happy_tiger
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Still a minor chance of 3 away wins in a row
When was the last time we achieved that ....
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When was the last time we achieved that ....
weststigers
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It's true however there is some talk that CNK has used that rule to his advantage before to draw penalties by deliberately lowering his height into the shoulder.
It's pretty clear Seyfarth didn't lead with the shoulder. It was a clear wrapping motion. Both arms extended. It could have just as easily come in contact with his chest.
The head is contacted on almost every tackle when you think about it.
innsaneink
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mikey
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Ooops - jumped the gun there. Apparently, was updated later in the day.
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Tucker
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Of course there was something he could have done. Hit him up under the ball carrying arm rather than go for a full body wrap.
Tucker
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When the shoulder makes first contact with the head, you are usually done.
You mean lower his approach? That or brace for the contact to hit his chest, rather than lead towards with shoulders with the wrapping motion.
Galvin is an 80 minute playerā¦ fittest in the club. Bit of a difference.
Full body wrap is how they are taught to stop the ball these days. Sure he could have tackled around the legs. Many options ,but there was nothing wrong with his tackle .Just BS call from the bunker.
Halbrowne61
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Galvin a dancer whilst Latu more direct, two very different styles but can be equally no effective.
However, that pass Galvin laid on to Seyfarth was a thing of beauty, real ball playing skills. We should get to see them together this weekend, up against a couple of old hadheads. That should be an interesting watch !
Tucker
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Mate he hit him in the head with his shoulder. Thatās been outlawed for many years now. It was only a penalty as there was no force.
Luaiās one was the strange decision. A couple of years ago that was a straight send off. Didnāt even get binnedā¦.that was a BS call from the bunker.
Bigscreentv
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He hit him in the head but it was more CNK hitting his shoulder than the reverse. Seyfarth also has a bit of height on him so makes it harder to adjust, especially in real time with fatigue.
I think by the letter of the law it was a penalty but definitely unlucky and i think that NRL should adopt a similar approach to rugby where they have āmitigating circumstancesā. I donāt think a game should be decided on that and I wouldnāt be surprised if more attackers play for head contact in these situations.
I think by the letter of the law it was a penalty but definitely unlucky and i think that NRL should adopt a similar approach to rugby where they have āmitigating circumstancesā. I donāt think a game should be decided on that and I wouldnāt be surprised if more attackers play for head contact in these situations.
BirchgroveTigers
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penalty was harsh but fair. We lost because they ran over us in the last fifteen and couldnāt ice our chances. All and all, a decent effort considering the circumstances just a shame we couldnāt come out on top in a very evenly matched game.
Tucker
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There is gamesmanship for sure. This is professional sport, you take any advantage you can get.
We need to remember that even though this penalty ultimately was the difference, there was still 7-8 minutes of play after it. We had a couple of chances. We had a lot of chances during the game.
That was the loss of a team not experienced in winning games of football. We can blow teams out, but winning the arm wrestle games is still a work in progress.
We need better leadership on field.
True. However it looked sensational at first, one camera angle showed Luaiās chin just reaching over the top of Ed Kosiās shoulder, Luai didnāt raise his shoulder or drive it specifically into Ed Kosiās chin so with those angles to consider, given that humans have a neck one would conclude that Kosi dipped his head into Luaiās shoulder to get a penalty.
Tucker
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Yes you are correct.
Their kick return and post contact meters were far superior as well. They also ran for over 500m more.
They were the better team, yet we feel hard done by not to win. Thats an unusual feeling for a Wests Tigers supporter.
Tucker
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LOL no, not in that situation.
That would have been risking a Cat 1 and 11 day stand down, not to mention possible further injury.
That was 100% Luai's fault.
Jolls
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Luai is rightly having a rest this weekend. I think Seyfarth could argue and win, especialy given the statement from CNK: āI went to brace for impact and heās quite tall so I braced exactly where his shoulder was." That to me sounds like a decison made by the attacker and not the defender. sS there was no intent, he did not lead with the shoulder and CNK has admitted that he braced for impact against his shoulder I think there's a chance. If it was a week off I wouldn't take the gamble but for $500 I would give it a shot. It would set a precedent if it got up that could help us (and others) down the track.
Luai went in hard no doubt but he didnāt swing his arm or aim at his head, he went high as is a bit of his style to give him more momentum to hit and impact a ball runner. (Seen him tackle this way quite a bit).
Kosi however reeled back almost instantly, he wasnāt stunned, he was carrying on.
I have no doubt that Webster has looked at our āexceptional defenceā figured out we were hitting around and above the ball and instructed his back 5 to run their carries into the line with a little dip into the defence.
