The NRL Season of 2016
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Heard a very interesting interview with Mark Gasnier about the Warriors woes. Much of what he has to say rings pretty true. Says that at present, league doesn't reward teams that play with too much flair - Warriors style isn't conducive to success. He said when the Dragons used to play the Warriors they knew that eventually they'd push an offload too many - so that they (the Dragons) could dominate field position and possession. Dragons eventually won a title with an inferior team, but by playing a conservative style of football.
Quite a bit more. Well worth a listen - starts at 7.40.
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.09.05-13.00.00-S.mp3
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.09.05-13.15.00-S.mp3
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@Chris-B. Was it that interview when they mentioned that over the last 5 games of the last 4 seasons the Warriors had only won 5/20. That just shows how shite their end of season run is. We get an inflated sense of being ok during origin with a shitty start and finish at either end.
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@mariner4life It's nothing to do with who's the grubbiest (anyway, we know you Queenslanders defend 'your' grubs ;)) and he's a really good player, I just don't like him.
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@Chris-B. said in The NRL Season of 2016:
Heard a very interesting interview with Mark Gasnier about the Warriors woes. Much of what he has to say rings pretty true. Says that at present, league doesn't reward teams that play with too much flair - Warriors style isn't conducive to success. He said when the Dragons used to play the Warriors they knew that eventually they'd push an offload too many - so that they (the Dragons) could dominate field position and possession. Dragons eventually won a title with an inferior team, but by playing a conservative style of football.
Quite a bit more. Well worth a listen - starts at 7.40.
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.09.05-13.00.00-S.mp3
http://120.138.20.16/WeekOnDemand/radiosport/2016.09.05-13.15.00-S.mp3
Has Gasnier actually watched the Warriors this year? Having no structure doesn't mean playing with flair.
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@canefan said in The NRL Season of 2016:
@Nepia Hmmmmm
- Cappy is apparently fixing the culture at the WoWos
- We look like a rabble on the pitch
- The players really like him
Is he related to the Hammateur? Brothers from different mothers eh?
The players really liking him is probably half the problem! If they are playing shit they should hate the coach, but respect him
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So Wighton gets off, because apparently his "tackle" wasn't a shoulder charge. Ridiculous decision.
Both of those cases on the weekend were shoulder charges, both should have been charged, and both should have been found guilty. The NRL really don't help themselves do they? So reactionary, and so little thought given to how they go about things.
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@mariner4life It comes as no surprise. The NRL judiciary is exemplary in its ability to make SANZAAR a shining paragon of justice. The lawyer must have found a single frame where there was a glimmer of daylight between Wighton's arm and his body.
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Its been a pretty phenomenal turnaround by Joey Leilua. Unwanted at the Knights not that long ago and now a standout season with the red hot Raiders.
Rapana is having a big season. He's a good kid and whilst its taken him a while to get to this level after playing for the Titans as a teenager way back when, he's showing his wares on a more consistent basis.
But I can't support the green machine. Any team that has 'Sticky' associated with it will never get a cheer from me....
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A good game here between Broncos and Titans.
Titans came out of the blocks scoring 2 quick ones. Broncos have hit back with Milford showing his class.
Hayne playing well.
Titans a little unlucky with a knock on call against them when it wasn't there and they were hot on attack.
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Hayne heavily involved now that Titans have lost their halfback.
Creates space with his little delay pass, then a well executed kick for Hoffman to score.
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Finally remembered what email address I used....Broncos score again off a miffed kick by the Milf. Broncos going through to the next round.
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@JK what did you think about that penalty that put the Sharks ahead? I thought it was a bit rough.
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@ACT-Crusader yep rough! Funny how they award that stuff in normal time but wouldn't dare in golden point
