Round 23 v Souths. Posts by @iamback are all opinion based

[herbert henry1908]

I’m a little concerned about limping into the finals. It’s understandable with all our injuries/suspensions, just a touch worried what that‘ll do for team morale. But on the flip side this run of Storm/Souths & Cowboys might’ve really taken a physical toll on the team before the finals, so it could be a blessing. Ideally it’d be great if Luai & Martin make it back for round 25 to blow off the cobwebs.

 

[Munky]

Cronulla in 2016 lost a bit of form into the finals then exploded to dominate the Raiders and Cowboys in the way to the GF.

Malone was a big game player and I think Api can do the same for us.

Cleary needs to stamp his authority on a finals series too.

 

[Fangs]

Its a different route to the grand final this year. We could lack cohesion. Last year we were busted but on the field.

Looks like an interesting finals series particularly with the form of the Roosters.

 

[Iamback]

Currently Manly 95 to 97 was a more dominant team.

Need to win the GF to overtake them.

Games lost over that period we are slightly in front

them or the Roosters 3 Minor Premierships in a row 2013-2015 are the only sides that can match this current run

 

[Iamback]

Cronulla in 2016 lost a bit of form into the finals then exploded to dominate the Raiders and Cowboys in the way to the GF.

Malone was a big game player and I think Api can do the same for us.

Cleary needs to stamp his authority on a finals series too.

As good we have been this run, We are yet to completely dominate a finals series

 

[Iamback]

Its a different route to the grand final this year. We could lack cohesion. Last year we were busted but on the field.

Looks like an interesting finals series particularly with the form of the Roosters.

We all know the finals are refereed differently, Sides like Sharks are untested in that environment which looks good for the quality of the finals series

 

[WestyLife]

We all know the finals are refereed differently, Sides like Sharks are untested in that environment which looks good for the quality of the finals series

Suits us well with less penalties to relieve pressure. A lot of games this year penalties is the only way teams have had field position against this defence.

 

[Whino]

Currently Manly 95 to 97 was a more dominant team.

They were a great team. The should have won more than 1 premiership over that 3 year period.

 

[GongPanther]

The J.J. Giltinan Shield is a great reward for consistency throughout the season.

And the $100,000 that comes with it, and our name engraved on it.

 

[Iamback]

Suits us well with less penalties to relieve pressure. A lot of games this year penalties is the only way teams have had field position against this defence.

It helped the Storm on Thurs too, Roosters can grind out wins too. So the bottom 8 should trouble top 4 teams

 

[John Hamblin]

Yes a win in week 1 of the finals is very important

 

[Munky]

Games lost over that period we are slightly in front

them or the Roosters 3 Minor Premierships in a row 2013-2015 are the only sides that can match this current run

Manly made three straight grand finals.

Roosters only once in their MP streak.

 

[Murraymob1]

In the semi we will play side 4 at present that could be a few teams .while some on here don’t rate parra they have beaten us 2 times.So ideally oarra in bottom 4 and we play anyone else

 

[ColdWetPanther]

The 2020 and 2021 minor premiers had two of the most dominant regular seasons in history.

Nobody gives a shit.

2020 yes but 2021?

 

[Munky]

2020 yes but 2021?

2021 Storm had three losses and the best for and against of all time I believe

 

[ColdWetPanther]

2021 Storm had three losses and the best for and against of all time I believe

But the same wins and losses as the second best team. Even the third best team only had one less loss. I appreciate they effectively had it won before the last round and pulled up (accounting for one of the losses).

Maybe it’s semantics. I grant that when they won, they won very well. But for me dominance should entail a bit more clear water between the rest of the field.

 

[Iamback]

In the semi we will play side 4 at present that could be a few teams .while some on here don’t rate parra they have beaten us 2 times.So ideally oarra in bottom 4 and we play anyone else

Sharks and Souths won't lose another game, Melbourne should win 2/3 with will make it for and against that decides it

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Looking at the draw, I think that the Cows are going to limp home but probably should have enough to take 4th over Souths; probably on for and against (unless Souths can absolutely tonk them in a fortnights time).

Souths and Easts to bash the sh!t out of each other for two weeks in a row. Latrell to do something stupid and get himself banned.

 

[Iamback]

Looking at the draw, I think that the Cows are going to limp home but probably should have enough to take 4th over Souths; probably on for and against (unless Souths can absolutely tonk them in a fortnights time).

Souths and Easts to bash the sh!t out of each other for two weeks in a row. Latrell to do something stupid and get himself banned.

Only 74 difference for and against difference.

A 20 point win to Souffs when they play has it down to 34, I guess it depends how much Cows rake up against Warriors this week

 

[Murraymob1]

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Only 74 difference for and against difference.

A 20 point win to Souffs when they play has it down to 34, I guess it depends how much Cows rake up against Warriors this week

If they beat the warriors.the sides out of the 8 having nothing to lose and could be dangourus