What's In The Media ~ Other Than Footy

[Cobarcats]

Classifieds and "Adult services" eh

Even if that was the case Demps, those days are a distant memory 😇

 

[Kearnsy]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...s/news-story/8c5665d614003c267d91e34077e554a7

 

[Kearnsy]

Thanks guys. The paper is basically a glorified woman’s weekly but I still find some interesting articles every now and then.

 

[Kearnsy]

View attachment 9

That’s pretty funny 😂

 

[Cobarcats]

Zero Tackle article
MITCH KEATING
EDITOR FEBRUARY 5, 2022 - 4:54PM

[Snippets from the article]
Returning Raider Nick Cotric has opened up on his "rollercoaster" season at Belmore which has led him back to the nation's capital.
The Wests Tigers had joined Canberra in expressing their interest, with Cotric having met with Tim Sheens and Michael Maguire in regards to a potential move to Concord.
Despite the venture club's advances, Cotric said he was keen on pulling on the slime green again.
“It was a tough decision because I have a few good mates at the Tigers,” Cotric said.

[No real scoop here, but interesting to hear the slime green comment.]

 

[twentyforty]

If it doesn't then I guess the linesman may have to actually do something in a game.
I think if a line can be overlayed on the player passing the ball to detect if outside player catching ball is in front of the line then that has to be ok.
If it doesn't take for ages then I'm up for it.
In cricket, the third umpire takes little time getting lbw decisions done with hot spot, pitching in line and hitting stumps.
We should be the same, inconclusion results should end the set.

Cobar, if I’m serious about this for a moment, imho the “unintended” bull crap is only a focal point of media commentators and should be kept that way.
The idea that a computer can determine the intentions of players is still a future dream.
If you’re running with the wind you could gain an enormous advantage simply by passing the ball so that it floats forward. Players like Addo-Carr would have a field day.
I’m quite happy for the Phil Gould’s to argue that Mitchell should not have been banned for his tackle on Joey Manu because it was “unintentional “ providing the emotional guesswork is disregarded when rules are applied.
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and the final test quacks like a duck?

 

[Cobarcats]

Cobar, if I’m serious about this for a moment, imho the “unintended” bull crap is only a focal point of media commentators and should be kept that way.
The idea that a computer can determine the intentions of players is still a future dream.
If you’re running with the wind you could gain an enormous advantage simply by passing the ball so that it floats forward. Players like Addo-Carr would have a field day.
I’m quite happy for the Phil Gould’s to argue that Mitchell should not have been banned for his tackle on Joey Manu because it was “unintentional “ providing the emotional guesswork is disregarded when rules are applied.
If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and the final test quacks like a duck?

20/40 I get what your saying.
First of all most would agree that Phil Gould's shrewdness in the Rugby League fraternity is often degraded by his sometimes stupid commentary on television.
His "No No No” calls are somewhat boring and really goes hand in hand with fellow commentators like Joey and Fitler who struggle to piece two words together whilst trying to stay awake, ah here I go off again on one of my rants, sorry.
I think my post earlier may have been off the mark to what your saying.
Firsty the superimposed white line I'm talking about is going to be successful for a reciever to be caught in front of the passer, which is ok as long as the pass is thrown backwards.
I agree fully mate with you point about intentions.
So no matter what system they try to implement, no technology can determine a players intentions [unless players are fitted with lie detectors 🤣]
The initial point of how the ball is passed in the first place has to be on the linesman who should be closest to be in line with the attacking team.
The linesman's responsibilities these days seem to have been deminished.
You sound like your an ex-player like me, so you would have to agree that flaunting the rules was part of the game yesterday as it will always be. If we all became robots, the game would still have it's flaws.

 

[Swordy]

I will never subscribe to the DT, but I on occasion will read the article that has been cut and pasted in here.

That way, I can rule one story out as being the truth.

 

[twentyforty]

20/40 I get what your saying.
First of all most would agree that Phil Gould's shrewdness in the Rugby League fraternity is often degraded by his sometimes stupid commentary on television.
His "No No No” calls are somewhat boring and really goes hand in hand with fellow commentators like Joey and Fitler who struggle to piece two words together whilst trying to stay awake, ah here I go off again on one of my rants, sorry.
I think my post earlier may have been off the mark to what your saying.
Firsty the superimposed white line I'm talking about is going to be successful for a reciever to be caught in front of the passer, which is ok as long as the pass is thrown backwards.
I agree fully mate with you point about intentions.
So no matter what system they try to implement, no technology can determine a players intentions [unless players are fitted with lie detectors 🤣]
The initial point of how the ball is passed in the first place has to be on the linesman who should be closest to be in line with the attacking team.
The linesman's responsibilities these days seem to have been deminished.
You sound like your an ex-player like me, so you would have to agree that flaunting the rules was part of the game yesterday as it will always be. If we all became robots, the game would still have it's flaws.

True mate, you’ve made a few good points. The point that shouldn’t be forgotten though, is the motive behind a news story and the methods employed to fool or influence an unsuspecting audience. You’re obviously aware and can sieve through the info to form an opinion based on some facts.
I just hope that when they trial this technology again in the trials they don’t override its decisions based on the strength of the wind.

 

[Cobarcats]

8 Feb The Australian

Good artcle about Noffa.
In brief:
* Madge tells players 'You have worked hard this morning, take the rest of the day off'
This surprised a few players as they were used to his hard stance in previous preseason training.
* Noffa said there was no tension between players and Madge in the past, it was mainly coming from the outside and because we were losing.
* Injection of Hastings has ignited a spark in Brooks not previously seen
* Due to injuries players like Oliver To'a training at left centre with Oliver Gildart and bolter Iverson Fuatimau who signed on from the dogs in 2020.
* Madge trying to turn Tyrone Peachey into our own Victor Radley as a ball playing lock.
* Noffa said he's had one of his best preseasons and wants to be become this tears Top Try Scorer, Dally M Winger of the Year and make Origin.
* Nathan Cayless working well improving WT defense. The players have bought into new defensive patterns that Cayless had learnt under Trent Robinson whilst at the Roosters.

No mention of Gardner or other support staff.
Nothing new here, interesting comment about young raw Iverson Fuatimau.
We'll see how good our defense goes hey!
😻

 

[Sully]

8 Feb The Australian

Good artcle about Noffa.
In brief:
* Madge tells players 'You have worked hard this morning, take the rest of the day off'
This surprised a few players as they were used to his hard stance in previous preseason training.
* Noffa said there was no tension between players and Madge in the past, it was mainly coming from the outside and because we were losing.
* Injection of Hastings has ignited a spark in Brooks not previously seen
* Due to injuries players like Oliver To'a training at left centre with Oliver Gildart and bolter Iverson Fuatimau who signed on from the dogs in 2020.
* Madge trying to turn Tyrone Peachey into our own Victor Radley as a ball playing lock.
* Noffa said he's had one of his best preseasons and wants to be become this tears Top Try Scorer, Dally M Winger of the Year and make Origin.
* Nathan Cayless working well improving WT defense. The players have bought into new defensive patterns that Cayless had learnt under Trent Robinson whilst at the Roosters.

No mention of Gardner or other support staff.
Nothing new here, interesting comment about young raw Iverson Fuatimau.
We'll see how good our defense goes hey!
😻

Can you post the full article?

 

[Demps]

Zero Tackle article
MITCH KEATING
EDITOR FEBRUARY 5, 2022 - 4:54PM

[Snippets from the article]
Returning Raider Nick Cotric has opened up on his "rollercoaster" season at Belmore which has led him back to the nation's capital.
The Wests Tigers had joined Canberra in expressing their interest, with Cotric having met with Tim Sheens and Michael Maguire in regards to a potential move to Concord.
Despite the venture club's advances, Cotric said he was keen on pulling on the slime green again.
“It was a tough decision because I have a few good mates at the Tigers,” Cotric said.

[No real scoop here, but interesting to hear the slime green comment.]

Sounds like the info @Pascoes_barber and myself reported 😂

 

[Cobarcats]

Sounds like the info @Pascoes_barber and myself reported 😂

Throw the link up for us mate.

 

[Cobarcats]

Can you post the full article?

Sully I open up the Australian from searches, that way you can read the article once before your locked out, I don't have a subscription, you could try, just google noffa and Iverson Fautimau and look for an Australian post.

 

[Geo]

Can you post the full article?

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Wests Tigers 2022: David Nofoaluma reveals change in Michael Maguire and Luke Brooks​

Nofoaluma hasn’t given up hope of playing Origin. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

• FATIMA KDOUH​

  NRL REPORTER
  @FatimaKdouh_
  
  

“I have never seen him step up in that way.”
That is the surprise statement from Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma on Luke Brooks, as they enter their 10th season as NRL teammates.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Telegraph, Nofoaluma lifts the lid on the new approach from Brooks and coach Michael Maguire, reveals the Tigers’ plans to launch their own version of Victor Radley and the bolter pushing to claim a starting spot in the club’s round one backline.

MADGE SURPRISE
It’s the first day of February and the mercury is nudging a hot and humid 34 degrees.
Wests players know they are in for a gruelling day of conditioning at their makeshift base of demountables out at Concord.
Only halfway through a full day of training, Maguire does something players have never seen before.
“We had a really big day, Madge walks in and tells the boys ‘you’ve done really well in today’s session and the week so far, you boys can have the rest of the day off’,” winger David Nofoaluma revealed.
“The boys were cheering, we couldn’t believe it. That’s something Madge doesn’t do. For Madge to be like that, that’s something that doesn’t happen.
“I can see he’s taken on board looking after the players. If you put in the work, you will be rewarded. And that’s nice to see because we all know Madge is usually very grumpy.”
David Nofoaluma has taken The Daily Telegraph inside Wests Tigers pre-season. Photo: Wests Tigers

TIGERS TENSION
Facing a 10th straight season without a finals appearance, the Tigers were plagued with constant speculation about player unrest and a fracture between Maguire and his players last year.
But Nofoaluma believes Maguire’s tough love and physical coaching methods – which haven’t always been popular with players – will finally deliver.
“He used the physical side of things in the past few pre-seasons to get the players to buy into the strong mentality. It was hard but it’s getting through.
“But I don‘t think there was tension between the players and Madge. The tension was coming from the outside.
“When you don’t win games, the pressure is on the coach. It played a part in last season, and no one wants to be distracted.
“This year there are a lot of new faces that have brought a fresh vibe and energy. We’ve recruited the right players, it’s the fresh start we need.”

SIXES AND SEVENS
Maguire isn’t the only Tiger to change his stripes. Maligned halfback Brooks has faced constant speculation about his future at the club. But Nofoaluma believes the injection of Jackson Hastings into the halves has ignited a spark not seen before in Brooks.
“Brooksy has been at the club for a long time, he really wants to take control, I have never seen him step up in that way, it’s a good sign for the club and himself,” Nofoaluma said.
“Since Jackson has come, he’s let him know he’s the one in control and Jackson can play his type of footy and he can just play off the back of what Brooksy and the team have in place.”
Luke Brooks has made it clear who is running the team. Photo: Wests Tigers

ROUND ONE
With Adam Doueihi and Tommy Talau out with ACL injuries and AJ Kepaoa (pec) also sidelined, Maguire still has a number of contenders for the left centre spot including an untried rookie.
“We signed Star To’a from Newcastle, and he’s been filling in at the left centre position and of course we have Oliver Gildart, who has been training well,” Nofoaluma said.
“We also have a young kid called Iverson Fuatimau, who has had a few training sessions playing on my inside and doing a good job.”
The Tigers signed impressive 21-year-old Fuatimau from the Bulldogs late in 2020.
Bolter: Rookie Iverson Fuatimau has been training inside Nofoaluma during the summer. Photo: Wests Tigers
In the pack, Maguire is preparing to turn new recruit Tyrone Peachey into his own version of Victor Radley in the No.13 jumper.
“The lock position, it’s a massive role in terms of the likes of Victor Radley, he’s a ball-playing lock. That’s a big threat in teams because not many locks can play in that role, Tyrone can,” Nofoaluma said.
Alex Twal played 11 games and Joe Ofahengaue eight at lock last season, while Thomas Mikaele and Alex Seyfarth also filled in at certain points during the year.

TRIES, DALLY M AND BLUES
Nofoaluma has declared this pre-season as the best he has felt both physically and mentally. It has the flyer primed to claim not only personal accolades but a finals berth for the Tigers.
“I want to become top try scorer, I want to be the Dally M winger of the year again,” Nofoaluma said.
“Origin is still there. I need to be good individually but so does my team, when a team is successful and you’re performing that ups your chances of selection.”
Former Sydney Roosters assistant coach Nathan Cayless. Photo: Wests Tigers

NEW-FOUND DEFENCE
Former Parramatta captain and Roosters assistant coach Nathan Cayless is another new face making an impact at the Tigers..
As the defence coach, Cayless has spent the summer imparting some of the wisdom learned at Bondi under Tricolours coach Trent Robinson in a bid to shore up the Tigers’ line.
The Tigers conceded the second most tries (127) and linebreaks (155) in 2021 with only North Queensland worse over the course of the season.
“The boys have completely bought into his defensive systems. I don’t exactly know what the Roosters systems are like but what he has brought with him is confidence and we can already see the difference. It’s no secret the best defensive sides challenge to win the competition every year,” Nofoaluma said.

 

[Demps]

Throw the link up for us mate.

Lol, no link...

Just the cotric thread on here from months ago.

 

[Cobarcats]

Thanks Geo, 👍

 

[Sully]

​

Wests Tigers 2022: David Nofoaluma reveals change in Michael Maguire and Luke Brooks​

Nofoaluma hasn’t given up hope of playing Origin. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

• FATIMA KDOUH​

  NRL REPORTER
  @FatimaKdouh_
  
  

“I have never seen him step up in that way.”
That is the surprise statement from Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma on Luke Brooks, as they enter their 10th season as NRL teammates.
In a wide-ranging interview with The Daily Telegraph, Nofoaluma lifts the lid on the new approach from Brooks and coach Michael Maguire, reveals the Tigers’ plans to launch their own version of Victor Radley and the bolter pushing to claim a starting spot in the club’s round one backline.

MADGE SURPRISE
It’s the first day of February and the mercury is nudging a hot and humid 34 degrees.
Wests players know they are in for a gruelling day of conditioning at their makeshift base of demountables out at Concord.
Only halfway through a full day of training, Maguire does something players have never seen before.
“We had a really big day, Madge walks in and tells the boys ‘you’ve done really well in today’s session and the week so far, you boys can have the rest of the day off’,” winger David Nofoaluma revealed.
“The boys were cheering, we couldn’t believe it. That’s something Madge doesn’t do. For Madge to be like that, that’s something that doesn’t happen.
“I can see he’s taken on board looking after the players. If you put in the work, you will be rewarded. And that’s nice to see because we all know Madge is usually very grumpy.”
David Nofoaluma has taken The Daily Telegraph inside Wests Tigers pre-season. Photo: Wests Tigers

TIGERS TENSION
Facing a 10th straight season without a finals appearance, the Tigers were plagued with constant speculation about player unrest and a fracture between Maguire and his players last year.
But Nofoaluma believes Maguire’s tough love and physical coaching methods – which haven’t always been popular with players – will finally deliver.
“He used the physical side of things in the past few pre-seasons to get the players to buy into the strong mentality. It was hard but it’s getting through.
“But I don‘t think there was tension between the players and Madge. The tension was coming from the outside.
“When you don’t win games, the pressure is on the coach. It played a part in last season, and no one wants to be distracted.
“This year there are a lot of new faces that have brought a fresh vibe and energy. We’ve recruited the right players, it’s the fresh start we need.”

SIXES AND SEVENS
Maguire isn’t the only Tiger to change his stripes. Maligned halfback Brooks has faced constant speculation about his future at the club. But Nofoaluma believes the injection of Jackson Hastings into the halves has ignited a spark not seen before in Brooks.
“Brooksy has been at the club for a long time, he really wants to take control, I have never seen him step up in that way, it’s a good sign for the club and himself,” Nofoaluma said.
“Since Jackson has come, he’s let him know he’s the one in control and Jackson can play his type of footy and he can just play off the back of what Brooksy and the team have in place.”
Luke Brooks has made it clear who is running the team. Photo: Wests Tigers

ROUND ONE
With Adam Doueihi and Tommy Talau out with ACL injuries and AJ Kepaoa (pec) also sidelined, Maguire still has a number of contenders for the left centre spot including an untried rookie.
“We signed Star To’a from Newcastle, and he’s been filling in at the left centre position and of course we have Oliver Gildart, who has been training well,” Nofoaluma said.
“We also have a young kid called Iverson Fuatimau, who has had a few training sessions playing on my inside and doing a good job.”
The Tigers signed impressive 21-year-old Fuatimau from the Bulldogs late in 2020.
Bolter: Rookie Iverson Fuatimau has been training inside Nofoaluma during the summer. Photo: Wests Tigers
In the pack, Maguire is preparing to turn new recruit Tyrone Peachey into his own version of Victor Radley in the No.13 jumper.
“The lock position, it’s a massive role in terms of the likes of Victor Radley, he’s a ball-playing lock. That’s a big threat in teams because not many locks can play in that role, Tyrone can,” Nofoaluma said.
Alex Twal played 11 games and Joe Ofahengaue eight at lock last season, while Thomas Mikaele and Alex Seyfarth also filled in at certain points during the year.

TRIES, DALLY M AND BLUES
Nofoaluma has declared this pre-season as the best he has felt both physically and mentally. It has the flyer primed to claim not only personal accolades but a finals berth for the Tigers.
“I want to become top try scorer, I want to be the Dally M winger of the year again,” Nofoaluma said.
“Origin is still there. I need to be good individually but so does my team, when a team is successful and you’re performing that ups your chances of selection.”
Former Sydney Roosters assistant coach Nathan Cayless. Photo: Wests Tigers

NEW-FOUND DEFENCE
Former Parramatta captain and Roosters assistant coach Nathan Cayless is another new face making an impact at the Tigers..
As the defence coach, Cayless has spent the summer imparting some of the wisdom learned at Bondi under Tricolours coach Trent Robinson in a bid to shore up the Tigers’ line.
The Tigers conceded the second most tries (127) and linebreaks (155) in 2021 with only North Queensland worse over the course of the season.
“The boys have completely bought into his defensive systems. I don’t exactly know what the Roosters systems are like but what he has brought with him is confidence and we can already see the difference. It’s no secret the best defensive sides challenge to win the competition every year,” Nofoaluma said.

Thanks Geo

 

[Cobarcats]

And this was the guy we pinned our hopes on to make the finals.
What the @$$%

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Only good thing about the Tele is SuperCoach. How anyone can play fantasy is beyond my comprehension.