What would be a pass mark?

[Happy MEel]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

Agreed. I think I’ve firmly been placed in the death rider camp but this season has been outstanding. We have exceeded all realistic expectations for this season and every game from here on in is a bonus. We also have improved the squad during the season and by all reports, are
Looking to strengthen it further. Kudos to all involved.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who are basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

Firstly, I don't see a lot of people saying we haven't got a pass mark. Secondly, we should be judging our performance this year on our squad strength, injuries, luck and all the other factors that have had a bearing this year. Winning the spoon last year has very little effect. What you're feeling is relief.

 

[Gronk]

Firstly, I don't see a lot of people saying we haven't got a pass mark. Secondly, we should be judging our performance this year on our squad strength, injuries, luck and all the other factors that have had a bearing this year. Winning the spoon last year has very little effect. What you're feeling is relief.

Well 70%+ of the merkins who voted say that winning next week at a minimum is a pass mark and that is generally the mood of the thread.

 

[Kornstar]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

What if you are one of the people who think last year was a massive underachievement? We were 4th in 2017 and spooners in 2018 and now 5th in 2019.

We were a much better team than we played last year, we made the mistake of being complacent and we lost the first 6 games and we are not mentally strong enough as a club to come back from that.

We lost back to back games in the 2017 finals series so for me winning week 1 of the finals this year is a must, we finished 2.5 games better than the 8th placed team.

I still believe this year we have top 4 talent and bottom 4 mentality and a loss next week will not change that. Winning next week may be the shot in the arm the club needs to start that winning culture we desperately need.......we have made some steps this year but i will admit rounds 22 and 23 set us back a bit but Friday was a step in the right direction again.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Well 70%+ of the merkins who voted say that winning next week at a minimum is a pass mark and that is generally the mood of the thread.

I don't think the poll choices are all that good because there's only one that gives you the option of choosing what we've already achieved and three more that we are yet to achieve. For instance there could have been a 'just avoiding the spoon is a pass' or 'contending for the finals is a pass'. If it was a simple 'have we achieved a pass mark, yes or no' I'd bet the majority would vote yes.

 

[TheRam]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

That because you are a settler. I and Hindy don't believe in settling or excuses.

NO FREAKIN EXCUSES!!!

 

[Gary Gutful]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

If only they set such high standards for themselves...

 

[Gary Gutful]

Agreed. I think I’ve firmly been placed in the death rider camp but this season has been outstanding. We have exceeded all realistic expectations for this season and every game from here on in is a bonus. We also have improved the squad during the season and by all reports, are
Looking to strengthen it further. Kudos to all involved.

Good man, MEely. Welcome to the nut.hugger club.

 

[strider]

Good man, MEely. Welcome to the nut.hugger club.

Do we all get to hug meely's nuts? Or does he hug ours?

 

[Gary Gutful]

Do we all get to hug meely's nuts? Or does he hug ours?

A little from column A, a little from column B.

 

[hindy111]

I can’t believe that after getting the spoon last year that some of you merkins have raised the bar so high for a “pass mark”.

Not a “great year” or “high achievers” a f**king pass mark.

We have finished one win below the raiders who basically have the nucleus of the GB side, then the only teams above us are privately owned with TPAs and rep players coming out their arses.

We shot past a pass mark IMHO from week 1 when we landed in the top 8 and then remained there for 25 rounds FFS.

Top 4 in 2017.
2018 was a disaster.
2019 was a suprise
2020 we could be a very good team

I feel like the top 4 sides will all be weaker next year. Our 2020 side will see Moses get into peak years.
Brown and Mahoney start to blossum
And a few big young props coming into side.
Bar Manu we are not losing anyone and there isn't any real old guys who are falling apart. Plus we will make 2 or 3 very good signings.

 

[Happy MEel]

Good man, MEely. Welcome to the nut.hugger club.

...but if that merkin of a coach of ours plays Tep one more f**king time He’s going to cop a gob full.

 

[Happy MEel]

Do we all get to hug meely's nuts? Or does he hug ours?

A little from column A, a little from column B.

I’m a generous hugger of nuts.

 

[TheRam]

Well 70%+ of the merkins who voted say that winning next week at a minimum is a pass mark and that is generally the mood of the thread.

The mood of the thread can be seen as an analogy of sorts of the competition itself. You have 16 clubs and 14 of those are usually also rans and in and out of the finals and rarely make a GF let alone win one. Then there is the Storm and Roosters that are virtually always in the finals, minor premiers and repeatedly in GF and win one or two every hand handful of years. That my friends is me and Hindy. A cut above the rest.

No excuses!

 

[hindy111]

The mood of the thread can be seen as an analogy of sorts of the competition itself. You have 16 clubs and 14 of those are usually also rans and in and out of the finals and rarely make a GF let alone win one. Then there is the Storm and Roosters that are virtually always in the finals, minor premiers and repeatedly in GF and win one or two every hand handful of years. That my friends is me and Hindy. A cut above the rest.

No excuses!

Does this make Gronk like the Titans?
Gary I guess is St George. Can't perform under pressure.
Strider I guess is the dogs. Punches hard and gives his all but he just isn't that good.

But your right Ram. I'm like the Patriots and your like the Golden state Warriors.
Pure class, winners and professionals who know what it takes to win.

 

[Happy MEel]

Does this make Gronk like the Titans?
Gary I guess is St George. Can't perform under pressure.
Strider I guess is the dogs. Punches hard and gives his all but he just isn't that good.

But your right Ram. I'm like the Patriots and your like the Golden state Warriors.
Pure class, winners and professionals who know what it takes to win.

Ummmm...you do realise Golden State lost in the finals this year, don’t you?

 

[hindy111]

Ummmm...you do realise Golden State lost in the finals this year, don’t you?

So did the Storm.
It was still a dynasty

 

[Happy MEel]

So did the Storm.
It was still a dynasty

A strong club, no doubt. But three premierships since their inception and only 2 in the last decade is hardly a dynasty.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

The mood of the thread can be seen as an analogy of sorts of the competition itself. You have 16 clubs and 14 of those are usually also rans and in and out of the finals and rarely make a GF let alone win one. Then there is the Storm and Roosters that are virtually always in the finals, minor premiers and repeatedly in GF and win one or two every hand handful of years. That my friends is me and Hindy. A cut above the rest.

No excuses!

Sounds like you should follow one of those teams then. Neither club has many fans who make excuses or otherwise.

 

[TheRam]

Does this make Gronk like the Titans?
Gary I guess is St George. Can't perform under pressure.
Strider I guess is the dogs. Punches hard and gives his all but he just isn't that good.

But your right Ram. I'm like the Patriots and your like the Golden state Warriors.
Pure class, winners and professionals who know what it takes to win.

Oaf my little Patriot buddy.