NRL Rd 4 2023 - General Non-Warriors Thread

[Philip_Smith007]

But of a contrast between old man Wayne and old man Tim in their current relevance in coaching

With Sheens and Marshall the Tigpies just seem to have gone all in on self harm

if Sheenss is useful it might be more in a Gould type role

Never been a Bennett fan, but aside from Newcastle he’s been amazing, even though he’s always had decent squads…. And Brown’s abysmal Newcastle performance didn’t fit his ((Brown’s) narrative tbh

He got Newcastle to a Grandfinal qualifier 1 year.

 

[Blair]

The Cowboys looked a little too good for the GC at home.

Rabbitohs home in another golden-point decider. What's wrong with a draw? A hard-fought game, share the points!

 

[Beavers Headgear]

That forward pass call, wow

 

[Campion]

I agree. Bring back the draw! (It'll never happen...)

 

[JJ]

Agree on the draw, harsh on the losing team in regular season… just use golden point in playoffs

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Nothing wrong with a draw at all. Would be interesting to look at Stats for teams who play golden point = more injuries the following weeks or losing more games? Due to extra minutes

 

[Blair]

After that highly satisfying win at Mt Smart these last two games this round will be an easy follow.

C'mon Raiders, but c'mon Knights too! Both sets of fans will be tense.

 

[Blair]

The Knights win, 24-14. They had to stop some big, physical raids by Canberra. Don't write off Newcastle, they have heart.

Canberra? They started slow last season but made the finals. There were still calls for Sticky's head. It will be louder this year.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Cronulla absolutely putting the cleaners through the Dragons in the second half lead by Hynes. A huge test for our new look defence next week.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

The Knights win, 24-14. They had to stop some big, physical raids by Canberra. Don't write off Newcastle, they have heart.

Canberra? They started slow last season but made the finals. There were still calls for Sticky's head. It will be louder this year.

Newcastle are above St George on the form rankings after this round IMO. Canberra are just being Canberra, they seem to exist purely to shorten Sticky’s life expectancy.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

The noose tightens around Griffins neck

 

[Blair]

The noose tightens around Griffins neck

In our darkest moment we would've taken him at the Warriors. I actually remenber being pissed-off that we didn't get him!

 

[Beavers Headgear]

In our darkest moment we would've taken him at the Warriors. I actually remenber being pissed-off that we didn't get him!

I’ve always found him a really uninspiring character

 

[Blair]

Cronulla 40 St George 8. In a close competition that stands out as a real hiding.

Rd 4 Ladder:



Back after round one it was only a joke but I said we're above teams like Penrith and Melbourne on the ladder, and then mentioned how long it would last!

Well, we're four weeks in now.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Cronulla 40 St George 8. In a close competition that stands out as a real hiding.

Rd 4 Ladder:

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Back after round one it was only a joke but I said we're above teams like Penrith and Melbourne on the ladder, and then mentioned how long it would last!

Well, we're four weeks in now.

I think the table is starting to reflect real form now- and we're still 4th. Go us!

 

[Philip_Smith007]

I think the table is starting to reflect real form now- and we're still 4th. Go us!

Next week is a huge test against the Sharks.
If we have all our top players it will be interesting.

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Cronulla absolutely putting the cleaners through the Dragons in the second half lead by Hynes. A huge test for our new look defence next week.

Feels like the first major blow out of a game.

 

[Mr Angry]

I think Shaun's defence has grown so much every year.

Serious comment.

A big bloke will always beat a smaller bloke close to line.

Shaun does not shirk his task, his bones no longer break.

Keep him running Andrew.

 

[JJ]

I’ve always found him a really uninspiring character

I guess we don't see what happens in dressing rooms - but as far as uninspiring characters go, Ivan, old man Wayne, and several others fit that bill too...

Hook's been ok, but McGregor was ok too

 

[Beavers Headgear]

So we have seen this weekend that the refs/bunker hasn’t gotten any better at all

All these were absolute howlers

Brad Parker forward pass, not even line ball
Kikau strip on Pompey, clear stripping motion let go
Johnson try, that AFB contact has been no try 100% of the time for years
Sharks try where the fullback got taken out

3 of those are confirmed by the bunker, no idea how it can be improved