innsaneink
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Well that's thrown a cat amongst the pigeons.... Where's the ref from.and how is he ruling the game ?
From the 50s/60s or the current pea blowers?
From the 50s/60s or the current pea blowers?
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i accept the challenge n 7 pages laterWell that's thrown a cat amongst the pigeons.... Where's the ref from.and how is he ruling the game ?
From the 50s/60s or the current pea blowers?
The story goes that Jack Gibson who played for Wests and was well known in betting circles came in to the dressing room and announced that the fix was on and the magpies wouldn't win. It was never proven not disputed and may very well have been a motivational ploy by Jack.Probably no coincidence that the introduction of the 4 tackle rule followed a few years later by the 6 tackle rule ended their 11 year domination, granted that all teams played under the same unlimited tackle rule but obviously they found a way with their well stacked teams to dominate under those rules.
The most disappointing thing about that 11 year domination was that in 7 of those years they beat our 2 foundation clubs, Wests on 4 occasions and Balmain on 3 of those occasions.
Most people would no doubt agree that Wests were robbed in 1963 and St.George's winning streak should have ended there and then in the mud bath (blood bath) that was the 1963 Grand Final.
It was commonly put about that Darcy Lawler in his last game as a first class referee had backed St.George to win the game and this was backed up by a number of dubious on field decisions that were made on the day.
Wests were able to score a try in the 1963 Grand Final, it being the first Grand Final try that St.George had conceded since 1958, unfortunately it was the last time that Wests would appear in a Grand Final losing by 8 points to 3.
That record is tainted as they had no cap and loaded their sides with great players who were well trained under the unlimited tackle rules.
As soon as limited tackle sets began, their dominance was broken. They were also amateurs.
These Penrith and Melbourne outfits we’ve seen over the past 6 years would have consistently put 50 on them.
Yes and today's players are angels.Why?
Most of those guy were drunks and or petty criminals.
. . . . . . . . . . or maybe a ploy by Darcy Lawler to collect 600 quid for his retirement fund. 🤣 🤣 🤣The story goes that Jack Gibson who played for Wests and was well known in betting circles came in to the dressing room and announced that the fix was on and the magpies wouldn't win. It was never proven not disputed and may very well have been a motivational ploy by Jack.
Only if they got hold of them. Which they wouldnt very often. There are plenty in the modern game who could punch on no worries.You mean after they’d been coathangered every tackle, had there eyes gouged and been punched in the head every time they ran into a defensive line?
Boys against men.
Yes that sound’s feasible! However have you considered the the 3 metre rule? Six metres compared to 20. It is this extra space that allows many of the modern plays. Then you have the physical contest of a scrum. Competitive scrums are a different beast - energy sapping and require a different style of fitness. No modern forward would survive.Mate, the 2024 sides wouldn’t have to hold the ball for too many tackles in a row. They’d blow those 50’s boys into outer space. I’d suggest they’d score on average ever 8 or so tackles…all game long.
In defence, they’d wear the 50’s boys out through attacking them with multiples and working them over.
Modern forwards are as fit as hell and are far better defenders. They’d wear the old school guys out.Yes that sound’s feasible! However have you considered the the 3 metre rule? Six metres compared to 20. It is this extra space that allows many of the modern plays. Then you have the physical contest of a scrum. Competitive scrums are a different beast - energy sapping and require a different style of fitness. No modern forward would survive.
Warrington officially out of the ESL. Bateman looked pretty upset about the loss. Hopefully whatever needs to play out can happen now.
Idk if he played, but warrington fans seem to think he’s been great for the club and want him to stay. So hopefully he carries the form over to us and plays a level close to his contract, or stays in EnglandNow did he play ?
To'o is a Tiger was told that this morning so mite not need those guys
I think they drink “coke” now Merlot, and none of them are criminals that would follow girls down the street stalking them, or stab you at church or molest you on the field. They are to busy being elite professionals.pot/kettle
Basically the entire thread.Anyone got any signing rumors?
I don’t know who that is, but I’m keen.Can we offload Bateman to Wigan in return for Sam Walters?
Less 90% of the off topic stuffBasically the entire thread.