Word from Aus sometimes takes the long route round.

Yeh even Captain Bligh had to go the other way

I think my expectations may be getting a bit stretched, as I'm beginning to imagine the reincarnation of Mark Roberts. Hope he goes well for us.

now that WOULD be nice!

Could we try Rod in the second row?... the new Benny Westwood/Gary Mercer.

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... on-wolves/

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/sp ... on-wolves/

What position is he going to play.

Also playing 7’s I’d expect he would have some speed about him

He looks like a painter and decorator who has wandered into the stadium by accident. I hope he proves me wrong, but frankly, with that background, I would be amazed if he ever plays a first team game for us. Luther Burrell was at least a good RU player, but he was out of his depth in league. I suspect that about two years from now, there will be a 'whatever happened to that lad we signed from RU Sevens?' thread on here.

I don’t know about anyone else but I’m really worried about how happy SB looks in that photo.

'I've finished the painting Mr Burgess - navigating around the dado rail was pretty tricky and those skirting boards were a bit of an issue but all done - here's the invoice'
'Sorry son not got my wallet on me - 2 year rugby playing contract suffice?'

He needs to put some weight on.

by the looks of this, he is a winger, the caveat to that being, I haven't a clue what's going on, on the pitch. https://youtu.be/KCr3QPHnwZg

by the looks of this, he is a winger, the caveat to that being, I haven't a clue what's going on, on the pitch. https://youtu.be/KCr3QPHnwZg

Wow, couldn't which one he was or what the highlights were ha ha ha
If it's the guy who scored with the headguard on, it looks like, Dufty, Ashton, Thewlis and Williams would out pace him.
Ahh well will see how he goes, he's got 2 years to develop and might work out, if not he won't be on much wage wise and MIGHT not count on the cap with his Union background.
But all the best to him and welcome to the wire

If he was the bloke who scored all the tries ,he certainly knows his way to the try line & how to get there ,either round or through his opponents.

Anybody know any streams to watch the PNG vs Aus game this weekend?
I know there are 2 PNG games coming up being shown on sky, but i really wanted to watch this.

Quote ="Or thane"Anybody know any streams to watch the PNG vs Aus game this weekend? I know there are 2 PNG games coming up being shown on sky, but i really wanted to watch this.'" https://www.rugbyleagueontv.com/ Sky sports most likely

Quote ="Or thane"Anybody know any streams to watch the PNG vs Aus game this weekend? I know there are 2 PNG games coming up being shown on sky, but i really wanted to watch this.'" https://www.rugbyleagueontv.com/ Sky sports most likely

No not being shown unfortunately, Tai and Russell are in the pacific test team though and 2 games being shown, so i'm happy with that

There is betting on the match and on Skybet it says it’s on Skysports + . Then again Sky get it wrong a lot.

Well i'm not getting up at 6am to check it so i'll just miss it ha ha

See Jenna was asking cleary about moving to super league to be near his bird…

Can dream…

Fiji v PNG is being shown on SKY TV next weekend

Yeah and against the cook islands on 3rd Nov


Watched the Highlights today against Aus, only bits i saw of russell was one really poor tackle where he completely failed to tackle a player who ran directly at him and another player stood shoulder to shoulder with him, and the Aus player just ran completely through them and scored.
And another failed tackle 2 on 1 which led to a try.
Didn't look good but i didn't get to see any of his attacking plays or any of the other defensive work he did, so doesn't tell the whole picture.
But the first failed tackle was shocking.

So we've lost Nicholson and Bateman from our back row options and it looks (barring further recruitment) like our first choice options are a very good player with a persistent shoulder issue and a guy with little to no pedigree at the top level in Australia. Assuming Currie keeps the 13 spot (as I think he should) then our back up options are Crowther and Holroyd who I fear may always be too small. I also think we're short of a prop who can give us some real impact from the bench.

I think our backs are fine with some real x factor players, especially if Lindop takes the right centre position in 2025, but we also look short of experience at half back - we may see Ratchford filling in there at times.

For me we need another big experienced second rower and a monster prop to be able to keep our position in the top 4.

Quote ="Or thane"Yeah and against the cook islands on 3rd Nov Watched the Highlights today against Aus, only bits i saw of russell was one really poor tackle where he completely failed to tackle a player who ran directly at him and another player stood shoulder to shoulder with him, and the Aus player just ran completely through them and scored. And another failed tackle 2 on 1 which led to a try. Didn't look good but i didn't get to see any of his attacking plays or any of the other defensive work he did, so doesn't tell the whole picture. But the first failed tackle was shocking.'" https://www.nrl.com/watch/news/png-pms- ... 2-1736928/ Is he #11 at 2:14 and 2:59 ? Get him on the tackle bags

Quote ="Or thane"Yeah and against the cook islands on 3rd Nov Watched the Highlights today against Aus, only bits i saw of russell was one really poor tackle where he completely failed to tackle a player who ran directly at him and another player stood shoulder to shoulder with him, and the Aus player just ran completely through them and scored. And another failed tackle 2 on 1 which led to a try. Didn't look good but i didn't get to see any of his attacking plays or any of the other defensive work he did, so doesn't tell the whole picture. But the first failed tackle was shocking.'" https://www.nrl.com/watch/news/png-pms- ... 2-1736928/ Is he #11 at 2:14 and 2:59 ? Get him on the tackle bags

Just watched this myself and wasnt impressed, couldnt tackle a good dinner from that looking.

Anyway i have come to the conclusion, you can have 13 world class players on the field but if the ref gives a dodgy decision its game over. Still annoyed with the semi!