He actually plays that awful shot really well… but there’s def a time and a place… 

It’s stupid… agreed, it’s either good enough for every ball or it’s not good enough at all…

No. It must stay in any sport that hinges heavily on the right calls to be made.

Let's face it, if its clear cut out, DRS will say so.
If it's not conclusive, it's not unfair to get a reprieve. After all, it's there to stop a howler by the umpire, not replace the umpire.

Everyone is aware of the process before a ball is bowled so there are no surprises.

But even the howler is missed if the player doesn’t review, or the team has run out of reviews…

Young fella comes home yesterday with a couple of mates… really anxious and scared “we are all going to die young because of the climate catastrophe “ after seeing a BTN (I think) episode at school….

These climate catastrophists and the presstitutes  who present only worst case modelling and flat out lies in many instances are 100% guilty of modern progressive (read extremist) munchausen by proxy…

So looks like today is the day for a talk about how the presstitutes and germoulists work, as well as providing some more balanced information…

It’s not unfair to get a reprieve…

 It’s only a reprieve based on Ihe Umps  call… unless is not a reprieve…and it often goes against the benefit of the doubt in favour of the bat wielding person…

If ball tracking shows it hitting the stumps, it should just be out… 

Exactly 

Good to see that you have found a new topic to rant about.

You are on solid ground with the Australian cricket comments.

My point of view is that I don't want to pay for oil from Russia or Saudi Arabia when I can drive on Australian sunshine.

Carrots generally work better than sticks, don't show people a problem that they are powerless to do anything about.

Show them an opportunity to make money, save money or have a higher quality of life.

But you’re not paying for oil from there… it is interesting you jumped straight to politics and dollars… cos they are both at the heart of the debate…

Im all for leveraging the white (formerly yellow) ball in the sky… Theres a tonne of great ideas and tech about… I’d just prefer we went about this business without the fear porn and lies…

Fear is counterproductive.

Saudis have the lowest cost of production followed by Russia, they will be the last 2 out the door.

We don't know where our oil comes from.

The other issue is that our oil reserves are held in the US. In the event of war, blockading oil supplies to OZ is even easier than beating Parra.

Big trial today will the Grub impress?

Man of the match…

Don't forget hd, not only that, Australia also has its own oil fields (under NSW if memory serves me correctly), but I doubt we own it... probably sold off by one our useless ineffective parasites we call politicians, in exchange for a cushy well paid board position after retirement from politics.

The next phase of that would be those companies are told they can’t extract it in the name of catastrophe and sue the current crop of egomaniacal pocket liners…

Enjoying this…
What a difference a decent hooker makes…

Preston in 35 mins has played himself into the 17, maybe even the 13.

It may only be a trial with a few regular FGers missing but I am enjoying what I see. Loads of energy and enthusiasm and the youngsters are showing we might have a bit of reasonable quality in the depth.

He impreston us all I reckon…

1 missed tackle in the first half is a positive…

Biggest takeaway was the defensive system that even the Reggies held up. Really only one try from a defensive lapse, think only one line break. Try off a kick fluked off the post, a runaway off a dropped ball, a hit and spin that was a technique thing, and then the line break.

Canberra really never looked like breaking us open. And that’s a big thing.

Preston, Pele the good news stories, both will play a part in NRL. Easy for the big names to impress, more impressive to see the ones on the fringe pushing them all the way.

I think Preston’s gonna be a Bulldog to the bone.

Mahoney already the signing of the season. A completely different side with him on the field.

Flanno was solid today, with some nice hands and taking in the line early…

And welcome home JR, loved seeing him out there today… maybe… just maybe a shot on the bench…

So happy with the defensive line speed. Mahoney and Reynolds pushed everybody up. The enthusiasm is what’s been missing for years 

Why don't you allow Allow ME to give him the talk about the prostitutes...

I think you may have misread the post…
If you didn’t, I’m pretty sure he likes girls so your talk would be irrelevant…  ;)

Back row is stacked!!!… 

I agree. I love what I saw from him. 
Definite 17. Kikau will be on left though so not sure if he can play the same on the right. 

Did slot of good things though.

The difference this season is 3D's.

Dummy-half, defence and depth.

Depth surprised me the most, we have added some good players including some later and lower profile signings.

We have lots of players that can cover multiple positions. We also look a bit fitter.

Compared to the top sides we might not have as many x-factor players, but good defence can keep us in the game. 

This season will show how good Mitch Moses really is, and that might confirm how good Lou is.

No no, I didn't misread...
I was trying to make it look like im an expert on pro's (play on words) but I should just stick to what I know best - footy, since comedy is not my thing...

I am warming to that idea as RFM can replace Kicks on the left, no rest for opposition defence on that side.

Lock I am not sure whether to go with Sutton or TPJ. Perhaps start TPJ at prop with King on the bench.

For starters a bench with RFM, King and Pele is strong. Multiple options for 14, including Grub.

I have always thought that Grub would make a good 14.

In the backs, Averillo and Burns are good players one of them might not make the round 1 side.

In the forwards  - Davey, Patolo and Topine are good players who might not be playing round 1. Even Grub isn't a certain round 1 inclusion.