Round 4 Discussion

[broncoboy]

get rid of guerra he is solid but nothing else, give gillet his spot bring papali onto the bench get rid of lilyman and bring in oates

 

[Big Pete]

A gutsy win for Manly and they'll be ecstatic with the two points. However, Sydney really should have won that game. They just could not organise a winning play and really the only try they scored was a complete and utter fluke.

I feel sorry for their spine players. Mitchell, Hastings and Nikorima clearly aren't up to this level just yet and Friend is over-compensating. They failed to play to their strengths tonight and lacked the control necessary to put Manly to the sword.

Robinson has to make some big calls with his selections.

 

[Super Freak]

If the Titans had 14 on the field when they scored, don't they like, lose the game?..

They get the 2 points stripped off them.

Raiders don't get them, though.

 

[Dexter]

Honeymoon is definitely over for the 'bunker' ... In fairness there's been some impossibly tight calls for them to rule on

I think the only one they really chopped was Gilletts. The others stayed as they were when sent up. Even though you could make an argument for some to be overturned I thought they got nearly all of them right.

 

[Dexter]

They get the 2 points stripped off them.

Raiders don't get them, though.

I seriously doubt the Tits will lose points, most likely a fine at worst. Shillington was only on for 5 secs took his place in the D line then turned and went off the back. He didn't get involved in the play or even attempt to.

 

[Dexter]

On another note, I am so over G Alexander. Does anyone think he talks through his pocket? .

 

[Unbreakable]

Linnett out for 4-6 weeks with his shoulder injury, R.I.P the same 17 for a full season dream.

Anyone got a clue when Tautau Moga will be back? He did his ACL in May last year I think.

 

[Clintos]

Wouldn't the NRL essentially be fining themselves if they issue a fine to the Titans? Haha

 

[Bull Shark]

On another note, I am so over G Alexander. Does anyone think he talks through his pocket? .

He's a real throwback to the dark old days of blatant anti-Broncos / Qld bias imo..

 

[Dexter]

Another big game from Matt Parcell tonight. His tackle count would have to reach over fifty and played 80 mins. Still could do a touch more running but he is still finding his way very well.

 

[Big Pete]

Another big game from Matt Parcell tonight. His tackle count would have to reach over fifty and played 80 mins. Still could do a touch more running but he is still finding his way very well.

Looks like he made 39 tackles and 4 runs.

So basically 90+ tackles and 9 runs for the week.

Not bad for a bloke who hasn't started much in the big leagues.

I'm with you on Brandy. I don't know if it has anything to do with him per say, but I've started putting the coverage on mute and forcing myself to watch the game more closely. It's amazing what you pick up on when you don't have commentators droning on about moments or agendas. Of course whenever anything goes to the Bunker, I put the sound back on just to see what the process is and 9/10 I disagree with Brandy's interpretation of events.

 

[Alec]

I feel sorry for their spine players. Mitchell, Hastings and Nikorima clearly aren't up to this level just yet

Hastings definitely isnt teady fore the role they want him to play now. I think he'd improve with Pearce back in charge. Nikorima isnt ready, but he's not too far off either. And yeah, Mitchell definitely needs time in lower grades.

 

[K-Style]

Wouldn't the NRL essentially be fining themselves if they issue a fine to the Titans? Haha

A fine is the usual apparently. They should give the fine amount to charity.

 

[Morkel]

I seriously doubt the Tits will lose points, most likely a fine at worst. Shillington was only on for 5 secs took his place in the D line then turned and went off the back. He didn't get involved in the play or even attempt to.

I have a soft spot for the Tits, and hate Ricky of course, but even if he was in the defensive line for one play it's an issue. If a team is doing it's job (questionable with the Raiders), the fullback should be checking numbers, relaying any relevance to the halves and hooker, and basing decisions on that. One extra person means the spacing between all defenders is decreased, regardless of how close that one person is to the play.

Suck shit regardless Ricky, bitching won't get you the two points even if the Tits lose them.

 

[Strop]

Really testing the memory here, but Broncs had that extra man problem with Webcke and Parker against the Tigers back in about '04 where we lost points. However, didn't we get them back some time later? Can't for the life of me recall how. Anyway, strip the Titans of all current and future competition points just for the fun of it.

 

[Bucking Beads]

I can't believe that John Olive try was awarded. No evidence at all that the ball was grounded but given a try because the on field ref sent it to the bunker as a try. I think that rule needs to be fixed. The Bunker has been ordinary of late. They've still got the same idiots in the box making the decisions except now he has more angles and replays to watch.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

I can't believe that John Olive try was awarded. No evidence at all that the ball was grounded but given a try because the on field ref sent it to the bunker as a try. I think that rule needs to be fixed. The Bunker has been ordinary of late. They've still got the same idiots in the box making the decisions except now he has more angles and replays to watch.

The touch judge said he saw the ball hit the ground, apparently. Can't blame the bunker in this case.

 

[Super Freak]