General NRL 2018 FINALS Week 2 - General Discussion

[Rizzah]

Kurt Mann also playing well.
GI be lucky to play next week if the rabbits win.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Geez Dragons with Sims, Vaughan and Widdop would be handy. I hate injuries, they ruin the spectacle of big occasions. The Dragons sure have had some adversity over the past 7-8 weeks

 

[glory_hog]

cmon Dragons

 

[perf warrior]

Dufty reminds me of Damien McKenzie dynamic on broken play

 

[Trugoy]

Fkn NRL’s embarrassing officiating strikes again.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

Wow, there are some calls and a half in the last few minutes here

If a tackle starts with 2 or more in a tackle a 1 on 1 strip should not be allowed imho

 

[Trugoy]

Looked like Frizzelle called Lomax out of that tackle so he could strip it. Brilliant stuff.

 

[Fearmuss]

I'm backing the Red V but there is no way you should be able to start a tackle with 2, 1 bails out and strips.

 

[wallacenz]

Ah Mau stripped of the ball when everyone was trying to strip balls. Gees secure the ball

..and the Dragons lose.. wow, they threw that away

 

[Zarjaz]

Awh man. Gotta feel for the Dragons… that run on the 5th though…

 

[gREVUS]

wow what a finish, so did the bunnies get a helping hand with that call from the ref to turn the drags around?

 

[Trugoy]

I'm backing the Red V but there is no way you should be able to start a tackle with 2, 1 bails out and strips.

Why not? I like it. Adds a point of competition to the game not to mention excitement.

 

[Run_it_str8]

Oh well. At least the Dragons fought till the end. At least that should shut the jersey burners up.

Welcome home Leeson.

 

[Sup42]

How dumb are the Dragons....finally a 5th tackle play worse than our worst.

 

[Sup42]

Two games....two one point thrillers.

Best comp in the world of Rugby codes.

 

[Fearmuss]

Why not? I like it. Adds a point of competition to the game not to mention excitement.

I just reckon 1 on 1 all good - fair competition - you've earned it, but if you use multiple players to start the tackle and make them easier to strip it's just a bit cheap shit.

 

[snake77]

Looked like Frizzelle called Lomax out of that tackle so he could strip it. Brilliant stuff.

I know its risky and coaches like to minimise risk but I'd like to see more one on one strips. When it was first brought it I was expecting big game to be lost due to someone getting a good steal with the ball carrier not expecting it due to it not being used to often.

 

[kavafred]

From Melb can confirm this. Afl no where near as good on tv.

I can see why GAEFL is so popular live. So the fans can watch those dudes in tight shorts and singlets and give each other a hand job at the same time!! Can't do that watching at home....... Genius AFL. Well Played.

 

[kurgal]

Two games....two one point thrillers.

Best comp in the world of Rugby codes.

yep that was a real arm-wrestle. very satisfying to watch. shame "my" team didn't win but oh well.

interesting that all four of the bottom-half of the 8 teams have now exited: Warriors, Broncos, Panthers, Dragons.

 

[Trugoy]

I just reckon 1 on 1 all good - fair competition - you've earned it, but if you use multiple players to start the tackle and make them easier to strip it's just a bit cheap shit.

Yeah I hear you.
The main thing for me is it’s an actual competition for the ball, which we don’t have much of in league anymore and opens up more chance for the unexpected.
Puts the onus on the carrier to to be more conscious of keeping the ball secure.