SQUAD v STORM

[Noosa Rooster]

Max McCathie is a Scots old boy and eastern suburbs local. He came through our junior pathways

That can’t be right. We don’t have junior pathways - Paul Gallen said so!

[Mickie Lane]

Bill Harrigan was the best ref I've seen. He seemed to always be in control.... Then again, the rules and style of play were much better than as well, which probably made it easier for the refs. While the administrators stuck to the admin and didn't interfere with the fabric of the gama ala PVL.

The problem with todays game is the media & people’s expectations of perfection.
Harrigan would have made mistakes like todays refs because he’s a human.
If the media followed any of us around for our whole work day & scrutinised everything we would have all have mistakes in us.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

The problem with todays game is the media & people’s expectations of perfection.
Harrigan would have made mistakes like todays refs because he’s a human.
If the media followed any of us around for our whole work day & scrutinised everything we would have all have mistakes in us.

I dunno whether its people's expectations of perfection or people's intolerance of inconsistency? Either way I agree with you that the media has the biggest mouth here. In game commentary and post game shows choose when to (or not to) scrutinise decisions. While avenues like NRL 360 love to add to the drama and highlight incorrect decisions and inconsistencies. All of this simply prolongs the public's attention towards these issues. I've noticed the NFL do a much better job of moving on from ref errors. Although the stop-start nature 9f that sport provides the ability to review and reverse incorrect decisions, avoiding the outcry.

[milanja]

Respectfully, you haven't been watching NSW Cup if you think Wong hasn't produced quality work. He has been absolutely outstanding, carrying a young team and attracting plenty of attention. His leg speed and post-contact metres are excellent. He is playing lock rather than edge but he is the most mobile back-rower in the squad and would do a better job than Jennings at centre IMO. I know he is suspended but it is getting frustrating seeing Robbo stick with Sitili who is clearly out of form and even Egan Butcher. Wong is 21 and needs time in the top grade. If anything, Sitili would benefit from a freshen in NSW Cup to rediscover his best running form.

My argument is for Wong, I was pointing out that his stats were better than sitilis in the two games they have played together, and that he has been doing good work in reserves.

that is why I am questioning if the may be another reason for his omission from first grade.( barring this week due to suspension obviously)

[KenWiwa]

My argument is for Wong, I was pointing out that his stats were better than sitilis in the two games they have played together, and that he has been doing good work in reserves.

that is why I am questioning if the may be another reason for his omission from first grade.( barring this week due to suspension obviously)

Apologies mate - I meant to reply to the previous message.

[Waylander]

My recollection is that it is not unusual for Robbo to put a young backrower into the middle in Reggies for a while to develop his game. Examples escape me but I'm sure it's been discussed on here in the past & that R6 will be able to elaborate.