Season 2024

[Nutz]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/incentivise-more-contests-for-the-ball-nrl-make-major-change-to-contested-restarts-in-2024/news-story/d0987abdea2dbb92fb3fc3185d3d6b57

The NRL said that as of next season, if a team kicks the ball out on the full over the touch line, or the ball fails to travel at least 10 metres forward in an attempt to contest a restart from the goal-line, 20m line, or half-way line, play will now restart with a play-the-ball 10 metres out from the line of the kick and 10 metres in from touch, rather than with a penalty kick.

That might help us ha ha.
I'd like to see involuntary tackles be outlawed completely.
Refs don't want to penalize players for some reason. Placing the tip of your finger on the attacker constitutes a tackle these days.

 

[Tigerm]

That might help us ha ha.
I'd like to see involuntary tackles be outlawed completely.
Refs don't want to penalize players for some reason. Placing the tip of your finger on the attacker constitutes a tackle these days.

From memory, we could’ve used this in a few season defining games in recent times hahaha

 

[Vic Mackey]

No

yep, put a fork in him he’s done.

probably be saints star signing for next year.

 

[Tigerm]

yep, put a fork in him he’s done.

probably be saints star signing for next year.

And probably kick the winning goal to knock us out of the top 8 hahaha

 

[gordsy]

A.D can go, too Injured and not consistent enough.

 

[Nutz]

This fella is one tough hombre, built close to the ground with heaps of energy.

 

[Tiger Ted]

A.D can go, too Injured and not consistent enough.

After 3 ACL tears in the same knee I’d be putting the cue in the rack

 

[Nutz]

After 3 ACL tears in the same knee I’d be putting the cue in the rack

Is it three? Geez there's going to be a lot of scar tissue which poses additional problems with it reoccurring again. Med retire and take the cash AD.

 

[Tigerm]

This fella is one tough hombre, built close to the ground with heaps of energy.

Finally got around to watching, another good kid, very level headed, by the looks.

Those BTR podcasts are quite good.

 

[Nutz]

Finally got around to watching, another good kid, very level headed, by the looks.

Those BTR podcasts are quite good.

Hosted by a former player. How good is it.
Compared to watching Pascoe's "Ask The Boss" which was a bit of chest pumping stuff as the title also suggests.

 

[Tigerm]

Finally got around to watching, another good kid, very level headed, by the looks.

Those BTR podcasts are quite good.

It's pretty good, that so many of the young ones, are local lads, with good footy pedigree, who actually want to be here.

Don't want to jinx anything, but the future isn't looking to shabby for a change, is it.

 

[Nutz]

It's pretty good, that so many of the young ones, are local lads, with good footy pedigree, who actually want to be here.

Don't want to jinx anything, but the future isn't looking to shabby for a change, is it.

Exactly. I think the players would pick up on the quality of BTR. Players would check out their teammates and enjoy the pod.
I like the involvement with the girls too.
I hope they do the entire coaching staff, maybe one during trials, one mid year and one at the end of the season.

 

[Tigerm]

The big question is, can they do it again?
Interesting headline “rebuilt from the bottom up” hahaha
TBH, I’m feeling positive that they will restore some pride, BUT, I feel that way every year, at this time

 

[The Charlatan]

My concern is this our lack of depth in the second row. Blore was made of tissue and spit but he could play there.

If Bateman and/or Papali'i go down, we're f**ked there. We've got Tumeth, Sukkar and what, Seyfarth in a pinch?

Unless we're going to get props to run around on the edges.

EDIT: Forgot Sam Fainu.

 

[Das Hassler]

My concern is this our lack of depth in the second row. Blore was made of tissue and spit but he could play there.

If Bateman and/or Papali'i go down, we're f**ked there. We've got Tumeth, Sukkar and what, Seyfarth in a pinch?

Unless we're going to get props to run around on the edges.

EDIT: Forgot Sam Fainu.

Seyfarth next cab up I'd think...would be interested to see how Starford T might go there if needed

 

[Perth Tiger]

I think that AJ Kepaoa might be one of the first 2nd row back ups. Wouldn't surprise me if he starts the season on the bench as someone that plays a bit of forwards and covers the backs if there is an injury

 

[Tigerm]

I think that AJ Kepaoa might be one of the first 2nd row back ups. Wouldn't surprise me if he starts the season on the bench as someone that plays a bit of forwards and covers the backs if there is an injury

Agree, a spot in the 17, is his to lose.

 

[Nutz]

Seyfarth next cab up I'd think...would be interested to see how Starford T might go there if needed

As you said Das, Seyfarth surely has to be picked because he finished the season well and now is becoming one of the more experienced players. He's mobile enough to be a sub covering middle and edge.
Samuela Fainu is a player that could possibly be our rough diamond. He's got that Haumole Olakau'atu look about him.
He's listed as a bookend but because his jewels haven't dropped yet it, he is versatile for a good edge as is Justin Matamua. (prefer Matto at lock though)
Depending on who's injured and the the opposition's game plan, Matto and Samuela could find themselves on the paddock at the same time. Hopefully not too soon as they are still developing. This is why Seyfarth must be in there.
Young kit is listed as lock and is quite nippy for a short stocky lad.
It remains to be seen whether he builds an even bigger and stronger frame which might make him an explosive middle similar to Penrith's Moses Leota.

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[Tigerm]

As you said Das, Seyfarth surely has to be picked because he finished the season well and now is becoming one of the more experienced players. He's mobile enough to be a sub covering middle and edge.
Samuela Fainu is a player that could possibly be our rough diamond. He's got that Haumole Olakau'atu look about him.
He's listed as a bookend but because his jewels haven't dropped yet it, he is versatile for a good edge as is Justin Matamua. (prefer Matto at lock though)
Depending on who's injured and the the opposition's game plan, Matto and Samuela could find themselves on the paddock at the same time. Hopefully not too soon as they are still developing. This is why Seyfarth must be in there.
Young kit is listed as lock and is quite nippy for a short stocky lad.
It remains to be seen whether he builds an even bigger and stronger frame which might make him an explosive middle similar to Penrith's Moses Leota.

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Agree, but I am sure they will not rush young blokes into the NRL, while the player will think he is up to it, his body isn't.
Just imagine, he is getting smashed by JWH (Easts), the AFB (Sharks) the next week, and on it goes for the season, every team have there heavy hitters.
It's always been said, that forwards generally don't mature to there mid to late 20's. Which puts Seyfarth in an advanced position than these younger blokes coming through.
I met Zac Lomax on the weekend, the guy is just a tall ball of muscle and he is in the backs, there are no soft players, these days.

 

[Nutz]

Agree, but I am sure they will not rush young blokes into the NRL, while the player will think he is up to it, his body isn't.
Just imagine, he is getting smashed by JWH (Easts), the AFB (Sharks) the next week, and on it goes for the season, every team have there heavy hitters.
It's always been said, that forwards generally don't mature to there mid to late 20's. Which puts Seyfarth in an advanced position than these younger blokes coming through.
I met Zac Lomax on the weekend, the guy is just a tall ball of muscle and he is in the backs, there are no soft players, these days.

Absolutely. Imo Lomax is a gun and not utilized properly. Imagine us signing him with olam...smash city