Game on NOW Thread

[Western Sharkie]

Imo mate there should be no best player in the world of all time, every generation & every position is different. The 80's-to early 21st century the players were so much tougher all over the field, these days they've got to be so much quicker & skilfull. I really think half these players these days couldn't play 80 at all back in that recent era, even the backline players. Some of these players these days go down like flies, the last generation just got straight back up & played on.

And are now suffering from all sorts of brain damage and illnesses

I loved the old rough and tough days don’t get me wrong, but it’s now all about safety

 

[Western Sharkie]

Just read Brisbane had 24 home game, 25 7 day turn around. FMD that is just beyond a joke.

15 at Suncorp or Gabba as home or away side and 3 other QLD based games (18 within QLD)

not really sure where 24 comes from?

but yes, they do seem to get some favouritism especially for premier time slots (Friday night footy)

 

[Vichyssoise]

Gotta give props to Adam Gee in that one, too. Good reffing. Stayed out of it.

Did a good job, no complaints, but he was obviously auditioning for a gig for next year's origin series if his first half performance is anything to go by.

 

[sharkboy18]

And are now suffering from all sorts of brain damage and illnesses

I loved the old rough and tough days don’t get me wrong, but it’s now all about safetyYeah

Yeah it's fair that these days its much more about player safety however we can't deny that back in those days before all this stuff came out that the players were so much tougher & stronger. Hence why imo there should be no player stated as the worlds best player of all time. Every generation of players were so much different to each other

 

[Vichyssoise]

Incredible Grand Final. Riveting stuff from start to finish.
Thought Penrith were gone, but what Cleary did is simply outstanding. It's already been said, but he's the best halfback in the game and will probably end up being the greatest ever.

*Edit* Broncos defense kept them in the game for the most part (especially in the first half when they had no possession), but they just couldn't keep up for the whole game.

Sidenote: thank goodness Joey is no doctor because his on-the-fly diagnosis are always something special.

 

[bort]

Imo mate there should be no best player in the world of all time, every generation & every position is different. The 80's-to early 21st century the players were so much tougher all over the field, these days they've got to be so much quicker & skilfull. I really think half these players these days couldn't play 80 at all back in that recent era, even the backline players. Some of these players these days go down like flies, the last generation just got straight back up & played on.

Because ref flows the whistle

Yeah it's fair that these days its much more about player safety however we can't deny that back in those days before all this stuff came out that the players were so much tougher & stronger. Hence why imo there should be no player stated as the worlds best player of all time. Every generation of players were so much different to each other

Sure we can

Pick two teams of comparable profiles from early 80s and now and the modern team would blow them off the park. Bigger, stronger, faster, more skilful and just as tough.

 

[SF]

Gotta give props to Adam Gee in that one, too. Good reffing. Stayed out of it.

Shame they can't do this every game. I know the players are more careful during a GF, so there are less likely to be penalties. But the two cases where the player stayed down are textbook examples of how it should be handled every week of the year.

 

[BurgoShark]

Because ref flows the whistle


Sure we can

Pick two teams of comparable profiles from early 80s and now and the modern team would blow them off the park. Bigger, stronger, faster, more skilful and just as tough.

They are every bit as tough on the filed, but being pampered off it definitely builds a different impression. Watching players drive around in Saabs, take selfies in their Budgie Smugglers and warm up with stretchy bands and calisthenics doesn't quite build the same image as seeing Tommy Raudonikis getting slapped around by a teammate, Mick Neil jogging in the dressing sheds, or knowing someone stacks bricks for 50+ hours per week.

 

[Six Again]

He was man of the match against a finals team in the last round of the season.

And lost .

 

[MrDravid]

And lost .

Funny, I remember beating Canberra

 

[MrDravid]

Shame they can't do this every game. I know the players are more careful during a GF, so there are less likely to be penalties. But the two cases where the player stayed down are textbook examples of how it should be handled every week of the year.

I don't think players are more careful, they just let more stuff go. Flops, inside the 10m, offsides and slowing down the play the ball penalties just disappear... Adam 'six again' Gee only blew 1 for the whole game.

 

[SF]

Ben Barba playing for Walgett on SBS/NITV now (with Jack Wighton), they will be through to the GF, likely play Tricky and Jesse

 

[Western Sharkie]

From 16 points up, to I want to crawl into a big ****’n hole

 

[Tiger Shark]

Gee Broncos fans will be going to therapy given their last two GFs

 

[Wiz]

Don’t agree with all this being the best team ever talk

Our 2016 team beats this team

 

[beaver2233]

Ramien and Trindall playing now in the Koori.

 

[beaver2233]

Trindall with a cross-field kick to Ramien for a try.

 

[Wiz]

Trindalls kicking game is

 

[beaver2233]

Trindalls kicking game is

His goal kicking on the other hand...

 

[Six Again]

Funny, I remember beating Canberra

I was wrong on that . You may remember beating Canberra but it is the following game at Pointsbet that unfortunately I remenber.