Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[crazycat]

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This would be disgusting

I wish they would actually change rules to make the game better.

Seriously, lets have a 5 point try with 1 point for converting a try. Everything else stays the same, but a side that scores 3 tries and fails to convert them does not tie with a side that scores 2 converted tries.

 

[crazycat]

Nah ,1, its just about ? the only rule since inception they haven't touched. (bring back morse code and telegrams}
2. it will make blow outs larger
A team that is not on will just get pinned in its 20 and rolled over

100%

But it varies so much with the team you have built.
If you are speedy and can hold the defense, you want to recieve the ball.
If you are very physical and can outmuscle the opposition, you want to kick.

Should be defenders choice or 1 half home side kicks, 2nd half opposition kicks.

 

[Demps]

Somehow people on here fail to realise that Bula has been in camp with Fiji for the past month or so. Talks will recommence with him next week.

Sure, if we caved and offered the most he wanted he would have signed by now, but instead we're (correctly) holding firm so more direct negotiations will take place soon. As reported by isaac Moses.

He's in New York with his Mrs at the moment too.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Wish I could have some faith in him.
He was supposed to be the diamond in the family but struggles to stay on the field and has one of the worst tackling techniques I have ever seen.

Latu certainly gets in some weird positions defensively, with a technique verging on dangerous looking at times when he gets so low to the ground. Still, apart from a lone(?) penalty from recollection, that odd style has been nearly as effective as his pretty well front on just under the ball hits, that regularly put big forwards on their arse.

I note that @Merlot has previously referenced the Fainu's mother talking about him being the the most talented, but susceptible to injury when growing up. On that, he was tough enough to play with a shoulder needing reconstruction without showing it, so hopefully he can turn it around like say Benji and Tedesco did.

 

[crazycat]

AD will be at lock next year imo, with Twal rotating to prop off the bench. Imagine Luai, Fainu, and Doueihi firing on all cylinders, with Bulla sweeping in (if he stays), that’s a dangerous ball‑running spine with forward creativity, which Twal doesn’t offer.

Happy for Twal to either start or come off the bench. As you say he is a tenderiser, now with Hunt and Bunty we should be able to get our beef out in games.

Seyfarth is the player I want relegated to the bench. As a starter, he hasn't been the best. But coming off the bench where he is fresh and the opposition is tired has worked in the past.

Really hoping Marshall has ended his 3 Backs experiment with the Bench. Having KPP + Fainu in the 2RF positions should really get our pack moving.

 

[innsaneink]

i like his defensive effort ,he just flips larger opposition and is more than willing 2 do so ,

Its costly...refs dont like it

 

[426Tlgerland]

Latu goes low and instead of taking the lower legs or ankles he seems to go low and flip them , as ink says refs don’t like it and it could end up a send off if one goes bad , becomes costly, I applaud him for his efforts of going in on big or small opposition but some one needs to adjust his style a bit , he has the heart and strength just needs technical advice on a better finish

 

[Tiger Stripes]

Its costly...refs dont like it

I shudder with the thought of it being deemed a lifting tackle and thus penalised.
I think he has been sailing close to the wind in not getting penalised.
And if it a bad landing for the ball carrier, it could mean a sendoff?
Not good---needs to change his method. Get this tackle out of his game IMO.

 

[colinbh]

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Its costly...refs dont like it

If it's legal, who cares what the refs think. Cumberland throw anybody?

 

[cktiger]

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If it's legal, who cares what the refs think. Cumberland throw anybody?

He’s sailing too close for comfort if you ask me.
Not only dangerous to the bloke he’s tackling but also himself.
I cringe every time I see him do it.

 

[jadtiger]

He’s sailing too close for comfort if you ask me.
Not only dangerous to the bloke he’s tackling but also himself.
I cringe every time I see him do it.

There is no problem in using an oppositions players momentum to make a tackle however when it used and it can appear that is used to make it a higher chance of causing an injury to the opposite player then it can be a problem and i am sure will be seen that way by referees.It is in his own best interests to change his style in that situation.
The perception of the tackling style is very important in the minds of refs/judiciary and will continue to be so.

 

[TheEnz]

I shudder with the thought of it being deemed a lifting tackle and thus penalised.
I think he has been sailing close to the wind in not getting penalised.
And if it a bad landing for the ball carrier, it could mean a sendoff?
Not good---needs to change his method. Get this tackle out of his game IMO.

Api makes the same type of tackle every now and then.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Api makes the same type of tackle every now and then.

We supposedly have one of the best wrestle/contact coaches going around in Steve Babic. He needs to do some 1-on-1 with Latu & Api on these grass-cutter fling tackles, surely the club has identified this.

 

[balmain boy]

Nah ,1, its just about ? the only rule since inception they haven't touched. (bring back morse code and telegrams}
2. it will make blow outs larger
A team that is not on will just get pinned in its 20 and rolled over

Absolutely laughable.
If a team is on a roll it's currently practically impossible to stop that momentum. You can go 10-15 mins without touching the ball. By which point you're so exhausted your game falls to pieces.
See Samoa yesterday after Klein cheated them out of contention.
If the team on the back foot gets the ball it at least gives them an opportunity to fight back, get field position, pin they're opponents down the other end etc.
In most sports when one team scores the other team gets the ball. Or it's a 50/50 contest.
Time for fewer blow outs given the rising disparity in talent on rosters

 

[balmain boy]

He's in New York with his Mrs at the moment too.

Exactly, he's on end of season holidays now. Having his honeymoon. Some things are more important than footy.

There is no need to panic just because a deal isn't done. We are in the stronger bargaining position here.

 

[Vicious]

Api makes the same type of tackle every now and then.

Api is giving around 20kgs away to his opponent almost every time he makes a tackle.
If every tackle he makes is the new age body on body style, he will burn out very quickly.

 

[tiger05premier]

Absolutely laughable.
If a team is on a roll it's currently practically impossible to stop that momentum. You can go 10-15 mins without touching the ball. By which point you're so exhausted your game falls to pieces.
See Samoa yesterday after Klein cheated them out of contention.
If the team on the back foot gets the ball it at least gives them an opportunity to fight back, get field position, pin they're opponents down the other end etc.
In most sports when one team scores the other team gets the ball. Or it's a 50/50 contest.
Time for fewer blow outs given the rising disparity in talent on rosters

It's definitely worth at least trialling it for a season

 

[LARDS]

Api makes the same type of tackle every now and then.

And sam too

 

[innsaneink]

Fletcher Baker
Gordon kam chum tong
Sean Osullivan to the dogs

 

[Demps]

Fletcher Baker
Gordon kam chum tong
Sean Osullivan to the dogs

Not bad