NRL 2018

@virgil said in NRL 2018:

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

From what I’ve heard sounds similar to the fallout between nikau and Barnett years ago in the kiwis .

Involving the wives .

Nikaus wife had some big issues if I recall, didn’t end well for her either unfortunately..

The "fallout" was between the wives Nikau and Richie Blackmore - Nikau's wife suffered from some serious mental health issues and I think she thought Richie's wife was trying to steal Nikau away.

This fallout between Smith and Cronk sounds like the two were never that close, just workmates.

A rather strong Kiwis squad named:

New Zealand squad
Leeson Ah Mau (St George Illawarra Dragons), Gerard Beale (NZ Warriors), Adam Blair (NZ Warriors), Jesse Bromwich (Melbourne Storm), Kenneath Bromwich (Melbourne Storm), James Fisher-Harris (Penrith Panthers), Corey Harawira-Naera (Penrith Panthers), Jahrome Hughes (Melbourne Storm), Jamayne Isaako (Brisbane Broncos), Shaun Johnson (NZ Warriors), Issac Liu (Sydney Roosters), Joseph Manu (Sydney Roosters), Esan Marsters (Wests Tigers), Ken Maumalo (NZ Warriors), Kodi Nikorima (Brisbane Broncos), Isaiah Papali'i (NZ Warriors), Kevin Proctor (Gold Coast Titans), Jordan Rapana (Canberra Raiders), Brandon Smith (Melbourne Storm), Joseph Tapine (Canberra Raiders), Martin Tapau (Manly Sea Eagles), Jared Waerea-Hargreaves (Sydney Roosters), Dallin Watene-Zelezniak (Penrith Panthers).

@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.

@sneakdefreak said in NRL 2018:

@virgil said in NRL 2018:

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2018:

From what I’ve heard sounds similar to the fallout between nikau and Barnett years ago in the kiwis .

Involving the wives .

Nikaus wife had some big issues if I recall, didn’t end well for her either unfortunately..

The "fallout" was between the wives Nikau and Richie Blackmore - Nikau's wife suffered from some serious mental health issues and I think she thought Richie's wife was trying to steal Nikau away.

This fallout between Smith and Cronk sounds like the two were never that close, just workmates.

they were pretty close ,

But not as close as Smith Slater and Thurston who grew up together , played juniors together etc ,

I heard the new Girlfriend who is a bit of a glamour girl , didnt like Smiths long term missus who is a bit more of your basic down to earth queensland girl ,( been smiths girlfriend since high school ) , they had a disagreement , which got heated. And strained the relationship between Smith and cronk.

Smiths missus refused to go to the wedding , and Cam didnt end up going , and they havent spoken since .

@paekakboyz said in NRL 2018:

@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.

As it he doesn't have to acknowledge him because he played injured - he's an opposition player who probably played when he shouldn't, it's not Smith's job to praise Cronk about that. FYI - I'm no big fan of Smith.

@Sneakdefreak Good pack as usual (with question marks around only one young hooker), decent outside backs and looking dicey in the halves again where Nikorima could be pulled into hooker and Hughes getting big raps from some quarters but as a half was superseded by Croft for Melbourne.

Did Harris get injured again? I can't remember.

Any players you think undeservedly missed out?

Fellas, I think your wives or girlfriends have hacked into your fern accounts.

Please get it sorted as they're prattling on about fucken relationships after the grannie!

@siam said in NRL 2018:

Fellas, I think your wives or girlfriends have hacked into your fern accounts.

Please get it sorted as they're prattling on about fucken relationships after the grannie!

Moral of the story , keep them at home in the kitchen away from the football club

@stargazer So Dean Blore is playing for the Junior Kiwis and his younger brother is playing for the Junior Kangaroos. Sheesh, these families need to sort their shit out.

@nepia did we at least get the better player of the two?

@crazy-horse said in NRL 2018:

@nepia did we at least get the better player of the two?

I'm not sure - I think the Oz one is probably a bit more highly rated (Penrith fans might know) - I think he's only 17 still. But I think they're both pretty highly rated.

Usually the younger ones are rated higher but Jayden Nikorima and Lloyd Perrett don't look like they'll be too big a loss, so who knows.

@nepia said in NRL 2018:

@paekakboyz said in NRL 2018:

@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.

As it he doesn't have to acknowledge him because he played injured - he's an opposition player who probably played when he shouldn't, it's not Smith's job to praise Cronk about that. FYI - I'm no big fan of Smith.

@Sneakdefreak Good pack as usual (with question marks around only one young hooker), decent outside backs and looking dicey in the halves again where Nikorima could be pulled into hooker and Hughes getting big raps from some quarters but as a half was superseded by Croft for Melbourne.

Did Harris get injured again? I can't remember.

Any players you think undeservedly missed out?

Surprised that Te Maire Martin wasn't added to the squad. DWZ/Martin/Johnson/Nikorima would be the best spine (keeping in mind that Tuivasa-Sheck is out and Luke has basically retired from the Kiwis).

@jegga No loss. Should've happened a long time ago.

I thought it was already axed. Never evolved with the times.

@sneakdefreak said in NRL 2018:

@nepia said in NRL 2018:

@paekakboyz said in NRL 2018:

@nepia, as in nothing noteworthy about it (cronk playing) or it just wasn't needed? Actually on retrospect I guess he was on the field but barely played. Maybe I'd be more warranted if Cronk had played a more active role in spite of injury.

As it he doesn't have to acknowledge him because he played injured - he's an opposition player who probably played when he shouldn't, it's not Smith's job to praise Cronk about that. FYI - I'm no big fan of Smith.

@Sneakdefreak Good pack as usual (with question marks around only one young hooker), decent outside backs and looking dicey in the halves again where Nikorima could be pulled into hooker and Hughes getting big raps from some quarters but as a half was superseded by Croft for Melbourne.

Did Harris get injured again? I can't remember.

Any players you think undeservedly missed out?

Surprised that Te Maire Martin wasn't added to the squad. DWZ/Martin/Johnson/Nikorima would be the best spine (keeping in mind that Tuivasa-Sheck is out and Luke has basically retired from the Kiwis).

Yep, if we've got a half available then we may as well play him. We don't require our 2nd row to be in great form (Proctor) so why the halves?

Also, don't complain about a lack of experience with players out and then not pick a really experienced player in position we have little depth in (Benji). I thought a new Aussie coach would be above that sort of double speak and shenanigans.

Re: The Footy Show, I went to the live taping of the Grand Final show last year (cheered loudly for Taumalolo before he became Judas) as I was given free tickets. Hadn't seen the show in years. Some of the clips they showed were funny but that's probably because I hadn't seen the show (and that humour) in years.

@sneakdefreak said in NRL 2018:

I thought it was already axed. Never evolved with the times.

The last time I stumbled across it Matthew Johns was doing this character . Whats going on off camera thats making all the people laugh?

It was utter gold in its heyday though. An 'enhanced' Matty johns made some great stuff , and the rest of the older school crew were good too. But the last 5-10 years, not so much.

@Nepia benji is shit get over it

@mariner4life said in NRL 2018:

@Nepia benji is shit get over it

He may be, but he's not shitter than the half arse non halves we throw in the halves all the time.