NRL 2017
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Warriors do well in the first half, shit the bed in the second. Seven-losses in a row but only one more painful game to go.
Some thoughts:
- They're shit.
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The Canberra Raiders are eliminated from playoff contention after losing 26-22 to Nathan Cleary's Panthers. Panthers are now confirmed for the playoffs. Cowboys and SeaEagles just have to hold off 9th placed St George, the last team (outside the top 8 ) with a shot of making the playoffs.
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@Sneakdefreak said in NRL 2017:
The Canberra Raiders are eliminated from playoff contention after losing 26-22 to Nathan Cleary's Panthers. Panthers are now confirmed for the playoffs. Cowboys and SeaEagles just have to hold off 9th placed St George, the last team (outside the top 8 ) with a shot of making the playoffs.
The Raiders can still make the playoffs. They will have to win both their matches and rely on the results of Manly, Cowboys and the Dragons. Yes they will be playing the Storm in the final round, but the Storm could rest players ahead of the playoffs.
In theory, it's possible for both the Cowboys and Manly to both drop out of the 8.
Also, in theory, there is also a scenario for the Panthers to miss out. So they haven't "clinched" a playoff spot yet.
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A little birdie told me Melb Storm in the wash up , with hindsight , are happy enough now that Cronk is leaving ,
The extra room in the salary cap allows them to re sign all their young talent , and are really happy with his replacement Brodie Croft , who had an excellent game on the weekend in cronks absence ,
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@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2017:
A little birdie told me Melb Storm in the wash up , with hindsight , are happy enough now that Cronk is leaving ,
The extra room in the salary cap allows them to re sign all their young talent , and are really happy with his replacement Brodie Croft , who had an excellent game on the weekend in cronks absence ,
They're like the new England patriots. One leaves, plug another in and the machine keeps rolling....
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I'm now thinking that everyone in the Warriors club must love the NFL & fantasy football - they always end their season just before the NFL kicks off.
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It's only fitting that Lolohea, one of our discards, put us to the sword. Perhaps we should consider a name change from warriors to rabble. Like the blues, the warriors are systemically broken. They need tearing down and rebooting, we've lost our identity and lost our way. I can't believe we can't find some decent hardworking Aussies and some talented but serious local talent. Who is doing our scouting? The current batch aren't fit to lace the boots of the club's greats
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Its pretty clear. For years we have heard that if we just had a more disciplined, structured game we could win the comp. If we stopped the ad-lib and played it safe we'd go alright. Less ball playing fowards and more hard runners....blah fucking blah.
I've seen the Warriors implode before. Its what, the fuck, we do! But usually we go out in style. Some flurry of brilliance that makes you think there's some hope there. Losing beautifully.
But this year its been a funeral procession. There was nothing to like about this season. I saw players who we had a genuine reason to be happy about signing completely exploit their contract, Im looking at you Isaac Luke and to a lesser extent Hoffman. And I have watched a world class half in Foran go into his shell as he has clearly not enjoyed his football.
No fused about losing Gubb, Lolohea or Manu. But losing Matulino and his care factor this season was huge. He'll be prop of the year next season. I know it splits opinions but Hurrell should have been retained and worked with. He was a cult figure and clearly has ability. I know would have felt better with him over Kata.
Im still hanging in there warriors but I have watched less games this season than any I can remember. I also stopped picking them to win in my work comp. That's the first time I have ever done that. I would blindly pick them previously regardless of the the odds. Not his season.
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ffs, Blair is not a good signing. Warriors have had sweet fuck all success with Kiwi players who are known to blow hot and cold. On his day Blair is excellent, but his form in the last couple of years has been patchy imo.
Not so worried about Beale, but wonder where they see him playing? Centre? Wing?
If only you could buy an actual spine... or multiple spines!! we've got (some) talent, but are missing heart and dedication.
It was interesting to hear Hoffman talking about the hard work - he is well positioned to comment given his Storm experiences... hopefully he'd call a spade a spade if there really was an issue on that front. Wonder if he'll add further comment once he's back in Oz??
