General NRL 2021 Round 4 - General Discussion

[Worried2Death]

The NRL will have to forget about expansion if this carnage keeps up, half the comp will be dead by September, it'll just be Blake Green and a bunch of 18 year olds like in WW1

 

[Bangbros 2023]

Blake Green is a absolute dinosaur! Thank you warriors for kicking his arse to the curb!

 

[Stalefish540]

My favourite bit was his reaction. He basically got his kick charged down, shrugged - said f**k it - and didn’t move from the spot to turn and chase. Gotta save your energy there Kakariki - don’t want you getting tired and becoming even slower😂

Wouldn't want him to break out of a jog, his knees would self destruct.

 

[Beastmode]

Up by 9 and they do a short drop out??

why??????

fwd pass... haha geezus someone must hate the knights calling that ..

 

[gpred]

Just to highlight the issues in the NRL at the moment. Prior to the conclusion of the in play Newcastle v St George game, the average points for the winning side in the previous 5 games this round is 38.4 and for the losing side, 5.2 points.

Add to that the injury toll, something needs to change. IMO 18th man won't help.

 

[Beastmode]

Just to highlight the issues in the NRL at the moment. Prior to the conclusion of the in play Newcastle v St George game, the average points for the winning side in the previous 5 games this round is 38.4 and for the losing side, 5.2 points.

Add to that the injury toll, something needs to change. IMO 18th man won't help.

I hate to say it but I think head gear has to be a minimum for everyone

that knockout of Mann looked terrible

last weeks head clash in the Canberra game was sickening to watch

players will complain but fuck it, safety first

 

[Beastmode]

This ones over

well done Dragons

let’s get ready for the main event !!!!

 

[BiggerD]

Dragons are getting good.
Did you know that the Dragons have the most supporters of any NRL Club

 

[Worried2Death]

Just to highlight the issues in the NRL at the moment. Prior to the conclusion of the in play Newcastle v St George game, the average points for the winning side in the previous 5 games this round is 38.4 and for the losing side, 5.2 points.

Add to that the injury toll, something needs to change. IMO 18th man won't help.

Let's just wait and see if we're in the 8 this weekend, if we get a hiding tonight yeah something definitely needs to change.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Fuck the titans, dragons have impressed me more. Clearly the issue at that club was the coach- look at how good they are now. Can't wait for our game against them- will be no push over.

 

[enterthewarrior]

The Dragons are still shit. We will smash them.

 

[Far North Forever]

I hate to say it but I think head gear has to be a minimum for everyone

that knockout of Mann looked terrible

last weeks head clash in the Canberra game was sickening to watch

players will complain but fuck it, safety first

It has been proven that head gear has no effect on head knocks and players use them for their own confidence, unlike the mouth guard which is beneficial jaw and mouth knocks.
Its because players who are faster and stronger why the injuries are so frequent.

 

[Stalefish540]

The Dragons are still shit. We will smash them.

That's bold, we lost to that shit Knights team. They looked solid in attack, a bit clunky now Bunt isn't there. They're playing really tough that's for sure.

 

[snake77]

Still early days but I thought the Dragons would struggle this year. They have been a bit of a suprise with their form.

 

[Ever Hopeful]

TAB's upsets last few years (not 2018-2020)

2007	61/201 matches = 30% upsets
2008	57/201 matches = 28% upsets
2009	58/201 matches = 29% upsets
2010	66/201 matches = 33% upsets
2011	61/201 matches = 30% upsets
2012	68/201 matches = 34% upsets
2013	62/201 matches = 31% upsets
2014	75/201 matches = 37% upsets
2015	77/201 matches = 38% upsets
2016	58/201 matches = 29% upsets
2017	47/144 matches = 33% upsets

This year there has probably been 1 genuine upset in 27 games (us v Raiders caused by injury).

Others that could have gone the other way RD2 Eels/Storm, Knights Warriors, RD3 Knights/Tigers .................................................................................................................that is all...

 

[gpred]

When did Papali'i learn to step? All he did at the Warriors was run straight and knock the ball on.

 

[Fonzies Tram Line]

When did Papali'i learn to step? All he did at the Warriors was run straight and knock the ball on.

this is 2018 Papali'i

 

[gpred]

this is 2018 Papali'i

I see he has come down from Kearney detox.

 

[W.A warrior]

What in the living hell has Papalii done to be the destructive player he is now?
Glad we punted him, if he was capable of this form and played within himself.
Bloody glad to see the back of him

 

[Stalefish540]

What in the living hell has Papalii done to be the destructive player he is now?
Glad we punted him, if he was capable of this form and played within himself.
Bloody glad to see the back of him

Kearney and the coaching staff destroyed the young blokes confidence.