2022 RLWC

@happy_tiger ...
Thoughts? 😂😊
The refereeing literally grabbed England kicking and screaming back intoi the match

I still can't see what the penalty when England kicked the ball out on the full was for ......the sin bin ...the penalty for putting pressure on the kicker to square the score up ........

Good on Samoa for hanging in there and getting the win ......
 
People talking down Samoa's chances aren't watching. Samoa potentially has the best forward pack in the tournament and with To'o and May starting sets they have the two best metre eaters in rugby league. Luai is as classy a 5/8 as there is. Sualii is a massive handful as well. Big question mark around Milford, I probably start Tavita-Harris and have the Milf off the bench because he's too hit and miss. And the ref gave every decision to England, including a nonsense 10 in the bin and a roughing the kicker which were as soft as you see.

I think Samoa will at least be competitive but they looked ragged in the last 20 minutes, so I think that's where their biggest challenge will be.

Bateman showed nothing. He's clever and plays as hard as his tiny frame can but I don't see any more than above average plodder there.

The player who we should go for is Tavita-Harris. Apparently he's retiring at 23?? He's a quality versatile player who plays classy and with effort.
 
yes please
For the kick example:
If you only had to have part of your body behind the ball you could put one leg line in with the player while the rest of your body was passed the defensive line. This would give a clear advantage for the kicking team and would be almost impossible to defend .

For a defensive player on the goal line you just need to make sure you have are of your body in line with the mark. That’s so that players can move back and push forward. On the goal line the attacking player has the option to move the play the ball back if they feel the defenders are too close
 
Looking forward to Luai coming up against Cleary.

Would love to see if Luai stands over Cleary if they score a try like he does everyone else in the NRL.

I think it will be a cracker.

Australia have Teddy but the forward pack for Samoa are clicking into gear and they have the best meter eating wingers in the game. Dynamics wise Samoa could actually get this done. Australia struggled against NZ due to the game being played in the middle and slowed down. If it wasn't for a soft Murray try they probably don't win.
 
People talking down Samoa's chances aren't watching. Samoa potentially has the best forward pack in the tournament and with To'o and May starting sets they have the two best metre eaters in rugby league. Luai is as classy a 5/8 as there is. Sualii is a massive handful as well. Big question mark around Milford, I probably start Tavita-Harris and have the Milf off the bench because he's too hit and miss. And the ref gave every decision to England, including a nonsense 10 in the bin and a roughing the kicker which were as soft as you see.

I think Samoa will at least be competitive but they looked ragged in the last 20 minutes, so I think that's where their biggest challenge will be.

Bateman showed nothing. He's clever and plays as hard as his tiny frame can but I don't see any more than above average plodder there.

The player who we should go for is Tavita-Harris. Apparently he's retiring at 23?? He's a quality versatile player who plays classy and with effort.

Interesting take.
 
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