Round 9 v Newcastle Away @McDonald Jones Stadium Fri 4th May @6pm

[doyen]

Now if the young feller likes Souths could he be a future signing?

Back in 2014 when he was about 7 I was easily able to steer him towards Sths--he is a Rabbitoh!!
He'll have to shed his spare tyre though,give up the pies,& focus better, if he hopes to progress to the NRL!!!

 

[callmack1]

Reynolds focused on producing best performance: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/02/press-12/

Burgess eyeing up battle of the twins: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/02/Burgess-eyeing-up-battle-of-the-twins/

'Spirits are high' - Murray: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/02/spirits-are-high-murray/

'Great opportunity to bounce back' - Walker: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/02/great-opportunity-to-bounce-back-Walker/

 

[callmack1]

I'm a little worried about our right edge defence for this game. That's the side Ponga is going to go to and we've seen how fragile it can be. Throw in Graham (who isn't bad) who is inexperienced and I'm a bit concerned.

Let's hope they do the job.

 

[Rabbits20]

I'm a little worried about our right edge defence for this game. That's the side Ponga is going to go to and we've seen how fragile it can be. Throw in Graham (who isn't bad) who is inexperienced and I'm a bit concerned.

Let's hope they do the job.

Couldn't have put it better.

We need to dig deep and bring back the 2 points.

The Knights may get a call or 2 their way as well in front of their big crowd!

It'll be a big test of character to see how we are travelling.

 

[Newcastlerabbit]

NRL | Knights coach Nathan Brown denies the club didn't go hard enough to retain Dane Gagai

• Newcastle Knights
  

Nathan Brown regards former Knight Dane Gagai as one of his side’s biggest threats at McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night.


But the Knights coach denies the club didn’t go hard enough to re-sign him last season before he jumped ship to the Rabbitohs, suggesting Gagai left because the Knights’ lack of success had worn him down.

While the Kangaroos winger has maintained since he left Newcastle he joined South Sydney because he sensed he was no longer a priority signing at the Knights, Brown believes he was just fed up with losing.


“He was at the stage of his career where he just wanted to win some games,” Brown told theNewcastle Herald.

“He was probably the last player still here who had gone through the toughest times at the Knights. He went through all the Tinkler stuff and the Alex McKinnon injury and the aftermath of all that.

“Then it was the three wooden spoon seasons. It just wore him down but more importantly at the time, he probably couldn’t see it changing here in the short term.”

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Brown says he clearly remembers sitting down with Gagai only a matter of days before he made the decision to joins Souths for a heart-to-heart.

“He was asking me who are we going to sign and at the time, I was having to tell him no-one because at that stage, no-one was coming,” he said.

“All I could tell him was Matt Scott’s not coming and Jack Bird’s going to Brisbane and as we sit here, we haven’t got anyone and I can’t promise you anything.


“Then he asked about how long it was going to take the younger guys to develop and I couldn’t give him a definitive answer other than to say some would develop quicker than others.

“I wasn’t going to lie to him and make promises I couldn’t necessarily keep.”

Brown says he has enormous respect for Gagai and his ability is still hopeful he may return to the Knights at some stage in the future.

“Look at the end of the day, we made a very good offer for Gags but the offer from Souths was obviously very strong and the opportunity to play with Greg Inglis was obviously a real big attraction for him as well,” Brown said.

“But deep down in my heart, I believe Gags would have accepted our offer and would still be here if Jack Bird had committed at the time or he’d known about Mitchell Pearce and a few of our other recruits that we eventually attracted.

“He certainly gave it everything while he was here and I’ve got no doubts will be really welcomed by the home fans on Friday night.

“I still believe one day, you never know, he may come come back.”

Enemy: Former Knight Dane Gagai shapes as one of South Sydney's major threats when he returns to McDonald Jones Stadium on Friday night for the first time since joining the Rabbitohs. Picture: AAP


https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5374351/defeats-wore-gagai-down/?cs=2503

 

[Travitoh]

Lets be honest, joining Souths to 'win more games' was a brave decision

 

[Rabbits20]

@callmack1 gotta win tomorrow mate!

Otherwise there is the potential to be 4-6.

Gotta play with real hunger!

 

[Rabbits20]

Banter is happening on both ends hahaha!




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[Bring it home Knights]

i was just wondering what the thoughts are regarding Dane Gagais defense this year? For the knights id put him down as arguably the worst defender in knights history. I havent watched a souths game this year so im out of the loop. Regarding the game, i reckon you guys will get over us in the forwards with the burgess twins and that may very well lead to a win for you. The biggest hope for the knights i feel is ponga attacking the left side of the field against gagai in the centres. Outside of that it may be a tough day at the office as a knights fan.

 

[Rabbit toes]

i was just wondering what the thoughts are regarding Dane Gagais defense this year? For the knights id put him down as arguably the worst defender in knights history. I havent watched a souths game this year so im out of the loop. Regarding the game, i reckon you guys will get over us in the forwards with the burgess twins and that may very well lead to a win for you. The biggest hope for the knights i feel is ponga attacking the left side of the field against gagai in the centres. Outside of that it may be a tough day at the office as a knights fan.

It’s been shitty

 

[southsport]

Banter is happening on both ends hahaha!




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I wish you blokes would stop posting twitter, can't read anything!

 

[Rabbits20]

I wish you blokes would stop posting twitter, can't read anything!

I'm not even on twitter. I have no account but I can still view basic posts mate on twitter on my IPad.

 

[Rabbits20]

i was just wondering what the thoughts are regarding Dane Gagais defense this year? For the knights id put him down as arguably the worst defender in knights history. I havent watched a souths game this year so im out of the loop. Regarding the game, i reckon you guys will get over us in the forwards with the burgess twins and that may very well lead to a win for you. The biggest hope for the knights i feel is ponga attacking the left side of the field against gagai in the centres. Outside of that it may be a tough day at the office as a knights fan.

Gagai has had his games. A mixed bag defensively. Very good in our matches against Bulldogs, Manly and Roosters. It's kinda been 50/50.

Hoping he improves coming up to origin!

He gets through a lot of shitwork metres!

 

[callmack1]

Seibold satisfied but wants more: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/03/seibold-satisfied-but-wants-more/

Updated 19-man squad: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/03/rabbitohs-cut-squad-ahead-of-knights-joust/

Can't wait for tomorrow.

 

[southsport]

Seibold satisfied but wants more: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/03/seibold-satisfied-but-wants-more/

Updated 19-man squad: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/05/03/rabbitohs-cut-squad-ahead-of-knights-joust/

Can't wait for tomorrow.

Turner's sure having trouble getting back into the 17.

 

[Rabbits20]

Turner's sure having trouble getting back into the 17.

Well he's not up to week in and week out first grade.

He's a player to just fill in occasionally.

 

[southsport]

Well he's not up to week in and week out first grade.

He's a player to just fill in occasionally.

He won't get a run until there are some injuries and/or rep fixtures.

 

[callmack1]

Turner's sure having trouble getting back into the 17.

I think it's great. We know Turner is a great player and it's a testiment to the starting 17 that they're keeping him out.

A win tomorrow is crucial and it's gonna be tough, let's see what happens.

 

[southsport]

I think it's great. We know Turner is a great player and it's a testiment to the starting 17 that they're keeping him out.

A win tomorrow is crucial and it's gonna be tough, let's see what happens.

I certainly like having Turner there in case he's needed.

 

[Rabbits20]

I think it's great. We know Turner is a great player and it's a testiment to the starting 17 that they're keeping him out.

A win tomorrow is crucial and it's gonna be tough, let's see what happens.

Sorry bro I disagree.

He's a fringe first grader. Nothing more at this stage sadly. He had chances last year to cement his spot and he couldn't. He's now paying for that.

Absolutely we must win with 3 really really hard games coming up. Going off topic a bit, some say oh we will beat the Cows. I say I'd like to think so but aren'tbthey a bogey side for us?? Haven't we lost the last 8 times we played them?? If we keep losing to them it will become a mental issue!