NRL 2023 Finals Week 1 Discussion

[BroncsFan]

Absolutely can be argued it was a loose carry, absolutely. But once the call is made, the stripping action that is present makes it impossible to change the live decision.

I didn't see a stripping action... if the bunker saw one they definitely mention it as reason to keep the call.

He went something like cupping his hand for the ball and it comes loose... I reckon it's a pretty tough call to lose your challenge on

 

[Brocko]

Both teams wide open as fatigue setting in

 

[Sproj]

Tell you what though, no one is going to be frightened of Newcastle based on this performance should they go through.

 

[JayPee]

Rapana has been great today

 

[Sproj]

I didn't see a stripping action... if the bunker saw one they definitely mention it as reason to keep the call.

He went something like cupping his hand for the ball and it comes loose... I reckon it's a pretty tough call to lose your challenge on

How would you feel if that call was reversed to a drop if that was against the Broncos? Tough to lose the challenge sure but it was the definition of a 50/50.

 

[BroncsFan]

Tell you what though, no one is going to be frightened of Newcastle based on this performance should they go through.

They've played a lot of games at Newcastle to close out the year as well.

The crowd definitely makes a difference for them and this will be the last time they play in front of them.

Next stop will be NZ and then Brisbane if they get through that... suddenly they'll be on the road for a fair bit

 

[Sproj]

Canberra need to change angles on those attacks, they haven't done that at all.

 

[BroncsFan]

How would you feel if that call was reversed to a drop if that was against the Broncos? Tough to lose the challenge sure but it was the definition of a 50/50.

I'd have the same thought... that he's just lost it cold.

 

[Sproj]

Wow Newcastle are panicking a bit here.

 

[BroncsFan]

If Wighton doesn't jump does he get to that on the full?

He went very early

 

[Scorchie]

Matt Thompson is annoying

 

[Sproj]

Canberra has to stop going just side to side, they need to put Newcastle in two minds, throw some angles at them.

 

[Horseheadsup]

Great defence there.

 

[BroncsFan]

This is probably where Ricky should move Wighton into a more prominent role... you'd think he needs to get his hands on the ball.

 

[JayPee]

Ponga is doing a great job of organising his line

 

[ZTop]

Would've been handy to have your challenge there

 

[Sproj]

Wow wow. You really get the sense whoever wins this is cannon fodder for the Warriors if SJ is back.

 

[JayPee]

Blocker Roach is 2mins behind the play. What the **** is he rambling on about