and turned a metre in front of the ref - never making any effort to get back onside.

He's such a grub.

 

[Bigfella]

Just back from the game

1. Smith is constantly in the refs ear, when Storm are holding in the ruck, he is talking to the ref, a lot of times if you count as they hold down for 5 seconds when the so called time is 3 seconds. They don't count as he keeps them off balance, very smart
2. They are super fit and simple game plan, big bodies, quick feet on the fringes to get some half breaks, and when in the red zone, they have Smith and Cronk to pull the strings
3. They are constantly off side, refs are reluctant to blow ongoging penalties to ensure the game flows, smart but against the spirit of th game
4. In the wrestle, they push the limits, tonight it was twisting Manu's forearm , hitting Wicks in the back constantly and prepared to grub away
5. Their game is effective but boring, fitness the underlying key
6. We didn't get enough space as forwards when they did make ground, were held down and backs didn't get any room to move due to speed of the Storm line ( easy when you move before the ball is played )
7. Our forwards that do run straight, Wicks and Gower, needto do that as second runners behind a big body like Paulo who as again very disappointing and doesn't do enough in defence

Enough said, but shouldn't be doom and gloom as if this was any game in the previous 2/3 seasons we would have had 50 put on us

Obviously the dramas have played a part, but losing Scott after 20 minutes was a factor.

The real story of where we are will be told next week at the Knights, how we are mentally will answer that question

Storm are the benchmark professional team, very disciplined and we need to work to get our team equally as fast to pressure our opponents . Obvious but necessary

Yes your mate sharpy has us in a great place and the real test of the season is how we go next week.

No.

Most of your posts just blame some figment of your imagination.

We will beat Newcastle whatever happens. It won't be a test of anything. They are the least competitive side since the last Wests magpies team.

You have no idea. The blokes you have endorsed and excused for the last few years had no idea.

Still they made you feel like a big man when they said hello to you in front of a few people.

And they told you some of the secrets like how the real reason for their non performance was that there were too many black players in the ranks.

We are blessed that you share your insights here.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I thought Foran had a good game. Fell off a couple of tackles but made plenty. Set up our only try and put Ma'u through a gap.

 

[Bigfella]

Dropped off second half but yes I agree.

He was one of the threats on the edges and seemed to sense that's where the threat was.

Came from who knows where mentally to play.

We may regret not standing him down for half or even whole season and seeking cap dispensation but I guess trying to preserve the reputation of incompetent and apparently dishonest board members is more important

 

[Chipmunk]

Dropped off second half but yes I agree.

He was one of the threats on the edges and seemed to sense that's where the threat was.

Came from who knows where mentally to play.

We may regret not standing him down for half or even whole season and seeking cap dispensation but I guess trying to preserve the reputation of incompetent and apparently dishonest board members is more important

I believe your "dispensation" you talk about comes with the use of the second tier cap. You don't get Forans money taken off the salary cap if he's out for half the season

 

[forward pass]

This is officially our 'annus horibilus'.

The only way things can get worse is if we get beaten by the Knights next weekend - which is highly possible.

 

[Bigfella]

Do you?

I believe that it is discretionary relief based on serious or
unusual circumstances.

 

[forward pass]

Smith, on at least three occasions, ran back and turned a metre in front of the ref - never making any effort to get back onside.

He's such a grub.

Why does that make him a grub?? Doesn't that make the ref a grub?

 

[Chipmunk]

Do you?

I believe that it is discretionary relief based on serious or
unusual circumstances.

Do you have evidence of this occuring in the past?

 

[El Diablo]

Smith, on at least three occasions, ran back and turned a metre in front of the ref - never making any effort to get back onside.

He's such a grub.

if you have a phone and attend games then take photos and tweet them to Greenberg

he'll probably block you so as he doesn't have to explain

 

[nomis88]

12 out of 15 looking easy for the Eels now. Parra doesn't matter (celebrating 30 years of nothing).

 

[IFR33K]

I thought Foran had a good game. Fell off a couple of tackles but made plenty. Set up our only try and put Ma'u through a gap.

Agreed. Looked to take the line on and made a few decent runs. His kicking game was lacking thou. The scandal has taken its toll on all. I'm surprised they even competed for the first half of the season.

Going to take a while to get out of this mess. I hope the players don't lose faith in their coach.

 

[eel01s]

From about the 55 minute mark we had a period of sustained pressure on their line and came up empty. Game over right there. Our execution in attack just wasn't there. A shame but as others have said another wasted season.

The side isn't emotionally in the game anymore, despite what BA says. Our linespeed was nonexistent in the second half. Storm just rolled up the field easily.

Why do we compress so much in defense? We are easily outnumbered on the edges every game.

For me, tonight proved that we need a top shelf prop for next year, even more than we need Hayne to come back.

 

[Twizzle]

Hard to believe that some expected Foz to be MOM after all he's been through. He's hardly won an MOM when he was playing well.

 

[Gronk]

I've noticed that a few have turned on the players this morning. Normal when your season is over and profound disappointment emerges.

Stay strong all and don't give the media fodder to report on. They would love us to revolt and turn on our own.

 

[Noise]

I've noticed that a few have turned on the players this morning. Normal when your season is over and profound disappointment emerges.

Stay strong all and don't give the media fodder to report on. They would love us to revolt and turn on our own.

It would be nice if our players could do the same.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Can't believe how much some are discounting our efforts last night.

Yes we lost, yes we looked out classed at certain times, yes we looked tired and flat at times.

But we weren't embarrassed in anyway last night. The storm are coming first and defeated the Cowboys last week. The effort was there !!

Considering all the shit that has happened to us over the last few weeks, it was a pretty decent effort.

Statistically there wasn't a lot in the game:

Run metres 1757 to their 1838
Missed tackles 34 to their 32
Total tackles 390 each
Total sets 35 to their 37
Completion rate 74% to 86%
Line breaks 3 to their 7
Errors 10 to their 8
Penalties conceded 7 to their 5

Probably the difference was they took their chances while we didn't. Probably weren't patience enough when we had opportunities on their line. Cooper / Smith played a lot smarter then our brains trust.

Anyhow bring on the Knights!

 

[ash411]

To those of you that are STILL bagging Sharp and co...

They're gone, they're not coming back, it IS a good thing, but..

You've gotta let it go now, It's getting really old. In 50 years if a player sneezes are you going to say "Thanks sharpy for giving him a cold"

I'm not trying to defend them but enough is enough.

And Avenger, holy shit man. lighten up. Foran and Norman are good solid halves, Just because Foz is going through some stuff right now and you read an article about Norman that we don't even know is true is no excuse to turn on them.

We lost to a better team that out played us, no need to slit your wrists, we've been beaten before, this isn't a new experience. Fair dinkum every time we are 1 point down it's all of a sudden doom and gloom and get rid of everyone.

 

[hindy111]

Prop x 2

Terepo - alvaro - wicks wouldn't make half of other nrl teams top 17.
Mannah solid . We need A bolter which i dont see from what we have.Good news is plenty of contract. Maybe talk to camberra about Vaughan they may look to release.
Wenty getting lapped so its shows what quality nelson - alvaro - hasson - obrien are. Plodders. UELSAI maybe has something.

Hayne maybe if Norman goes but othwrwise we end up with shit pack. Also hooker needs to be considered. Segs be upgrade on peats.