Ponga Appreciation Thread.

[slotmachine]

he was a link during backline moves and our attack looked no worse (or better to be fair) than it did with Gamble.

This is where I disagree and the comment about how we scored the tries is relevant. We didn't score through slick backline moves like we have been with gamble in the side, just lucky kicks and solo efforts. It matters because if we don't get a few lucky bounces warriors win.

 

[mozza91]

Both of Marzhew’s tries and Dom’s were through the hands. I haven’t watched the replay but live at the ground the attack looked quite good. There wasn’t a lot of errors in the game so we didn’t get a lot of time in their 20, especially in the 2nd half.

 

[Yosh]

A lot of people seem really harsh here. If they were all luck, then we should have scored plenty of them in recent seasons. We are a good attacking outfit now and our desire to score is clearly evident. A little lucky on some but none of our tries were pure luck.

 

[Jono078]

In Rugby League, the phrase "make your own luck" seems to really apply. By having purpose and desire we are putting ourselves in position to take advantage of certain situations that we wouldn't have in years past.

 

[Knight Tales]

it would be very tempting to pick him this weekend. You cannot put a price on defeating this side in regards to how far we can go in 2023. When did we actually last defeat the defending champions?

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

it would be very tempting to pick him this weekend. You cannot put a price on defeating this side in regards to how far we can go in 2023. When did we actually last defeat the defending champions?

2018

 

[Knight Tales]

2018

That’s bad. And it is not just them you need to defeat or get close to in isolation. You have to be thereabouts with the real contenders too. We will know soon whether this side can keep finding something we have yet to see.

 

[HarVeeGee]

It’s not accurate. The defending premiers in 2018 were the Storm and they belted us both times that year.

In 2019 we beat the defending champions and eventual repeat premiers, the Roosters, 38-12 at MJS. That would be the most recent win over a defending champ.

 

[Jono078]

It’s not accurate. The defending premiers in 2018 were the Storm and they belted us both times that year.

In 2019 we beat the defending champions and eventual repeat premiers, the Roosters, 38-12 at MJS. That would be the most recent win over a defending champ.

How could I forget that game. That’s the one that made us all think hey maybe we can do something that year. I think we backed it up with a win over the Rabbitohs too.

 

[Jono078]

Ponga media conference - 20 minutes long. I've not watched yet but just sharing:

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Confirming he's back next week. Cannot wait!!

 

[Jono078]

Some of it was weird. Kalyn’s not the best at articulating his thoughts and is maybe sometimes too honest.

concerning was they didn’t seem to discuss a what-if scenario, if this were to happen again? I’d be gobsmacked if they didn’t say if x happens again then you will do y & z.

Also Kalyn had no idea why he’s not returning tomorrow and said they just picked the cowboys game, like there was no thought behind it lol. I mean we all heard it’s to get some km under his belt but why didn’t he say that lol.

Anyway he looks in good spirits and here’s hoping his season really gets started next week!

 

[ryan.a87]

End of the day, the dude is only 25, if you put a bunch of cameras and microphones in front of me at that age, I would have said some pretty dumb things too

 

[Old dog]

End of the day, the dude is only 25, if you put a bunch of cameras and microphones in front of me at that age, I would have said some pretty dumb things too

He’s been fronting the media for a few years, has been Captain, is often interviewed prior or after games so should be able to handle it.
I think he is just interested in playing and other matters don’t concern him, am sure he has been advised of the who, why and where of his circumstances and you would think that fronting for an interview he would know, been advised, the type of questions that will likely be asked.
To be honest each time he is interviewed, talks, it’s like he is not quite with it

 

[Spot On]

Is he still captain??? Team looks infinitely better without his ‘leadership’. A job he really does not require tbh.

 

[Jono078]

I wasn’t meaning to bash the bloke. Not everyone is good at it speaking and that’s fine. Just thought they were the two odd responses from what I watched.

 

[Yosh]

I wasn’t meaning to bash the bloke.

That's what all the blokes who knocked out Ponga said!

 

[TooheysNew]

I can't explain how good Ponga is. He's got the footwork and speed of prime Benji and the passing and goal kicking of Joey.

He's the best player in the comp and I wouldn't trade him for anyone. What a bargain 600k is. Love watching him play

Ouch.

 

[Frederick]

We looked way better with Gamble at 5/8

 

[Jono078]

Anyone think he's been over coached by AOB?

He's an absolute shell of his 2018-2019 self. Back then he legit looked like a dangerous runner and playmaker. Now he plays like a mid 30s Benji Marshall. Indecisive and rarely takes the right option, or it looks clunky.