Rumours and Stuff

[lingard]

Thank you, you get it.


And now you're misinterpreting me... oh well.

Fair point that you feel your mum was to blame for most (but not all) of what you experienced growing up. But that has little to do with Semi's situation, and even less to do with my opinion on Semi, based on personal judgement from info in the public domain.


Sure. And my opinion is that he is a grub, and not everyone has to share that opinion.

But that doesn't mean I have a black and white view of the world, or think that men are the wrong-doers in all allegations of domestic violence etc etc *insert any other assumptions here*

I stand by my comment, and believe the club will be better off without Semi in 2018 and beyond - it's not like he's recaptured his form of two seasons ago anyway.

Mate, when Semi went AWOL last year and 'seemed' to be so undecided about whether or not he wanted to be part of this Parramatta team, I thought, "Well f**k you, just go then". So, in terms of his apparent commitment (or not) to the club, I thought he was a major liability. And may still be. So when you refer to him as a grub, I've got no issue with that per se. But it seemed to me that your referring to him as a grub was based, at least partially, on the supposition that he was guilty of domestic violence. Why else would you mention 'a certain court case'? If I misinterpreted you, oh well. I guess when you have a history of consistent and persistent criticism and character assassination (Jarryd Hayne springs to mind), then you're bound to be misinterpreted from time to time.
In my work I see the impact of domestic violence on children. And it's terrible. I've seen women who are afraid of their own shadows - suffering from complex PTSD as a result of sustained emotional and physical abuse by their manipulating and controlling male partners (who could best be described as 'little Hitlers'). But I also see cases where the wife is the perpetrator of physical violence. Other cases where the wife is the instigator. The agitator. Where the wife has a mental illness. Where the wife has a personality disorder - making her almost impossible to live with on any amicable basis. Where the wife has been unfaithful. Where the wife is an addict or alcoholic or binge-drinker. Where the wife perpetrates extreme emotional abuse on the male until he 'cracks'. And all of these situations can have a severe and lasting effect on the children in the household. Problem is, if the male reacts to any of these situations in a physical way, he is branded a perpetrator of domestic violence. And that doesn't solve anything.
So, if you want to call Semi a grub, go for it. But please be aware that 'domestic violence' - far from being a clear-cut, 'guilty/not-guilty' situation - is one of the most complex and complicated issues facing us today.

 

[TheRam]

They're merkins anyway. They're asking for it.

Yeah they bleat for dick.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So from the above posts I've read everyone is happy that we stop scoring after 50 mins and then defend a lead for the next 30. So if we don't lead we're up the creek then.

I'd prefer if we score consistently throughout the whole match but that's just me, obviously I shouldn't think this way.

I'm happy with whatever gets us the win, given our limitations outside the salary cap. If it means mostly defensive players rather than the more expensive attacking stars then that's what it takes.

 

[lingard]

I'm happy with whatever gets us the win, given our limitations outside the salary cap. If it means mostly defensive players rather than the more expensive attacking stars then that's what it takes.

I tend to agree. Although, don't you reckon that more attacking options generally (or at least, theoretically) translates into more tries scored, more possession and therefore less pressure on your defence? I think there is a definite balance that has to be struck between scoring tries and stopping them. I think a team like Canterbury has got that balance wrong at the moment (too much defence, not enough attack) whereas a team like the Warriors has probably gone the other way (too much attack, not enough consistently good defence). Of course, confidence plays a big part, too. If you are confident in your defence, you will be more confident in taking risks with your attack. And if you know you can score points, you will be a more confident team all round. I think Parramatta has the balance okay at the moment. Our defence and attack are probably about on par with each other at the moment. I think both will improve the longer our 'spine' plays together.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Now the Knights are going to be a powerhouse? FFS, did we miss our turn?!

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/news/newcastle-knights-sold?station=sydney&geoRedirect=true

The Newcastle Knights have confirmed the club has been sold to the West Leagues Group.
When the NRL took over the Knights in 2014 we needed to secure the financial future of the club and then deliver the best possible future ownership to run the club into the future," said NRL boss Todd Greenberg..

“Those goals have been achieved and there is now every opportunity for the Knights to become a powerhouse of the game in the years ahead.
Wests are ideal owners of the Knights given their strong Rugby League heritage and their strength in the local community." Read the full statement here.

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown believes a sale of the Knights to the wealthy Wests Group of businesses can revive the NRL franchise's fortunes.

The Owned by the NRL since the departure of former mining magnate Nathan Tinkler, the Knights will become part of the Wests Leagues Club group in Newcastle.

News Corp Australia said Wests would provide $10 million towards a centre of excellence for the premiership strugglers as well as injecting much-needed funds into grassroots rugby league.

 

[hybrideel]

What do you want merkin. We are in the 8 and bought 1 new player for next year. Isn't that powerhouse enough for you

 

[hybrideel]

Or maybe they meant like the Dick Smith powerhouse that went belly up

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Newcastle or us?

 

[hybrideel]

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Now the Knights are going to be a powerhouse? FFS, did we miss our turn?!

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/news/newcastle-knights-sold?station=sydney&geoRedirect=true

The Newcastle Knights have confirmed the club has been sold to the West Leagues Group.
When the NRL took over the Knights in 2014 we needed to secure the financial future of the club and then deliver the best possible future ownership to run the club into the future," said NRL boss Todd Greenberg..

“Those goals have been achieved and there is now every opportunity for the Knights to become a powerhouse of the game in the years ahead.
Wests are ideal owners of the Knights given their strong Rugby League heritage and their strength in the local community." Read the full statement here.

Newcastle coach Nathan Brown believes a sale of the Knights to the wealthy Wests Group of businesses can revive the NRL franchise's fortunes.

The Owned by the NRL since the departure of former mining magnate Nathan Tinkler, the Knights will become part of the Wests Leagues Club group in Newcastle.

News Corp Australia said Wests would provide $10 million towards a centre of excellence for the premiership strugglers as well as injecting much-needed funds into grassroots rugby league.

Now at least the Knights can offer the types of TPAs that actually entice players to the club, rather than the NRL approved ones that don't.

 

[Gary Gutful]

I don't like that smarmy little girl. Shut the f**k up and eat your taco.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Now at least the Knights can offer the types of TPAs that actually entice players to the club, rather than the NRL approved ones that don't.

Yep. Whether that will lead to them being a 'powerhouse' remains to be seen but it is a definite step in the right direction.

 

[hindy111]

Don't be hard on Semi!

Dont steal my joke a$$hole or i will sue you

 

[hindy111]

Do we need to buy another winger? We have Greg Lasalou? and if we are not going to use these guys in fg why bother bringing them in from another club?

To see if they are good enough. Some will be and some wont.
Dane akafalou is another good prospect as is Jennings.GL looks good but is short and not sure about his natural finishing skills. I rate him but he could be one of those guys who kills it in 20s but his power isnt nothing special in first grade and ends up just a short winger.

Dane physically looks a safer bet then GL. But GL looks special in 20s.

 

[hindy111]

If they're good enough for first grade every week why did we offer Radradra a contract? They're either backup quality next year or they're not.

Radradra spent most of his first year out of under 20s in reserve grade. Some players just aren't ready yet. Dane Aukafolau is in the ISP every week while Leleisiuao is in the NYC. They are the same age.

You wouldnt not offer Semi who is top 3 winger in game for a possible NRL calibre player.
Perhaps if we had two wingers in say Hoffmans class and these two guys coming through you would not offer them a contract knowing these guys can be almost as good or potentially better.
Semi is a 10/10 in his position. Wouldnt trade him for any other winger.
Hoffmans a 5-6.... Even if GL or DANE become a 4-5 they wouldnt be a huge drop in class.

That was one of your dumbest statements in history.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You wouldnt not offer Semi who is top 3 winger in game for a possible NRL calibre player.
Perhaps if we had two wingers in say Hoffmans class and these two guys coming through you would not offer them a contract knowing these guys can be almost as good or potentially better.
Semi is a 10/10 in his position. Wouldnt trade him for any other winger.
Hoffmans a 5-6.... Even if GL or DANE become a 4-5 they wouldnt be a huge drop in class.

That was one of your dumbest statements in history.

The point is if Radradra had re-signed then we'd have one of these other supposedly NRL ready wingers stuck in reserve grade.

You might go into a new season hoping one (or more) of your young backups explodes in the pre-season, but it's stupid to go in relying on it. What if it doesn't happen? You're stuck playing all year with a vulnerability in your 17.

 

[hindy111]

The point is if Radradra had re-signed then we'd have one of these other supposedly NRL ready wingers stuck in reserve grade.

You might go into a new season hoping one (or more) of your young backups explodes in the pre-season, but it's stupid to go in relying on it. What if it doesn't happen? You're stuck playing all year with a vulnerability in your 17.

True, so do we need to sign a winger? Do we go with the same backline and hoff in for semi with hope one of young guys come good?

 

[Stevie]

Speaking of goat f**kers. I'm in Qatar, few of them round here!

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

What's it like?

 

[Noise]

What's it like?

QATAR or f**king a goat?