Non-Manly Games [Round 6, 2019]
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When I see either Morris twin run I see 2 blokes that have played 5 seasons too long...
HoldenV8
Journey Man
Geez I hate it when teams have a tap penalty close to the opposition line and you see front rowers just jog to the defensive line for a hit up. Just run hard, fast and straight. Forget about this crap of trying to pass or put on a step you don't have. Especially on the first bloody tackle.
tipped the sharks it was never in doubt
Wow Panthers got stitched up a bit there - some shocking refereeing.
Scorpio
Armchair Expert
There have been something like 250 less penalties than at this point last year.
Unfortunately it seems like despite the intentions, this means some teams are more inclined to exploit the 10m, wrestle or lay down in the ruck because they know the refs are less likely to call them out on it.
At least they are trying to rectify something about the flow of the game but it does still need work.
The Sharks have some amazing young football talen - Xerri, Williams, Nikora, Flanagan. I knew Nikora was good but he was unreal in the second half tonight.
A couple of things on the commentary:
1. I like Brandy, even though he was commentating the Panthers I did not feel as though there was any bias, unlike the other buffoons when they commentate their old club’s games.
2. Please, please can Fox stop Bellamy’s ‘special’ comments. It completely detracts from the experience and in no way enhances it. I was trying to think of a reason as to why we have to listen to him. Then I remembered that there is a cap on Football Department spend so obviously this TPA has been arranged for him when his new contract was negotiated last year.
A couple of things on the commentary:
1. I like Brandy, even though he was commentating the Panthers I did not feel as though there was any bias, unlike the other buffoons when they commentate their old club’s games.
2. Please, please can Fox stop Bellamy’s ‘special’ comments. It completely detracts from the experience and in no way enhances it. I was trying to think of a reason as to why we have to listen to him. Then I remembered that there is a cap on Football Department spend so obviously this TPA has been arranged for him when his new contract was negotiated last year.
If you listen closely, you can nearly hear the director telling Warren Smith that they have to contractually throw to Bellamy, like it or not.....(well that’s how it feels to me anyway).
Ugh, I hate how tipping competitions make me care about teams that I don't care about. At 20-6 I was pretty happy with my Panthers tip, until they fell apart (even though it was the sharks with a 5 day turn-around).
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
No....five light years.
Speed does thrill and Xerri can win the match for his team from anywhere on the field .
Half breaks, tiring defence , small gaps become the length of the field tries .
Having a player with speed is a massive team advantage
HoldenV8
Journey Man
He'd be alright if he could learn to hold onto the ball more. He's knocked on more times this year than Jorge....and that's saying something.
He only has had a couple of NRL games and he will improve not only his handling but all aspects of his game .
He is still very Green but he is all Go !!!
Geez it was a good try to watch! Ran like lightning...but faster.
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