2024 NRL General Discussion

[Flanno]

Watching 9 Footy show (I know, I know) and Cam Smith is boring to listen to.
Then we have dumb and dumber. I really don’t know why I do this to myself?

Maybe cos Danika?

I stopped watching that once Sterlo left. Joey and Freddy are woeful

Danika is hot though

 

[Ryan McGoldrick #1 Fan]

For all his athletic ability, Dom Young is a bit goofy with decision making

 

[bort]

For all his athletic ability, Dom Young is a bit goofy with decision making

He is quite young still. Only 22 - plenty to learn.

 

[Western Sharkie]

He is quite young still. Only 22 - plenty to learn.

He will always be “Young”

 

[Ryan McGoldrick #1 Fan]

Also, is it just me or has the "short" stocky Prop gone out of the game ala Danny Nutley and the legendary Hutch Maiva?

Plenty in union, but they have the unfortunate role of first to break their neck if the scum collapses

 

[Proud Shark]

For all his athletic ability, Dom Young is a bit goofy with decision making

Yeah he's very rocks or diamonds at the moment.

 

[bort]

Also, is it just me or has the "short" stocky Prop gone out of the game ala Danny Nutley and the legendary Hutch Maiva?

Plenty in union, but they have the unfortunate role of first to break their neck if the scum collapses

Quite a few more around that 180 and next few cm are more of a 13
Wiki says Hutch was 183 and Nutley 177 so even by current NRL Nutley was short. There’s a handful of props around Hutch’s height, like Terrell May but they probably aren’t ‘nuggety’ guys.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Not NRL per se, but I didn't know where to put it.

Rob Burrow has sadly died from MND. Wonderful player for Leeds and England. Had the heart and bravery of a lion on the field.

Here's the link for the NRL.com article
https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/06/03/tributes-flow-for-rob-burrow-after-league-icons-passing/

 

[Tiger Shark]

For all his athletic ability, Dom Young is a bit goofy with decision making

More than a bit goofy. He’s a really dumb footballer.

Has all the physical attributes to be elite but isn’t a smart winger. Might come with experience.

The whole roosters attack is rushed and forced passes. If they work they put 50 on you. If it doesn’t they make error after error

 

[egg]

Did JWH get off scott free after SMASHING that dudes head in a tackle last weekend ?

 

[apezza]

Did JWH get off scott free after SMASHING that dudes head in a tackle last weekend ?

Grade 1. Fine only. Yep.

 

[Sevshark]

Did JWH get off scott free after SMASHING that dudes head in a tackle last weekend ?

MRC didn't want to risk him getting suspended for two weeks and losing the opportunity to decapitate Mahoney for the front rowers union in a couple of weeks

 

[jocktheshark]

Did JWH get off scott free after SMASHING that dudes head in a tackle last weekend ?

Farce . How can you take them seriously .

 

[egg]

Grade 1. Fine only. Yep.

At least they are consistent .
Nearly every grubby cheap shot he does is a fine ONLY.
Unless the victim gets taken to the hospital in an ambulance ?

 

[apezza]

At least they are consistent .
Nearly every grubby cheap shot he does is a fine ONLY.
Unless the victim gets taken to the hospital in an ambulance ?

Or someone like Dale does an accidental head clash.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Not NRL per se, but I didn't know where to put it.

Rob Burrow has sadly died from MND. Wonderful player for Leeds and England. Had the heart and bravery of a lion on the field.

Here's the link for the NRL.com article
https://www.nrl.com/news/2024/06/03/tributes-flow-for-rob-burrow-after-league-icons-passing/

Horrible decease that one.
Condolences to his family

 

[Gumby]

Also, is it just me or has the "short" stocky Prop gone out of the game ala Danny Nutley and the legendary Hutch Maiva?

Plenty in union, but they have the unfortunate role of first to break their neck if the scum collapses

Rueben Cotter?

 

[Ryan McGoldrick #1 Fan]

Rueben Cotter?

More of a lock I would think

 

[Gumby]

More of a lock I would think

Yeah fair call. Been trying to think of some.

Only one who springs to mind in the past 10 years would be Sam Moa.

 

[bort]

Yeah fair call. Been trying to think of some.

Only one who springs to mind in the past 10 years would be Sam Moa.

I remember Sam but just googled him to see his height and weight

TIL I'm short and stocky