NRL 2025
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@African-Monkey said in NRL 2025:
I thought he was an AB in waiting?
I suspect thats more media and fans speculating than him himself,
unless its something he really wants to achieve and hes prepared to lose a lot of money if it doesnt work out ,
if hes not prepared to roll that dice sticking with what hes already good at is probably a much safer bet , money is pretty much guaranteed
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Te Whare seems to be going ok.
Huh, he was a rugby player who went to league so not really comparable to Manu.
Japanese rugby has managed to get his weight down which was something even Bennett couldn't do.
Anyway, this is all speculation from the Mole so who knows if it's even remotely close to the truth.
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So the Maori All Stars team have looked at Websters small man bench tactic and said hold my fucking beer:
- Kalyn Ponga
- Will Warbrick
- Dane Gagai
- Mawene Hiroti
- Jesse Arthars
- Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
- Kodi Nikorima
- Royce Hunt
- Jeremy Marshall-King
- James Fisher-Harris
- Jordan Riki
- Jacob Laban
- Leo Thompson
14. Keano Kini
15. Jazz Tevaga
17. Zach Dockar-Clay
19. Kurtis MorrinJazz is the giant of that bench.
CNK at 6?
I wonder if it's too late to get a refund.
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If it was a normal match you would suggest bigger minutes for starting pack. However its more of a trial with more feeling. Cant say indigenous pack is huge either, but you're right Morrin and Jazz probably dont break 100kg and Zach and Keano are probably 100 between them lol.
I would say ZDC and KP are both better ball players than CNK, at least one starts -
Well Webby won’t drop CNK from fullback but playing CHT at 6 and TMM at fullback with Metcalf at 7 looked really good against an admittedly well below strength Melbourne. Good confidence builder anyway
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@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Well Webby won’t drop CNK from fullback but playing CHT at 6 and TMM at fullback with Metcalf at 7 looked really good against an admittedly well below strength Melbourne. Good confidence builder anyway
The lengths he's going to not play RTS there is fucking strange.
They'll learn little from that, it was slightly opposed training run.
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@Nepia it’s funny I actually think our squad is relatively strong, but Webster doesn’t seem to take any learnings into account and will undoubtedly select a team that looks like it gets in each others way and under deliver again.
No big injuries and confidence probably only positives
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@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
@Nepia it’s funny I actually think our squad is relatively strong, but Webster doesn’t seem to take any learnings into account and will undoubtedly select a team that looks like it gets in each others way and under deliver again.
No big injuries and confidence probably only positives
I'm much less confidence in the strength of our squad this year than you.
Webster didn't adjust last year when the 2023 game plan was worked out so I agree with you final comment.
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Right I’m calling my ranking early for this before pre season ends, needless to say a bit controversial at the bottom end. To be honest I think you could throw a blanket over the bottom seven.
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Broncos
Sea eagles
Bulldogs
Rabbitohs
Dolphins
Raiders
Cowboys
Dragons
Roosters
Tigers
Eels
Warriors
Titans
Knights -
Pleased we were able to hold on. Some desperation plays saved the day.
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@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Right I’m calling my ranking early for this before pre season ends, needless to say a bit controversial at the bottom end. To be honest I think you could throw a blanket over the bottom seven.
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Broncos
Sea eagles
Bulldogs
Rabbitohs
Dolphins
Raiders
Cowboys
Dragons
Roosters
Tigers
Eels
Warriors
Titans
Knights@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Right I’m calling my ranking early for this before pre season ends, needless to say a bit controversial at the bottom end. To be honest I think you could throw a blanket over the bottom seven.
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Broncos
Sea eagles
Bulldogs
Rabbitohs
Dolphins
Raiders
Cowboys
Dragons
Roosters
Tigers
Eels
Warriors
Titans
KnightsHope you are right in regards to the Roosters.
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So after the transport kerfuffle, made it out to Parra for the match - west connex does make for a quick, if expensive drive. Made the mistake of eating pizza nearby and then getting to the ground and there being way better food options, and reasonably priced too - they have franchise options like Ribs n Burgers, Roll'd etc.
Game was a mostly fun watch but a pretty low standard Baabaa type game but with weirdly not many points. Didn't click it was being playing in quarters so thought the first half went by really fast. I also didn't click that it was Ponga at 1 for the first half and not CNK. We got the result in the end though so that's what counts.
Possible GOM thread: a big problem with Commbank, the vaping is out of control and the security staff don't do anything about it. I will seriously rethink going to another match there due to it. I wear contacts and vaping is not great on the eyes.
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Māori repel Indigenous All Stars in gripping clash
Māori captain Dane Gagai delivered on a promise to win for his mum with a try saving tackle in the dying moments of Saturday night's gripping All Stars clash.
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@African-Monkey said in NRL 2025:
@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Right I’m calling my ranking early for this before pre season ends, needless to say a bit controversial at the bottom end. To be honest I think you could throw a blanket over the bottom seven.
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Broncos
Sea eagles
Bulldogs
Rabbitohs
Dolphins
Raiders
Cowboys
Dragons
Roosters
Tigers
Eels
Warriors
Titans
Knights@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Right I’m calling my ranking early for this before pre season ends, needless to say a bit controversial at the bottom end. To be honest I think you could throw a blanket over the bottom seven.
Storm
Sharks
Panthers
Broncos
Sea eagles
Bulldogs
Rabbitohs
Dolphins
Raiders
Cowboys
Dragons
Roosters
Tigers
Eels
Warriors
Titans
KnightsHope you are right in regards to the Roosters.
They are relying on Chad and a youngster in the halves with no Manu as back up. If there is ever a time they fall I think it is this year. Could be wrong but thats my bold prediction
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@Nepia quite enjoy the Parramatta stadium, haven't had a problem myself with vaping but I get it. Pretty easy fix too.
Pretty intense game for a pre season hit out though, as you say a win is a a win
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@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
@Nepia quite enjoy the Parramatta stadium, haven't had a problem myself with vaping but I get it. Pretty easy fix too.
Pretty intense game for a pre season hit out though, as you say a win is a a win
Oh yeah everything else about it is great, the (normally) easy access from the city, get a great view of the field, I've now learnt it has good food options, lots of amenities etc.
I might have to send the GOM message about the vaping.
Yeah good to get a win, especially as we arrived to see the Maori woman's team lose in the final play of the game.
