Post Match Warriors v Raiders - [Round 3, 2024]
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Over the many years of this club, fullback has been a position filled by quick players with some attacking spark, with the hope they learn the defensive side as they go. Piss poor model that but hey our shit history shows that type selection of players has seen us the worst defensive side in the NRL modern era.
Or we import an Aussie.
Rare that we have a young guy that has the defensive game naturally and and is therefore a tactical thinker, so it grieves me somewhat to see people put Taine down for his size or lack of cohesion in our attack, hey....give this guy twenty games in a row then make an informed call after he has had a Rocco Berry platform.
I think Savage had the angle on Dallin and Berry knew it.
On the Ford no pass.
When Ford first looked he probably thought Metcalf was too far back and covered and didn’t look again when he ranged up.
The pass was on but great ball from SJ and hole running from Ford nonetheless.
And we scored from the play the ball because their defence was shot.
The speed of the NRL met by slow typing critics gets on my Tits.
10 feet is nothing, its an easy pass every day of the week. Think Ford surprised himself with the gaping hole SJ put him in, looked like by the time Luke had caught up to him Ford had already made the decision to take the tackle after there was no initial support.....probably needed a bit more awareness/composure (and maybe more comms from Metcalf)...either way it was a definite bombed try.
Yeah, those should be bread and butter tries every day of the week.
I think Savage surprised him a little with how quickly he closed in to tackle. A lot of fullbacks hang off and wait for support to catch up, especially when the ball carrier isn't a threat of running away.
Also i dont think enough has been made of the fantastic shape that right edge threw up when Addin scored.
2 lead runners (Barnett off the ruck, then Capewell running 2nd receiver line) both having the effect of drawing the A and B defenders in, while simultaneously Tauapiki is on the sweep holding the outside defenders who are worried about the extra number he'll create, which then opens the space for Addin and a great selective pass by SJ.
Just such great execution and timing, attack coach hold your head up high for that one.
2 lead runners (Barnett off the ruck, then Capewell running 2nd receiver line) both having the effect of drawing the A and B defenders in, while simultaneously Tauapiki is on the sweep holding the outside defenders who are worried about the extra number he'll create, which then opens the space for Addin and a great selective pass by SJ.
Just such great execution and timing, attack coach hold your head up high for that one.
I think there are a few egos to mange in the side. Sj gave afb a spray when he died with the ball from Rocco in the first half. Webster just got to keep that relationship together. Metcalf is another alpha who is finding his place. It’s a balance and winning keeps it all gravy. Ford and Rocco make the odd bad decision but they are 80 min players
Ford gives 110% and champion teams are built on effort. He’s loyal, plays 80 minutes and is glue for the team. Cape well doesn’t seem to do too much but his game reading is top shelf. He plays within a team’s structure so am expecting him to improve as the year goes on
I thought it was.the win they needed not because they were 0-2 results wise, but because they got into the grind and didn't panic. It is a long season and that grinding attitude will be vital.
Enough has been spoken about the stars in the tea.. my analogy is the speed of a convoy is set by the slowest ships. Jackson, Berry Lussick, Jazz, Bunty Ale and CHT made big contributions. Good signs.
Enough has been spoken about the stars in the tea.. my analogy is the speed of a convoy is set by the slowest ships. Jackson, Berry Lussick, Jazz, Bunty Ale and CHT made big contributions. Good signs.
Yeah it was as good as the timing Paps finished us off with last week, now we just have to do it a bunch of times in a half and put sides to bed before they even realise they are in a contest.
So I bumped into Freddy Lussick this morning. Well, saw him at a cafe and congratulated him about Friday and the extension. I take my hat off to guys like him. Not massive by any means but tackles absolute units all day long. Quite impressive
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Nice one bro, how was he when you spoke to him, weirdly interested in this kind of thing
He was nice. Friendly. Possibly a bit surprised. Was with his partner and child. I didn’t hang around, just a quick congrats as I was leaving, didn’t go in for a handshake or anything. Less than 10 seconds. Positive vibes only. I don’t think anyone else nearby knew who he was. I probably wouldn’t approach if it was someone more recognisable.
A few years back (in 2017 from memory), back my son did little kickers (preschool football, indoors) and one day one of the dads turned up, where it was usually attended by a mother. The dad was Ryan Hoffman! I had a chat to him about the warriors. This would have been during a heavy loss period, so I actually felt sorry for him, which is weird to feel sorry for one of your heroes. He kept turning the convo back to parenting. Fair enough. So I look back on some of these interactions and just think - short and sweet. Show some appreciation, a nod or something and get out!
I wouldn’t request a selfie / signature or anything during one of these interactions as I hate annoying people. I just see it as showing the love, but not trying to get proof, if that makes sense
Have u been watching the cup games? Kosi’s been poor I’ll be going with Graham-Taufa
We need Jazz off the bench every game - a fantastic impact player and inspiration for the team.
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