OFFICIAL Round 1 Discussion *spoilers*

[Mighty_Tiger]

Yep - i questioned his ability a couple of weeks ago - but he certainly showed last night he has got what it takes to be a top No.7

He has ability let’s see if he can remain consistent. Started the season strong thats for sure.

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

Look it’s round 1 but found this interesting when looking at the stats and game flows this week

Running & play making hookers might be making a come back. Most tries, average meters & multiple try assists by all hookers in a round for over 6yrs from my records.

Still have 2 games to go as well.

It could be the new rule having both legs back is giving more focus on player’s acceleration off the line allowing hookers to attack more directly leading to burrow across & also grubber behind the line. One to watch. Api is one of the best at this & in the trial Simpkin was running a heap, so will be interesting to see how this translates over next few weeks.

 

[innsaneink]

I noticed this too... Grant Mahoney Cook all had great games.
Someone mentioned they thought the Ruck seemed slower which wouldn't suit us... Didn't really seem to be the case to me.

Hopefully we keep it tight in D ourselves

 

[Mighty_Tiger]

I noticed this too... Grant Mahoney Cook all had great games.
Someone mentioned they thought the Ruck seemed slower which wouldn't suit us... Didn't really seem to be the case to me.

Hopefully we keep it tight in D ourselves

It’s actually strange, Play the Ball speed is slowest it’s been for a while atm. I do think the 2 feet behind rule has made things interesting atm. Would make it harder to defend on the goal line as well.

 

[Yossarian]

Dolphins really losing the territory battle.

 

[gregjm87]

It’s actually strange, Play the Ball speed is slowest it’s been for a while atm. I do think the 2 feet behind rule has made things interesting atm. Would make it harder to defend on the goal line as well.

Not required on the goal line

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Felise Kaufusi ironed Brandon Smith out. What a hit.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Kaufusi is on a mission tonight. What a weapon.

 

[Holman Barnes #1 Fan]

Marshall-King is a good player now.

 

[Tucker]

Some good hard defence in this game.
Kaufusi and Suali’i folding merkins everywhere.

 

[Eca]

Wow.. Dolphins competitive just took lead 16-12 kickbto come

 

[upthetigers]

Dolphins are looking better then Melbourne lol

 

[diedpretty]

The roosters are all over the place.

 

[Eca]

Wow in again.. 24-12 @Demps on track

 

[Tigerdave]

This is a tad embarrassing for the Roosters

 

[Tucker]

Dolphins are playing like men possessed.

 

[Tim Sheens]

It's the first round, and as such very unlikely to be much semblance of what is to come over the season.

Still, good to see both Grand Finalists getting done, along with the Dolphins looking good.

 

[diedpretty]

Radley in la la land

 

[diedpretty]

LOL@ Rorters

 

[Eca]

Whoah in again