Team vs Eels Trial Game 1

[baggygreen man]

I hope we re-sign Bird, one of our best footballers, crazy to let him go.

Disagree. Too slow for backs too small for forwards. Little skill. Someone else can have him.

 

[baggygreen man]

Sloan was caught out of position in defence and continually drifted in field

A little over enthusiastic as I saw it. Wanted to be in everything when his mate Amone left. Made some clever plays. But yes he needs to stay back to cover when the season proper starts. Needs to get in the gym and bulk up some too.

 

[Old Timer]

Forgot to mention that it was very encouraging to see both Ramsay & Sloan execute effective front on one on one tackles to slow down / negate attacking raids.

The fact that they can do that will give further encouragement to our forward pack and be a real incentive for them to keep coming back on side after the initial defencive line is broken.

That was never the case with Dufty at the back.

 

[kit66]

The media are onto that Fuimaono tackle, expect the judiciary to come down hard on him. It was a pretty stupid and dangerous tackle to be honest. Another long stint on the sidelines for him I think.

 

[randomdragon]

if i saw sua and gosiewski in the backrow based off yesterdays performance i wouldnt be mad. Gosi had good front on defence too and a nice offload

 

[RedVee]

Ramsay running down that Parra winger was a good sight.

 

[getsmarty]

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[ALSGI]

Forgot to mention that it was very encouraging to see both Ramsay & Sloan execute effective front on one on one tackles to slow down / negate attacking raids.

The fact that they can do that will give further encouragement to our forward pack and be a real incentive for them to keep coming back on side after the initial defencive line is broken.

That was never the case with Dufty at the back.

Only just saw the game.
It was great to see them both tackle, catch organise at the back and neither were rag dolled.
They also don’t give up or stop when a try is about to be scored - both follow through and complete until the ball is dead - that’s attitude.
No hands on hips like Dufty.

 

[saints4ever]

Ramsay running down that Parra winger was a good sight.

Wrapped him up real quick.
But did you notice Moose giving chase too?

 

[qld redvee]

The media are onto that Fuimaono tackle, expect the judiciary to come down hard on him. It was a pretty stupid and dangerous tackle to be honest. Another long stint on the sidelines for him I think.

Kit66, as you said the witch hunt is already on , so no doubt Fui will have a long holiday on the sideline ... The one thing that must happen is CONSISTENCY on rulings .... But I fear fui is a marked man after his hit on pap in magic round ...

 

[ALSGI]

I hope we re-sign Bird, one of our best footballers, crazy to let him go.

Not if he’s asking for too much $$.

 

[itsme]

Surprisingly I thought jack gosiewski played really well before he hurt his arm. Ran some good lines.

It’s looking like the second string players are really pushing for a spot on the bench with m molo, jaiyden and gosiewski.

He fed Suli some good ball that led to points, and was tireless. If he can stay injury free, he should be a mainstay in our 17.

 

[Dragon David]

The media are onto that Fuimaono tackle, expect the judiciary to come down hard on him. It was a pretty stupid and dangerous tackle to be honest. Another long stint on the sidelines for him I think.

Could be a 5-7 week suspension. Moose already to miss 5 games. These two need to change how they tackle otherwise they will be spending more time on the sidelines and not wearing the Red V jersey than being on the field playing in the Red V. The other guys need to learn by these errors so that we keep suspensions down this year.

 

[SAP58]

Not if he’s asking for too much $$.

Totally agree unfortunately I think Bird will go to the highest bidder he left us last time when Cronulla as usual paid overs. I dont think loyalty will come into it and the fact we were willing to give him a go last year when other thought he was finished. $500k which I believe is our offer is a fair price for him if others want to pay more for him we should let him go IMO.

 

[jeffdragon]

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Could be a 5-7 week suspension. Moose already to miss 5 games. These two need to change how they tackle otherwise they will be spending more time on the sidelines and not wearing the Red V jersey than being on the field playing in the Red V. The other guys need to learn by these errors so that we keep suspensions down this year.

There were mitigating circumstances in the tackle .
But faegsi was also injured in a tackle.
I think it is a harsh penalty.

 

[Dragon David]

Wrapped him up real quick.
But did you notice Moose giving chase too?

Yes, Moose is no slouch and can set things up. Handy to have on the field in Round 6 and onwards.

 

[Dragon David]

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There were mitigating circumstances in the tackle .
But faegsi was also injured in a tackle.
I think it is a harsh penalty.

I think so too. If Dunster didn't get injured, Fui would not be in this position. Turning a player over shouldn't be an offence as far as I am concerned. Legs and feet can get tangled up in many tackles. It is part of the contact sport which is rugby league.

 

[Dragon David]

A lot of enthusiasm displayed by our guys particularly after the first 18 minutes when we got more ball and once we scored a couple the players knew that they could win.

The players still need to pace themselves and not overdo things and be too enthusiastic - just nice and steady and effective in defence and attack.

 

[kit66]

Could be a 5-7 week suspension. Moose already to miss 5 games. These two need to change how they tackle otherwise they will be spending more time on the sidelines and not wearing the Red V jersey than being on the field playing in the Red V. The other guys need to learn by these errors so that we keep suspensions down this year.

Yeah, J.Hunt needs a bit of tackle training too if he makes 1sts. His hit with Michael Molo was awesome but he let his arm come up in a wild swing, lucky it didn't hit anything, he has to control that. All the boys will need to take extra care because we're a target team for the Judiciary and they don't believe in accidents or "unintentional" hits. I wouldn't be surprised if they penalized Moga too just as a warning.

 

[Willow]

Ramsay running down that Parra winger was a good sight.

Yep. When the Parra winger got away I was glad to see it was Ramsey chasing him.