The old rumours of factions within the team

[Super Freak]

Beale wasn't at fault.

It's the fullback's responsibility to take those bombs. He had his eyes on the ball and at the last second Lockyer changed direction to move in front of Hornby and when he did that, he moved into the path of Beale.

There were two Dragons players waiting for the ball. Beale couldn't take the risk.

 

[holdzy]

You know how it isn't a 5/8th's job to catch bombs.

Serious?

20m out? Pretty sure Locky used to get in it, even at 5/8.

 

[Super Freak]

Serious?

20m out? Pretty sure Locky used to get in it, even at 5/8.

No, not really.

Locky for the most part left that for the fullback or outside men.

 

[Big Pete]

Locky had it.

More speculation...

Really shows a lack of awareness to even attempt that with a player DIRECTLY in front of him

Beale has a job to do, any fullback worth his weight goes in with the same approach, the difference is the escorts usually give room, Lockyer didn't.

 

[holdzy]

No, not really.

Locky for the most part left that for the fullback or outside men.

Not at Rep level. Re-watch some old QLD games, he was usually there abouts during bombs, even contesting a few at 5/8.

More speculation...


Beale has a job to do, any fullback worth his weight goes in with the same approach, the difference is the escorts usually give room, Lockyer didn't.

I think the difference is someone with a brain in their head doesn't go knees up in the face of the best player in the team. You are entitled to yours, though.

Worst case scenario - Locky drops it backwards, and a non-merkin fullback cleans it up.

 

[Super Freak]

I think the difference is someone with a brain in their head doesn't go knees up in the face of the best player in the team. You are entitled to yours, though.

I think you need to watch the footage I posted before.

Locky moves into the path of Beale at the last second to block Hornby. There were several Dragons players around and Beale did his job by not taking the risk so he jumped for it. He had his eyes on the ball the entire time.

Beale did his job, Locky moved into the path of him. Shit happens.

 

[Super Freak]

Not at Rep level. Re-watch some old QLD games, he was usually there abouts during bombs, even contesting a few at 5/8.

Sometimes he would contest them, mostly he wouldn't. He would be there to make it more difficult for the chasers and allow his fullback more room. But this isn't QLD or Australia we're talking about.

 

[holdzy]

I think you need to watch the footage I posted before.

Locky moves into the path of Beale at the last second. There were several Dragons players around and Beale did his job by not taking the risk so he jumped for it. He had his eyes on the ball the entire time.

Beale did his job, Locky moved into the path of him. Shit happens.

That's your take on it.

Mine is Beale should have looked up, seen Locky there and let him take it. Which I think he would have done comfortably.

I see your point of view, Pete's point of view etc.

I just disagree on the tactics. but yes, shit happens.

I think it cost us a premiership though, because if Locky doesn't get injured I think we make the GF and win it. Pure conjecture, admittedly.

 

[Big Pete]

I think the difference is someone with a brain in their head doesn't go knees up in the face of the best player in the team.

So by your logic Beale would have been fine if it was any other player on the field, but since it was Lockyer he should have shirked his responsibility.

Lockyer's status means nothing in this situation. Beale has a job to do and it was Lockyer who put himself in a situation he shouldn't have.

 

[theshed]

To be fair, that's a great take by a fullback any day of the week. Locky got to close and should have had more faith in his teammate.

It sucks but you cant blame beale for doing his job just because it resulted in a freak accident to our best player.

 

[holdzy]

So by your logic Beale would have been fine if it was any other player on the field, but since it was Lockyer he should have shirked his responsibility.

Lockyer's status means nothing in this situation. Beale has a job to do and it was Lockyer who put himself in a situation he shouldn't have.

Jesus mate, does he have any responsibility in your eyes?

IMO, Locky takes that comfortably. In your opinion...he doesn't? Okee dokee.

By my logic, yes, taking out LOCKYER cost us the chance at the premiership...If I saw Locky right in front of me (assuming I use my eyes and look in front of me) I wouldn't jump up knees first to take a bomb that really wasn't all that dangerous.

Let's keep going round and round, shall we?

 

[Super Freak]

Why couldn't Locky see that Beale was racing for the ball with his eyes on it and not move into his path?

Why is the responsibility all on Beale?

When a kick goes up down the middle, it's the fullback's responsibility to go for the ball.. It's everyone else's responsibility to not get in his way.

 

[Big Pete]

Jesus mate, does he have any responsibility in your eyes?

IMO, Locky takes that comfortably. In your opinion...he doesn't? Okee dokee.

By my logic, yes, taking out LOCKYER cost us the chance at the premiership...If I saw Locky right in front of me (assuming I use my eyes and look in front of me) I wouldn't jump up knees first to take a bomb that really wasn't all that dangerous.

Let's keep going round and round, shall we?

As I said, Beale could have communicated more effectively, albeit it's difficult to know for sure given the lack of on-field audio.

Our opinions don't matter - your argument is based purely on a hypothetical which for all we know could have resulted in the Broncos losing that game.

But if you saw any other player you would have done exactly what Beale did? Which was a textbook take? Like I could get the criticism if he came out recklessly like Blair on McCullough with a flying boot, but he just did his job. If you had to criticise anyone in that situation it's Lockyer's overzealous escort.

 

[Morkel]

WTF. Beale's one job there is to get that ball. He's not supposed to take his eyes off the ball. He does that and he's toast. If was a fucking magnificent take because there is no way he was letting anyone else get that ball.

 

[holdzy]

Your argument seems heavily skewed by emotion, which is somewhat understandable considering who we're talking about. I'm a bit surprised though as usually you are the type to intellectualise your arguements. You seem a touch cantankerous lately mate, are you okay?

Appreciate the sentiment. Maybe I am touchy about this particular subject - it's Locky!

I don't like Beale. I hold this incident against him. Maybe it's irrational, but I don't feel it is.

Some people here don't hold the GF loss against Hunt either - I do. I think there is clear evidence for these positions, but I accept that others disagree based on the same evidence.

WTF. Beale's one job there is to get that ball. He's not supposed to take his eyes off the ball. He does that and he's toast. If was a fucking magnificent take because there is no way he was letting anyone else get that ball.

Obviously, I think locky had it covered.

Didn't need the knees in his face there to cover this particular threat.

 

[Organix]

My only real memory of Chris Walker is this gem:


Also, @holdzy89 I think you might be mistaken in this instance. But I love the passion!

 

[holdzy]

My only real memory of Chris Walker is this gem:


Also, @holdzy89 I think you might be mistaken in this instance. But I love the passion!

Agree to disagree, unless of course you want to cashmeoutside.

 

[Super Freak]

My only real memory of Chris Walker is this gem:


Also, @holdzy89 I think you might be mistaken in this instance. But I love the passion!

That would actually be a try today.

He still had a finger on the ball.