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Steve Williams (59)
With the 40/20 in play, and the wingers typically not dropping back until the 4th tackle, it does surprise me that there's not more kicking on the 3rd phase in mungoball.
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George Smith (75)
^^^^^^^^^ generally takes 2 tackles for everyone to get back onside & aligned, tackles 3 & 4 are the ones where you might (but probably won't) see an attempt at something creative.
EDIT: these are the 2 comments so far on the Brisbane Times' review of SOO:
Worst origin I've seen and won't watch the rest. Pre-game entertainment a joke, game riddled with errors like a holden cup game, poor refereeing and the commentary was terrible. So much hype about nothing.
CommenterAndyR Date and time May 27, 2015, 10:26PM
Great that Qld won but what is going on with this game? Penalties for tackles that are non-threatening but just slightly past horizontal, AFL type push and shove, no shoulder charges and why don’t they just remove the use of scrums because they don’t even pack down any more. Since when has a player had a casual chat to a commentator while walking off the field at half time? This is not the game I remember but maybe I’m just showing my age. Another 10 years and we’ll be watching touch football.
CommenterMick Date and time May 27, 2015, 10:37PM
Says it all, really.
EDIT: these are the 2 comments so far on the Brisbane Times' review of SOO:
Worst origin I've seen and won't watch the rest. Pre-game entertainment a joke, game riddled with errors like a holden cup game, poor refereeing and the commentary was terrible. So much hype about nothing.
CommenterAndyR Date and time May 27, 2015, 10:26PM
Great that Qld won but what is going on with this game? Penalties for tackles that are non-threatening but just slightly past horizontal, AFL type push and shove, no shoulder charges and why don’t they just remove the use of scrums because they don’t even pack down any more. Since when has a player had a casual chat to a commentator while walking off the field at half time? This is not the game I remember but maybe I’m just showing my age. Another 10 years and we’ll be watching touch football.
CommenterMick Date and time May 27, 2015, 10:37PM
Says it all, really.
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Simon Poidevin (60)
I didn't watch the game (can't stand P Gould) but 3.6 million viewers on nine & gem says something too.
@MediaweekAUS: Wed TV #Origin Game 1 *update* Nine/GEM/WIN-NBN 3,620,000 Metro 2,433,000 (inc GEM Per) Regional 1,187,000
@MediaweekAUS: Wed TV #Origin Game 1 *update* Nine/GEM/WIN-NBN 3,620,000 Metro 2,433,000 (inc GEM Per) Regional 1,187,000
I watch SoO every year with a few mates. We've been doing it for a long time and it's more about catching up and having a few beers than the actual game.
Being on a Wednesday night is certainly great for the viewership. It's not like it's competing with too much else in terms of people's social lives.
Being on a Wednesday night is certainly great for the viewership. It's not like it's competing with too much else in terms of people's social lives.
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David Codey (61)
+1
What amazed me last night was that the commentary did not match what I was seeing.
I would see a forward bumble a pass to a flatfooted teammate no different to the under 8's at Narrabeen,whilst the commentary is waxing lyrical about their silky skills.
At the end of the game they are screaming about the pace of the game whilst Fifita is barely out of a walk when taking the ball up.
the game now is a shadow of the good old days when Coyne scored a 80 metre team try on the last play IMO.
One thing I found quite interesting last night was how much the narrative was controlled by Channel 9. We probably spent more time talking about that than the actual game.
The crossover between the commentary team and the actual event is very strong with Brad Fittler and Darren Lockyer working for both Channel 9 and their respective SoO sides.
When the game ended, Fittler was straight to Mitchell Pearce talking about how well they did and how it was so close. The narrative seemed very clearly that it should be the same again for the second match.
My friend who is a rugby league die hard commented that often the media follows on with the narrative created by Channel 9 so if the commentators aren't critical of players then neither will the media and vice versa.
I also found it interesting that whilst Phil Gould was very negative about NSW in the second half (and quite rightly so), it was always about the team rather than highlighting the mistakes of specific players (which is what he should be doing).
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Jason Little (69)
Haven't watched League now for about 20 years, including SOO and test matches. Just holds no interest at all.
Find doing nothing more rewarding than spending a couple of hours watching a League game.
Find doing nothing more rewarding than spending a couple of hours watching a League game.
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John Thornett (49)
The game has changed in 20 years because of the ease with which the NRL can change their rules.
They decided to get rid of rugby balls, because there was too much of a link to rugby. They've replaced the ball with a frisbee. Later on they got rid of humans. It's now played by dogs.
Here is the highlights package from Wednesday's SOO.
Exciting huh...... And I paid $200 to watch it. Bargain
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John Thornett (49)
It appears Tom is signed to Manly until end of 2017
http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...ry-fni3gnk1-1227323682177#load-story-comments
http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...ry-fni3gnk1-1227323682177#load-story-comments
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Just the sort of player who, if he is going nowhere in Rep League, may like to pursue Union stardom. Without a large signing fee!
I liked your post initially, but then on reflection about 10 minutes later, I decided to unlike it.
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Phil Hardcastle (33)
Yes - but when it comes to getting more sponsors and updating TV rights contracts all that matters are the numbers - regardless of whether you have it on in the background, are a diehard or hate it... Thats where SOO kills it.