That's a very soft sin bin.
PRE-SEASON CHALLENGE R2 - KNIGHTS V STORM - 1.45 Sat 24th - Churchill Park, Fiji
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Battler
Timana Tahu
He hit Tui late, off the ball.
fitzyfever
David Boyd
Might be mistaken but I thought Tui got Leo late in the first half, could’ve been payback from Saf
mullenmagic
Matthew Gidley
Armstrong getting dominated physically when not able to simply be faster than everyone in open space, who would've thought it
I've run out of excuses for them to . All talk no action
Yeah Tuala has easily won that battle today.
Hoping for a cool Thursday night & big crowd for round 1 . We need all the help we can get . Canberra to have same game plan as the semi . Smash us kn the forwards & a solid kicking game
Good Times
Shane Christensen
Disagree. Should be consequences for foul play in any game. If Tui came flying in with a coathanger on Ponga, I'd expect a send off, not just an interchange because it's a trial.
Junior
Matthew Rodwell
See i guess i just see it differently, teams are trying to get cohesion in squads. The last thing they need is to struggle with 12 when the game doesn't count for the premiership. I just think it shouldnt happen to utilise the full trial match to each teams fullest. playing with 12 doesnt help
The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd
Ben Kennedy
Training for discipline should also be a feature in the trials. And the players still like a bit of niggle irrespective of nothing being at stake. It would be carnage if the rules were not applied correctly. Would never work.
The Artist Formerly Known as Aku'd
Ben Kennedy
Boring game. Tough conditions and seemingly a lack of concentration from the boys. Not many positives other than trials being finished with we hope nil injuries.
Defender1
Matthew Gidley
What I take away from todays trial.
We looked lethargic, slow and clunky...
Storm handled the weather conditions much better and played with more purpose.
We got a better indicator of where some of the fringe players are at (no one really put their hand up).
Tuala wrapped up the right wing spot.
Positives:
- Don't think there were any significant injuries and shouldn't be any suspensions.
- The guys will be much better for that hit out in extreme heat (especially those playing their first trial)
- Cogger, KPP, Pryce and Cartwright all look like good pick ups
- Cant and Brodie Jones look like they've had good off seasons
- Solid depth in key positions
We looked lethargic, slow and clunky...
Storm handled the weather conditions much better and played with more purpose.
We got a better indicator of where some of the fringe players are at (no one really put their hand up).
Tuala wrapped up the right wing spot.
Positives:
- Don't think there were any significant injuries and shouldn't be any suspensions.
- The guys will be much better for that hit out in extreme heat (especially those playing their first trial)
- Cogger, KPP, Pryce and Cartwright all look like good pick ups
- Cant and Brodie Jones look like they've had good off seasons
- Solid depth in key positions
mullenmagic
Matthew Gidley
JSaf was put on report for the tackle that got him binned. Was only slightly late but looked like a clear shoulder charge.
KPP put on report for his kick contest but nothing about the contact seemed illegal beyond being in the air. Wouldn't be surprised if he starts the season in reserve grade anyway, there were some good signs in attack but could probably use a few weeks playing bigger minutes before getting thrown into first grade.
DSaf went off late with a knee injury that they said there wasn't too much concern around but you never know until it gets properly looked at. Even a minor strain could put him in doubt for 2 weeks.
KPP put on report for his kick contest but nothing about the contact seemed illegal beyond being in the air. Wouldn't be surprised if he starts the season in reserve grade anyway, there were some good signs in attack but could probably use a few weeks playing bigger minutes before getting thrown into first grade.
DSaf went off late with a knee injury that they said there wasn't too much concern around but you never know until it gets properly looked at. Even a minor strain could put him in doubt for 2 weeks.
