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Round two vs the Dragons.

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Kogarah - Jubilee is not a ground I have ventured too very often for what ever reason. Last away game I went to there was with Fibroman many seasons ago now and it didn’t end well I remember that much. From what I recall I had to drive, so couldn’t have a drink, fibro had a skinful which made the loss all the more painful especially on the drive home having to put up with his inebriated post loss analysis.
 
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Kilkenny said:
Kogarah - Jubilee is not a ground I have ventured too very often for what ever reason. Last away game I went to there was with Fibroman many seasons ago now and it didn’t end well I remember that much. From what I recall I had to drive, so couldn’t have a drink, fibro had a skinful which made the loss all the more painful especially on the drive home having to put up with his inebriated post loss analysis.
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Who is this Fibroman? He has been mentioned on here a lot, however, I am unsure who he is.
 
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DinkyDi said:
Who is this Fibroman? He has been mentioned on here a lot, however, I am unsure who he is.
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He’s a Panthers tragic, long term personal friend of mine.

Was very active on League Unlimited for a long time but he made some life changes, moved to Taree, is a Taxi Driver up there. Still a panthers tragic but sadly he chooses not to post on here anymore. Great character, highly intelligent person, very funny but had some issues with the demon drink which he felt by moving away from his comfort zone he may have been able to resolve.
 
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WestyLife said:
As they say they are the hunted now.
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I really think the 2022 competition is going to be much more competitive than recent seasons. I think the top four sides from recent seasons are either at the same level, not better, and the remaining sides arguably have all improved there rosters so I see lots of upsets, 50/50 games and less blow outs which only be a good thing overall.
 
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Kilkenny said:
I really the 2022 competition is going to be much more competitive than recent seasons. I think the top four sides from recent seasons are either at the same level, not better, and the remaining sides arguably have all improved there rosters so I see lots of upsets, 50/50 games and less blow outs which only be a good thing overall.
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Thought it would happen last year. Better late then never.
 
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Kilkenny said:
He’s a Panthers tragic, long term personal friend of mine.

Was very active on League Unlimited for a long time but he made some life changes, moved to Taree, is a Taxi Driver up there. Still a panthers tragic but sadly he chooses not to post on here anymore. Great character, highly intelligent person, very funny but had some issues with the demon drink which he felt by moving away from his comfort zone he may have been able to resolve.
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Yep proud to call fibro man aka spook a buddy as well .A legend around penrith and the paceway
 
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If I have a concern tonight it has to be our bench rotation.

Looks a little lightweight to me. Maybe one of Kenny/Salmon allowing another forward onto the bench.
 
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Kilkenny said:
I really the 2022 competition is going to be much more competitive than recent seasons. I think the top four sides from recent seasons are either at the same level, not better, and the remaining sides arguably have all improved there rosters so I see lots of upsets, 50/50 games and less blow outs which only be a good thing overall.
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If you look at the top eight last year and their main player losses, you get a feel of how it still isn't clear where the teams will finish this season.

Panthers - Burton, Capewell, May (Momoroski is just a fill in)
Souths - Gagai, Su'a and Reynolds
Storm - Finucane, Hynes and Ado-Carr
Manly - Nobody of note, but Foran is a year older and his body has been smashed and it shows
Knights - Pearce, Watson
Eels - Ferguson
Roosters - Friend, Cordner, B Morriss, J Morris, Liu
Titans - Peachey, Fogarty, Taylor, Rein and Don

Some teams have had some gains, but the big signings like Reynolds and Hynes are for teams who finished outside the eight. We saw the impact of this last night. In spite of having a first choice spine, both South's and the Storm were clunky and looked very beatable. For Souths the new half will take time to fit in and for the Storm, the new centre and wing pairing haven't mastered the art of Storm defence yet.

At this stage it is too early to predict how this will play out, but the Roosters, Souths, Storm and Panthers have had major losses. The Eels and Manly are unscathed and as the season progresses this may play to their advantage.

"Salary cap? I thought you were dead". It turns out rumours of its demise are false. The salary cap is very much alive and kicking and gently humming "Honky Tonk Women".
 
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Pomoz said:
If you look at the top eight last year and their main player losses, you get a feel of how it still isn't clear where the teams will finish this season.

Panthers - Burton, Capewell, May (Momoroski is just a fill in)
Souths - Gagai, Su'a and Reynolds
Storm - Finucane, Hynes and Ado-Carr
Manly - Nobody of note, but Foran is a year older and his body has been smashed and it shows
Knights - Pearce, Watson
Eels - Ferguson
Roosters - Friend, Cordner, B Morriss, J Morris, Liu
Titans - Peachey, Fogarty, Taylor, Rein and Don

Some teams have had some gains, but the big signings like Reynolds and Hynes are for teams who finished outside the eight. We saw the impact of this last night. In spite of having a first choice spine, both South's and the Storm were clunky and looked very beatable. For Souths the new half will take time to fit in and for the Storm, the new centre and wing pairing haven't mastered the art of Storm defence yet.

At this stage it is too early to predict how this will play out, but the Roosters, Souths, Storm and Panthers have had major losses. The Eels and Manly are unscathed and as the season progresses this may play to their advantage.

"Salary cap? I thought you were dead". It turns out rumours of its demise are false. The salary cap is very much alive and kicking and gently humming "Honky Tonk Women".
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Rolling Stones fan are we. They were never the same after Bill Wyman left but that’s just me. Great bass guitarist.

The bar I’m watching our game over here in Perth tonight has karaoke later on. If I’m still standing, celebrating a win I might just request the stones classic ‘Satisfaction’ and belt out a Kilkenny version for you. I’m not vintage Mick Jagger but I can hold a tune so I’ve been told.
 
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Kilkenny said:
Kogarah - Jubilee is not a ground I have ventured too very often for what ever reason. Last away game I went to there was with Fibroman many seasons ago now and it didn’t end well I remember that much. From what I recall I had to drive, so couldn’t have a drink, fibro had a skinful which made the loss all the more painful especially on the drive home having to put up with his inebriated post loss analysis.
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I remember trekking down there in '84 on the back of a then club record 6 straight wins. We were in the top 5 for maybe the first time ever, had Brandy and Roycie and Brad Izzard and Touchie Connor at lock. How could we lose? But lose we did, 40-6, an absolute shellacking. This was a very regular event at this ground in those years, the only difference then was that we came in with some form.
 
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The_Frog said:
I remember trekking down there in '84 on the back of a then club record 6 straight wins. We were in the top 5 for maybe the first time ever, had Brandy and Roycie and Brad Izzard and Touchie Connor at lock. How could we lose? But lose we did, 40-6, an absolute shellacking. This was a very regular event at this ground in those years, the only difference then was that we came in with some form.
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If I recall correctly Fibro and I were there during the Elliot reign. Certainly haven’t been there since.
 
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