Round 24 Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs North Queensland Cowboys, Sat 19th August @ 1300Smiles Stadium 7:30pm
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vicsharkfan
Jaws
We certainly had that blood in water death stare look about us the first 40. I'm content would have taken 10 point margin before kick off. Going to qld back 2 back weeks to win 1 out of 2 is more than acceptable..
You think he can go all the way?
probs yes. Early in the season I'd say he couldn't but he's had a dozen or so first grade games and has hardened up from that. He showed no fear today coming back after a nasty injury so I think he is tough enough.
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
I liked his combo with paulo. Forward with an ability to play hooker
cant argue with that. Paulo does smart things that show he reads the game well. He'll never let you down.
Yep I agree. Give Paulo a 20min stint when Brailey is tired.
uglydingo
Hammerhead
Question - Is Heighno injured or just not making the team? He has been a regular on the bench for basically every game up until recent weeks.
Pretty sure dropped, and deservedly so
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Hard to decide what our strongest 17 is now, only one that picks himself for our bench is boogs then the other 3 spots are open if we are going to try bailey for 65-70 minutes I think we need Paulo there. Not sure dropping seggy is in flannos plans, tricky one I personally would like to see heino ahead of Latimore.
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
Had a calf injury last week i thought
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
SO the morning after and thinking about the game
First half....near perfect really. We controlled every aspect of the game well. They got a nice try off some good work by Morgan. But really we controlled the ball we were breaking the line at will and gave ourselves 5 or 6 scoring chances (4 of which we actually scored). For a half of footy, thats really good. coulda gone into the sheds at 30-6 or something.
The second half we went into our recent form and started the droppsies again, pushing passes, a few silly penalties. It seemed once we got comfortable we fell away.
Credit to the Cowboys though they stuck it out and earned themselves 2 late tries. The players that remained on the field really had a dig. People bagging the sharks for 'just' winning are really just insulting the Cowboys there. The game was won, and the Sharks did what they had to to get the 2 points. But you cant say the cowboys effort wasnt better than ours. They still had Morgan, Taumalolo and Hess on the field (for the most part) who are 3 rep players.
We need to improve but seeing what we did in the first half, is exactly what ive thought all year. Hold the ball, be sensible in defence and the games are ours
First half....near perfect really. We controlled every aspect of the game well. They got a nice try off some good work by Morgan. But really we controlled the ball we were breaking the line at will and gave ourselves 5 or 6 scoring chances (4 of which we actually scored). For a half of footy, thats really good. coulda gone into the sheds at 30-6 or something.
The second half we went into our recent form and started the droppsies again, pushing passes, a few silly penalties. It seemed once we got comfortable we fell away.
Credit to the Cowboys though they stuck it out and earned themselves 2 late tries. The players that remained on the field really had a dig. People bagging the sharks for 'just' winning are really just insulting the Cowboys there. The game was won, and the Sharks did what they had to to get the 2 points. But you cant say the cowboys effort wasnt better than ours. They still had Morgan, Taumalolo and Hess on the field (for the most part) who are 3 rep players.
We need to improve but seeing what we did in the first half, is exactly what ive thought all year. Hold the ball, be sensible in defence and the games are ours
dylan the villian
Jaws
anyone see flanno blowing up deluxe at the team in the sheds after the game...wasnt impressed with that win lol
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
yep i liked that. glad to see the team themselves arent going to consider a win a win. they want more out of themselves. thats good
snowman
Total gronk
i hope the nrl come down on the cowboys hard for exploiting the HIA rule on JT3
bloke got rattled in the ribs and comes off for a head knock
bloke got rattled in the ribs and comes off for a head knock
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
We really need to cut the garbage penalties from our game. Just kills us.