Rd20 Parra v Souths GAME DAY thread 28/7/18

[Joshuatheeel]

Why should things even out over the course of a game? I would have thought each infringement was judged on its merit.

No I agree, but there are plenty of 50/50 calls in a game, like strips/forward passes/off side / holding on in the Ruck which can all go either way, over the course of a game some will go against you others with you. Refs are only human

 

[Chipmunk]

Maybe, but he wont run to the line and be that 2nd 5/8. Does that stupid dummy and then gets tackled.

Fair call.

 

[Djay]

Not a great deal.

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That is embarrassing, unfortunately his size is something that may hinder his entire career.

 

[Chipmunk]

It’s technique not size that gets him in trouble. When does Slater ever get thrown across the line ?

French seems a similar size to Dufty...and similar speed. He seems to survive in the NRL, but he also looks a bit average in a team that doesn't have momentum their way.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

That was a sad to way to finish a great 1st half. f**king spewing.

Don't watch the second half then. It gets worse.

 

[Chipmunk]

Potentially we have Ferguson/Hayne on the wing next year, that’s a good start. Even Gennings makes good metres.

So, what do you do with French if he's still around?

 

[Noise]

So, what do you do with French if he's still around?

Ringrose

 

[strider]

He had 2 runs (for 18m) in the first half with 3 tackles. Thats hardly being involved, regardless if he went to the other side of the field to make a run.

Maybe im being too kind cos i spotted him more often than other games

 

[Jake the snake]

Too easy

Still burning from that line I see lol

 

[Joshuatheeel]

They are badly prepared each week but all told are trying their best.

How were we poorly prepared today?

Did BA make Moses kick out of the full? Peni do a shit offload? MK push a pass (as all was mentioned by previously by posters)? Norman lay in ruck?

 

[forward pass]

Taka is a bigger liability than French imo.

 

[strider]

French seems a similar size to Dufty...and similar speed. He seems to survive in the NRL, but he also looks a bit average in a team that doesn't have momentum their way.

Dufty has bulked up far better

 

[Eelogical]

No I agree, but there are plenty of 50/50 calls in a game, like strips/forward passes/off side / holding on in the Ruck which can all go either way, over the course of a game some will go against you others with you. Refs are only human

I understand this but why should it be so pronounced in one half and not the next? The players don't run into the sheds after a great first half then become the exact opposite in the second half. It's as if a team has to be penalised in the second half for having a good first half, as far as penalties are concerned.

 

[Gronk]

So, what do you do with French if he's still around?

He needs to head to the top paddock in the off season. Paul Gallen has a spare key to the gate.

 

[Noise]

Taka is a bigger liability than French imo.

With Jennings, Hayne and even Gutho and Ferguson I am hoping we will never have to see Taka in the centres again

 

[Joshuatheeel]

So, what do you do with French if he's still around?

Assuming Hayne stays, I wouId go:

1. French
2. Hayne
3. Gutherson
4. Jennings
5. Ferguson

With Paulo and hopefully another quality forward, French wouId be very dangerous following the forwards through the middle.

Gutherson at centre strengthens our defence on the edge.

 

[strider]

I understand this but why should it be so pronounced in one half and not the next? The players don't run into the sheds after a great first half then become the exact opposite in the second half. It's as if a team has to be penalised in the second half for having a good first half, as far as penalties are concerned.

No one talked the refs into favouring us in the first half .... the second half seems a different story tho

 

[Chipmunk]

Ringrose

Awesome. Two blokes on Top 17 money in Reserve Grade.

 

[Noise]

Awesome. Two blokes on Top 17 money in Reserve Grade.

Agreed. Terrible management of the roster/salary cap

 

[Gronk]

Taka is a bigger liability than French imo.

Yeah he might stuggle get get a game next year. A few fowards coming plus the Breezer merkin.