OFFICIAL Apisai Koroisau #263

[Buttface]

We need a new Lawyer, preferably with a name like Ivan.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Sharks
Storm
Manly

Bye

Dogs

I am happy to cop an L to all three teams to ensure he is ready so we can get the W v Dogs lol

It could also affect Api's chances at Origin 1 as he will have no more games to press for selection now. But he could go into SOO 1 fresh and then back up to play against the Bulldogs.

 

[Moh]

Losing Api without a backup is the worst thing that can happen to us and it did.

Api's influence on our side is underrated even by our own fans.

 

[Fish88]

Api is our biggest possible out for our team. He holds up so much defence around marker creating space out wide.

But it presents an opportunit for others and gives Api a little rest, which isn't the worst thing.

 

[tig_prmz]

It was very unfortunate for Api. He was tackling a larger man from behind, around the waist, and consequently was dragged off his feet. The referee, I think, indicated he would have get 10 mins because injury was involved. The way the injured party carried on, both I and the officials thought a stretcher would be required to remove the player from the field. Luckily, he was able to carry on, playing into the second half before he succumbs to the injury.

Api started dropping before Noah's leg started moving towards Api's hip IMO. Api hit him so hard that Noah's legs buckled and he tried to twist to offload.

Api didn't even tackle him from behind, he tackled him from the side.

What does the NRL see as the tackling technique going forward? The way it's going, they only want to see tackles from front on hitting between knee and chest. If you come in from the side it's a hip drop. If you come from behind it's a cannonball. They don't want second or third man in, hence the 6 again are given out like candy.

Basically, they will keep penalising tackles that don't lead to first initial contact, wrestle for a second, peel off and quick PTB. They've done their homework and realised that this is what gives the most amount of PTB within an 80 minute game. They want sets to be over within 40-45 second. I wonder since 2020, how many more sets are there in a game on average compared to before.

In the 2010s, it would be a big deal if you make 100m, but now almost every forward and back is making 100m.

If that's what the NRL wants, just come out and say it. But no, they want people discussing this stuff, they want discussions, it sells articles, podcasts can talk about this for hours, more exposure.

Rugby League is actually a pretty simple game.

 

[bptiger 0]

Without priors it was a 2 week ban, the NRL is run by a bunch of clowns…look forward to seeing the next “hip drop” go unpenalised2 others

They only go unpenalised if u play for certain teams , EG , dogs , broncos , and one or others

 

[Tigerdave]

May as well change it to tag/touch......protect players sure, but don't overprotect

 

[SeanT]

Without priors it was a 2 week ban, the NRL is run by a bunch of clowns…look forward to seeing the next “hip drop” go unpenalised

Galvin a few rounds ago got nothing for a tackle worse than that one.

 

[Strider]

Sharks
Storm
Manly

Bye

Dogs

I am happy to cop an L to all three teams to ensure he is ready so we can get the W v Dogs lol

Same hah

 

[gregjm87]

It could also affect Api's chances at Origin 1 as he will have no more games to press for selection now. But he could go into SOO 1 fresh and then back up to play against the Bulldogs.

Don't think he was a realistic chance. Not saying he didn't deserve to be in consideration, simply that I don't think he ever was.

 

[gregjm87]

Galvin a few rounds ago got nothing for a tackle worse than that one.

Could you please explain what metrics you used to judge it to be worse?

 

[upthetigers]

This is actually ridiculous. No way that deserves 3 matches. I understand prior occurences but like the heck was he supposed to do in that situation. 1 or 2 I would have copped but 3?????!???!???!???!?? What?

Su'A got 3 matches for his shoulder charge on Cam Murray. That was a really bad tackle.

There's no way Api's punishment should match that.

 

[1eyedmel]

Just wondering with Api out do we play Madden at hooker.

 

[Wezt]

Su'A got 3 matches for his shoulder charge on Cam Murray. That was a really bad tackle.

There's no way Api's punishment should match that.

API has priors

 

[hank37w]

Could you please explain what metrics you used to judge it to be worse?

Him being a snotty little brat that left here on bad terms derailing any possibility we had of having a good season. 🤣

 

[TigerLouis]

Latu Fainu should play hooker. He is a good defender and can be creative from dummy half. He is the best option we have much better than Tristan Hope.

 

[mtd#2]

Sucks but he’s been charged for it a few times now
Next man up

Yeah my old man said the same thing. Hes been on the charge sheet a few times this year, it was only a matter of time before he got pinged

 

[mtd#2]

Api started dropping before Noah's leg started moving towards Api's hip IMO. Api hit him so hard that Noah's legs buckled and he tried to twist to offload.

Api didn't even tackle him from behind, he tackled him from the side.

What does the NRL see as the tackling technique going forward? The way it's going, they only want to see tackles from front on hitting between knee and chest. If you come in from the side it's a hip drop. If you come from behind it's a cannonball. They don't want second or third man in, hence the 6 again are given out like candy.

Basically, they will keep penalising tackles that don't lead to first initial contact, wrestle for a second, peel off and quick PTB. They've done their homework and realised that this is what gives the most amount of PTB within an 80 minute game. They want sets to be over within 40-45 second. I wonder since 2020, how many more sets are there in a game on average compared to before.

In the 2010s, it would be a big deal if you make 100m, but now almost every forward and back is making 100m.

If that's what the NRL wants, just come out and say it. But no, they want people discussing this stuff, they want discussions, it sells articles, podcasts can talk about this for hours, more exposure.

Rugby League is actually a pretty simple game.

I wouldnt be suprised if benji challenged it

 

[mtd#2]

Could you please explain what metrics you used to judge it to be worse?

It was Galvin, anything he does it always 10x worse 😀

 

[upthetigers]

Latu Fainu should play hooker. He is a good defender and can be creative from dummy half. He is the best option we have much better than Tristan Hope.

100% mate he would be wanting to play more minutes this is his opportunity to do so