Official Thomas Hazelton

Capital_Shark · Feb 23, 2024

Western Sharkie said:
So you are happy for the bunker to support a ball dropped backwards being called a knock on?

Cos that’s what happens

Yeah. You drop a ball you ****ed up, you put yourself at the mercy of the ref. That **** even going to the bunker is a blight on the game.

Capital_Shark · Feb 23, 2024

My opinion is Burton's shot should've got 10 if Tom's did. Wait & see the MRC's penalty I guess. But life aint always fair, doesn't mean its a conspiracy against you.

But I hate captain challenge and forensic examination of drop balls or guessing the intent of players.

Proud Shark · Feb 23, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
My opinion is Burton's shot should've got 10 if Tom's did. Wait & see the MRC's penalty I guess. But life aint always fair, doesn't mean its a conspiracy against you.

But I hate captain challenge and forensic examination of drop balls or guessing the intent of players.

Yep. At the end of the day that's footy. The bounce of the ball isn't always even.

It's harder to cop the MRC being different with ample time to view it, in the moment **** happens.

Jaz · Feb 23, 2024

Having a player binned or sent off in a trial game is pretty redundant anyway. Both teams want to see how they fare against a full side.

Capital_Shark · Feb 23, 2024

Not many games end without a sin bin now. Defending with 12 in a trial isn't a waste, you're gonna have to do it plenty during the year.

Jaz · Feb 23, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
Not many games end without a sin bin now. Defending with 12 in a trial isn't a waste, you're gonna have to do it plenty during the year.

Fair enough.

Western Sharkie · Feb 23, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
But I hate captain challenge and forensic examination of drop balls or guessing the intent of players.

I’d be happy for them to not do this.
Id just like to see;

- Consistency
- Common sense
- Howlers to be over ruled

The rest I can live with As long as they don’t analyse the play to death and find a bees dick, finger tip touch for a knock on which can’t be seen with the naked eye.

And BTW, I also disagreed with some of the calls in our favour (not that you could hear me from all the way over here), so it wasn’t just “sharks goggles”

Western Sharkie · Feb 23, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
Not many games end without a sin bin now. Defending with 12 in a trial isn't a waste, you're gonna have to do it plenty during the year.

Yep. Fair call.
Its a good bit of experience (even playing with 11 against the Warriors)

BrickMan · Feb 23, 2024

This bloke turns slower than a boat, liability against quick stepping players

Capital_Shark · Feb 23, 2024

Western Sharkie said:
I’d be happy for them to not do this.
Id just like to see;

- Consistency
- Common sense
- Howlers to be over ruled

The rest I can live with.

And BTW, I also disagreed with some of the calls in our favour (not that you could hear me from all the way over here), so it wasn’t just “sharks goggles”

I don't think anyone would disagree mate. But consistency is never gonna be 100% achievable, common sense isn't common & the odd howler always gets through. It's a made up game with made up rules, adjudicated on by humans who aren't flawless - best not to take it too seriously.

Western Sharkie · Feb 23, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
I don't think anyone would disagree mate. But consistency is never gonna be 100% achievable, common sense isn't common & the odd howler always gets through. It's a made up game with made up rules, adjudicated on by humans who aren't flawless - best not to take it too seriously.

Yep I agree and I’m not expecting 100% accuracy but would like it to be closer than it currently is (I think there is a lot of room for improvement here)

unfortunately, I also agree, common sense is a dying commodity but wouldn’t it be nice to have it???

Capital_Shark · Feb 23, 2024

BrickMan said:
This bloke turns slower than a boat, liability against quick stepping players

All big men are a liability against little agile blokes. The reverse is true as well - Mahoney not that little or fleet footed but Tom planted him.

Actually on Mahoney he gets worse every time I see him play since leaving Parra.

Capital_Shark · Feb 24, 2024

Western Sharkie said:
Yep I agree and I’m not expecting 100% accuracy but would like it to be closer than it currently is (I think there is a lot of room for improvement here)

unfortunately, I also agree, common sense is a dying commodity but wouldn’t it be nice to have it???

I think "it" changes. 20yrs ago it was common sense to answer your phone when it rang, now you're better off letting it go through to the keeper as its much more likely to be a scammer or beggar.

Abe Simpson has a good quote about "it".

CrazyMatt · Feb 24, 2024

Sparkles said:
Tommy's very good. He won't be held out of a regular bench spot for long

I still think he’s in the team round 1.

Capital_Shark · Feb 24, 2024

CrazyMatt said:
I still think he’s in the team round 1.

Not necessarily my picks but I see something like Toby & Kaufusi starting props. Dale or McInnis #13 with the other in #14. Jack will be on the bench. I reckon Royce will be too. Tom's a fair chance as I can't think of a utility player to pick over forward grunt. If Dale doesn't play (dunno his injury) he's almost guaranteed a spot.

Sparkles · Feb 24, 2024

Capital_Shark said:
Not necessarily my picks but I see something like Toby & Kaufusi starting props. Dale or McInnis #13 with the other in #14. Jack will be on the bench. I reckon Royce will be too. Tom's a fair chance as I can't think of a utility player to pick over forward grunt. If Dale doesn't play (dunno his injury) he's almost guaranteed a spot.

If anyone is playing themselves into a spot it's Oregon

BurgoShark · Feb 24, 2024

Involvement rate was still up there (I think) but imo his runs are less effective one off the ruck than when he runs wide off Cam.

I don't think he's at any risk of missing out for round 1, given the injury cloud over 3 other middles (BHU, JC, Dale).

Blue_Eyes84 · Feb 24, 2024

He has earned a place in the team.

Sevshark · Feb 24, 2024

bort · Feb 24, 2024

Sevshark said:
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That’s the player version of full kit wanker, but good on him

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