NRL 2022

Well that was dominant

First 10 minutes the atmosphere was the best I have ever experienced. Fuuuucking loud. That didn't last long though

Writing was on the wall thr first few sets. Parramatta trying to get in to the grind against Penrith? What sort of idiotic plan was that? Penrith were allowed to play their game and took over.

Huge metres out of the back 3 (parras lazy in comparison) cleary kicks where he wants. Rinse repeat until someone misses a tackle

Penrith were basically perfect. No errors. Few missed tackles. Huge metres, quick play thr balls. As dominant as possible.

On thr flip side Parra were shit. Ineffective one-out running. Fuck all else. Pulled out of shape on D far too easily. Cowboys should have been there...

Great occasion. My youngest lived his best life. But I better game would have been nice.

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

Feels like the AFL final right now

18-0 may as well be 30-0 with the way the Panthers are defending and the lack of inroads from the Eels attack.

Yeah 21 tackles in opposition 20 to 0. That’s dominant.

Eels looked to finally make some inroads in last 2-3 mins but will need to score next to do anything. But it has been that one sided that it looks very unlikely

We were right on the Parramatta attacking 20 in the 1st half. The only play we saw was the kick off

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

yeah that was about as dominant as it gets in a grand final ,

Complete shut out , im not even sure if parra played that bad , their best just isnt on the same level ,

Sounded loud coming thru the tv early in the game when the scores were level , imagine the hysteria when the Eels actually win one again .

and so the News Ltd pile-on begins

Apparently Penrith aren't gracious enough winners for them. Stay humble you poor people from teh West.

A team that has lost 9 games in 3 seasons, been to 3 straight GFs, and just gone back-to-back can pretty much say whatever they want. They absolutely flogged Parra on Sunday night, that margin was extremely flattering to the Eels.

JFH is right, this is the best Penrith side of all time. By fucking miles.

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

The system seems pretty solid but don’t underestimate the Sydney league media trying to find ways to get at them and unearth some controversy.

Bump

@mariner4life

well, off-season is two days old aaaaaand

Luciano Leilua has been arrested for punching out his missus
The Warriors' only decent player might be in shit for a pub punch up.

Never change NRL

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

well, off-season is two days old aaaaaand

Luciano Leilua has been arrested for punching out his missus
The Warriors' only decent player might be in shit for a pub punch up.

Never change NRL

And it was one of the Raiders Mac’s, Mark McLinden, that pitch invaded during the GF.

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

well, off-season is two days old aaaaaand

Luciano Leilua has been arrested for punching out his missus
The Warriors' only decent player might be in shit for a pub punch up.

Never change NRL

And it was one of the Raiders Mac’s, Mark McLinden, that pitch invaded during the GF.

yeah that's hilarious

strangest protest. whack job

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

well, off-season is two days old aaaaaand

Luciano Leilua has been arrested for punching out his missus
The Warriors' only decent player might be in shit for a pub punch up.

Never change NRL

And it was one of the Raiders Mac’s, Mark McLinden, that pitch invaded during the GF.

yeah that's hilarious

strangest protest. whack job

He was never the quickest in the halves so no surprise he got chased down

I guess he’ll be in the ACT legislative assembly or the Australian Senate in the next couple of years with this….

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

well, off-season is two days old aaaaaand

Luciano Leilua has been arrested for punching out his missus
The Warriors' only decent player might be in shit for a pub punch up.

Never change NRL

And it was one of the Raiders Mac’s, Mark McLinden, that pitch invaded during the GF.

yeah that's hilarious

strangest protest. whack job

He was never the quickest in the halves so no surprise he got chased down

I guess he’ll be in the ACT legislative assembly or the Australian Senate in the next couple of years with this….

of course he got "run down" is because his intention was to rip down the telstra pads!!

that guy was real pissed at his telco

@ACT-Crusader think you might want to check out his highlights. He was very quick. McFadden was the slower one , but better between the ears.

@chchfanatic said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader think you might want to check out his highlights. He was very quick. McFadden was the slower one , but better between the ears.

Spot on. It was the Queensland Reds that took him to the dark side.

Good signing for dolphins

Cranky the Cowboys couldn't keep him but he was getting limited minutes.

I sorta hoped he got Feldts spot next year

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

Cranky the Cowboys couldn't keep him but he was getting limited minutes.

I sorta hoped he got Feldts spot next year

What wrong with feldt?

@Mackerzzzz said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

Cranky the Cowboys couldn't keep him but he was getting limited minutes.

I sorta hoped he got Feldts spot next year

What wrong with feldt?

he's a 30 year old winger that is getting slower every month

been an enormous servant. But teams at the top can't afford sentimentality.

@mariner4life Yeah surprised they didn't do more to keep the hammer. Would have tried to move Feldt on personally.

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

i can never work Gus out. It's pretty clear he's not a complete moron. He's widely respected by people who know the game.

But his public utterances are ridiculous.

Yes buying average players on massive overs has fucked over so many clubs. Penrith and to a lesser extent the Cowboys have shown the focus on development can pay dividends, along with a couple of astute signings.

The huge problem is, not all areas are the same.

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

i can never work Gus out. It's pretty clear he's not a complete moron. He's widely respected by people who know the game.

But his public utterances are ridiculous.

I'm not privy to his private insights so can only judge him on what he says publicly. Which doesn't bode well for those who think he's an intellect.

Munster signs a 4 year extension contract with the storm turning down a reported 400-600 extra with the dolphins .

Apparently still getting a million a year anyway , how much extra do you need I guess if you are happy where you are .

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

i can never work Gus out. It's pretty clear he's not a complete moron. He's widely respected by people who know the game.

But his public utterances are ridiculous.

I'm not privy to his private insights so can only judge him on what he says publicly. Which doesn't bode well for those who think he's an intellect.

Put it this way it was his pathway idea that he brought to life at Penrith that they are reaping the benefits of now which was also what he was trying to start at the Warriors before going to Canterbury.

He also had 2 premierships in his first 5 years of coaching, the guy has some genuinely great ideas and records to back up his actions.

As @mariner4life noted he also some shit ones and just lets everyone hear what he is thinking whether he has thought it through or not, not helped by being a dick head. Can be a useful one if on your team lol

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2022:

Munster signs a 4 year extension contract with the storm turning down a reported 400-600 extra with the dolphins .

Apparently still getting a million a year anyway , how much extra do you need I guess if you are happy where you are .

a million a year to compete at the Storm?
or a $1.4m to battle away trying to get out of the bottom 4?

Easiest call ever.

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

i can never work Gus out. It's pretty clear he's not a complete moron. He's widely respected by people who know the game.

But his public utterances are ridiculous.

I'm not privy to his private insights so can only judge him on what he says publicly. Which doesn't bode well for those who think he's an intellect.

Put it this way it was his pathway idea that he brought to life at Penrith that they are reaping the benefits of now which was also what he was trying to start at the Warriors before going to Canterbury.

TBH that's just a reflection on everyone else. Pathways aren't a new idea in any other sport.

He also had 2 premierships in his first 5 years of coaching, the guy has some genuinely great ideas and records to back up his actions.

He took over from Ryan while the club was arguably very strong, then his second year they were mid-table. Moved to Penrith which were strong before he got there, then they fell to the bottom half of the table. He's no Craig Bellamy.

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@antipodean said in NRL 2022:

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

So Penrith won everything

Gus just formalised their best advantage. They have sole dominion over the best rugby league nursery in the world. They develop the wealth of talent, their team is stacked with local juniors because they ALL grow up wanting to be Panthers. There is nothing else out there, rugby league is king

Throw in Sydney's fucked up property prices actively pushing league demographic families in to their area and the rest of the league should be worried.

Their top side won't be as good next year without kikau and apisau, but I don't bet against them unearthing good replacements.

And because they are local boys, and lots are family oriented poly boys, it's very hard to buy them away.

What Penrith has done has ensured that the NRL won't provide salary cap exemptions for talent that is developed by the club.

With their junior competitions and the financial clout of the league club, they'd be certain finalists year on year.

Gus Gould has come out and reckons the only way to even the comp is to get rid of the cap

I assume his thinking is that the comp needs a couple of competing teams, so those that can't develop can just buy.

The result of this is that the clubs at the bottom are staying there.

Gus is a moron. Further proof you don't require a functioning brain to be moderately successful.

"You can buy talent" Yes Gus, at overs which ensures your club goes into unmanageable debt. Dickhead.

i can never work Gus out. It's pretty clear he's not a complete moron. He's widely respected by people who know the game.

But his public utterances are ridiculous.

I'm not privy to his private insights so can only judge him on what he says publicly. Which doesn't bode well for those who think he's an intellect.

Put it this way it was his pathway idea that he brought to life at Penrith that they are reaping the benefits of now which was also what he was trying to start at the Warriors before going to Canterbury.

TBH that's just a reflection on everyone else. Pathways aren't a new idea in any other sport.

No, but he is one of the few to implement it successfully

He also had 2 premierships in his first 5 years of coaching, the guy has some genuinely great ideas and records to back up his actions.

He took over from Ryan while the club was arguably very strong, then his second year they were mid-table. Moved to Penrith which were strong before he got there, then they fell to the bottom half of the table. He's no Craig Bellamy.

He still has results regardless of who he succeeded and where, which is more than most can say. Look my point remains he has had success of which others want to learn from or use him for. I don't think it qualifies him at all as an intellect, however success has a history of following him.

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2022:

Munster signs a 4 year extension contract with the storm turning down a reported 400-600 extra with the dolphins .

Apparently still getting a million a year anyway , how much extra do you need I guess if you are happy where you are .

a million a year to compete at the Storm?
or a $1.4m to battle away trying to get out of the bottom 4?

Easiest call ever.

He also enjoys the lifestyle in Melbourne where he can live a bit more anonymously when away from the club

If he returns to qld he can kiss that goodbye

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2022:

Munster signs a 4 year extension contract with the storm turning down a reported 400-600 extra with the dolphins .

Apparently still getting a million a year anyway , how much extra do you need I guess if you are happy where you are .

a million a year to compete at the Storm?
or a $1.4m to battle away trying to get out of the bottom 4?

Easiest call ever.

Plus he could probably make up the $400K by doing a few different sponsorships - add to that the lifestyle etc and I think he’ll be right.

In saying that he probably would’ve had sponsors lining up if he was the Man for the Dolphins - but that comes with even more pressure than he has now.

Fox League channel showing a bunch of classic test matches. They’re showing the drawn 93 Mt Smart match between the Kangas and Kiwis where we were robbed of a try.

Freeman, Halligan, Lomax, Nikau, Kemp, McCracken, Hoppe, Edwards up against some Aussie icons of the game - Langer, Fittler, Daley, Sirronen, Clyde, Harrigan, Hancock, Walters, Shearer, Renouf

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

Fox League channel showing a bunch of classic test matches. They’re showing the drawn 93 Mt Smart match between the Kangas and Kiwis where we were robbed of a try.

Freeman, Halligan, Lomax, Nikau, Kemp, McCracken, Hoppe, Edwards up against some Aussie icons of the game - Langer, Fittler, Daley, Sirronen, Clyde, Harrigan, Hancock, Walters, Shearer, Renouf

love that game

@mariner4life great game. The hits were off the charts. Freeman played out of his skin. Periods where we were physically more dominant and then periods where we looked like we were hanging on by a thread.

They also showed that test where JT made that break at the end in extra time and offloaded to Lockyer for the game winning try. The Kiwis had a great forwards pack in that match.

The stark contrast to todays game were guys getting hit in the face and bleeding or getting hit and stumbling up to try and play the ball - and they all stayed on the field.

look we all know and lament the absolute state of the Warriors. But at least they have a few excuses.

There are other dumpster fires out there

The Tigers are obvious. Shit has obviously gone very wrong at St George

But Manly have powered over the top to lead the "shitshow stakes"

They are going to fire Des Hasler. Des who had a team in the 8 without the good Turbo. Who then lost the lessor Turbo. And Garrick. And a split playing group because rainbows are scary. Now they are losing Foran. But according to their Chairman they have a "premiership winning squad"

And now they are going to hire fucking Seibold as the failed coach merry-go-round continues.

Manly for the bottom 4. Especially if Tommy T walks.

@mariner4life said in NRL 2022:

look we all know and lament the absolute state of the Warriors. But at least they have a few excuses.

There are other dumpster fires out there

The Tigers are obvious. Shit has obviously gone very wrong at St George

But Manly have powered over the top to lead the "shitshow stakes"

They are going to fire Des Hasler. Des who had a team in the 8 without the good Turbo. Who then lost the lessor Turbo. And Garrick. And a split playing group because rainbows are scary. Now they are losing Foran. But according to their Chairman they have a "premiership winning squad"

And now they are going to hire fucking Seibold as the failed coach merry-go-round continues.

Manly for the bottom 4. Especially if Tommy T walks.

i believe the 3 x T brothers are a bit of a package deal, but regardless of that, you're not wrong, I almost spat out my coffee when I read that Seibold was the likely choice.

No guarantee even Garrick stays, now that he had a taste of fullback and can command fullback prices and wasn't afraid of rainbows

Manly has dumpster fire written all over it, St George aren't far behind.

I'm not going to be as critical of the Tigers. Clearly they also have problems, but have a couple of very good players joining their squad next season. This does not make them world beaters but looks at least like maybe turning a corner.. Lets see if their inhouse management negates all that.

Also whats with the RLWC player shirt numbering system? Also a terrible idea

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

Also whats with the RLWC player shirt numbering system? Also a terrible idea

the Australian team announcement did my head in

So it came true..Des gone Seibold in..wow..

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

So it came true..Des gone Seibold in..wow..

loooool at Manly

Suing your own club is never going to end well.

@bayimports said in NRL 2022:

So it came true..Des gone Seibold in..wow..

Wow is a good way to describe it. On what planet does a competent board think Seibold is the answer to the question?