The last word on Round 1

[fizman]

It was fairly out of character for me to really stick it up our beloved Sharks. And for those who share my disappointment it is with good reason. I would have to say that would have been the worst round 1 game that I have ever seen Cronulla play. We were beaten 30-6 by the Dragons in 2001, we were outplayed by the better team on the day. Without showing disrespect to the Tigers who were worthy winners, the quality of opposition was really there for the taking.

For me, the amount of positive press that came from the club after Anderson had been sacked indicated that a solid start to the season was in store. The talk didn't match performance, and thats where the disppointment takes over.

However, as they say in football "there is always next week". I read the thoughts of another Rugby League supporter who said that they beleive that Canterbury have put all of their energy into playing their arch enemies and could well be ripe for the pickings. I quite agree with that.

I really think its time to forget round 1 and get in and support the boys for round 2. There were some positives to come out of the game. I know Lomu dropped the ball at critical times, but some of his second phase play was excellant. If we can get some outside backs trailing him, it will work beautifully.

I thought that the 3 front rowers worked well, Stevens was excellant in carting the ball up, Nutley was disciplined and Beattie did have a crack. A Galloway/Lomu second row combination is an exciting prospect. I don't beleive that we have a problem in the forwards.

I think the backs have work to do, but as we all know the backline that played on Saturday isn't our best starting 7. I have no problems with BK getting less ball in attack, but we need another ball player to take more responsibilty.

For what its worth this would be my team against the Bulldogs for round 2 subject to injury.

Peachey
Merrit
Franze
Vagana
Reick
Sullivan
Kimmorley
Stevens
Bird
Nutley
Lomu
Galloway
Bailey

Beattie
Hilder
Bosnich
Isemonger

 

[blacktip-reefy]

Franze & Simmons supporters will be unhappy to know they were voted worst on park in their premier League match.

 

[Mr Angry]

Again I will say a win or loss is unimportant at this stage to me. If we can keep the dogs to 18 points I will be happy. Of course a win would be good, but not essential.
What is essential is we keep of defensive improvement.
2003 - Tigers 44
2004 - Tigers 12
2003 - Dogs 28
2004 - Dogs ??

If we cannot compete defensively we will go no where fast this season, if we can compete defensivley our attack will come together - there is points in this squad.

 

[Me Luv Stevo]

apparently stevens is in 14 from now on

 

[millersnose]

great post fiz

i for one wont fall apart if we lose next week as long as there is an improvement

 

[blacktip-reefy]

You are already a shambles of a man Millers! What else is there to fall apart?

:lol:

I reckon Stevens is out & Merrit is still iffy.

Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Houdini]

Even if we had beat the tigers last weekend, I would have considered the sharks a very slim chance to beat the dogs in round 2.
As long as our team plays competitively, I will be confident of some wins in the the next few rounds.

 

[millersnose]

You are already a shambles of a man Millers! What else is there to fall apart?

:lol:

I reckon Stevens is out & Merrit is still iffy.

Just my 2 cents worth.

what happened to your "i am in heaven now" location

the tigers game?

 

[blacktip-reefy]

No, no I still feel that way.
I can't wait to get to the games.
I won't feel like running up to coaches box with a jagged axe this year.
I'm having a great time.

 

[millersnose]

here is a silly hypothetical reefy

if we loose every game this year will you still feel the same?

 

[King of the Hill]

Franze & Simmons supporters will be unhappy to know they were voted worst on park in their premier League match

By who?

good post fiz, i'm going to the game if i'm OK after an operation i'm having this week

everyone should get out there and support the team, i just hope no one gets murdered by rabid dog fans
if no fans die at the showground, then rugby league is the winner

 

[Anonymous]

Franze & Simmons supporters will be unhappy to know they were voted worst on park in their premier League match

I heard the same, which is unfortunate because I'm a massive fan of both.

 

[Mr Angry]

SS
Q: What's the difference bewteen minor and major surgery.
A: Minor surgery is always done on someone else.

Finally getting that new heart to replace the faulty one you were given? wrong forum.
Or has you liver just given up?
No answer required

Seriously I hope all goes well.

 

[King of the Hill]

SS
Q: What's the difference bewteen minor and major surgery.
A: Minor surgery is always done on someone else.

:lol:

Thanks Mr Angry, much appreciated

 

[chileman]

I really think its time to forget round 1 and get in and support the boys for round 2.

Look forward to reading your assessment of the game after round 3 ;-) By the way, good luck against the Bullfrogs, hope you beat them!

 

[Macca]

Most of us are pretty staunch fans fiz. I can't see any of us walking away. This week will need more hunger and effort.

 

[Mr Angry]

Well we are all still here after last year - many a difference of opinion on it all, but we are still here. My guess we will all be here next year regardless.
GO THE SHARKS.

chileman - Good luck against the roosters, I hope you beat them!!