Round 17 Discussion
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Yeah. It was a fucken penalty-a-thon. Turned into a good game in the last 20 mins when the refs put the whistle away.
I thought the Titans were outstanding in defence. Paul Carter looks like a real prospect too. Bull Baily still putting in.
Souths had their chances but were just not good enough.
I thought the Titans were outstanding in defence. Paul Carter looks like a real prospect too. Bull Baily still putting in.
Souths had their chances but were just not good enough.
Big Pete
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Unfortunately I only caught the tail end when the video referees finally decided that a head high tackle wasn't an automatic reportable offence. Strange time to decide it but the right call and hope that it remains the standard.
Brett, did you get the impression that all these changes hurt Souths? I'd like to think they fielded close to their strongest line-up so I'm pretty surprised by the result.
Brett, did you get the impression that all these changes hurt Souths? I'd like to think they fielded close to their strongest line-up so I'm pretty surprised by the result.
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Souths seemed to lack a bit of direction to me. I don't really rate Adam Reynolds, but he got injured and didn't get involved much. Likewise Keary was coming back from injury which pushed Sutton a bit wider. They missed Inglis in their backline plays too. I think they'll be better than that, but GC were very, very good. Probably their best win of the season for mine.
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I'd give Keary every chance to prove himself because I cannot see Sutton/Reynolds being a premiership winning combination.
They have the bye next week followed by the Eels and Raiders. I'd make a decision after the Raiders game.
They have the bye next week followed by the Eels and Raiders. I'd make a decision after the Raiders game.
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I don't reckon Reynolds will be at the bunnies next year, certainly not the year after.
I reckon he's bubble has burst, looked great last year but doesn't seem to have another gear
I reckon he's bubble has burst, looked great last year but doesn't seem to have another gear
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Most teams have figured out now, to beat Souths, you get under the skin of Sam Burgess (which doesn't appear to be too hard), then watch the rest of the team capitulate and give away stupid penalties.
I never understood the Adam Reynolds hype. He was being championed for Origin last year I think?
I never understood the Adam Reynolds hype. He was being championed for Origin last year I think?
broncos4life
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Don't get me wrong, I think reynolds is a decent halfback, and half of the clubs would snap him up given the opportunity, I just dont think he is anywhere near the hype he had last year
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Seriously?
The bloke has been one of the best and most consistent front rowers in the game since he came in and is starting to find his feet in Origin. He is only 23 and there is tonnes of improvement in him.
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Whatever improvement is or isn't in him is irrelevant. His halfwit mate claimed he was the best prop in the game which is simply untrue, and that's where this whole discussion started.
No one says the are the best in the world because they have improvement in them
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It was fun watching to see who had the worst handling - the Burgii, or MarkMini.
Souths get criticised for "not having a plan B". But they don't need one. Just like the dominant Storm team, if they played to their potential and stuck to a plan, they could beat anyone and more often than not did.
The Sutton to lock experiment has failed, as most of us expected. He might be "built like a forward" but he doesn't have the guts or the stamina. He is a creative player that just happens to be bigger than most. The fact that he can hit a hole and use his size to get through doesn't mean he should be used as a battering ram for the other 98% of his time on the field.
IMO, leave Sutton at 6, Keary can come off the bench. Luke can play 80 no problems, and their pack can mostly play big minutes, so 3 on the bench will be ample.
Souths get criticised for "not having a plan B". But they don't need one. Just like the dominant Storm team, if they played to their potential and stuck to a plan, they could beat anyone and more often than not did.
The Sutton to lock experiment has failed, as most of us expected. He might be "built like a forward" but he doesn't have the guts or the stamina. He is a creative player that just happens to be bigger than most. The fact that he can hit a hole and use his size to get through doesn't mean he should be used as a battering ram for the other 98% of his time on the field.
IMO, leave Sutton at 6, Keary can come off the bench. Luke can play 80 no problems, and their pack can mostly play big minutes, so 3 on the bench will be ample.
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Yeah, after many years of trying to figure out what he is, I think we can settle on Sutton being a 5/8th. An awkward 5/8th, but 5/8th for sure. I'd say he's the best half at Souffs atm and certainly suits their structure the most. He needs to be in the halves IMO.
