The NRL Season of 2016
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<p>Why am I not surprised that Konnie now looks like a pretty decent first grader?</p>
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<p>Because the offseason at Big Ben's pies is now six months ago? :)</p> -
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<p>The problem isn't the bunker, it's the incompetent prats that they put in there</p>
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<p>the process is infuriating! </p>
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<p>"If i completely stop the video here you can see that momentum has stopped. If i then restart the video he appears to start moving again, so he obviously made a 2nd effort, that's a double movement, I have an incorrect decision and going to the board"</p>
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<p>Rugby league is an unbelievably simple game made incredibly complicated by fluffybunnies not good enough to be on-field refs, and on-field refs too scared to make a call. "i have a try, just want you to check something innocuous 55m back just in case i might have missed. Please review in super slow-mo to remove as much context as possible". </p> -
<p>For all that, good game last night, plenty physical, heaps of niggle, and close. The Titans were out on their feet for the last 20, but just managed to hang on. Probably should have won it, i think they were a bit dudded by a couple of those penalties, especially when identical offences by the Sharks were ignored.</p>
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<p>Chris McQueen didn't stop for the whole game, nor did Greg Bird. </p>
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<p>There was so much niggle! Peter Sterling has since said some players just need to get one on the chin (ie Andrew Fifita) and the whole game would clean up. It's retro round, let them fight!!</p> -
<p>Ben Henry retires at just 24.</p>
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<p><span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Following major knee surgery in three of the last four seasons, Vodafone Warriors back rower Ben Henry has today confirmed he will retire at the end of the 2016 NRL season.</span></p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The 24-year-old’s fifth NRL campaign was ended by a patella injury to his left knee in the opening match of the season against Wests Tigers in March.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">It followed ACL injuries to the same knee in 2013 and 2015, the injuries limiting Henry to just 52 appearances since his NRL debut against Manly at Eden Park in the first round of the 2012 season.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“It’s been a tough call to make because my goals were always to be a professional rugby league player,†he said after telling his team-mates about his decision today.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“It’s a huge disappointment but after all the damage to my knee there really wasn’t any option. While my heart was set on coming back yet again I’ve had to accept my body won’t allow me to compete at the level I need to.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“While there have been setbacks I’m still so grateful for the opportunities rugby league has given me. To be able to play for the club in the NYC and the NRL as well as making my Test debut for my country has been a privilege.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“I’ve played alongside so many great players and I’ll always cherish those times. I want to thank all the team-mates and coaches I’ve had for being there to support me through the good and bad times.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“This isn’t the way I planned it but now I have made this decision I’m ready for the next phase of life after football.â€</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Ever since he was in the club’s NYC squad from 2009-2011, Henry has prepared himself for a career outside football through ongoing study. He has completed certificates in electrical engineering, small business and computer servicing while he has also been heavily involved in the club’s community, education and wellbeing areas including being an NRL education ambassador in 2013 and 2014 and a NRL State of Mind ambassador in 2015.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Coinciding with his decision to retire, Vodafone Warriors managing director Jim Doyle has announced Henry is in discussions for a role in the club’s football department.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“It’s a sad day for Ben and for all of us seeing his playing career ended so prematurely,†he said.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“Above all Ben is an impressive person with so many qualities and we see him providing so much value to the Vodafone Warriors.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“He has always been extremely professional in all he does, in the way he has prepared himself as a player and equally in the way he has prepared for his life without football.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“In addition to his rugby league career, he has been a champion of our education and wellbeing programme and he has taken on all the opportunities presented to him.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">“The primary purpose of the role for Ben is to work with the players, the football department and our education and wellbeing team to promote and drive the success of the NRL team through constantly improving our standards.â€</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">After coming into the Vodafone Warriors development system, Henry made his NYC debut in 2009 and went on to make a club record 64 appearances in the grade. He captained the side in 2010 and 2011, missing the grand final win in 2010 but leading the side to its premiership victory the following year.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Mainly used as a back rower during his NRL career, he also played in the centres. He has finished his career with 17 tries plus three goals in his 52 games.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">The Bay Roskill Vikings junior made his Test debut – his only international appearance – in the 2014 Anzac Test against Australia in Sydney.</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/08/02/henry_retiring_at_en.html'>http://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2016/08/02/henry_retiring_at_en.html</a></p> -
Poor sod. We never got to see the best of him.
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<p>And again golden point influenced by the defenders allowed to be a mile offside if there is a field goal shot on</p>
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<p>Really thought Ben Henry and Elijah Taylor would be the stalwarts of the club for the next decade, even share the captaincy as both are smart and articulate players. Instead both suffer knee injuries, one has to retire early while the other is no longer with the club. Hope the best for Benny and his family.</p>
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<p>Hayne achieves his dream of playing for the Gold Coast Titans. Signs richest deal in NRL history. Could debut against the Warriors this Sunday (despite the deadline being June 30). Konrad Hurrell is also allowed to play the Warriors this Sunday (despite the belief that he wouldn't be allowed to play the Warriors during this regular season).</p>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Sneakdefreak" data-cid="602648" data-time="1470181907"><p>Hayne achieves his dream of playing for the Gold Coast Titans. Signs richest deal in NRL history. Could debut against the Warriors this Sunday (despite the deadline being June 30). Konrad Hurrell is also allowed to play the Warriors this Sunday (despite the belief that he wouldn't be allowed to play the Warriors during this regular season).</p></blockquote>
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<p>who misses out? Their outside backs are pretty good.</p>
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<p>That's a massive win for the GC. Imagine if they had signed DCE? They wouldn't have those nifty halves, or Hayne. And they got Peats as well! They're having a good season, and i have a soft spot for them. </p>
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<p>Gold Coast have gone from potential wooden spooners to the darkhorse to win the comp in 2016. All thanks to not signing DCE, plus salary cap issues at Souths and Parramatta, and Konrad Hurrell acting like a jerk online.</p>
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<p>yep, it's quite the turnaround.</p>
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<p>They've got big forwards, nippy halves and hooker, and pace out wide. Add in a motivated Hurrell being a handful in the centres, a good coach in Henry, and they are looking good. </p>
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<p>In other news, did you see Frizell get banned for touching the ref as he ran past him. The ref stood right in his way to blow the penalty, Frizell stands up, touches the guy as he runs past, and bang! have a week son. pathetic</p> -
<p>NRL is sending mixed messages to the players regarding the refs. They want the refs to be "matey" with the players but the players can't get within a centimetre of the refs. The officiating is in a lot of trouble on several different fronts this season. Despite that the games have been great.</p>
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<p>Jarryd Hayne to play the Warriors this Sunday. Aussie media to go into a hyper-fap storm for next few days.</p>
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<p>Gold Coast have gone from potential wooden spooners to the darkhorse to win the comp in 2016. All thanks to not signing DCE, plus salary cap issues at Souths and Parramatta, <strong>and Konrad Hurrell acting like a jerk online.</strong></p>
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<p>TBF, he was likely to end up at the Titans without acting like a jerk online.</p>
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<p>The fates have aligned for them, hey're going to put us to the sword.</p> -
<p>every time. every fucking time. </p>
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<p>If there is a team with a reason to play given what happened the week before, you can almost guarantee they have the Warriors. </p> -
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<p>Hayne achieves his dream of playing for the Gold Coast Titans. </p>
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<p>I thought it had always been his dream to play for the Tennessee Titans but he just got confused when searching Google Maps for directions to meet the GM.</p>
