Robbo - We only currently have 19 fit and available players

[Rocky Rhodes]

And I do recall they were not embarrassed - apart from Azzi anyway.

One of the very few occassions where i felt proud after a loss. That game was character building for the club.

[mightyrooster]

I personally think the speed of the game has contributed to more injuries. I was saying this last year when the 6 again rule came in. Players are fatiguing, their muscles which support joints fatiguing and therefore more knee and ankle injuries. The team that has to defend 6 agains are not getting even a slight relief for the body to even rest momentarily and recharge. Also with exhaustion errors occur mentally and that can lead to more injuries when players stretch or reach the wrong way, Hamstrings , ACLs. Not to mention being able to make better choices when tackling to avoid injuring other players with high tackles. It’s a mad scramble without thought or technique coming into play because of exhaustion. Like you said though.Things won’t probably change because Vlandys wants a fast entertaining game no matter what the cost to player welfare.

I agree with this. Good analysis.

[mightyrooster]

Anyone else notice Volkman training in talves with the first team on Nine news?

Also Whats this obsession with making the game faster? When did fast equate to exciting footy for the fans????

It equates to stopping the Roosters and Storm dominance. I truly believe this is what the obsession with speeding the game up is all about.

[mightyrooster]

How old is Volkman?

[Lydon]

How old is Volkman?

I think he’s 19

[Tommy Smith]

And I do recall they were not embarrassed - apart from Azzi anyway.

I'm sure there were a few threads on the Wall calling for Albert Talipeau to replace Simon Bonetti at hooker

[Lydon]

I'm sure there were a few threads on the Wall calling for Albert Talipeau to replace Simon Bonetti at hooker

Wow Albert Talipeau hahahahaha

That takes me back mate, ahh the Wall!

[mightyrooster]

I think he’s 19

So older than Walker? Interesting.Thanks Lyndon.

[Lydon]

So older than Walker? Interesting.Thanks Lyndon.

I would say both very similar in age

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

Wow Albert Talipeau hahahahaha

That takes me back mate, ahh the Wall!

I remember him. I am pretty sure that I also remember his rather passionate and exuberant mum watching in the grandstand of the SFS when Albert was playing in Jersey Flegg or reserve grade. She was rather vocal! Entertaining. LOL

[The Skeez]

It is a factor for sure but will they change it no- need to look at tackling techniques too with this obsession with tackling the ball carrier upright to slow the play the ball down - see a lot of concussions from this - head clashes and head and shoulder ones-defender and ball carrier/ defender and defender.- also those back slam and head slam ones- all to do with this wrestling rubbish which is ruining the game.

The days of tackling around the legs is a dying art form - coaches don't like it as the ball carrier when tackled around the legs can get up and play the ball quicker than in the one above when 3 defenders are wresting and stretching the ball carrier in all directions.

My passion for the game is dwindling as a result of this and i am not alone in not liking how the game is played - agree 100% with Sterlo on this

Especially when they suspend players for this tackle.
2 games! Can you believe it?

How do you think the game will turn out being?
Touch, grab 1-2-3, video game virtual reality?

[stringaz]

It equates to stopping the Roosters and Storm dominance. I truly believe this is what the obsession with speeding the game up is all about.

And how did that turn out for them? Take a look a who is defending their premiership. The strom still get lofty treatment a la kaufusi suspension or lack thereof.

Make no mistake it's just to stop us, show me a game where the strom cop lopsided penalty counts and receive one penalty in the last minute of the game.

Look I'll agree we sucked from the first whistle on Friday, but it wasn't long before clown put the knife in.

With the opposition being close in some teams we play, any lopsidedness in officiating hits hard. Even if it's just a difference in policing the 10 metres. It's super tough to see the 10 metres on the telly.

Those 4 games against the 6agains and the strom last year were all marred with controversy and double standards.

I believe we are and have been held back in order to accommodate other fans so they don't jump off a bridge because of the Roosters success.

So healthy for the league with its everybody gets a trophy day.

[Easts75]

I'd go with 18.....and leave Hutch out

[The Brain]

I want Ben Thomas ,Tupac and Nofu whyte to get runs or into the 30 same as Josh Ralph formerly known as Mitchell Paul

[Lydon]

I want Ben Thomas ,Tupac and Nofu whyte to get runs or into the 30 same as Josh Ralph formerly known as Mitchell Paul

Ben Thomas is definitely one to watch, can’t wait until he makes the step up