finnzo
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1 of our biggest issues in NRLW is our roster. Just as star power has helped Benji attract players to our men’s team GI will have the same effect to the NRLW side.
Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion
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mikey
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Caution is the key. When I was younger, I used to do a lot of bonito fishing in summer off Hill 60 at the Port Kembla. Went there in a huge swell one day thinking it'll be fine as I know the spot. Almost got swept off the rocks - lesson learnt. Much prefer the beach at Nambucca. The headland is not really safe.
I believe the Greg Inglis inclusion at the club enhances our chances of retaining Bula - and I’m sure that is front of mind .. he was originally brought in to mentor Bula.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Glad you survived and are smarter for it, unfortunately there are some out there that never wake up to themselves the risks I have seen some guys take just makes you wonder what they have for brains.
GNR4LIFE
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What guarantee is there that he is here for 3 years?
hank37w
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But, but, but, he has a binding water tight contract. 🤣
Rock Hopper Steve
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Do you have some doubt?
mikey
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Always wear spikes these days, even if swell is small.
upthetigers
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If you can't swim you have to be bonkers to go rock fishing.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Same hear good grip if rocks are slimy never leave home without my pair of Mirage's just slipping over can cause injuries.
GNR4LIFE
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I can’t swim and I used to bodyboard when I was a teenager
Rock Hopper Steve
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I know mate its crazy some people from landlocked countries that don't know how to swim and have no knowledge of the sea should stay away until they do, it's hard to believe but I can remember many media reports in the past about it, I get the ocean is fascinating thing that draws you to it but please think before you leap.
The-moP
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How does the NRL allow some players to have 1 game wiped off their suspension by missing out on the NRL AllStars Game .. but no other players .. how do they get to allow some players but not others .. ??
Ezra Mam's return to the NRL has been delayed after the league ruled he won't be able to count the All-Stars game as part of his nine-match suspension for a drug driving offence.
The decision effectively extends Mam's ban to ten games, meaning he will not be eligible to play until at least Round 10 of the 2025 season, per The Courier-Mail.
This contrasts with previous cases involving Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr, who were both allowed to use the All Stars fixture to reduce their suspensions.
Mitchell's one-game ban for an off-field incident was reduced after a successful application, enabling him to play in South Sydney's season opener.
Similarly, Addo-Carr's four-game suspension for a positive cocaine test was shortened after the All Stars game was counted toward his ban.
Mam, who tested positive for cocaine following a car crash in Brisbane in October 2023, was fined $850 in court as well as additional fines totalling $120,000 from the NRL and the Broncos.
Despite qualifying for the Indigenous All Stars team due to his heritage, Mam has never played in the fixture before.
Ezra Mam's return to the NRL has been delayed after the league ruled he won't be able to count the All-Stars game as part of his nine-match suspension for a drug driving offence.
The decision effectively extends Mam's ban to ten games, meaning he will not be eligible to play until at least Round 10 of the 2025 season, per The Courier-Mail.
This contrasts with previous cases involving Latrell Mitchell and Josh Addo-Carr, who were both allowed to use the All Stars fixture to reduce their suspensions.
Mitchell's one-game ban for an off-field incident was reduced after a successful application, enabling him to play in South Sydney's season opener.
Similarly, Addo-Carr's four-game suspension for a positive cocaine test was shortened after the All Stars game was counted toward his ban.
Mam, who tested positive for cocaine following a car crash in Brisbane in October 2023, was fined $850 in court as well as additional fines totalling $120,000 from the NRL and the Broncos.
Despite qualifying for the Indigenous All Stars team due to his heritage, Mam has never played in the fixture before.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Come on G you're taking the piss hopefully.
Exactly, it’s far from automatic. I’ll go as far as to say I’ve yet to see an elite former player turn into a great coach. Some of the best coaches like Bellamy, Gould, Bennett and Gibson were decent players, but not elite by any stretch. Whereas you have the elite players like Fittler, Daley and Stuart who are average at best as coaches.
I would’ve like to see how Sterling handled the coaching role, but he was smart enough to stay away from it.
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GNR4LIFE
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Nope. I used to go out pretty far too.
Rock Hopper Steve
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Just as well you didn't lose your shark biscuit then did you learn how to swim later.
BunganHead Tiger
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GI is also a mate of Sam Burgess and has a strong rapport with Richo. A tad off topic, but whilst talking about old Rabbitohs, tough former Kangaroo second rower Gary Stevens passed away yesterday. Whilst not a SS fan, I recall the great tackling style of Stevens. He was also a gentleman off the field.
BunganHead Tiger
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Don't wish to rain on your parade, but Rugby League Immortals Clive Churchill, Norm Provan, and Bob Fulton collectively won 13 premierships between them as Coaches.
