Round 15 - Eels v Storm

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I didn' see that. Glad Madge had a go at them and it definitely needs some more attention.
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riders of the storm wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:39 amDoes anyone think we might see Tuilagi suit up against Manly?
Did we ever get confirmation that he is even in the bubble?
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https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/ ... -round-15/

Such an interesting post game presser.

Obviously Frank was sitting there just waiting to pull Craig out. Not sure why the club doesn't want to publicly call out the milking by Parra and refereeing inconsistencies. Stating that a ref made the wrong call or missed clear penalties is perfectly fine. The issue (from NRL HQ) is when you question if / or state that he did it due to bias.
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yourhero wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:43 am https://www.melbournestorm.com.au/news/ ... -round-15/

Such an interesting post game presser.

Obviously Frank was sitting there just waiting to pull Craig out. Not sure why the club doesn't want to publicly call out the milking by Parra and refereeing inconsistencies. Stating that a ref made the wrong call or missed clear penalties is perfectly fine. The issue (from NRL HQ) is when you question if / or state that he did it due to bias.
I don't think clubs/coaches want to go anywhere near evening pushin the line, they're scared, which is a sad reflection on the NRL.
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https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/08/21/stu ... penalties/

Ricky Stuart calling for HIA test to be brought in for players that stay down after crusher to discourage milking.
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Great result, finally some good news from the match review charges

All free to play this week
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Storm2016 wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:30 am Great result, finally some good news from the match review charges

All free to play this week
I am surprised that NAS only got a $700 fine and that Albie didn't get charged. Our prop situation not as dire as we thought.
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Storm2016 wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:30 am Great result, finally some good news from the match review charges

All free to play this week
Big sigh of relief.
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Nelson is extremely fortunate. Popped shoulder to the head should warrant a bit more than a fine.
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So eels player Niukore is facing 1-2 weeks for a tackle that did not even receive a penalty. But Vette and Johns are free to play with no charge, but penalties against them. This just proves waht Craig and other coaches are saying. The eels players stay down for penalties. This needs to be stopped by the NRL. But it will not happen.
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glennb wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:59 am So eels player Niukore is facing 1-2 weeks for a tackle that did not even receive a penalty. But Vette and Johns are free to play with no charge, but penalties against them. This just proves waht Craig and other coaches are saying. The eels players stay down for penalties. This needs to be stopped by the NRL. But it will not happen.
Parramatta absolutely milking penalties from tackles. Extremely poor professionalism and sportsmanship from them.
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Is the lack of charges against our blokes an admission from the NRL that they agree Eels players are simply milking crushers?
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glennb wrote: Fri Aug 21, 2020 11:59 am So eels player Niukore is facing 1-2 weeks for a tackle that did not even receive a penalty. But Vette and Johns are free to play with no charge, but penalties against them. This just proves waht Craig and other coaches are saying. The eels players stay down for penalties. This needs to be stopped by the NRL. But it will not happen.
Glennb when I read your post I thought Niukore would be facing suspension for tackle on Brandon. But he got charged with a crusher tackle on Tom Eisenhuth.
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So literally no penalty whatsoever for hitting a bloke with a shoulder and breaking his jaw???

What did Kade Snowden get for his shoulder on Ray Thompson that broke his jaw a few years back?
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We all know the media will turn a blind eye to what the eels are doing

But if we were doing that kind of thing, they would be all over it and we would be getting hounded for it.
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