meomy 971 Report post Posted July 11, 2014 Will the " eels" appreciate the wet weather we have turned on for them, taking into account "eels" live in drains & love the wet? Will be a great game later & nothing much beats a game of league in the winter elements, especially at the hallowed turf of Mt Smart. Shame we no longer play at Carlaw Park as that was good ground to watch the teams play at. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelda kratchanova 2 501 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 carlaw parks henry tatatana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zelda kratchanova 2 501 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 i hope you got your gf tixets early sheep shearers. warriors the chad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Von Cettes 685 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 I'll be at the GF, regardless of who is playing, having 4 weeks in florida in Sept, fly into Syd 3rd Oct, taking the whole tribe to the GF, IMAGINE IF THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED wouldn't that be good Who's this bloke at the back for the Warriors, whatever he's on pay him double, seriously how shit are Parra, a massive wrap must go out to McFadden he has turned this team around ten fold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traka 115 Report post Posted July 12, 2014 I don't know what McFadden has done but it needs bottling, this team has turned round big time, the lack of turnovers/mistakes, the commitment they show now is a massive change, loved the scrum push, nice to pull that out of the bag once in a while. I had them at the bottom half of the 8 if they were lucky, I will not be surprised now if they make the top 4. dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Can someone explain why Leaguies don't push opponents off the ball in a scrum more often. Scrums are a joke in league,I thought it was just a case of 'here you go it's your ball' and everyone bends over with their arses in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 http://youtu.be/EFbbmE7PNDw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo(aus) 880 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 Can someone explain why Leaguies don't push opponents off the ball in a scrum more often. Scrums are a joke in league,I thought it was just a case of 'here you go it's your ball' and everyone bends over with their arses in the air. you are a very very naughty boy, you shouldn't be watching the superior code . i know you are extremely slow eric but i thought you were aware league scrums were such a joke they changed the rule and made them a virtual turnover. meanwhile the leather patch brigade allowed yawnion scrums to deteriorate to a state where it's 1.04 about each srum being re set. so viewers get to see all those fat keg on leg vertically challenged tattooed meatheads rolling around on the deck ad nauseum. great viewing. ring a ring a rosie you fall down i fall down we all fall down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis2 1,078 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 why don't yhey just have a turnover then?Or hasn't Gus thought of it yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tasman man 11 979 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 I think the idea was to create a set play where there is a bit of space for backs to run etc.....of course that doesn't happen as a lot of the backs go into scrum and the big smasher takes up the first tackle. Gotta agree with Pogo re union scrums tho...they tend to be a blight on the game. As many kick offs in rugby go so high now will we see the day when league kicks short to gamble 50/50 on getting the ball ,or will they always kick off long with no chance .....but to gain about 15 metres. But what would I know.....they don't even play league in the South ,home of Torch and Capt Mannering ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat 25 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 3 replies and yet none can answer my question,yet two posters refer to Union scrums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uriah Heap 481 Report post Posted July 13, 2014 meanwhile the leather patch brigade allowed yawnion scrums to deteriorate to a state where it's 1.04 about each srum being re set. so viewers get to see all those fat keg on leg vertically challenged tattooed meatheads rolling around on the deck ad nauseum. great viewing. ring a ring a rosie you fall down i fall down we all fall down. In a humourous manner this raises a pertinent question. Is Rugby Union still a game for players of all shapes and sizes, where the "Fat keg on leg" can have his game within a game (those big boys love their scrums) - Or is it now primarily for those Fat kegs on legs, watching from their comfy couches? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Why did the half feed a moving scrum? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meomy 971 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Don't get too carried away with excitement, our Warriors have had the usual easy run with Origin at this time of the year. We usually have good results when there teams best players are out with Origin. Got a wee way to go yet & Warriors need to make sure they don't go & rest on there laurels, as is known to happen. I don't know what McFadden has done but it needs bottling, this team has turned round big time, the lack of turnovers/mistakes, the commitment they show now is a massive change, loved the scrum push, nice to pull that out of the bag once in a while. I had them at the bottom half of the 8 if they were lucky, I will not be surprised now if they make the top 4. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 I don't know what McFadden has done but it needs bottling, this team has turned round big time, the lack of turnovers/mistakes, the commitment they show now is a massive change, loved the scrum push, nice to pull that out of the bag once in a while. I had them at the bottom half of the 8 if they were lucky, I will not be surprised now if they make the top 4. Exactly, I know the Eels are useless without Hayne but how many 48 point shutouts do you see in the wet? THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE TORCH 671 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 I think the idea was to create a set play where there is a bit of space for backs to run etc.....of course that doesn't happen as a lot of the backs go into scrum and the big smasher takes up the first tackle. Gotta agree with Pogo re union scrums tho...they tend to be a blight on the game. As many kick offs in rugby go so high now will we see the day when league kicks short to gamble 50/50 on getting the ball ,or will they always kick off long with no chance .....but to gain about 15 metres. But what would I know.....they don't even play league in the South ,home of Torch and Capt Mannering ???? Come on Tasman - we do play league down here. Have had the Development officer in all term taking a group of boys for Friday sport. To cap it all off they organised a tournament day at Nelson Intermediate. Was a great day and each team got one of the local club coaches to take the school team for the day. Was a terrific concept and the boys loved it. And the best thing: there wasn't an overpaid, under achieving/unskilled Australian in sight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killafornia 65 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 The Eels were described as a good side by a few on here when they beat the Broncos earlier in the season. Yet when the Warriors smash them they're a crap side? THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traka 115 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Exactly, I know the Eels are useless without Hayne but how many 48 point shutouts do you see in the wet? Yes I have head it all today "oh but Hayne wasn't there" as you say, it was a 48 point shutout, Hayne would have made no difference, maybe they may have scored a try or warriors may have not got as many, who knows? End of the day you can only play who turns up. Anyway Hayne would have been more worried about breaking a nail. dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traka 115 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Don't get too carried away with excitement, our Warriors have had the usual easy run with Origin at this time of the year. We usually have good results when there teams best players are out with Origin. Got a wee way to go yet & Warriors need to make sure they don't go & rest on there laurels, as is known to happen. Who's getting carried away with excitement? I don't follow the warriors, that's a known fact here, I just say it how I see it, time will tell. My comments are based on the lack of 50-50 passes, the lack of unforced errors, the total commitment of the thirteen players on the field, and the impact of the bench players. None of the above has anything whatsoever to do with origin and it has all come about since McFadden has taken over, I hear he doesn't bow to egos and calls a spade a spade and if you play dumb you drop a grade, easy. As for resting on their laurels, I think McFadden will see that doesn't happen. Just enjoy the ride they are on and stop looking for excuses for why they are winning, maybe, just maybe they will surprise you. THE TORCH 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 I may have been one of them Killa. Still think they are a pretty good side but clearly they miss their 3 best forwards in Manu Mau, Mannah & Peats. Add to that young Hoppa and Hayne.....way too much talent on the sideline. Clearly lacking a bit of direction now & I can't see them getting back in the 8. Speaking of the 8 I think there is only the Dragons and the Cowboys who may get back in but in saying that I can't see anyone dropping out(from the current Top 8). Warriors could end up top 4(who would have thought :D )....if not higher.Couple of weeks time we will know. dustydreamnz 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Can someone explain why Leaguies don't push opponents off the ball in a scrum more often. Scrums are a joke in league,I thought it was just a case of 'here you go it's your ball' and everyone bends over with their arses in the air. Cat I think Tassie touched on 1 of the main reasons (backs coming in to the scrum) I agree the scrums are a joke especially where the ball is fed in(that's the reason why they are rarely contested IMO)I doubt we will see another team get rolled like the Eels did but what this might do is hold the defensive 2nd rowers and lock in a touch longer.......creating more room for the attacking team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Can someone explain why Leaguies don't push opponents off the ball in a scrum more often. Scrums are a joke in league,I thought it was just a case of 'here you go it's your ball' and everyone bends over with their arses in the air. Cat I think Tassie touched on 1 of the main reasons (backs coming in to the scrum) I agree the scrums are a joke especially where the ball is fed in(that's the reason why they are rarely contested IMO)I doubt we will see another team get rolled like the Eels did but what this might do is hold the defensive 2nd rowers and lock in a touch longer.......creating more room for the attacking team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggy09 384 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 I'll be at the GF, regardless of who is playing, having 4 weeks in florida in Sept, fly into Syd 3rd Oct, taking the whole tribe to the GF, IMAGINE IF THE UNTHINKABLE HAPPENED wouldn't that be good Who's this bloke at the back for the Warriors, whatever he's on pay him double, seriously how shit are Parra, a massive wrap must go out to McFadden he has turned this team around ten fold Geez it's a hard life mate :) This one "funded" similar to the last?????.....my guess is yes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustydreamnz 493 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 Yeah, I'm not going to get carried away. After all it was only one performance but it was a great performance and the signs are good under McFadden. If they play like that week in week out they should make the top 4 but it's a big if. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruff 2,800 Report post Posted July 14, 2014 The Eels were described as a good side by a few on here when they beat the Broncos earlier in the season. Yet when the Warriors smash them they're a crap side? . Using 'your' form comparison the warriors should waste the broncs next week then aye... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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