CROSS FORUM NRL 2023 Round 19 Discussion

[Big Pete]

Wests Tigers vs. Cronulla Sharks
CommBank Stadium, Thursday 6 July 2023
Kick Off: 7:50pm

WESTS TIGERS

1. Jahream Bula 2. Asu Kepaoa 3. Starford To'a 4. Tommy Talau 5. Junior Tupou 19. Will Smith 7. Brandon Wakeham 8. Stefano Utoikamanu 9. Jake Simpkin 10. David Klemmer 11. Isaiah Papali'i 12. John Bateman 13. Fonua Pole

14. Tallyn Da Silva 15. Shawn Blore 16. Alex Seyfarth 17. Aistasi James

6. Daine Laurie 18. Justin Matamua 20. Triston Reilly 21. Brandon Tumeth 22. Josh Feledy

CRONULLA SHARKS

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Siosifa Talakai 5. Ronaldo Mulitalo 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Oregon Kaufusi 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Toby Rudolf 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Cameron McInnes

14. Jack Williams 15. Wade Graham 16. Jesse Colquhoun 17. Thomas Hazelton

18. Connor Tracey 19. Braydon Trindall 20. Tuku Hau Tapuha 21. Mawene Hiroti 22. Jayden Berrell

St George Illawarra Dragons vs. Canberra Raiders
WIN Stadium, Friday 7 July 2023
Kick Off: 8:00pm

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA DRAGONS

1. Paul Turner 2. Mathew Feagai 3. Moses Suli 4. Zac Lomax 5. Mikaele Ravalawa 6. Talatau Amone 7. Jayden Sullivan 8. Francis Molo 9. Jacob Liddle 10. Blake Lawrie 11. Ben Murdoch-Masila 22. Billy Burns 13. Jack de Belin

14. Moses Mbye 15. Michael Molo 16. Toby Couchman 17. Dan Russell

12. Jaydn Su'A 18. Sione Finau 19. Ryan Couchman 20. Zane Musgrove 21. Max Feagai

CANBERRA RAIDERS

1. Sebastian Kris 2. Albert Hopoate 3. Jarrod Croker 4. Matthew Timoko 5. Jordan Rapana 18. Matt Frawley 7. Jamal Fogarty 13. Ata Mariota 9. Zac Woolford 10. Joseph Tapine 11. Hudson Young 12. Elliott Whitehead 6. Jack Wighton

8. Emre Guler 14. Tom Starling 15. Trey Mooney 17. Peter Hola

16. Nick Cotric 19. Danny Levi 20. Hohepa Puru 21. Xavier Savage 22. Clay Webb

Parramatta Eels vs. Warriors
CommBank Stadium, Saturday 8 July 2023
Kick Off: 5:30pm

PARRAMATTA EELS

1. Sean Russell 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Isaac Lumelume 6. Ryan Matterson 7. Daejarn Asi 8. Ofahiki Ogden 9. Brendan Hands 10. Junior Paulo 11. Bryce Cartwright 12. Andrew Davey 13. J'maine Hopgood

14. Luca Moretti 15. Joe Ofahengaue 16. Shaun Lane 17. Makahesi Makatoa

18. Haze Dunster 19. Waqa Blake 20. Ky Rodwell 21. Matt Doorey 22. Jack Murchie

NZ WARRIORS

1. Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad 2. Dallin Watene-Zelezniak 3. Rocco Berry 4. Adam Pompey 5. Marcelo Montoya 6. Luke Metcalf 7. Shaun Johnson 8. Addin Fonua-Blake 9. Wayde Egan 10. Bunty Afoa 11. Jackson Ford 12. Mitchell Barnett 13. Tohu Harris

14. Dylan Walker 15. Bayley Sironen 16. Tom Ale 17. Freddy Lussick

18. Brayden Wiliame 20. Ronald Volkman 21. Kalani Going 22. Zyon Maiu'u 23. Taine Tuaupiki

South Sydney Rabbitohs vs. Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
Accor Stadium, Saturday 8 July 2023
Kick Off: 7:35pm

SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

1. Blake Taaffe 2. Alex Johnston 3. Isaiah Tass 18. Richard Kennar 5. Tyrone Munro 6. Dean Hawkins 7. Lachlan Ilias 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Siliva Havili 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Ben Lovett 4. Taane Milne 13. Shaq Mitchell

14. Peter Mamouzelos 15. Tallis Duncan 16. Davvy Moale 21. Liam Knight

12. Michael Chee Kam 17. Hame Sele 19. Josiah Karapani 20. Daniel Suluka-Fifita 22. Jacob Gagai

CANTEBURY BANKSTOWN BULLDOGS

1. Jake Averillo 2. Jacob Kiraz 3. Braidon Burns 22. Ethan Quai-Ward 5. Blake Wilson 6. Matt Burton 7. Toby Sexton 8. Max King 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Ryan Sutton 4. Jackson Topine 12. Jacob Preston 13. Raymond Faitala-Mariner

11. Jayden Okunbor 14. Kyle Flanagan 15. Kurtis Morrin 16. Tevita Pangai Junior 21. Jeral Skelton

17. Harrison Edwards 19. Reece Hoffman 20. Karl Oloapu 23. Chris Patolo

Gold Coast Titans vs. Dolphins
Cbus Super Stadium, Sunday 9 July 2023
Kick Off: 4:05pm

GOLD COAST TITANS

1. Jayden Campbell 2. Alofiana Khan-Pereira 3. Brian Kelly 4. Aaron Schoupp 5. Phillip Sami 6. Kieran Foran 7. Tanah Boyd 8. Jaimin Jolliffe 9. Sam Verrills 14. Chris Randall 11. Klese Haas 12. Joe Stimson 13. Isaac Liu

10. Iszac Fa'asumaleaui 15. Erin Clark 16. Jojo Fifita 17. Jacob Alick

18. Thomas Mikaele 19. Keano Kini 20. Kruise Leeming 21. Ken Maumalo 22. Tony Francis

THE DOLPHINS

1. Kodi Nikorima 2. Jamayne Isaako 3. Euan Aitken 4. Valynce Te Whare 5. Tesi Niu 6. Isaiya Katoa 7. Sean O'Sullivan 8. Jesse Bromwich 19. Harrison Graham 15. Mark Nicholls 11. Connelly Lemuelu 12. Kenny Bromwich 13. Ray Stone

10. Herman Ese'ese 14. Josh Kerr 16. Anthony Milford 17. Jarrod Wallace

9. Jeremy Marshall-King 18. Max Plath 20. Poasa Faamausili 21. Brenko Lee 22. Kurt Donoghoe

 

[Xzei]

think the dogs worth a 50 this week
in saying that they will have 80 put on them

 

[Mustafur]

Another RLPA media Strike commences.

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as CBA standoff explodes

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as pay deal standoff explodes

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Organix]

Another RLPA media Strike commences.

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as CBA standoff explodes

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as pay deal standoff explodes

www.foxsports.com.au

Nice.

 

[Foordy]

Another RLPA media Strike commences.

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as CBA standoff explodes

Players in dramatic NRL, Origin media boycott as pay deal standoff explodes

www.foxsports.com.au

Abdo claiming the players / RLPA are hurting the game and fans with this boycott.

Talk about delusional ... it isn't the players (or even the RLPA) that are hurting the game ... it is Abdo, his boss and his underlings that are hurting the game

 

[Nashy]

To save a click:
The media boycott includes no:

• Pre-match interviews (TV, radio, print, NRL.com)
• Half-time interviews (TV)
• Post-match interviews (TV, radio, print, NRL.com)
• Post-match press conference
• Media opportunities in the dressing rooms (TV, radio, print, NRL.com)
• Media opportunities in mixing zones (TV, radio, print, NRL.com)
• Direct communication with media via a player’s mobile phone or social media

If a Player’s team is not scheduled to play that day, the boycott is still in effect and includes:
• External media opportunities organised by a players’ Club (TV, radio, print, NRL.com)
• Any direct communication from media via a player’s mobile phone or social media

Players will take part in media during the boycott if:
• It is a Club-owned media commitment and specifically for the development of Club-owned content
(e.g. website, social media for the players’ club).

 

[Sproj]

What's the reason for this? Can't read the article.

 

[Mustafur]

What's the reason for this? Can't read the article.

Still haven't agreed on the CBA.

 

[Nashy]

What's the reason for this? Can't read the article.

The Rugby League Players Association (RLPA) has sensationally called an NRL player boycott on all pre-game, post-game and halftime interviews during NRL matches — and next week’s State of Origin III — as the collective bargaining agreement negotiations with head office exploded.

The RLPA held a press conference at 2.45pm AEST to announce the latest course of action over the protracted CBA negotiations with the NRL and Australian Rugby League Commission.

Dear Members,

After meeting with over 50 player leaders from all clubs last night, players unanimously decided that we must take action as a result of the NRL’s rejection of our settlement proposal and their unacceptable demands of players.

The unreasonable ultimatum of the ARL Commission and the NRL, and their refusal to continue to negotiate the CBA, has forced the players into action.

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

Players have determined that the action to take is that all players will boycott the media from the first NRL, NRLW (including trials) or State of Origin match of every week to the last. This action will commence tomorrow Thursday July 6th.

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[Foordy]

What's the reason for this? Can't read the article.

Although Ironic, here is the press conference from the RLPA to announce the media ban.

 

[mrslong]

Haha I like it. Who cares if you don’t hear from the players? The media. The ones who pay the bills.

 

[BroncsFan]

Haha I like it. Who cares if you don’t hear from the players? The media. The ones who pay the bills.

I guess they're going after the right target then arent they.

If anyone can get Vlando and the NRL into action it's the media.

 

[Foordy]

if the clubs were smart, they'd ramp up the players doing interviews etc on their own websites/social media

 

[Broncos Maestro]

I’m doing something crazy-placed a wager that the Tigers win tonight.

 

[mitch222]

Against a full strength sharks side who love to kick the shit out of shit teams. This will be 50 tonight

 

[NZWarriors.com]

Alex Twal isn't playing so there goes their try scoring.

 

[Super Freak]

I’m doing something crazy-placed a wager that the Tigers win tonight.

No Brooks, no Api. Not a chance.

 

[NZWarriors.com]

No Brooks, no Api. Not a chance.

Are Benji and Robbie allowed to dust off the boots?