Rd2: GAME DAY THREAD 8pm Parra v Broncos in Brisbane 12/3/26

[Twizzle]

This 2 handed tap back is a load of shit. It has f**k all to do with the game, and it's just all about making the referee's job much easier.

Soft cocks.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

This 2 handed tap back is a load of shit. It has f**k all to do with the game, and it's just all about making the referee's job much easier.

Soft cocks.

Its laughable when Klein mentioned Staggs had two hands when jumping but clearly had one hand which shows the referees and bunker don't have a clue.

Dumbest rule ever

 

[the phantom menace]

Reynolds should have retired after they won the GF..

Kautoga might just have effectively finished Reynold's career. 8 weeks out for recovery, and then risking one more hit to he same spot...

 

[Twizzle]

Its laughable when Klein mentioned Staggs had two hands when jumping but clearly had one hand which shows the referees and bunker don't have a clue.

Dumbest rule ever

Almost as bad as looking at a player, which is not allowed now, apparently

 

[jk13]

i thought he said our player was restraining him from lifting both arms, so theoretically he would've had 2 hands in the air. thats some crazy bullshit interpretation of predicting the future

 

[TheRam]

Fairly sure its a Club option even if it's not he is best going to the UK and finish up his career... should even start looking to go now.

Well lets hope someone wants him.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

crazy game
when it got to 20-6 i thought this is it they'll put 40 on us and even when we fought back and the lead was swapping in the second half i never thought we'd win until pezet's try put it beyond doubt

I wanted to get on the Broncos at halftime but they were still only paying $1.40 so I didn’t bother. Lucky

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yep the new PVL ball will do away with the front rower playing lock.

Plenty of teams now have a back rower in one of the prop jerseys.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Well lets hope someone wants him.

We’re don’t need to hope. It’s a club option.

 

[Avenger]

I love watching other NRL games after my team wins.

 

[eel01s]

Its laughable when Klein mentioned Staggs had two hands when jumping but clearly had one hand which shows the referees and bunker don't have a clue.

Dumbest rule ever

I know, I couldn't believe the bunker said that. He clearly only used one arm. Hang on, I seem to remember last week a ball passed backwards by Brian Kelly being ruled to have gone forward.

Seriously what a stupid rule. Lucky Lomax is no longer with us, he would have had no hope. Why not just have a rule that says you can attack the footy as long as you are making a genuine attempt to catch the ball?

 

[eels_fan]

Interesting to see what Ryles does with the team ahead of next week.

You’d think Kelma has to be retained, and Hopgood will no doubt come back in so where does that put Williams?

I’d probably go with him at 13 and JDB to the extended bench

 

[Eelementary]

No he didn't. He had no impact at all. Got totally dominated every time he ran the ball. As for his defense, Guymer is better at it.

I agree.

Charlie runs the ball better, and has more skill with the ball. I'd rather him, than De Bellin.

 

[eels_fan]

8. Hopgood
9. Smith
10. Paulo
11. KK
12. Kelma
13. Williams

14. Walker
15. Tuivati
16. Doorey
17. TDS
18. JDB
19. Joash

 

[the phantom menace]

8. Hopgood
9. Smith
10. Paulo
11. Kautoga
12. Kelma
13. Williams - swaps to edge for 20mins to give Kemla a break in defence when Walker comes on

14. Walker
15. Tuivati
16. Doorey
17. De Belin - second half if needed for defence
18. De Silva - second half if needed when Smith starts to tire
19. Papali'i - second half if needed for a backline injury

So only one of DeBelin, De Silva or Papali'i gets a run, unless there is a HIA activation.

 

[Twizzle]

Interesting to see what Ryles does with the team ahead of next week.

You’d think Kelma has to be retained, and Hopgood will no doubt come back in so where does that put Williams?

I’d probably go with him at 13 and JDB to the extended bench

Jack de Belly to the bench for sure.

He offers nothing in offence and little in defence. It's only been 2 games, but so far he's not been a good signing for mine.

 

[TheParraboy]

Reynolds should have retired after they won the GF..

How do we know he still wont ?

 

[Trifili13]

i thought he said our player was restraining him from lifting both arms, so theoretically he would've had 2 hands in the air. thats some crazy bullshit interpretation of predicting the future

Just another grey area created by the NRL. Can see the better teams getting the benefit when going for the ball. Why does it matter if a player uses 1 or 2 hands, so long as they don't interfere with the opposition or just wave 1 hand with no intention or nowhere near the ball.

 

[jk13]

Just another grey area created by the NRL. Can see the better teams getting the benefit when going for the ball. Why does it matter if a player uses 1 or 2 hands, so long as they don't interfere with the opposition or just wave 1 hand with no intention or nowhere near the ball.

u watch the storm address that technique immediately and come up with some bullshit manoeuvre that gives them the edge....

 

[Eelogical]

This 2 handed tap back is a load of shit. It has f**k all to do with the game, and it's just all about making the referee's job much easier.

Soft cocks.

I agree. There was nothing wrong with the previous rule. The NRL are all about promoting scoring opportunities but bring in a rule that stifles them. I saw nothing wrong with the one handed tap back - it added an opportunity for both teams.