Round 26 2013: Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v Canberra Raiders, Sunday 8th September 7:00pm @ Canberra Stadium

[CHOGM]

Is it just me, or has Gordon turned into a ball playing fullback in the last few weeks. He had some nice hands tonight. Chimed in well on the left.

 

[Great_White_Shark]

Yeah Gordon must read this forum,

I remember people saying he wasnt a ball playing fullback and then the last couple of weeks he has started ball playing, drawing and passing etc

He read the forum and adjusted his game lol

 

[CHOGM]

Yeah we're an influential bunch, no doubt!

 

[HITMAN]

Good news on fifita:

"Sharks coach Shane Flanagan played down Fifita's calf injury after the game, saying he was confident the Blues prop would recover in time to play against the Cowboys on Saturday at Allianz Stadium.
"It was just precautionary, he's had a calf strain for six or seven weeks," he said."

http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/br...-raiders-3818-in-canberra-20130908-2teaz.html

Didn't this happen with Gallens Origin injury?

Nek minute

 

[vicsharkfan]

Did anyone else see Sopoaga use Peachey like a punching bag after he scored?

Ha ha yes , was slapping him on the ass like he was a rodeo bull rider missed him the 1st time gave the cheek a red cherry the next time...

 

[ben]

It seems as though we put more points on this year than others. we've had some big wins. I remember with ricky we regular won by 6 or less.

Considering our off field ****, flanno has done a great job at getting the team to this point.

It would also appear there is more "Unity" between management and the players.

From what I have read Noyce has had a bit do with this.

Also Cowboys are on fire at the moment. Tough game next week

 

[JimBob]

Noyce has been one of the best things for the club during all this mess.

Any who, lets forget about the politics for a bit and get pumped up that we're in the finals again!

Woohoo, consecutive years!

 

[Bundy Shark]

Anyone else think we might have dodged a bullet last night with our marker or second marker defence, the second marker was never straight or behind, i was waiting for the penalty but it never came, maybe the refs aren't concerned with it?

 

[slide rule]

Anyone else think we might have ddodged a bullet last night with our marker or second marker defence, the second marker was never straight or behind, i was waiting for the penalty but it never came, maybe the refs aren't concerned with it?

I think that happens a lot in general. I see so many instances where the markers aren't even close to square.

 

[SHARKSTER]

I don't think adding Sop will be the difference in the forward battle. Peachey adds speed and another point scoring option. I can see him dancing around some of the big cows forwards.

Hopefully it's all academic anyway.

Dump IDG and put Peach at hooker then.

Would crap all over IDG

 

[Sir Chadley]

Just watched the game for the first time. Have to say we were pretty good for the amount of players we had out. But Canberra were very bad. Can't expect any semi final teams to be like that.

Thought the best players for us were Peach, Robbo, Taga had some good runs and Mickey Gordon who I thought was the best on field. His positional play, kick returns, try assists and tackle busting was excellent. Add to the fact that he kicked seven from seven and at least two of them from out wide.

I really have no idea how we'll go next week. If we play like we did against the Roosters then I know we can win. The boys will be up for it having lost to the Cows twice this year.

 

[slide rule]

Dump IDG and put Peach at hooker then.

Would crap all over IDG

It's too late in the season to try something like that.

Unless it's essential through injury, I'd leave it as it is. Hopefully he will screw his head back on.

 

[Bundy Shark]

How is JMo looking, anyone hear if its likely to keep him out next week?

 

[CHOGM]

How is JMo looking, anyone hear if its likely to keep him out next week?

If we lose jmo that's a huge loss. I hate the thought of a whole game with Isaac Devoid. I'd be rolling the dice with Lichaa or Politini on the bench. Really hope Jmo plays though.

 

[JimBob]

If we lose jmo that's a huge loss. I hate the thought of a whole game with Isaac Devoid. I'd be rolling the dice with Lichaa or Politini on the bench. Really hope Jmo plays though.

I'd go Politoni just because he's already played first grade and was solid.

Can't risk a debutant in a knock out finals match.

 

[CrankyShark]

It's too late in the season to try something like that.

Unless it's essential through injury, I'd leave it as it is. Hopefully he will screw his head back on.

Morris should be able to play more minutes. That is at least a partial solution.

 

[CHOGM]

The TAB has us at 1.65, comes 2.25. That might be the most accurate market for a game of ours all year. Deserve to be favourites. We will win this unless we choke. If we play close to our best, we win.

 

[vicsharkfan]

Morris rekons he will be right was just a burner

 

[CHOGM]

Cowboys 2.25

 

[CHOGM]

Morris rekons he will be right was just a burner

Great news!