Other Games [Round 6, 2023]

[The Who]

While we bring in Cooper Johns as a replacement for one of our stars Easts can call upon Tedesco, Crichton, Tupouniua and Watson to bolster their 'Cap-compliant' team . . .
Yep, the Cap is really levelling out the talent!

 

[The Insomniac]

Unpopular opinion but Radlley is overrated

Never used to think so, but recently has come down in my estimations. Does a lot of silly things. He just can't control himself. Good / Great players have self control. With Radley is sadly lacking this gene.

 

[Rafferty]

Never used to think so, but recently has come down in my estimations. Does a lot of silly things. He just can't control himself. Good / Great players have self control. With Radley is sadly lacking this gene.

His such a Lack…….

 

[Under the Sticks]

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His such a Lack…….

He’s run out of luck

 

[Under the Sticks]

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His such a Lack…….

He rhymes with lick

 

[ricardo]

Cap compliant:

Name	Age	Position	NRL Games Played	NRL Debut	NRL Points
Corey Allan	24	Fullback	50	2019	44 (11 tries)
Fletcher Baker	22	Prop	30	2021	8 (2 tries)
Egan Butcher	22	Utility Forward	27	2021	8 (2 tries)
Nat Butcher	25	Lock/Second Row	102	2016	68 (17 tries)
Lindsay Collins	26	Prop	65	2017	12 (3 tries)
Angus Crichton	26	Second Row	141	2016	132 (33 tries)
Tuku Hau Tapuha	20	Prop	3	2021	-
Drew Hutchison	27	Utility	58	2015	34 (8 tries, 1 goal)
Luke Keary	30	Five-Eighth/Halfback	179	2013	160 (39 tries, 4 field goals)
Joseph Manu	26	Centre/Fullback/Five-Eighth	137	2016	204 (51 tries)
Terrell May	23	Prop	9	2022	-
Paul Momirovski	26	Centre/Wing	57	2018	152 (26 tries, 24 goals)
Jaxson Paulo	23	Wing/Centre/Fullback	43	2020	76 (19 tries)
Victor Radley	24	Lock	97	2017	52 (13 tries)
Billy Smith	23	Centre/Wing	12	2019	16 (4 tries)
Brandon Smith	26	Hooker/Lock	107	2017	88 (22 tries)
Joseph Suaali'i	19	Wing/Centre/Fullback	24	2021	64 (16 tries)
James Tedesco (Captain)	29	Fullback	204	2012	450 (110 tries, 5 goals)
Robert Toia	18	Centre	-	-	-
Daniel Tupou	31	Wing	223	2012	532 (133 tries)
Sitili Tupouniua	25	Second Row/Centre	77	2018	100 (25 tries)
Jake Turpin	26	Hooker	60	2018	16 (4 tries)
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves	33	Prop	280	2009	64 (16 tries)
Sam Walker	20	Halfback/Five-Eighth	46	2021	292 (15 tries, 114 goals, 4 field goals)
Connor Watson	26	Utility	125	2016	104 (26 tries)
Naufahu Whyte	20	Second Row/Lock	3	2021	-
Siua Wong	19	Second Row	-	-	-

Development Players (3)

Thomas Deakin

Vuate Karawalevu

Sandon Smith

 

[Shoe1]

Yeah easts have a great team on paper with depth, but they get beaten a fair bit.

 

[ALinda]

Never used to think so, but recently has come down in my estimations. Does a lot of silly things. He just can't control himself. Good / Great players have self control. With Radley is sadly lacking this gene.

He sure does. If he got rid of the grubbiness, he'd be of much more value to the team instead of spending so much time in the sinbin and/or suspended. It seems Robbo's unimpressed and maybe reminding him of this.

In any case, I wouldn't be surprised if Radley retires early as all the concussions may well catch up with him.

 

[wombatgc]

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His such a Lack…….

That work experience kid at the NRL is going gangbusters. I mean proof reading is so overrated. On par with having players wearing their former clubs jersey in their new clubs team line-up (yes, I’m still whinging about it. Flogging a dead horse comes to mind.)

 

[The Who]

Yeah easts have a great team on paper with depth, but they get beaten a fair bit.

Since our last premiership in 2011 three clubs have dominated: Easts (3), Melbourne (3) and Penrith (2). With the advantage Brisbane had it's an indictment as to its poor performances during this period.
However, it's obvious that these four clubs will continue to succeed:
Easts because of their sombrero
Melbourne because of it Queensland recruitment, coaching and culture
Penrith because of its talent nurseys, and
Brisbane because of its player catchment area (although the 'Fins will dent this a little)

 

[Eagle 1]

I'll wander down to brookie & watch this one but not expecting us to get the win.

Just think we’ll be well a truly up for this one at a pact out Brookie. Let’s just hope for no more injuries tomorrow night.

 

[cc eagle]

How's A John's on Nein..." Rock hard surface at Accor but a little spongy, what's that mean !!

 

[Frogz]

If Radleys was a sin bin last night, why wasnt the bulldogs player sin binned for a professional foul on the kicker then.?

 

[The '47ers]

How's A John's on Nein..." Rock hard surface at Accor but a little spongy, what's that mean !!

Such a great football brain but not a speck of common sense in his head. Hurts my ears

 

[cc eagle]

If Radleys was a sin bin last night, why wasnt the bulldogs player sin binned for a professional foul on the kicker then.?

Only a sin bin if the kicker has a chance of scoring

 

[cc eagle]

A professional fouls is just that, isn't it???... no matter whats happening elsewhere

I think the ref called it, an escort, which happens heaps of times to kick chasers

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Since our last premiership in 2011 three clubs have dominated: Easts (3), Melbourne (3) and Penrith (2). With the advantage Brisbane had it's an indictment as to its poor performances during this period.
However, it's obvious that these four clubs will continue to succeed:
Easts because of their sombrero
Melbourne because of it Queensland recruitment, coaching and culture
Penrith because of its talent nurseys, and
Brisbane because of its player catchment area (although the 'Fins will dent this a little)

Yep , could be a long long time before any others ride to the top, just hoping I see another Premiership before I die , at best I’ve got around 15 years, could be less or a be bit longer.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Pretty reasonable crowd in for a Good Friday.

 

[The '47ers]

Pretty reasonable crowd in for a Good Friday.

For two crap teams

 

[Rafferty]

Maybe a touch forward……