Round 13 v Titans

[Newcastlerabbit]

Walker Keen on Fullback Experiment


Wed 1st June, 01:00PM A A


A shift to fullback didn’t seem likely for Cody Walker at the beginning of 2016, but that’s exactly where the live-wire playmaker now finds himself.
After an electric performance against the Dragons in Round 11 in the custodian role – picking up a brilliant solo try in the process – Rabbitohs Head Coach, Michael Maguire officially picked Walker in the number one jersey for the first time, for this week’s trip to Perth to take on the Titans.
“I enjoyed it very much,” admitted Walker of the shift.
“(I’m) obviously playing a different position, but anywhere in the team that Madge wants me to play, I’ll put my hand up and have a go.
“I only ever played fullback when I was 15-16 (years old), but Madge tossed up the idea and I jumped at it.
“I’ll play anywhere in this team if Madge wants me to.
“You don’t sort of notice it when you’re playing five-eighth – how much work the fullback actually does, telling players where to go.”
An electric playmaker, Walker started the 2016 season at five-eighth, helping to steer the men in Red and Green to victory against the Roosters and Knights.
To watch the full interview, please press play on the video player.
The Rabbitohs will take on the Gold Coast Titans this Sunday at nib Stadium in Perth. Purchase your tickets now!







http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2016/06/01/walker_keen_on_fullb.html

 

[alien]

If we want to be in the bottom of the 8 this year we have to win games like these ones. If we don't it'll be costly.

We need to win our next 2 games.

 

[alien]

Madge has said Tyrrell has been doing rehab on his knees so let's hope he plays better. Madge said Tyrrell is a good first grader.

He has been a solid player, especially in defense in the middle third of the field. His knee problems have obviously effected some of his performances this year though.

 

[foreverinourshadow]

tyrrell does nothing cant bend the line similar to clark,my mate said they are duds and are not 1st grade players

 

[Bensville rabbit]

I think you will find a lot would agree Shadow I definately think they are the weak link

 

[foreverinourshadow]

oi br clark and tyrell would not be picked up by bennett I can assure you but we persist??please explain madge??because its a big joke they are not 1st graders just like reddy and Nielsen,and clark,and oldfield oi br do you think the cowboys or broncs would field any of these dud non 1st grade players I say not!!!!!!

 

[foreverinourshadow]

we need to off load mcinnes and clark and tyrrell and buy segeyaro

 

[foreverinourshadow]

br we bought murphy and a few other duds why????????im fired up

 

[foreverinourshadow]

br when my mate was playing clark and tyrrell would had been playing 2nd grade I can assure you if my mate at souths say they are not of 1st grade quality ile believe him becoz he played 1st grade long ago with the hard men....

 

[Bensville rabbit]

I agree totally those 2 offer zero except for half decent defence
But I'm sure everyone sees that's just not enough in 2016 run stop b4 the line turn your back and drop the ball how is that helping a first grade team ??

 

[foreverinourshadow]

it does not help full stop!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DiegoNT]

Well inglis will be fresh

 

[Rabbits20]

We need to win our next 2 games.

Alien bloody brilliant post and straight to the point mate.

Its a must bro.

 

[Rabbits20]

He has been a solid player, especially in defense in the middle third of the field. His knee problems have obviously effected some of his performances this year though.

I'd say all of his performances this year haven't been good.

Let's hope the rehab has helped his knees and he can go a bit better on Sunday.

Our depth is wearing thin alien.

 

[Rabbits20]

I think you will find a lot would agree Shadow I definately think they are the weak link

Problem is the injuries are affecting us and our depth is wearing thin.

We can't afford anymore injuries.

Turner must lift too. We need more from him.

 

[Rabbits20]

it does not help full stop!!!!!!!!!!

Unfortunately there is a salary cap though and when injuries strike this is what happens.

If we had a fit squad those guys you mention wouldn't be in the side Shadow.

We are missing about 6 guys.

The other night Shadow Broncos lost to the Tigers as they were missing quality. Broncos had to play duds too Shadow.

That's how it goes under the salary cap Shadow regardless of what you say that's the reality unfortunately.

Take 6 guys out of any side and they will struggle.

Look at the Cowboys missing guys, they then have to play duds on the interchange.

See what I mean Shadow???

 

[Rabbits20]

Well inglis will be fresh

Agree Diego.

GI was quiet tonight.

The next fortnight is extremely important in the context of our season.

We need to be beating these kind of teams and not stumbling.

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

Sam – Perth a Rugby League Spectacle

Words & Video: Tom Skolarikis & Guy Bevan

Thu 2nd June, 02:09PM
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Sam Burgess is looking forward to flying over to South Sydney’s Western Australian home of Perth to take on the Gold Coast Titans this Sunday at nib Stadium, as he and his men look to put on a spectacle.

“We’re looking forward to going to Perth,” admitted Burgess, who has previously made the trip.

“It’s always a great atmosphere over there – they fill the stadium out. Gold Coast have been in some good form, playing some exciting football, so I think it’ll be a great game, a good challenge from both teams and hopefully give the people of Western Australia a good spectacle of Rugby (League).

“Last few wins we were probably more like ourselves – we’ve still got a lot to work on as a team.”

But Burgess also took time out from preparations last night (Wednesday) by heading out to ANZ Stadium to watch State of Origin Game I, helping to cheer both Rabbitoh reps; Adam Reynolds and Greg Inglis.

Burgess admitted to being torn down the middle when it came to his allegiance.

“Straight down the middle,” smiled Burgess.

“I was out there live watching, so I was happy for both of them. I thought Adam did a great job – I thought the touches he had on the ball were great.

“Greg – Greg is Greg. He does his job when he needs to, so I’m looking forward to getting them back in our group and playing for us on Sunday, but I’m proud of their efforts last night.”

To watch the full interview, please press play on the video player.

The Rabbitohs will take on the Gold Coast Titans this Sunday at nib Stadium in Perth. Purchase your tickets now!


http://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2016/06/02/sam_perth_a_rugby_le.html

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

Rabbitohs v Titans: Schick Preview

Thu 02 Jun, 2016, 12:00pm
By Tony Webeck *, Chief Queensland Correspondent , NRL.com
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Schick Hydro Preview: Rabbitohs v Titans
nib Stadium (Perth)
Sunday, 4.30pm (6.30pm AEST)
It's what they call in the classics a 'four-point game'.
The halfway point of the 2016 Telstra Premiership season and two teams in the Rabbitohs and the Titans locked together on 12 points apiece sitting just outside the warm embrace of the NRL top eight heading into winter.
Both went into last weekend's bye on the back of two consecutive wins and know that continuing a winning run at this time of the year will generate confidence and make their finals ambitions appear that much more attainable.
The Rabbitohs have been dealt a blow with confirmation George Burgess has undergone groin surgery that will keep him sidelined for at least two months with Dave Tyrrell's return on the bench the only change to the team that defeated the Dragons last start.
The addition of Nathan Peats two weeks ago has taken the Titans' tally of former Rabbitohs to four with Chris McQueen to line up against the club where he played 116 games in the NRL for the first time.
And of course, the most recent arrival on the Gold Coast, former Warrior Konrad Hurrell, is in line to play for his new club having been named on an extended bench.
The venue – nib Stadium in Perth – has been a kind one to the Rabbitohs who have won five of the seven home games they have taken to the West Australian capital while for the Titans it represents an historic first appearance in WA on their two-week road trip that concludes with a clash with the Eels in Darwin.
Watch out Rabbitohs: There's a face very familiar to many Rabbitohs players lining up for the Titans this weekend who would not have been on their radar little more than a fortnight ago. Nathan Peats became the face of the Eels' salary cap crisis when he walked away from Parramatta to sign an 18-month deal with the Titans but it was at Redfern where he made his NRL debut and played 55 NRL games for South Sydney. He came off the bench in his first game for Gold Coast in Round 11 against the Panthers and in 58 minutes made 42 tackles, ran for 89 metres and scored a try at a crucial time to help get his new team a much-needed win. With a date with the Eels waiting in Darwin next week, expect Peats to start this road trip on the right note.
Watch out Titans: Any criticism of the Rabbitohs under coach Michael Maguire has centred on a largely predictable attacking structure but the introduction of Cody Walker to fullback and shift of Greg Inglis to five-eighth has given South Sydney an exciting new dimension. Walker's clever kick for himself on the stroke of half-time against the Dragons was as clutch as it was timely and his returning of the football from back-field saw him chalk up 138 metres from 18 carries. Walker is an instinctive footballer and with Inglis up front and Luke Keary waiting on the bench the Rabbitohs have a greater array of attacking threats at their disposal.
Key match-up: Sam Burgess v Greg Bird. It's impossible to look at this contest and not see the influence of the respective spiritual hearts of both teams as having a major influence on the outcome. Where Burgess inspires the Rabbitohs through his sheer volume of work (150m, 33.5 tackles per game) Bird is providing an old-fashioned link between the forwards and the backs with his tough runs (123m and 15 tackle busts) and clever ball-playing (13 offloads, four try assists). It's a big assignment for Bird to back up in Perth four days after Origin I in Sydney but his team's chances are vastly improved with his input.
The history: Played 13; Rabbitohs 8, Titans 5. It's been all one-way traffic in recent years with the Rabbitohs winning six of the past seven clashes between these two teams. Being in unfamiliar territory is no consolation either for Titans fans with the Rabbitohs winning five of the seven games they have played in Perth. In eight games against the Titans Greg Inglis has won six games and scored six tries and has never lost to Gold Coast while playing for the Rabbitohs.
What are the odds? Rabbitohs $1.57, Titans $2.41. This is by far the most even betting game of the weekend with money split almost 50/50 in Sportsbet's head-to-head market. Both sides have been backed to win 1-12. Latest odds at Sportsbet.com.au
Match officials: Referee: Grant Atkins. Assistant Referee: Alan Shortall. Touch Judges: Rickey MacFarlane and Jon Stone. Review Officials: Matt Cecchin and Bryan Norrie. Senior RO: Luke Patten.
Televised: Fox Sports – Live 6pm AEST
How we see it: Their record in Perth and recent dominance over the Titans would point clearly to a South Sydney victory but Gold Coast have shown that they are not a team to be taken lightly in 2016. They are riding a positive wave of energy on the back of two straight wins and a bolstered playing roster and are steeling themselves for two weeks on the road that could shape their season. The Rabbitohs have looked far more threatening with Inglis at five-eighth and whether he backs up after Origin I could prove the difference. On the basis he does play we'll tip the Rabbitohs by two points.


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[Bensville rabbit]

Inglis was quiet because he wAs smothered by Morris for 80 mins no other reason he tried his guts out but Morris was relentless awesome to see that level of defence