88Knight4life
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Have u seen how his played in cup yet billy?
Round 3: Newcastle Knights vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
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Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
He only played the first game. I have to say I didn't notice him in the game, but looking at his stats, he played 59 minutes in the middle and made 36 tackles (second behind Randell). He only went for 3 runs for 17 metres, which was probably the plan - just concentrate on defence.
He will have had another 2 weeks training with the squad, and I think he could knock out 30 strong tackles in the middle - which would be very helpful against Souths.
88Knight4life
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
I personally think that we can beat souths by playing up the middle fast so think tupou mite be good for that, Stone wont see much action out on the edges being a very wet day.
Be a good game for Yates to shine also imo, short and powerful with good leg speed... id be putting him on early tbh.
Be a good game for Yates to shine also imo, short and powerful with good leg speed... id be putting him on early tbh.
Hunterstelvis
Banned
But man for man, pound for pound, the Knights should have nothing to fear on Saturday. According to statistics on the respective club websites, Newcastle’s starting six and bench will hold a slight size advantage over Souths – 1046 kilograms, compared to 1041kg.
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4533321/knights-size-up-souths-big-men/?cs=306
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4533321/knights-size-up-souths-big-men/?cs=306
88Knight4life
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Thats going off the profiles of the Burgess twins being 120kg when there 130kg+
Hunterstelvis
Banned
still c
close in size, no reason to be intimidated this time around. The boys would want to bring their A agro game
Kurriboy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Aggro will definitely help, I can't recall seeing much in the way of aggro from the saifiti's thus far. With the rain, obviously completions are going to be key.
The side that holds the ball and gets their kicks away to maximise field position is going to win. I wouldn't be encouraging much grubbering attempts in to the in goal in this one and give their backs chances to break out of their own goal line in to the clear. Hit that last tackle up in to the line to be tackled a metre out and let them slog their way out of their own try line in the wet.
The side that holds the ball and gets their kicks away to maximise field position is going to win. I wouldn't be encouraging much grubbering attempts in to the in goal in this one and give their backs chances to break out of their own goal line in to the clear. Hit that last tackle up in to the line to be tackled a metre out and let them slog their way out of their own try line in the wet.
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Kenny Powers
Banned
Saifiti's need to get angry in defense and start hurting people if they want to take their game to the next level, and I think, if we are to win on the weekend
Hunterstelvis
Banned
Yeh I think so as well. But the Fijian players dont seem to have much aggro in them. Seem to be a little on the placid side
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
We are missing a trick with the twins.
They even say it themselves - they love to play together and feed off each other.
They have said in interviews that if one of them has a big run, the other one wants to take the next hitup and do even better.
In NYC a few years ago they could smash the ball up 30 metres in 2 runs and leave the opposition decimated.
I have no idea why Brown has decided to not unleash them together.
They even say it themselves - they love to play together and feed off each other.
They have said in interviews that if one of them has a big run, the other one wants to take the next hitup and do even better.
In NYC a few years ago they could smash the ball up 30 metres in 2 runs and leave the opposition decimated.
I have no idea why Brown has decided to not unleash them together.
Hunterstelvis
Banned
One experienced prop on the field at all times is my guess
Kurriboy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
They would be great on the field together, but we don't have a prop to put on that can carry that momentum in equal measure.
The rain is expected to be 5-10mm Saturday, Sunday being only 1-5mm, so rain easing throughout the day. 4:30pm tickoff may see the game played on wet surface but not raining.
The rain is expected to be 5-10mm Saturday, Sunday being only 1-5mm, so rain easing throughout the day. 4:30pm tickoff may see the game played on wet surface but not raining.
Billy
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/4533344/brown-happy-to-stay-patient-with-tupou/?cs=305
The headline of this article implies Brown won't use Tupou this week, but the quotes in the article don't say that. They say Brown wants to use Toops sparingly for 17 or 18 games this year, and doesn't say this week isn't one of them.
The headline of this article implies Brown won't use Tupou this week, but the quotes in the article don't say that. They say Brown wants to use Toops sparingly for 17 or 18 games this year, and doesn't say this week isn't one of them.
88Knight4life
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
For those that didnt see Souths vs Manly here u go.
Lefty
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
The article was written by Alicia Newton, who used to be one of the admins of this site.
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danknights
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Isnt she the one that went nuts?
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Knights v Rabbitohs: Schick Preview
Wed 15 Mar, 2017, 12:00pm
By Chris Kennedy , National Correspondent , NRL.com
Schick Hydro Preview: Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs
McDonald Jones Stadium
Saturday, 4.30pm
A couple of Round 2 winners come together in a meeting that is vital for the early-season momentum of both sides and on paper is also winnable for both teams.
Newcastle earned a famous victory over an injury-ravaged Titans last week. It was a massive morale-booster for a playing group that hadn't sung the team song since Round 6 last year and a much-needed boost for long-suffering fans who have stuck by their club through a rough trot.
It was also a just reward for coach Nathan Brown, who must finally feel that a tough rebuilding period is starting to pay off, revealing some green shoots of growth after a long period of willing that lovingly crafted plot of fresh earth to just give him something from the seeds he has planted.
It did come against an embattled Titans outfit that was injury hit before game day then lost two backs and a hooker to injury in the first half but the unbridled joy from the players afterwards was as genuine as it gets.
Their opponents this weekend, South Sydney, responded in fine style from their Round 1 hammering at the hands of Wests Tigers and particularly to the loss of their inspirational captain Greg Inglis.
Their new-look spine – the one that's set to be their permanent one in 2017 – gelled immediately with Cody Walker starring, Adam Reynolds making a polished early return from appendicitis, Alex Johnston filling Inglis's sizeable boots with aplomb and the hooking rotation of Robbie Farah and Damien Cook combining wonderfully.
The Knights have unsurprisingly named the same 17 who got the job done against the Titans. Jacob Gagan, Joe Wardle, Josh King and Anthony Tupou are the four additional names on the reserves list.
Souths coach Michael Maguire has also gone for an unchanged 17, with Sifa Talakai, Anthony Cherrington, Cam Murray and Tom Burgess the reserves. Hooker Robbie Farah plays his long-awaited 250th NRL game.
Why the Knights can win:
Newcastle will go into this one with their confidence as high as it has been at any stage in the past 12 months.
An extended cast of rookies, journeymen and bit-part players have looked every bit an NRL team over the opening fortnight, getting close to a win away against the more fancied Warriors before claiming the chocolates last week.
The starting back row of Mitch Barnett, Jamie Buhrer and Sione Mata'utia has been nothing short of a revelation, rookie benchies Luke Yates and Sam Stone have played key roles and young half Brock Lamb looks to be flourishing under the guidance of Trent Hodkinson, papering over the pre-season loss of Jarrod Mullen admirably.
Winger Nathan Ross has become a genuine cult hero with fans and can lay claims to being one of the form wingers in the competition right now.
Why the Rabbitohs can win:
Anyone who saw South Sydney's late burst against Manly last week would have to think if they can string together 80 minutes they could beat anyone in the NRL right now.
Knowing Manly was short on forwards they stuck to their task after letting in three early tries and waited for their chance before unleashing in the final 20 minutes.
A key part of that is the above-mentioned combination of the current spine but we want to give particular focus to their two No.9s. Either of Farah or Cook would be a really good 80-minute hooker, given the chance, but Maguire seems to have found a way to get the best value out of both.
Farah starts, gets rested by Cook late in the first half allowing the latter's explosive speed around the ruck to cause havoc in the lead-up to half time, then Farah returns for the final 15 or 20 minutes with Cook staying on the park and the two work in tandem, sharing dummy-half and lock duties and giving the team a huge array of ball-playing threats over the closing stages with two relatively fresh dummy-halves.
The history: Played 39; Knights 25, Rabbitohs 14
Given the recent fortunes of both teams it shouldn't come as a great surprise that Souths are on a seven-game winning run against the Knights. They do, however, have an awful record in the Hunter.
Despite winning their past two games there they have won just four of 20 visits to McDonald Jones Stadium.
What are the odds:
Four times the dollars have been invested on Souths compared to Newcastle in Sportsbet's head-to-head market, and Rabbitohs 13+ is overwhelmingly the most popular winning margin.
No love for the Knights at the line either, where they're receiving the points start, although their winger Nathan Ross has been well backed in the first try-scorer market. Latest odds at Sportsbet.com.au.
Match officials:
Referee: Dave Munro. Assistant referee: Chris Sutton. Sideline officials: Russell Turner and Michael Gordon. Review official: Bryan Norrie. Senior review official: Jared Maxwell.
Televised:
Fox Sports – Live coverage from 4pm (AEDT).
NRL.com predicts:
As wonderful a story as Newcastle's win last week was, it will be a stiff ask against a rejuvenated Bunnies side this Saturday.
We'll go for the safe tip – Rabbitohs by two or more tries.
http://www.nrl.com/knights-v-rabbitohs-schick-preview/tabid/10874/newsid/104636/default.aspx
Wed 15 Mar, 2017, 12:00pm
By Chris Kennedy , National Correspondent , NRL.com
Schick Hydro Preview: Newcastle Knights v South Sydney Rabbitohs
McDonald Jones Stadium
Saturday, 4.30pm
A couple of Round 2 winners come together in a meeting that is vital for the early-season momentum of both sides and on paper is also winnable for both teams.
Newcastle earned a famous victory over an injury-ravaged Titans last week. It was a massive morale-booster for a playing group that hadn't sung the team song since Round 6 last year and a much-needed boost for long-suffering fans who have stuck by their club through a rough trot.
It was also a just reward for coach Nathan Brown, who must finally feel that a tough rebuilding period is starting to pay off, revealing some green shoots of growth after a long period of willing that lovingly crafted plot of fresh earth to just give him something from the seeds he has planted.
It did come against an embattled Titans outfit that was injury hit before game day then lost two backs and a hooker to injury in the first half but the unbridled joy from the players afterwards was as genuine as it gets.
Their opponents this weekend, South Sydney, responded in fine style from their Round 1 hammering at the hands of Wests Tigers and particularly to the loss of their inspirational captain Greg Inglis.
Their new-look spine – the one that's set to be their permanent one in 2017 – gelled immediately with Cody Walker starring, Adam Reynolds making a polished early return from appendicitis, Alex Johnston filling Inglis's sizeable boots with aplomb and the hooking rotation of Robbie Farah and Damien Cook combining wonderfully.
The Knights have unsurprisingly named the same 17 who got the job done against the Titans. Jacob Gagan, Joe Wardle, Josh King and Anthony Tupou are the four additional names on the reserves list.
Souths coach Michael Maguire has also gone for an unchanged 17, with Sifa Talakai, Anthony Cherrington, Cam Murray and Tom Burgess the reserves. Hooker Robbie Farah plays his long-awaited 250th NRL game.
Why the Knights can win:
Newcastle will go into this one with their confidence as high as it has been at any stage in the past 12 months.
An extended cast of rookies, journeymen and bit-part players have looked every bit an NRL team over the opening fortnight, getting close to a win away against the more fancied Warriors before claiming the chocolates last week.
The starting back row of Mitch Barnett, Jamie Buhrer and Sione Mata'utia has been nothing short of a revelation, rookie benchies Luke Yates and Sam Stone have played key roles and young half Brock Lamb looks to be flourishing under the guidance of Trent Hodkinson, papering over the pre-season loss of Jarrod Mullen admirably.
Winger Nathan Ross has become a genuine cult hero with fans and can lay claims to being one of the form wingers in the competition right now.
Why the Rabbitohs can win:
Anyone who saw South Sydney's late burst against Manly last week would have to think if they can string together 80 minutes they could beat anyone in the NRL right now.
Knowing Manly was short on forwards they stuck to their task after letting in three early tries and waited for their chance before unleashing in the final 20 minutes.
A key part of that is the above-mentioned combination of the current spine but we want to give particular focus to their two No.9s. Either of Farah or Cook would be a really good 80-minute hooker, given the chance, but Maguire seems to have found a way to get the best value out of both.
Farah starts, gets rested by Cook late in the first half allowing the latter's explosive speed around the ruck to cause havoc in the lead-up to half time, then Farah returns for the final 15 or 20 minutes with Cook staying on the park and the two work in tandem, sharing dummy-half and lock duties and giving the team a huge array of ball-playing threats over the closing stages with two relatively fresh dummy-halves.
The history: Played 39; Knights 25, Rabbitohs 14
Given the recent fortunes of both teams it shouldn't come as a great surprise that Souths are on a seven-game winning run against the Knights. They do, however, have an awful record in the Hunter.
Despite winning their past two games there they have won just four of 20 visits to McDonald Jones Stadium.
What are the odds:
Four times the dollars have been invested on Souths compared to Newcastle in Sportsbet's head-to-head market, and Rabbitohs 13+ is overwhelmingly the most popular winning margin.
No love for the Knights at the line either, where they're receiving the points start, although their winger Nathan Ross has been well backed in the first try-scorer market. Latest odds at Sportsbet.com.au.
Match officials:
Referee: Dave Munro. Assistant referee: Chris Sutton. Sideline officials: Russell Turner and Michael Gordon. Review official: Bryan Norrie. Senior review official: Jared Maxwell.
Televised:
Fox Sports – Live coverage from 4pm (AEDT).
NRL.com predicts:
As wonderful a story as Newcastle's win last week was, it will be a stiff ask against a rejuvenated Bunnies side this Saturday.
We'll go for the safe tip – Rabbitohs by two or more tries.
http://www.nrl.com/knights-v-rabbitohs-schick-preview/tabid/10874/newsid/104636/default.aspx
rhugh89
Danny 'Bedsy' Buderus
Interview with Dane Gagai
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/03/15/determined_knights_.html
Interview with Pete Mata'utia
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/03/15/mata_utia_thanks_the.html
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/03/15/determined_knights_.html
Interview with Pete Mata'utia
http://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2017/03/15/mata_utia_thanks_the.html