Finals Week 1

[BroncsFan]

Walker being used as a middle forward just throws Manly's rhythm out so much.

His job is to get the ball to DCE/Foran and then onto Tom, but instead he thinks he's the halfback, five eight and fullback... or he lacks an ability to complete the pass (slight bit of pressure on DCE so he runs it).

He just stifles their attack in my mind

 

[Kimlo]

Turbo is a flattrack bully?

 

[ZTop]

harper is shithouse

 

[Big Pete]

I can't believe how little is being made of the Aloiai shot on Smith. He went for a big hit got it wrong and has taken Smith out of the game.

There's a difference between an accidental head clash and a reckless one.

 

[Kimlo]

That's your 600k fullback signing, not a word said.

 

[Harry Sack]

I can't believe how little is being made of the Aloiai shot on Smith. He went for a big hit got it wrong and has taken Smith out of the game.

There's a difference between an accidental head clash and a reckless one.

True but....ya know...**** Melbourne man.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

I would LOVE to see the third party deals that are keeping Papan, Grant and B. Smith at Melbourne. Would legit love to see it.

 

[BroncsFan]

DCE getting flustered under high pressure defence.

Just doesnt seem to have the composure or natural instinct for the pass like a Cody Walker does.

Excellent halfback when he has time, but struggles when the defence is in his face

 

[BroncsFan]

Paps breaking Garrick and Saab's ankles with one step

 

[Kimlo]

Paps breaking Garrick and Saab's ankles with one step

Good fullback for 600k

 

[Brocko]

Melbourne are so fucking good they don't even need the refs help. Yet they still get all 50/50s and take every single rule to its limit.

Sure, they adapted best to rule changes, but holy shit they hold down and slow the PTB every single time. 1st and 2nd tackle they are doing everything possible to give away a 6 again, and it very very rarely comes.

That said, the team is just too good. It makes a mockery of the "cap". Grant, Hynes and Nas on the bench is taking the absolute piss.

 

[Brocko]

That's your 600k fullback signing, not a word said.

Is this the figure they are saying Paps has signed for? Outrageous...

So much for the NRL not allowing players to sign for under market value...

 

[Kimlo]

Melbourne are so fucking good they don't even need the refs help. Yet they still get all 50/50s and take every single rule to its limit.

Sure, they adapted best to rule changes, but holy shit they hold down and slow the PTB every single time. 1st and 2nd tackle they are doing everything possible to give away a 6 again, and it very very rarely comes.

That said, the team is just too good. It makes a mockery of the "cap". Grant, Hynes and Nas on the bench is taking the absolute piss.

Melbourne should be defending 7 tackles every set, but they're rarely called out for it. They blatantly hold down on that first anytime there's a hint of momentum from the other team. It should be a penalty not a 6 again but the NRL admin have proved time and time again they're weak as piss.

 

[Kimlo]

Is this the figure they are saying Paps has signed for? Outrageous...

So much for the NRL not allowing players to sign for under market value...

600-650 just extended like a month ago for an extra 3 years. Apparently concussion issues justifies it.

 

[Kimlo]

Hughes going off for 10 seconds to get a free forward interchange. Great rule.

 

[Kimlo]

As predictable as the refs not calling a penalty against Melbourne

 

[Sproj]

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As predictable as the refs not calling a penalty against Melbourne

A competent administration would crack down on this, unfortunately this is the opposite to the NRL.

 

[BroncsFan]

A competent administration would crack down on this, unfortunately this is the opposite to the NRL.

You would crack down on it by telling your refs to not put every fucking tackle on report... hence no free interchanges

Would also stop players diving because whatever they're laying down for wont go on report so they wont get a penalty.... but nah #penaltybroncos and all that