Viva Las Vegas - Round 1 Non-Eels Games

[JokerEel]

Leniu and Broncos involved in late-night hotel argument over ‘monkey’ slur as Rooster sent to judiciary

The players crossed paths inside the hotel in the early hours of the morning, with Leniu exchanging words with several Broncos before he was dragged away.

www.smh.com.au

Not good for Spencer if true.

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

What's wrong with these idiots??? What on earth can compell him to say that in this day and age???

 

[Sensei Cobra]

Is it just me or has Teddy taken Cameron Smiths mantle of constantly complaining to the refs ??

 

[Soto]

Is it just me or has Teddy taken Cameron Smiths mantle of constantly complaining to the refs ??

He's been doing it last few years...he's a pest...he doesn't shut up

 

[the phantom menace]

Is it just me or has Teddy taken Cameron Smiths mantle of constantly complaining to the refs ??

Every single time he is tackled with the ball (which is a lot), he looks directly at the ref from the moment he's grounded until the play the ball is complete. It's purely tactical, always trying to milk - worse than a soccer diver.

 

[the phantom menace]

Yep looking at the media reports coming through now it's definitely escalated and Trell Mitt is amongst it now...I now change my stance and think it's inevitable some form of punishment will follow .

Unless it's clear on audio... I suspect we'll find a claim that it wasn't monkey, some something than can sound a bit similar when said fast/with accent, like "dumb merkin"?

 

[Soto]

Unless it's clear on audio... I suspect we'll find a claim that it wasn't monkey, some something than can sound a bit similar when said fast/with accent, like "dumb merkin"?

That's the thing unless it's clear as day then there may be no case....but not a good look nor what he says in an interview after the game...definitely not the sharpest tool in the shed

 

[Avenger]

Yes, he may be offended and that’s his right but f**k these modern day players are sooks. And Latrell making comment and stoking the fire makes me just shake my head.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Is it just me or has Teddy taken Cameron Smiths mantle of constantly complaining to the refs ??

Most opposition fans reckon Gutho has that mantle already.

Always putting his hands up at dummy half and complaining to the refs.

 

[King-Gutho94]

$6 a week


Is it me or has the forum become a bit of a ghost town these days. Bit boring some would say.

Not as bad as the other website.

I went for a look on Friday see what the vibe was like it's looks as dead as a graveyard.

And it takes 5 mins for the site to load.

 

[Soto]

Yes, he may be offended and that’s his right but f**k these modern day players are sooks. And Latrell making comment and stoking the fire makes me just shake my head.

This

 

[the phantom menace]

Could possibly have been a misheard "donkey" as well - quite a relevant put-down to a Bronco, when their team is behind?

 

[eels_fan]

Leniu is a knob, we know that from his time at Penrith.

His reaction post match was pathetic. If he didn’t any anything or was misheard, that was his chance to set the record straight. Instead the smug bastard laughed and said it was fun and games.

rub him out for the year.

 

[Gronk]

So, Spencer might be in a bit of deep shit.

https://nit.com.au/03-03-2024/10061/ezra-mam-in-las-vegas

Ezra Mam takes a stand against alleged onfield racist abuse in Las Vegas​

Ezra Mam has filed a complaint to match officials over allegedly being called a "monkey" on the field by rival Spencer Leniu in the NRL's Las Vegas opening round.

The Broncos had been penalised in the second half over an unrelated incident when Mam, a Kuku Yalanji man and Torres Strait Islander, came forward to accuse the new Sydney Roosters recruit of a direct racist slur.

The complaint from Mam appeared to come after players from the respective teams came together as several of the Roosters remonstrated over a prohibited aerial charge following a Brisbane long kick.

Referee Adam Gee soon after told captains Adam Reynolds and James Tedesco that Leniu had been put on report.

"Ezra has made a formal complaint that is racial in nature against Spencer," Gee told the two players.

"I haven't heard it, but the incident goes on report and it will be dealt with after. That's where it's left."

The audio suggests Mam tells Gee earlier "he called me a monkey" and an unknown teammate also repeats the same accusation.

Mam was visibly upset at the time and according to media reports he left the field for the locker rooms immediately after the 20-10 defeat where Broncos officials have said their star playmaker broke down into tears.

"He's pretty upset in there, but we'll leave that in the hands of the NRL to police and adjudicate on," Broncos coach Kevin Walters said in the press conference.

"We support Ezra and our player with everything around that.

"He's adamant. We'll leave it with the NRL. They're looking at it."

He appeared to look surprised by the accusation when Gee first told the backrower of the complaint.

Leniu, who came off the bench in Penrith's last three premiership sides, is of Samoan heritage.

​

 

[Gronk]

Article from Captain Obvious

 

[King-Gutho94]

I thought the quality was outstanding in the 2 games yesterday for a round 1 game.

Its only 1 game & hate to say it but Manly are my smokie for the top 4 if Turbo plays 80-85% of the games they are dangerous and have plenty X-Factor. It will come down to injuries & depth which they lack.

Souths were the same as last year have points in them but i don't think they have the defence or mental fortitude to win the comp.

I had them missing the 8 again and with Wighton to come back in will stiffen up the defence on the edge. But while Latrell gets his ego stroked by everyone in the game his flaws wont be rectified. Like laziness on kick returns and positioning.

Roosters have the side capable of challenging Penrith with there sombrero cap across the park. But discipline is the key for them lunatics like Spencer, JWH & Radley will probably play about 3-4 matches all together as they rotate on the sidelines serving suspensions.

Brisbane i had falling to bottom half of the top 8. I think we saw yesterday Capewell is still a big loss once Piakura went off that edge was lacking punch. Flegler not coming off the bench will hurt them in the front row rotation & Reynolds is another year older look a bit sluggish yesterday.

Only Round 1 - but i would be surprised if at least 3 out of those 4 teams didnt make the finals.

 

[84 Baby]

The exposure these 4 clubs have got is worth a lot with sponsors and revenue with merchandise I reckon.

Yep and highly likely it’ll be year 2 that those are maximised. I think it’ll be a case that if we don’t go next year, it’s almost not worth going at all

 

[Gronk]

I thought the quality was outstanding in the 2 games yesterday for a round 1 game.

Its only 1 game & hate to say it but Manly are my smokie for the top 4 if Turbo plays 80-85% of the games they are dangerous and have plenty X-Factor. It will come down to injuries & depth which they lack.

Souths were the same as last year have points in them but i don't think they have the defence or mental fortitude to win the comp.

I had them missing the 8 again and with Wighton to come back in will stiffen up the defence on the edge. But while Latrell gets his ego stroked by everyone in the game his flaws wont be rectified. Like laziness on kick returns and positioning.

Roosters have the side capable of challenging Penrith with there sombrero cap across the park. But discipline is the key for them lunatics like Spencer, JWH & Radley will probably play about 3-4 matches all together as they rotate on the sidelines serving suspensions.

Brisbane i had falling to bottom half of the top 8. I think we saw yesterday Capewell is still a big loss once Piakura went off that edge was lacking punch. Flegler not coming off the bench will hurt them in the front row rotation & Reynolds is another year older look a bit sluggish yesterday.

Only Round 1 - but i would be surprised if at least 3 out of those 4 teams didnt make the finals.

I'm going agree with you here and those teams set quite a high benchmark with not much Rnd1 rust.

I thought to myself a few times, hmm I hope we can compete with this intensity.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I'm going agree with you here and those teams set quite a high benchmark with not much Rnd1 rust.

I thought to myself a few times, hmm I hope we can compete with this intensity.

Flogging a dead horse I know Gronky but bench selections and utilisation of the bench cannot be underestimated. I believe we have been very poor in this area in the past. At the speed the game is now played at its a 17 man game and everyone must contribute. Fingers crossed.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I thought the quality was outstanding in the 2 games yesterday for a round 1 game.

Its only 1 game & hate to say it but Manly are my smokie for the top 4 if Turbo plays 80-85% of the games they are dangerous and have plenty X-Factor. It will come down to injuries & depth which they lack.

Souths were the same as last year have points in them but i don't think they have the defence or mental fortitude to win the comp.

I had them missing the 8 again and with Wighton to come back in will stiffen up the defence on the edge. But while Latrell gets his ego stroked by everyone in the game his flaws wont be rectified. Like laziness on kick returns and positioning.

Roosters have the side capable of challenging Penrith with there sombrero cap across the park. But discipline is the key for them lunatics like Spencer, JWH & Radley will probably play about 3-4 matches all together as they rotate on the sidelines serving suspensions.

Brisbane i had falling to bottom half of the top 8. I think we saw yesterday Capewell is still a big loss once Piakura went off that edge was lacking punch. Flegler not coming off the bench will hurt them in the front row rotation & Reynolds is another year older look a bit sluggish yesterday.

Only Round 1 - but i would be surprised if at least 3 out of those 4 teams didnt make the finals.

I agree KG. Reynolds was gash