NRL Round Discussion NRL FINALS Week 3, 2025 Discussion

[MrFrankWhite]

Burton has 4 try assists all season. You need someone setting more tries than that up

He played 2 games at centre all year

 

[Warriors55]

winner of the second prelim will win the comp... kennedy was the difference in that game from last night from what i saw - 3 first half tries from the storm due to him defending in the line (got one back with that pass tho)

That's a big call to make. I have Melbourne slightly ahead but will be interesting. I think Melbourne would much prefer Brisbane to get through. That will increase their chances significantly. Even if Penrith get through I think I would back Melbourne to beat them.

 

[Beastmode]

I have Brisbane winning tomorrow

They’re at home and will bring that Queensland SOO siege mentality which will get them through

 

[Noitall]

He played 2 games at centre all year

Bulldogs got him because of his kicking game, so five eighth was obviously where they always saw him and where he’s predominantly played there. Don’t see many centres used for their kicking game. His last year at panthers he produced 13 try assists at centre and has had a decent showing in try assists since he’s been at bulldogs, but this year has dropped badly for a position that’s running and setting up tries

 

[MrFrankWhite]

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Bulldogs got him because of his kicking game, so five eighth was obviously where they always saw him and where he’s predominantly played there. Don’t see many centres used for their kicking game. His last year at panthers he produced 13 try assists at centre and has had a decent showing in try assists since he’s been at bulldogs, but this year has dropped badly for a position that’s running and setting up tries

I put that on Ciraldo / Gus. Burton regressed badly this year.

 

[WAH MAN]

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I put that on Ciraldo / Gus. Burton regressed badly this year.

Could he progress and develop under Webby and in our team

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Could he progress and develop under Webby and in our team

I think so. Others would disagree

 

[kos]

I have Brisbane winning tomorrow

They’re at home and will bring that Queensland SOO siege mentality which will get them through

With two plus 35 yo halves in Reynolds and Hunt.
Hmmm

 

[WAH MAN]

I think so. Others would disagree

I'd have him as a 6 to Metcalf's 7. His boot would save 2 of the 2 first hitups per set if we employed his distance kicks.

 

[jonesy101]

Just watching Brisbane in the grand final. Seen about 27 knock ons not called in the first 5 minutes. Thought I saw a tackle but not entirely sure.

 

[Beastmode]

With two plus 35 yo halves in Reynolds and Hunt.
Hmmm

Like most old people probably can’t get up every week for one off special occasions no worries

 

[CWC]

Bulldogs got him because of his kicking game, so five eighth was obviously where they always saw him and where he’s predominantly played there. Don’t see many centres used for their kicking game. His last year at panthers he produced 13 try assists at centre and has had a decent showing in try assists since he’s been at bulldogs, but this year has dropped badly for a position that’s running and setting up tries

He let sexton do his thing snd they were coming first, then Forrest Gump joined and they lost 2 spine players and his form went downhill

 

[CWC]

I'd have him as a 6 to Metcalf's 7. His boot would save 2 of the 2 first hitups per set if we employed his distance kicks.

I’d pay a million for him to play 1, still the massive boot, goal kicking, golden goals from 45m, post contact meters for kick returns, can tackle and can score or pass in the red zone, preserves Luke’s legs too

 

[Noitall]

He let sexton do his thing snd they were coming first, then Forrest Gump joined and they lost 2 spine players and his form went downhill

Sexton only had 6 try assists from 18 games too. I’m not sure who set up their tries when there’s 10 try assists between their halves that played a majority of the season?

 

[CWC]

I didnt see anyone get pregnant but we won’t know for another week or two until the whole team pees on a stick. Hopefully they get more than one stick for that exercise.

Nathan will dickslap them while Sorenson breaks Hughes’ wrist, and trainer will tackle Paps from the chip and chase plays

 

[CWC]

Sexton only had 6 try assists from 18 games too. I’m not sure who set up their tries when there’s 10 try assists between their halves that played a majority of the season?

And Kikau was their next guy with 9

Taine had 4 from 6 games at FB

TMM had 16 from 16 last year including games where he was invisible next to SJ That strike rate is on par with this year’s leader Drinkwater 24/24 and probably in line with Walsh 22 from 19 when counting playing without SJ

Cognitive dissonance from team Webby turning a try assist machine into Tim Allen the Toolman

 

[Noitall]

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And Kikau was their next guy with 9

Taine had 4 from 6 games at FB

TMM had 16 from 16 last year including games where he was invisible next to SJ That strike rate is on par with this year’s leader Drinkwater 24/24 and probably in line with Walsh 22 from 19 when counting playing without SJ

Cognitive dissonance from team Webby turning a try assist machine into Tim Allen the Toolman

Why CHT is being underrated by some with his season. 18 try assists from 24 games with 8 tries is a good season from him. He compliments Metcalf so well

 

[CWC]

Why CHT is being underrated by some with his season. 18 try assists from 24 games with 8 tries is a good season from him. He compliments Metcalf so well

I’d go with Metcalf/CHT/Egan/TMM and TT as utility of bench

 

[Noitall]

I’d go with Metcalf/CHT/Egan/TMM and TT as utility of bench

A full preseason for TMM at fullback could be something of benefit for us the way he’s adapted so well on the run this year to different positions. Has played fullback at broncos as you know but I agree, that could be a good combination

 

[ShaunJohnson7]

I think so. Others would disagree

Like Tom Ale?