Parramatta v Raiders TRIAL Game Day Thread @ Netstrata Jubilee Stadium Feb 17, 2024

[JokerEel]

source ?

Source on the only the face a mother could love I can't help with guy is as ugly as a smashed crap/dropped pie.

Updated my post for the suspension though.

 

[Soto]

The 23 from the Raiders copped a week for his high shit.

Man he has a face a mother could only love....

NRL Judiciary Report: No charge for Munster following GF

The match review committee has announced on Monday morning that there were no charges arising from the 2024 NRL grand final.

www.nrl.com

He really looks like he has bad intentions

 

[Delboy]

We lost Jenko 3 years ago (end of 2020) and Fergo 2 years ago (end of 2021).
Opacic was the short term replacement for Jennings until Penisini was ready and he debuted in 2021 and now owns that spot with 57 FG games under his belt at 21 years of age. We already had Waqa on the other side and didn't need to recruit someone else.

Ferguson's replacement was meant to be Dunster who we all know suffered that horrific injury in the 2022 trials, and as a result Simmonson was given the wing spot and spent most of 2022 there until swapped with Blake. Blakes shit form in 2023 gave Russell the wing spot and Simmonson kept the centre position.

Sure, we lack depth in those spots but I reckon we had their replacements on the books until Dunsters injury and Blake's drop in form hurt us more than we planned for.

Fair comment, but my point is that big clubs like the Roosters see their weaknesses and act. That’s my disappointment, plain to see where the issues are and not addressed promptly. As probably the biggest club in Sydney, we don’t seem to act like it.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Fair comment, but my point is that big clubs like the Roosters see their weaknesses and act. That’s my disappointment, plain to see where the issues are and not addressed promptly. As probably the biggest club in Sydney, we don’t seem to act like it.

You claim that the roosters openly cheat the cap and get special favours from the NRL. Why then go and compare them to us?

Are there problems within the club that can be fixed? Yes. Comparisons to other clubs do not need to be made to identify the problems nor will they fix them.

 

[Eelementary]

Beau Scott was an Origin player well before BA got him

Yes, but his performances for Newey had slipped before he came to Parra.

I'm no fan of Arthur’s, but he gets the best out of his forwards.

 

[the phantom menace]

Except Hodgson... and Momo

But overall yes, he does.

 

[Delboy]

You claim that the roosters openly cheat the cap and get special favours from the NRL. Why then go and compare them to us?

Are there problems within the club that can be fixed? Yes. Comparisons to other clubs do not need to be made to identify the problems nor will they fix them.

My point was nothing to do with the cap, it was a club that moves quickly when a positional need is obvious. The Storm went into NZ 7s to fill a need and signed Coates from the Broncos . The deficiency in the backline is stark and don’t understand why it’s not been addressed.

 

[Parra Cheeses]

The 23 from the Raiders copped a week for his high shit.

Man he has a face a mother could only love....

NRL Judiciary Report: No charge for Munster following GF

The match review committee has announced on Monday morning that there were no charges arising from the 2024 NRL grand final.

www.nrl.com

Chicken lips

 

[TheCrowe]

You claim that the roosters openly cheat the cap and get special favours from the NRL. Why then go and compare them to us?

Are there problems within the club that can be fixed? Yes. Comparisons to other clubs do not need to be made to identify the problems nor will they fix them.

Actually you don't have to cheat to exploit third party agreements.
There is no restriction on the amount a player can earn through third party agreements where he is being paid for his own intellectual property, without the need to employ club logos or names and where the company involved is neither a club sponsor nor are they acting on behalf of a club to secure the player's services ...

Nrl.com

 

[Suitman]

There is no restriction on the amount a player can earn through third party agreements where he is being paid for his own intellectual property,

Therein lies the problem. Not many league players can claim intellectual property.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Actually you don't have to cheat to exploit third party agreements.
There is no restriction on the amount a player can earn through third party agreements where he is being paid for his own intellectual property, without the need to employ club logos or names and where the company involved is neither a club sponsor nor are they acting on behalf of a club to secure the player's services ...

Nrl.com

3rd party deals are up to the player managers to organise, not the club. A club cannot organise or guarantee third party deals. Is this reality? Probably not.

 

[TheCrowe]

Therein lies the problem. Not many league players can claim intellectual property.

Roosters players obviously have a highly valued intellect. Uncle Nick is very impressed.

 

[Eelementary]

Except Hodgson... and Momo

But overall yes, he does.

Yeah, I meant in general.

He's bound to have some misses, after 11 seasons.

But overall, his record at getting his forwards playing well is pretty good.

And I'm no fan of the guy.

 

[emjaycee]

Fair comment, but my point is that big clubs like the Roosters see their weaknesses and act. That’s my disappointment, plain to see where the issues are and not addressed promptly. As probably the biggest club in Sydney, we don’t seem to act like it.

Roosters dont work within the same salary cap as us, or do they?

 

[emjaycee]

My point was nothing to do with the cap, it was a club that moves quickly when a positional need is obvious. The Storm went into NZ 7s to fill a need and signed Coates from the Broncos . The deficiency in the backline is stark and don’t understand why it’s not been addressed.

It is being addressed within:
1) the constraints of the salary cap
2) the contractual status of existing players (i.e cannot cancel Dunsters contract just because he got injured)
3) the limitations (whether right or wrong) that the club currently has on TPA's - this is being changed I believe

Unfortunately we simply don't yet have the drawing power of the Roosters, Storm or Broncos.

 

[emjaycee]

You claim that the roosters openly cheat the cap and get special favours from the NRL. Why then go and compare them to us?

Are there problems within the club that can be fixed? Yes. Comparisons to other clubs do not need to be made to identify the problems nor will they fix them.

FFS

 

[84 Baby]

Most teams carry 2-4 middles, and a hooker/utility. A secondrower on the bench is rare for a reason in the modern game unless they can play centre.

I’d say true second rowers are rare these days and that most forwards fill combo roles, especially bench forwards.

 

[TheCrowe]

Roosters dont work within the same salary cap as us, or do they?

TPA's are unlimited and outside the cap. No TPA's for Parra is a myth. Moses has been a brand ambassador for Parra BMW for years. Any restrictions would be an infringement on a players intellectual rights.

 

[emjaycee]

TPA's are unlimited and outside the cap.

I know how they work and so do the Roosters.

 

[eel01s]

My 2 cents:

All the youngsters found out what its like to play against bigger and stronger players. My only concern is that the Canberra players of similar age looked bigger and stronger. Our bous do have time on their side.

I thought Guymer did well, has a bit of Hindy (in defence) to him. Blaize was OK but has a lot to learn at fullback.

My only concerns were: Dunster is unfortunately cooked. No pace means no first grade. Cini is terrible in defence and so that is a big no to first grade. Doorey had nothing which was very disappointing given some signed he showed last year. Can he go to the next level?

Bailey is interesting, and I think someone said it earlier: Waqa Mark 2. Physically able but mentally no footy IQ. But he did show desperation to prevent a try so there is something to work with.

Harper no world beater but can do a job. Is he naturally a left or right centre?

Great game for Kelma, Greig, Russell and Hands.