NRL 2019

[Nepia]

@kiwiinmelb said in NRL 2019:

I think we have to roll the dice and move the ball around

Yeah, we kind of did that on that last set and looked like we had some half chances.

[kiwiinmelb]

Ado Carr , what wheels that guy has got

[Nepia]

Shit, what was Johnson doing?

[Donsteppa]

@Nepia said in NRL 2019:

Shit, what was Johnson doing?

Being classic Shaun Johnson

[Nepia]

@Donsteppa said in NRL 2019:

@Nepia said in NRL 2019:

Shit, what was Johnson doing?

Being classic Shaun Johnson

So hopefully he's also good for a stunning try.

[Nepia]

Kiwis finally score a try. 12-4 to Oz.

[kiwiinmelb]

Probably should be losing by more ,

But still in it , possession is key , if we get plenty of the ball you never know

[Donsteppa]

Same old Warriors...

[Dice]

Shaun Johnson was one of Australia's best players.

[kiwiinmelb]

@Dice said in NRL 2019:

Shaun Johnson was one of Australia's best players.

Bit of a random comment , but maybe a shame they can’t start his career again and train him up to be a fullback , less decision making on last tackle plays and more running the ball in space .

[raznomore]

I'm happy I forgot it was on

[raznomore]

@kiwiinmelb just imagine if he had Cronk's brain or Thurston's instincts. So many physical gifts but not the computer to go with it.

[bayimports]

struggling to listen to Kearns and have switched to watch Tonga (invitational) v GB until kick off. Tonga taking it too them so far, still a long way to go though

Big hits as expected and hopefully see that in NZ v England rugby semi (just lower tackling technique)..

[African Monkey]

A shame that this game has started at this time. It's been a great test so far.

[ACT Crusader]

Tonga Invi’s win.

[Bovidae]

SJ gone and Foran in for the GB game.

[Nepia]

@Bovidae said in NRL 2019:

SJ gone and Foran in for the GB game.

Why not keep him as the interchange player?

The pack already looks better with the addition of Tapine for Blair.

[raznomore]

That would make too much sense

[mariner4life]

Ben Matulino forced in to medical retirement.

Follows Sam Burgess down the same path

I assume these becoming prevalent is a way for players to access insurance payouts, and clubs to avoid cap hastles

[Paekakboyz]

oh wow, that really sucks. I wonder how big an impact that's had on his form in recent years. He's been a shadow of himself for a while now and you kind of put it all down to form (or lack of) rather than wear and tear they are trying to manage.