Round 2 v Wabbits

[Iamback]

Soni going better than Api 2 games in and Soni is the closest as far as like for like goes .
Just has to stay injury free .

Api could make 50 tackles a game still, That side on Soni is untested

 

[Iamback]

Our hooking combination this year has scored 1 try and has 1 try assist. So tracking basically in line over a small sample size…

That is true. Neither came from structure, which is how the team evolves

In fact 4/5 tries we have scored have come from no structure.

Similar case in the Pre season challenge

On an equally small sample size

Pre-Season challenge only 2 sides scored less than us.

2 Rounds in to the competition those same 2 sides are still the only 2 to score less.

Both sides who have only played 1 game have outscored the team

 

[WestyLife]

Of course it isn't but we lost 3 Origin players and a 2nd rower that can do things others can't. Replaced them with plodders hence my question,

I will put it simplier.

We all know Garner can't do what Kikau can, So who is going to cover what the side loses without him?

I think I understand you a bit better now. I think the halves have to do it. They are going to be given some of the best momentum of the entire comp to play behind. they're experienced rep stars now. If they can't use a bit of creativity with what are good line running second rowers and clever kicking we don't deserve to win anyway.

 

[Iamback]

I think I understand you a bit better now. I think the halves have to do it. They are going to be given some of the best momentum of the entire comp to play behind. they're experienced rep stars now. If they can't use a bit of creativity with what are good line running second rowers and clever kicking we don't deserve to win anyway.

The middles is one area we still are the best in that is true

 

[WestyLife]

The middles is one area we still are the best in that is true

Yeah and dill, tago etc. will still get the sets going. We saw Souths struggled hard with that and even Broncos had to fight harder for it with their top tier middle. A few execution errors fixed up and we're still top 4 easily.

 

[maple_69]

Improvement definitely has to come from Edwards, Luai & Cleary. They're the guys with significant potential untapped. Luai to play both sides. Edwards to continue improving his right edge link play and ideally create some more opportunities with support play through the middle. Cleary likewise needs to unlock the right edge with his set construction and organisation in the attacking 20.

Worth noting, Manly aside, we also still have the best defensive record. Plenty of valid questions to ask about our attack but the best defensive side will be there in October most of the time. Souths didn't look like scoring once in that first 65 mins.

 

[CCJohnC]

Improvement definitely has to come from Edwards, Luai & Cleary. They're the guys with significant potential untapped. Luai to play both sides. Edwards to continue improving his right edge link play and ideally create some more opportunities with support play through the middle. Cleary likewise needs to unlock the right edge with his set construction and organisation in the attacking 20.

Worth noting, Manly aside, we also still have the best defensive record. Plenty of valid questions to ask about our attack but the best defensive side will be there in October most of the time. Souths didn't look like scoring once in that first 65 mins.

The old story is "Defence wins matches"

 

[Iamback]

Yeah and dill, tago etc. will still get the sets going. We saw Souths struggled hard with that and even Broncos had to fight harder for it with their top tier middle. A few execution errors fixed up and we're still top 4 easily.

Broncos looked far better with Walsh
South were missing a stack of middles

We aren't going to dominate territory as much as we did in those games

The good thing is the hard draw to start will see where the sid

 

[Iamback]

The old story is "Defence wins matches"

Attack does too though. Aside from us in 2021 when sides were attacking like crazy - even then we averaged 28 points a game

The premiers have been top 3 in attack for atleast the last 15 years

 

[WestyLife]

Broncos looked far better with Walsh
South were missing a stack of middles

We aren't going to dominate territory as much as we did in those games

The good thing is the hard draw to start will see where the sid

Well yeah every team will improve and so will we. Broncos still don't win that game without Critta going for the hero play.

 

[Thirsty Panther]

Well yeah every team will improve

You must have missed the Tigers game yesterday.

 

[jane the pain]

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Any update on the injuries (apologies if that is what Jane’s Facebook article is about, but I can’t see that at present).

 

[hindy111]

El Salmondo has genuinely impressed me thus far this season. Has added some size and was a real handful last night. Think he can definitely do a job on an edge if required.

Great to see Garner have a good game last night also. Ran hard from the 1st minute and ran some smart lines.

I was quite vocal after watching him in trials that he could be set for a big year. He also has a big of grub about him which I love.

 

[hindy111]

On Latrel a lot of fans don't hate him cause they are racist. They hate him cause he carries on like a dick.
Half Penriths side is Polynesian ffs. Why are people wanting to suggest they are racist?

And I am against any sort of racism but why is it OK for fans too bag out Clearys physical features. I always here people calling him chin boy or putting shit on his acne. Is this acceptable?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

On Latrel a lot of fans don't hate him cause they are racist. They hate him cause he carries on like a dick.
Half Penriths side is Polynesian ffs. Why are people wanting to suggest they are racist?

And I am against any sort of racism but why is it OK for fans too bag out Clearys physical features. I always here people calling him chin boy or putting shit on his acne. Is this acceptable?

I believe what was said to Mitchell was racist. No question.

I also get upset when a person's physical features are made fun of. In my opinion 2 seperate issues.

Both are wrong.

Making fun of someone's religion, physical appearance, their socio economic circumstances and sexuality.......are all wrong in my opinion.

 

[BossleyPanther]

On Latrel a lot of fans don't hate him cause they are racist. They hate him cause he carries on like a dick.
Half Penriths side is Polynesian ffs. Why are people wanting to suggest they are racist?

And I am against any sort of racism but why is it OK for fans too bag out Clearys physical features. I always here people calling him chin boy or putting shit on his acne. Is this acceptable?

Yep 100%

 

[jane the pain]

Any update on the injuries (apologies if that is what Jane’s Facebook article is about, but I can’t see that at present).

No. The video, which wouldn't allow me to upload, was a playful fight between the opposing mascots.

 

[BossleyPanther]

Why was the rabbits mascot at the Panthers ground? I've never seen that before

 

[jane the pain]

Why was the rabbits mascot at the Panthers ground? I've never seen that before

That's always been the case. I'll try to find the vid.