NRL General Discussion Thread - 2016

[Rally Towel]

Wasn't sure where to post this....
I've just read on Fox that Ethan Lowe has been linked to us for next year. Gillet out, Lowe in? Does anyone know any more and what do you think? He's been playing great footy for the Cows. If we do lose Gillet, I for 1 would love him here!
Cheers

No thanks. Handy enough player who doesn't shirk the dirty work, but I wouldn't rate this move.

Hopefully we keep Gillett, but if he goes, I'd rather we promote internally. We've got some handy players on the books (Su'a, TPJ, Arrow) and we'd be better off from a salary cap perspective.

Plus, he's an ugly fucker.

 

[Sproj]

I really rate Lowe and have since he first started. He would be a good replacement if Gillett left but let's hope it doesn't come to that, Gillett is still my preferred option by a long way.

 

[broncos4life]

**** Lowe, he is a poor man's Gillett. This move makes no sense. The only way it makes sense is if the disparity between what Gillett and Lowe want is a few 100k, which I can't imagine it would be.

 

[abashii]

If we were to steal a cowboys second rower I'd prefer Cooper.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Underrating Ethan Lowe imo.

 

[Super Freak]

Saw on NRL 360 Guerra complaining about players laying down for the penalty and how it's not a good look..

Hang on a minute, didn't he admit to taking a dive and playing for a penalty in the preliminary final? The tackle that almost cost Hodgo a chance to play in the Grand Final?

 

[broncos4life]

Saw on NRL 360 Guerra complaining about players laying down for the penalty and how it's not a good look..

Hang on a minute, didn't he admit to taking a dive and playing for a penalty in the preliminary final? The tackle that almost cost Hodgo a chance to play in the Grand Final?

I'm thinking about starting a 'flog of the week' thread. Aiden may be the first inductee.

 

[Nashy]

Hold up. I'd be more inclined to say he was lying to the judiciary to get his mate off.

 

[abashii]

Hold up. I'd be more inclined to say he was lying to the judiciary to get his mate off.

Nah, to my eyes Guerra springs off his right leg in order to get the penalty.

https://youtu.be/qA7HF5ahRpU

 

[LittleDavey]

Nah, to my eyes Guerra springs off his right leg in order to get the penalty.

https://youtu.be/qA7HF5ahRpU

Yep, he clearly was a major contributor. I'm still stunned they let Hodgo play the GF, though there would have been a mutiny if they didn't so they didn't really have a choice did they....

 

[tommy]

NRL: Manu Vatuvei given medical leave of absence


Manu Vatuvei has been given leave from the Warriors on medical grounds following last week's drama when six players were stood down for breaching team protocol.
Vatuvei, together with Ben Matulino, Bodene Thompson, and young front-rowers Sam Lisone and Albert Vete, and Konrad Hurrell, were last week dropped to reserve grade and later stood down from being eligible for Kiwis selection following a late night out after returning home following their embarrassing 42-0 Anzac Day defeat to Melbourne Storm.
Vatuvei, Matulino, Thompson, Lisone and Vete admitted to the club last Thursday that they mixed prescription drugs and energy drinks. Hurrell insisted he had not indulged and had only accompanied the players and acted as the group's driver.
Warriors managing director Jim Doyle announced in a statement that Vatuvei was given a leave of absence and that the club were also continuing to focus on the welfare of the other five players who were disciplined.

"As we have said, our focus is on the welfare of the six players involved," said Doyle.
"Following medical advice received today, Manu is now on leave. We would ask that everyone respects his and his family's right to privacy at this time.
"We are also continuing to have meetings with the other players following last week's events. As our discussions with all players involved are confidential, we won't be releasing any further details or making further comment at this stage."
Vatuvei yesterday took to social media to challenge his critics. The winger posted a filtered picture of himself on Instagram, with a caption saying: "If you wanna talk about me behind my back why don't you come say it to my face ... Look in the mirror before you say something about other people ..."
Last week, Eels and Kiwis playmaker Kieran Foran was also granted a leave of absence after he overdosed on prescription medication and has reportedly headed overseas to a rehabilitation facility.


NRL: Manu Vatuvei given medical leave of absence - Sport - NZ Herald News

 

[Foordy]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...e/news-story/6eaad4dde53e5c84c547bab6e3b9ca26

here are the top 5 fullbacks playing the best this year ... APPARENTLY

5. Will Hopate
4. Ben Barba
3. Cameron Munster
2. Lachlan Coote
1. James Tedesco

How in hell did they come up with that list ... and how did Boyd not make the list.

 

[Broncoman]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...e/news-story/6eaad4dde53e5c84c547bab6e3b9ca26

here are the top 5 fullbacks playing the best this year ... APPARENTLY

5. Will Hopate
4. Ben Barba
3. Cameron Munster
2. Lachlan Coote
1. James Tedesco

How in hell did they come up with that list ... and how did Boyd not make the list.

They are going by stats and we know stats don't tell the full story at times and this is also someone's own opinion. Personally I would have him behind Tedesco and Coote (they've been the standouts) and maybe ahead of Barba and Munster but definatley ahead of Hopoate.

Boyd also rubs some people the wrong way as well which makes it a bit harder for him.

 

[mitch222]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

Boyds got the no 1 Aus rep jumper so I doubt he gives two ***** what Fatima Kdouh rankings are. Dude is probably more focused on fantasy stats like the rest of the wankers. Only thing that matters for these stats are equal first (which is where Boyds club is) and Australian no 1 jersey (which is what he will wear this weekend)

 

[Unbreakable]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...e/news-story/6eaad4dde53e5c84c547bab6e3b9ca26

here are the top 5 fullbacks playing the best this year ... APPARENTLY

5. Will Hopate
4. Ben Barba
3. Cameron Munster
2. Lachlan Coote
1. James Tedesco

How in hell did they come up with that list ... and how did Boyd not make the list.

Whats this got to do with player movements and rumours :o

 

[Foordy]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

Whats this got to do with player movements and rumours :o

i meant to put it in the general discussion thread ...

 

[Unbreakable]

Re: NRL Player Movements and Rumours 2016

i meant to put it in the general discussion thread ...

All good, I'll move it for you :p

 

[tommy]

Channel 10 news just said that the NRL is going to change finals games to extra time instead of golden point. Even though 15/16 coaches also want this , it was described as " Wayne Bennett is going to get his way"