CROSS FORUM NRL Round 6 Discussion

[BroncsFan]

I think you need to understand what kind of fullback Manu is. He is a direct fullback that uses his power to make opportunities and not try to finesse around the outside. A lot of the Roosters opportunities last night were off a direct result of either a run he had just made forcing a quick play the ball or offload. I think if he had a full year behind him at fullback he could really develop a pass and would be close to unstoppable at fullback

And Robinson's style is to be running through the middle with quick ptbs... and just killing teams with momentum.

It's what gets BSmith rolling forward.

The question is what happens when they arent able to get that momentum rolling, because all of a sudden BSmith looks pedestrian and their backing movements predictable and easily contained.

Teddy has become a bit of a handbrake for them, but Manu could be elite for them under that style... seems immune to being dominated in the ruck

 

[Big Del]

It's the type of support play Gamble provides

Yeah right !
Fck all those tries Gamble was scoring and setting up makes you wonder why he`s in reserves doesn`t it ?? LOL .

 

[Battler]

You gotta respect the way the rorters played that final set in defence. They know that 99.9% of the time a nrl ref isn’t going to have the courage to blow a penalty in that scenario and ‘cost’ the offending team the game.

 

[Manofoneway]

You gotta respect the way the rorters played that final set in defence. They know that 99.9% of the time a nrl ref isn’t going to have the courage to blow a penalty in that scenario and ‘cost’ the offending team the game.

Yep. I thought the same thing. Could have been a penalty twice. Knights didn't deserve to win it anyway I guess.

 

[Bull Shark]

I don't think he will be gone for too long. I think he is only going to French Rugby for the cash, but will possibly return by the start of the 2026 season to replace the retiring Tedesco. Of course, he will sign with the Roosters for $750k or something well below his market value because of the club culture.

And if / when that happens the Roosters will somehow be able to retain ALL the players they pilfer during their post-Manu & Suaalii shopping spree when one or both of them return

 

[mitch222]

You gotta respect the way the rorters played that final set in defence. They know that 99.9% of the time a nrl ref isn’t going to have the courage to blow a penalty in that scenario and ‘cost’ the offending team the game.

The ref doesnt blow a penalty now its a 6 again and thats my biggest gripe with the 6 again shit. Encourages teams late in the piece to basically hold down and reset their line without giving away a penalty goal that could potentially tie the game

 

[Super Freak]

JD's press conference at Souths training this morning lasted just 27 seconds before he walked off.

You’ve had easier weeks in your life. How are you travelling given all the external talk?

“We’ve had a great week at training. The energy through the week has been outstanding.”

How have you been able to block it out?

“There are new blokes coming in. Jye Gray, Tyrone Munro, and Davvy Moale’s back. I’m excited by the energy they’ve brought.”

What about you personally?

“I’m really excited about the performance. I can’t wait. The energy is through the roof. I’m looking forward to it.”

Do you believe you’re coaching for your job on Saturday night?

“I believe I’m coaching for a great performance this week, and that’s what we’re going to get.”

 

[broncos4life]

JD's press conference at Souths training this morning lasted just 27 seconds before he walked off.

Good thing for JD is he won't have to worry about these press conferences for much longer.

 

[Battler]

The ref doesnt blow a penalty now its a 6 again and thats my biggest gripe with the 6 again shit. Encourages teams late in the piece to basically hold down and reset their line without giving away a penalty goal that could potentially tie the game

Some of the shit going on in the rucks in that last set was so egregious, especially given the time left on the clock, that I was thinking that surely someone was going to get 10 for a professional foul

 

[Brett Da Man LeMan]

Yeah right !
Fck all those tries Gamble was scoring and setting up makes you wonder why he`s in reserves doesn`t it ?? LOL .

His support play is on par or better than anyone else playing for the knights last night, given how shit the knights were at support play.
He definitely seems better than cogger at any rate. He was pretty much invisible last night

 

[Fozz]

Roosters 100% playing for penalties:

Keary sanctioned over moment everyone missed

'You're not getting away with anything'

wwos.nine.com.au

Sydney Roosters five-eighth Luke Keary has been sanctioned for an incident involving referee Gerard Sutton during his side's win over the Knights.

In the fifth minute when Bradman Best found space off a kick return, Sutton found himself near the path off the centre's run.

As Keary looked to line up Best, he grabbed and held on to Sutton as he ran through with the Knights star eventually brought down on halfway.

 

[Super Freak]

Nathan Brown ruled out for Manly.

 

[Super Freak]

NRL are investigating an incident last night where a vape was thrown at a match official coming from the field at full time.

Whoever it is should be banned for life. There is absolutely no justification for that rubbish. Every team cops bad calls, sometimes you win some and sometimes you don’t. Knights got some calls go their way last night, as well.

 

[Xzei]

ponga get all the daly m points last night?

 

[GCBRONCO]

NRL are investigating an incident last night where a vape was thrown at a match official coming from the field at full time.

Whoever it is should be banned for life. There is absolutely no justification for that rubbish. Every team cops bad calls, sometimes you win some and sometimes you don’t. Knights got some calls go their way last night, as well.

Good thing these refs weren't there in the old days

 

[Foordy]

reports that Des is set to drop Tanah Boyd and shift Campbell into the halves. spine would be:

1. Brimson
6. Campbell
7. Foran
9. Randall

 

[Xzei]

reports that Des is set to drop Tanah Boyd and shift Campbell into the halves. spine would be:

1. Brimson
6. Campbell
7. Foran
9. Randall

soo much better altho id have brimson at 6

 

[Sproj]

soo much better altho id have brimson at 6

Is it? Foran isn't a 7, Brimson is barely a 1 and you have your best 1 in the 6 jersey.