Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Newcastle @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Sorry boys, the word on the street is that ……


Alleged PINOPs name redacted by me.

From the above we can determine he is facing 4 counts (criminal charges), which he is contesting at hearing.

Typically success rates at hearings etc are low, an overall stat rate of 11% . Which is probably too high when you think about it as it means 11% shouldn’t even have been charged.

The AVO will follow the findings on those counts.

Then the cops have a mention, so it’s likely another charge/s are floating around somewhere and we don’t know when they could be heard.

It’s a local court hearing, it may not be reached and let’s say it’s best case scenario and it’s actually heard, the magistrate can reserve his or her decision to another date, weeks away.

Thence of course, prospect of an appeals process for the losing party.

So he’s got a bit on.

I’ve read about the nature of the charges, they are indeed quite serious.

Entitled to his presumption of innocence of course.

 

[Nutz]

Now back to the game!
It's a pity we are missing Api and possibly Bula.
Got to get a good start to the season.

 

[Nutz]

Has anyone had a look at ticket prices???? Holy moly, I just had a look tickets in the eastern seated area on half way are $60 each. Absolutely ridiculous for a place where you have to cue for 1/2hr to have a pee, and an hour for a beer. Even $40 is too dear at this joint. I love ctown but they’re pricing themselves out of the game. $35 on the hills and $23 for kids. I was gonna shout my grown up kids and their partners but I’ll be forking out $600+ to get the bums on a seat ridiculous, guess theyll have to park their arses on the grasses.

Even if I could go to the footy I wouldn't enjoy it as much as sitting in my recliner with a drink and some bar snacks watching the game in UHD and it costs stuff all.
I went to Suncorp Stadium once and it was like sitting in a cattle truck. Couldn't really see what was happening and I spent more time watching the big TV screen than the players.
Then trying to get in and out of your seats with no leg room to let people pass.
I don't know how a large family can pay for all of it, not just the ticket prices but food and drinks etc.

 

[Nutz]

Little bit of mail that Tristan Hope will be 9 and TDS on the bench which is very interesting. Means Latu will miss out which is a shame but getting 80mins in nsw up is probably better for him

Unfortunately I think the Knights are a bad match for us. They have one of the strongest left edges in the game and we generally have the worst defensive right edge. That with us likely to be missing our fullback, both centres and hooker doesnt bode well. Luai and Galvin havent played a game together and our attack is clunky at the best of times.

If we're going to win its going to have to be a demolition from the middle forwards with May, Pole and Hunt in particular needing to get well over the top of Safiti/Leo cause after that they dont have much. Then Luai and Galvin to kick them to death and totally control field position.

I feel a win in round 1 is so important for our whole season. It will be such a confidence boost for the players/club/fans to get that first win done. Ive felt over the past few seasons we've tried so hard for that early win that we end up trying not to lose as opposed to winning and simply forget how to do it. I'm sure Jarome will help with this but he's only 1 man.

If we had Bula and Api Id probably tip us but I see too many deficiencies that the Knights can exploit and see them getting us by 2-3 tries.

Do you think Kit and Matamua will feature often this year Vic?
Now that Bateman has gone, it opens up the door and bit however the signing of Bird has put pressure back onto them, especially Matamua.

 

[Nutz]

Little bit of mail that Tristan Hope will be 9 and TDS on the bench which is very interesting. Means Latu will miss out which is a shame but getting 80mins in nsw up is probably better for him

Unfortunately I think the Knights are a bad match for us. They have one of the strongest left edges in the game and we generally have the worst defensive right edge. That with us likely to be missing our fullback, both centres and hooker doesnt bode well. Luai and Galvin havent played a game together and our attack is clunky at the best of times.

If we're going to win its going to have to be a demolition from the middle forwards with May, Pole and Hunt in particular needing to get well over the top of Safiti/Leo cause after that they dont have much. Then Luai and Galvin to kick them to death and totally control field position.

I feel a win in round 1 is so important for our whole season. It will be such a confidence boost for the players/club/fans to get that first win done. Ive felt over the past few seasons we've tried so hard for that early win that we end up trying not to lose as opposed to winning and simply forget how to do it. I'm sure Jarome will help with this but he's only 1 man.

If we had Bula and Api Id probably tip us but I see too many deficiencies that the Knights can exploit and see them getting us by 2-3 tries.

The only way Hope can play is if he's been offered a contract or wait till round 11....isn't that right???
He left his young family up north whilst he tried his hand a
In the big smoke so how is he surviving on $1200.
An interesting fact if true is there's no limit to how many T&T players a club can register but for those chosen to play before rd 11 they have to have an NRL contract.
My guess is that Hope will get a development contract for next year but his age and the fact that Bud's saga hasn't been resolved, woll ho against him.
The only other presumption is the club has lost faith in TDS but surely not.