OFFICIAL Bryce Gibbs [Discussion]

[diedpretty]

I can understand the comparisons being made and that in the context of things he probably didn't deserve 3 weeks especially as we got an 8 point try against us which started the shift of momentum.

But in saying that Gibbs is a serial offender when it comes to stupid penalties and anyone trying to defend this is kidding themselves, it is a real shame that Gibbsy still has that in his game becasue as someone who has never really rated him I think he has come on really good this season and we are now going to miss him for the run home…wasteed aggression there.

I don't think anyone is trying to defend Gibbs actions - some believe they may have been unintended but no one is denying he didn't do it - what everyone is complaining about is the inconsistency in citing and sentencing especially especially against the perceived elite sides.

 

[tiger_one]

Agree with previous posts that Gibbs action was inintentional and he's been harshly treated, especially compared to other incidents through 09.
I don't like the inconsistencies.

And why wasn't Hayne fronting the judiciary?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Yeh, Inglis 2 weeks Gibbs 3 weeks. go figure.

 

[izotope]

Yeh, Inglis 2 weeks Gibbs 3 weeks. go figure.

yeah but inglis is innocent until proven guilty, whereas brett stewart broke club/nrl rules.
Completely seperate to the judiciary.

still bullshit though, oh well.. couldve been avoided if he just kept his cool.

 

[Tigermac]

OK, so, as i understand it, these are allowed:

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But this is not:
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:angry: :deadhorse:

You should send this to all the footy and sports shows.

See if any of them are game to air it :slight_smile:

The guys on the footy show reckon it was a joke that he was suspended for 3 weeks.
Is Andrew Voss a closed Wests Tigers supporter? He has picked them again this week

 

[tiger_tigers]

Agree with previous posts that Gibbs action was inintentional and he's been harshly treated, especially compared to other incidents through 09.
I don't like the inconsistencies.

And why wasn't Hayne fronting the judiciary?

well thats easy … haynes the face of the NRL atm lmfao ....after stewart stuffed up , and then inglis......
all four offences deserved suspensions imho.....but we all know our past has a way of catching up .....

 

[X-Pac]

I'd go with the chubacca defence… 'it just does not make sense'

"…ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, I have one final thing I want you to consider. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
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Why would a Wookiee, an eight-foot tall Wookiee, want to live on Endor, with a bunch of two-foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense! But more important, you have to ask yourself: What does this have to do with this case? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! Look at me. I'm a lawyer defending a major record company,and I'm talkin' about Chewbacca! Does that make sense? Ladies and gentlemen, I am not making any sense! None of this makes sense! And so you have to remember, when you're in that jury room deliberatin' and conjugatin' the Emancipation Proclamation, [approaches and softens] does it make sense? No! Ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, it does not make sense! If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests"

i think he should of went with that :laughing:

 

[Gary_Bakerloo]

the nrl judiciary is an absolute joke. next time gibbs should have lashed out with his foot instead and attemped to kick burts head off his shoulders n he would have got off for sure since soward and thursy did.

Two ex-Manly players on the judiciary so what would you expect.

Obviously I hope we get up tomorrow, but I just get the feeling we are swimming against the tide. We gave channel 9 and fox some awesome ratings over the past few weeks, but it is time for another team's fairytale season. We had ours in 2005.

 

[WhiTe Tiger]

I'd go with the chubacca defence… 'it just does not make sense'

"…ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, I have one final thing I want you to consider. Ladies and gentlemen, this is Chewbacca. Chewbacca is a Wookiee from the planet Kashyyyk. But Chewbacca lives on the planet Endor. Now think about it; that does not make sense!
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Why would a Wookiee, an eight-foot tall Wookiee, want to live on Endor, with a bunch of two-foot tall Ewoks? That does not make sense! But more important, you have to ask yourself: What does this have to do with this case? Nothing. Ladies and gentlemen, it has nothing to do with this case! It does not make sense! Look at me. I'm a lawyer defending a major record company,and I'm talkin' about Chewbacca! Does that make sense? Ladies and gentlemen, I am not making any sense! None of this makes sense! And so you have to remember, when you're in that jury room deliberatin' and conjugatin' the Emancipation Proclamation, [approaches and softens] does it make sense? No! Ladies and gentlemen of this supposed jury, it does not make sense! If Chewbacca lives on Endor, you must acquit! The defense rests"

Ahhhhh clasic south park. Do the tigers have enough cash for Johnny Cochren though???

 

[Hbom]

If we do manage to sign Lima and Cayless, and considering other forwards pushing for regular first grade selection such as Gower, Moors, A Fafita (and a host of others) - is it just possible that this will bring out the best in Bryce Gibbs? No more will he be a walk up start for the front-row. I can only see this competition as helpful for Bryce. I really hope we see him carrying the ball with unprecedented vigor in 2010 and that he goes on to reach Skandalis status in the club several years down the track.

Go Bryce!

 

[Juro]

Yeah, you would hope so. But to do that, Sheens needs to pick players based on performance.

That didn't happen this year, but that may be due to other reasons such as salary cap constraints…

 

[tigerdre]

I thought 2009 was much better from Gibbs but with genuine competition for the front row,i think you will find Gibbs finally living up to all that potential plus Folkes will also bring him and all the other forwards along :wahoo:

 

[system]

Gibbs is the prop that we need to balance the pack.

Also I think if we sign those two players mentioned there will be a much lower penalty count from Gibbs. He tends to give away penalties when we have to for the most part, like slowing down the PTB after a line break etc

 

[Guest]

Gibbs had a much improved 2009\. Yes, he was guilty of the occasional brain explosion and gave away a few penalties, but he actually did his job in attack for a change and averaged over 100m per game for the first time in his NRL career, plus he continued to defend well in the middle. I think he's improving with age and I think the addition of a couple of genuine front rowers will only help Gibbs, and the team further.

 

[Geo]

2010 the year of Bryce…....Origin bound.........

 

[izotope]

2010 the year of Bryce…....Origin bound.........

lets not go nuts.

but i certainly hope with the depth we have now, sheens will have the balls to send someone bag to state cup if they arn't performing..! this should bring out the best in all players!

 

[alex]

2010 the year of Bryce…....Origin bound.........

lol

i reckon darren lockyer would be in a blues jumper before bryce hahaha.

Gibbs has above average fitness for a prop, maybe Folkes can get some aggression and mongrel in him that will turn those 40mins into 40 devastating minutes.

 

[steven_tiger]

Gibbs is the prop that we need to balance the pack.

Also I think if we sign those two players mentioned there will be a much lower penalty count from Gibbs. He tends to give away penalties when we have to for the most part, like slowing down the PTB after a line break etc

That's true… but one thing you'll notice about Gibbs is at least he's back there chasing them when they make a line break.

He is usually there for the first or second hitup after a kick too.

He easily had his best year in 2009 - hopefully he can better it next year.

 

[king_sirro]

2010 the year of Bryce…....Origin bound.........

I dont think thats too far fetched. I mean its probably unlikely, but there's certainly qualities about Bryce's play that would appeal to an Origin coach. The way he defends is very Glenn Lazarus like, and if we do sign these Props, it might just be enough to really catapult Bryce's running game which already improved this year. He has a way to go to even be mentioned for Origin, but i wouldnt totally rule it out either.

 

[simonthetiger]

Without a doubt…09 was his best year.l

No stoopid penalties and big metres,as well as his bustling defense......ive become a huuuuge fan.