I also agree with Mike's comments about trying to make the game more open. As defences get better organised and fitness improves, the rules need to be tweaked to keep that balance between attack and defence, and to encourage risk-taking, adventurous play. But the quality of play alone won't pull in ...

wigtop wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2019 2:24 pm More positive posts like stevethegas' certainly encourages me.

Me too - well said, Steve.

I'd guess that 2 from Hankinson, Partington and Shorrocks will miss out, with the other on the bench. If Sarge is slightly doubtful of lasting 80 mins, could be Hankinson on bench.

Hardaker
Davies
Gildart
Sarge
Williams
Sammut
Clubb
Leuluai
Flower
Greenwood
Isa
Lockers

Navarrete
Bullock
Hamlin
+1

One possible factor in George deciding to go could be that Canberra fans tend to support their players? Just wondering. Yeah right, he’s going to up sticks and move to the other side of the world because he gets a bit of stick. I’d be emigrating to Mars if I was that soft. Shit happens. Careers are...

The thing is, Warrington will no doubt want to batter us. We can’t improve by that much to turn them over whilst they entertain the upper echelons of the league table. Austin will have a field day Hope Williams can totally outplay him, will definitely be stronger than him defensively. Much will dep...

One possible factor in George deciding to go could be that Canberra fans tend to support their players? Just wondering.

josie andrews wrote: ↑Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:43 pm https://www.seriousaboutrl.com/rangi-ch ... lub-19603/

*Nooooo!* Please, Noooooo!!!!!

The slow motion is pretty damning. There is a definite pause between Tautai going onto his back and kicking out. It didn't look good at the time and he did make contact with the face. However, three matches is a bit harsh. Possibly they took into account the late near-shoulder charge on the kicker ...

https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/47518623 By Jeremy Guscott, who famously bottled the cross-code challenge in the 90s because it wasn't in his contract. Nevertheless, it's interesting that he praises Wales' defence very highly, crediting SE for his effect after 11 years with Wales. The picture...

SJ wrote: ↑Sun Mar 10, 2019 11:37 am Thanks for the clarification Matt I'm at least half right We always played Wire I Boxing Day and as you say it was always a blood bath.

Surely it was Wire on New Year's Day? I can't remember us playing anyone but Saints on Boxing Day.