Post Match Cowboys v Warriors - [Round 14, 2024]

[Wrighty]

SJ comes back in at 7 and TMM to 6 for me.

Question: if that was Sj at 7 last night with TMM at 6 and TMM played the same as CHT did in the game, would people be saying TMM is shit and offers nothing?

When SJ comes back in, whoever is at 6 is going to see less ball and opportunities than 7.

I would go SJ to 6

SJ is so vocal he will end up with plenty of pill as a 6

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

When SJ comes back in, whoever is at 6 is going to see less ball and opportunities than 7.

See, what if SJ played 6? Maybe he'd benefit from a more 'inject yourself as you see fit' sort of role? Would take the pressure off him too.

 

[John Nick]

SJ comes back in at 7 and TMM to 6 for me.

Question: if that was Sj at 7 last night with TMM at 6 and TMM played the same as CHT did in the game, would people be saying TMM is shit and offers nothing?

When SJ comes back in, whoever is at 6 is going to see less ball and opportunities than 7.

Agreed. On form Martin has to start.
My concern is tmm at 6 and SJ at 7 didn't work previously.
Webster will have to make adjustments to the game plan

 

[Wrighty]

I wonder where we are in next week's power rankings after this win

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

I wonder where we are in next week's power rankings after this win

As a veteran observer of the game, talking to a welcomed newer viewer... Power rankings don't mean anything..

 

[Inruin]

See, what if SJ played 6? Maybe he'd benefit from a more 'inject yourself as you see fit' sort of role? Would take the pressure off him too.

You need someone in the halves to be the leader, whether that's SJ or TMM. That person is going to receive a higher number of possessions by quite a way. It's getting that split between 6 and 7 closer that will be key. I like what CHT and TMM have been doing the last few games, chopping and changing sides at times, opening up both sides of the field, working well as a partnership. The thing with Sj is that we is such a dominant personality which makes him the great player he is, but can he take a slightly lesser role if it's for the betterment of the team?

 

[Ever Hopeful]

RTS is due back Round 17.
It is a long time until then and plenty of team needs could arise for him to fill even if there is no need for him now.

RTS is on track to come back a week earlier i.e. for the Storm this weekend. The NRL casualty list always seemed to a week behind on injury updates.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

You need someone in the halves to be the leader, whether that's SJ or TMM. That person is going to receive a higher number of possessions by quite a way. It's getting that split between 6 and 7 closer that will be key. I like what CHT and TMM have been doing the last few games, chopping and changing sides at times, opening up both sides of the field, working well as a partnership. The thing with Sj is that we is such a dominant personality which makes him the great player he is, but can he take a slightly lesser role if it's for the betterment of the team?

Sorry, i thought it was implied. I want TMM to be the aforementioned 'leader' (7).

I think it'd be interesting to explore taking that 'majority play' Burdon off him (SJ)and see how creative he can get.

 

[Beastmode]

36-6

7mins to go

Cows score in the corner

36-10

Commentator getting so fucking excited!!!!

THIRSTY for a comeback

“ and there’s the first of 5 tries needed”…!!!!

Are you fucking kidding me????

Good thing Berry scored soon after to shut them up. It was like someone died those sad voices … all hope is gone

Aussie muppets!!!!

 

[Noitall]

Le Chad knew exactly what he was doing, Cows needed a momentum shift bad so he was trying to get our boys to bite and turn the ref- CHT bit big time but luckily he pinged Le Chad for poking the bear

Nrl are letting Reed Mahoney create a real problem for them. The chirping has always been there but this guy is getting people particularly riled up with whatever he’s spouting. Ennis held the previous mantle but we’ve already seen Jack Hetherington who’s a hothead anyway square up by the changing rooms, sounds like things were close to blows in the parking lot in America between Leniu and Carrigan before a team manager stepped in. Our own Walker came to the conclusion when Curtis Scott smacked him, talk shit-get hit

 

[Inruin]

Sorry, i thought it was implied. I want TMM to be the aforementioned 'leader' (7).

I think it'd be interesting to explore taking that 'majority play' Burdon off him (SJ)and see how creative he can get.

Yes understood. I'm just not sure on a couple of things.

1. As well as TMM has played the last 3 games, SJ is the better half by a clear margin IMO so should be the 7
2. I don't know how SJ would go at 6 given his dominant player traits and whether that would gel for the team.

Certainly would be intriguing to see how it would play out and I'm certainly not saying it wouldn't work. I'm just more in favour of having the best player available in the position. Which for me is SJ at 7.

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I know there was quite a bit of worry from a lot of people before this match about how we had lots of players returning, and that as we had won a few on the trot with out them, maybe we shouldn't pick them/stick with the youngens who got us over the line the previous two weeks.

I'm curious about what their thoughts are given how well we played - imo this was our best, complete performance of the year.
I loved our two victories against Penny and the Fins, but that was backs against the wall stuff and imo not sustainable over a season. This game we were dominant - our attack was vicious, our defence was amazing, and everyone stepped up.

Seeing how well we performed when all our big players have come back, I'm wondering why there's so much reservation about SJ coming back? Even when injured for a lot of this year he was playing better than he was last year when everyone thought he was the best player in the comp (aside from his defence which has been impacted by his injury).

The only issue I can see is whether Webby has enough time to come up with a decent game plan that incorporates both TMM and SJs best qualities so we're getting the best of both worlds.

 

[miket12]

I remember back in the day at Mt Smart every player had a song that would play when they announced the team, that would be perfect for Wado

Mark Ellis had the best one with "Living next door to Alice" when the kids all screamed out "Ellis, Ellis? Who the f#ck is Ellis".

 

[Beastmode]

AFB

Outside 10m line

Gets the ball and just jogs to the try line carrying three defenders to score

He made that look so bloody EASY.

When he leaves we got no one that can do that…

 

[Beastmode]

Watching replay

Cows defence was like a hooker with her legs wide open. Huge holes everywhere. Too dam easy

But what’s happened to Egans DH passing???
Used to be very crsip, accurate and fast. Now it’s slow and seems to take forever to reach the first runner. Even his DH runs aren’t particularly fast…

Hopefully Webster sees this when watching the tape. We need faster DH passes with precision from Egan.

 

[MrFrankWhite]

I know there was quite a bit of worry from a lot of people before this match about how we had lots of players returning, and that as we had won a few on the trot with out them, maybe we shouldn't pick them/stick with the youngens who got us over the line the previous two weeks.

I'm curious about what their thoughts are given how well we played - imo this was our best, complete performance of the year.
I loved our two victories against Penny and the Fins, but that was backs against the wall stuff and imo not sustainable over a season. This game we were dominant - our attack was vicious, our defence was amazing, and everyone stepped up.

Seeing how well we performed when all our big players have come back, I'm wondering why there's so much reservation about SJ coming back? Even when injured for a lot of this year he was playing better than he was last year when everyone thought he was the best player in the comp (aside from his defence which has been impacted by his injury).

The only issue I can see is whether Webby has enough time to come up with a decent game plan that incorporates both TMM and SJs best qualities so we're getting the best of both worlds.

2 players are still out and one saw his role cut in half. Not sure it’s a vindication.

 

[Defence]

Todd Payton coaching job at the Cowboys is in serious danger

Oh the irony if he’s sacked on the back of a thumping from us.
Karma police….

 

[Defence]

As long as he learns to control his emotions. His outburst when Welt was dragged into touch and subsequent throwing the ball at a prone Townsend was not necessary. I recall Marcel was suspended last year for four matches for abusive language against the same player

Tbf feldt gets under everyone’s skin- he’s a massive pest.

 

[Inruin]

I know there was quite a bit of worry from a lot of people before this match about how we had lots of players returning, and that as we had won a few on the trot with out them, maybe we shouldn't pick them/stick with the youngens who got us over the line the previous two weeks.

I'm curious about what their thoughts are given how well we played - imo this was our best, complete performance of the year.
I loved our two victories against Penny and the Fins, but that was backs against the wall stuff and imo not sustainable over a season. This game we were dominant - our attack was vicious, our defence was amazing, and everyone stepped up.

Seeing how well we performed when all our big players have come back, I'm wondering why there's so much reservation about SJ coming back? Even when injured for a lot of this year he was playing better than he was last year when everyone thought he was the best player in the comp (aside from his defence which has been impacted by his injury).

The only issue I can see is whether Webby has enough time to come up with a decent game plan that incorporates both TMM and SJs best qualities so we're getting the best of both worlds.

My only concern is we played a pretty poor Cowboys side with missing origin players and others backing up. Really good performance and we did what we needed to do but Im finding it hard to judge us because of if that. I was expecting the win and certainly the the final result exceeded my initial thoughts of scoreline and dominance of the game.

The only thought that keeps sneaking in to my head is that we all felt at the end of last season that the team needed some more creativity and speed. Currently the team is very similar player for player as it was then. Is it enough to challenge this year?

 

[Kav1]

You need someone in the halves to be the leader, whether that's SJ or TMM. That person is going to receive a higher number of possessions by quite a way. It's getting that split between 6 and 7 closer that will be key. I like what CHT and TMM have been doing the last few games, chopping and changing sides at times, opening up both sides of the field, working well as a partnership. The thing with Sj is that we is such a dominant personality which makes him the great player he is, but can he take a slightly lesser role if it's for the betterment of the team?

In my humble opinion, Shaun will come back in at 7 and Te Maire at 6. The former will still be responsible for game management, kicking on the 5th etc but the latter will have more freedom to run. He established a good link with Pompey against Penrith and this combination certainly looked better than when in combination with Roger.