Cam Smith's "multiple threads- only one declared"

[Ralphie]

Love them or hate them with a passion like we do, I can't say that the Scum have done a good job, salary cap issues aside, in staying at or near the top for the past 10 or so years like Manly have. The big difference is that Manly don't have to rely on the grub tactics that Bali-Belly and his team have and continue to use.

They (especially their Kangaroo and Qld players) seem to have this 'we're above the rules of the game' mentality. Every time they get penalised for something Smith is forever complaining about it, while Bali-Belly blows up in the coaches box every time a ref has the hide to blow a penalty for their opposition.

Bull****!!! They got to the top by cheating. They built their reputation by cheating and now they have players go there for unders because of that reputation.

I cannot respect any team that is at the top as a result of systematic long term cheating.

They are the SCUM of the earth.

 

[COMMANDER]

I agree with him; he's doing good things as a high profile player highlighting the shortcomings of the ref setup; particularly the two ref setup.

 

[master blaster]

I love how Bellyache carries on in the coaches box,I keep thinking they will show the way he carries on one day,and he will self combust,even his assistant coaches look worried that they will cop a backhander,if this bloke isnt heart attack material,I dont know what is,I have never seen a coach stress out like he does,even the commentators are laughing at him now

 

[sheridanstand78]

The most consistent thing about the drizzle and their captain, is that there is a rule for them and a rule for everything else.

Since their inception we have seen consistent double standards apply in the comp.

Captain drizzle is the latest. There is a clear rule about when a captain can speak to a referee and when he cant. His outburst last night was all about slowing the game down. The refs need to deal with him. A stiint in the bin is what is needed.

There were 2 incidents in the play the ball that sum up the double standard. Smith is a serial pest at slowing down the ruck and lying in the play the ball. He did that and vermin get nothing. He struggles in a tackle and you bet the drizzle get a penalty.

I am waiting for the day when someone smashes him on the park, how the hell he was not censored for trying to foreman Mattys face repeatedly is beyond me.

SMITH IS A PROTECTED SPECIES!!!

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

He, Slater & Cronk knew full well they had two concurrent contracts. The usual contract and the Extra one. Remind me again of the name of that book which documents the whole cheating Scum story ?

 

[Masked Eagle]

I agree with him; he's doing good things as a high profile player highlighting the shortcomings of the ref setup; particularly the two ref setup.

They only want to get rid of the second ref so they can get away with murder in the tackle again.

 

[MadMarcus]

Cameron Smith is a gentleman who always plays the game with integrity and in the spirit it is meant to be played. Just like our wonderful administrator the great Todd Greenberg is not afraid to make the tough decisions and do the right thing even if it is against his own interests - a man so humble he devoted a tweet to telling us all just how humble he is. Combine all this with a professional and unbiassed media, who always check their facts and never print articles just to grab headlines and you can see why it is the greatest game of all.

.... Is what nobody said ever.

 

[Alan]

Slater has become just as bad if not worse...

I strongly object to your use of the present perfect tense here. Slater's always been a complete knob.

I'LL eventually catch up, but I'm still trying to understand why biting Billy Slater was an offence?

 

[niccipops]

I'LL eventually catch up, but I'm still trying to understand why biting Billy Slater was an offence?

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Smith is a modern marvel. Certainly not the biggest or the fastest. But I still recall that day he played 5/8 against us at Brookie and carved us up. This year he got the field goal to beat us in round 1. He tackles everything in sight, sets up his attack, kicks goals, gets repeat sets, kicks 40/20s, and never misses a game. Well-spoken off the field, no drunken escapades or wife-bashing.

Yes he is a grappling grub and master of gamesmanship, but gee no-one's perfect. League is such a tough game. I don't even mind Bird these days, just for his consistent quality of play, and he started life as a way bigger grub than Smith.

 

[Alan]

Smith is a modern marvel. Certainly not the biggest or the fastest. But I still recall that day he played 5/8 against us at Brookie and carved us up. This year he got the field goal to beat us in round 1. He tackles everything in sight, sets up his attack, kicks goals, gets repeat sets, kicks 40/20s, and never misses a game. Well-spoken off the field, no drunken escapades or wife-bashing.

Yes he is a grappling grub and master of gamesmanship, but gee no-one's perfect. League is such a tough game. I don't even mind Bird these days, just for his consistent quality of play, and he started life as a way bigger grub than Smith.

It pains me to admit you make some excellent points. I'll just have to accept that my hatred of cam is irrational and live with it.

 

[panash]

I hope we send them packing in September, before we face the ultimate exactor...Revenge on Des-picable and the Dogs on Grand Final Day.

if we were to meet in the GF ( which i would love ) and ends the opposite as you have stated it would be something i wouldnt be able to handle...

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

I hope we send them packing in September, before we face the ultimate exactor...Revenge on Des-picable and the Dogs on Grand Final Day.

if we were to meet in the GF ( which i would love ) and ends the opposite as you have stated it would be something i wouldnt be able to handle...

Yes at this stage the most potent GF is once again an S Eagles v Scum revenge grudge match. We flog them of course: 41 - 0. Choc kicks a field goal.

 

[globaleagle]

me too!


to the op

 

[RiverEagle]

I hope we send them packing in September, before we face the ultimate exactor...Revenge on Des-picable and the Dogs on Grand Final Day.

if we were to meet in the GF ( which i would love ) and ends the opposite as you have stated it would be something i wouldnt be able to handle...

Yes at this stage the most potent GF is once again an S Eagles v Scum revenge grudge match. We flog them of course: 41 - 0. Choc kicks a field goal.

We've got a few juicy options for our Grand Final victims. The Scum of course, would be highly satisfying. The Rorters for the most obvious, and most recent revenge.
Even the Rabbids - imagine the hype and expectation we could crush by denying THEM for another year!

Any team will be fine, including Smith and the Scum......I'm just looking at the Dogs current form and with the Des-picable factor, they are the most likely, and possibly best option right now!

 

[Shoe1]

A story to warm our hearts

http://www.nrl.com/smiths-tribute-to-bellamy/tabid/10874/newsid/78561/default.aspx

 

[Daddycool08]

I hate the scum. Captain scum I can't stand. Even we he plays for Aus. Slater is just as bad.

Please guys stop comparing or using the word scum when you mention Melbourne.

It is far to derogatory and demeaning to scum.

I also wouldn't call them crap, A holes, ba$tard$ or anything else.

Henceforth please cease in calling them or comparing them to scum.

 

[RiverEagle]

A story to warm our hearts

http://www.nrl.com/smiths-tribute-to-bellamy/tabid/10874/newsid/78561/default.aspx

I was waiting for the other shoe to drop mate?

This was just a circle-jerk for the Purple filth.

Having just had a late lunch at work, I wish I didn't read that self-satisfying barf-inducer.

They were all made for each other...Purple vain, Purple vain.

 

[Alan]

Shoe, you are a sick bugger.

 

[ALinda]

Heard Alan Jones this morning going off that the NRL should've paid some sort of tribute to Bellyache the other night for coaching 300 games AND acknowledged Slater/Smith/Cronk/Hoffman for playing 1000 games between them, as if it was SO special.

Would anyone else have been given such a tribute? I think not. He almost made me puke!