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WPM R22 vs Brisbane | Sat 21st Mar | 5:00pm | SS3

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about 2 hours ago
I think the fact it was point blank range affects the decision. One thing to have your arm out when you can feasibly anticipate the cross/shot, another when it is unexpectedly kicked within a metre of you
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about 1 hour ago
Canes, win, ladies win, AFC lose, men win. Perfect weekend.
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about 1 hour ago · edited about 1 hour ago · History
I don't care how it is done. I am just happy for the win! Okay it is maybe just going over my head. But why was Hughes angry? That head knock was nasty. From what it looked he wasn't happy getting subbed (when at the bench) but like why? Surely he'd know it wasn't safe to continue. I get frustrations like in the moment but still 

Also do wonder. Why isn't Carlo playing? I get different coaches have different preferences ect but like was on bench but didn't play last week. Only came on to replace Hughes this week
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about 1 hour ago
That was a perfect pass from LBS. Perfect timing, weight, placement and technique, curled with the outside of the foot. Eze had aeons to put it away.
Not many A league players can do that, and it changed the game. Pure class.
Not the first time LBS has done this either. Again, he's a game breaker, should be starting!
LKH starting instead of Edwards too please.
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about 1 hour ago
imanixsupporter wrote:I think the fact it was point blank range affects the decision. One thing to have your arm out when you can feasibly anticipate the cross/shot, another when it is unexpectedly kicked within a metre of you
Checked with my dad who's an experienced ref (Mainland league) and he backs you up - too close and natural position.
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about 1 hour ago
What a great goal to win it and great lead up play. LBS is class.

Also that was absolutely a penalty at the end. Still, I’ll take the win.

Auckland losing really complicated our push up the ladder but we’re on track.
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about 1 hour ago
nixin wrote:That was a perfect pass from LBS. Perfect timing, weight, placement and technique, curled with the outside of the foot. Eze had aeons to put it away.
Not many A league players can do that, and it changed the game. Pure class.
Not the first time LBS has done this either. Again, he's a game breaker, should be starting!
LKH starting instead of Edwards too please.
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about 1 hour ago
brookem wrote:I don't care how it is done. I am just happy for the win! Okay it is maybe just going over my head. But why was Hughes angry? That head knock was nasty. From what it looked he wasn't happy getting subbed (when at the bench) but like why? Surely he'd know it wasn't safe to continue. I get frustrations like in the moment but still 

Also do wonder. Why isn't Carlo playing? I get different coaches have different preferences ect but like was on bench but didn't play last week. Only came on to replace Hughes this week
I don't think Carlo is starting as he doesn't fit the profile of player Greenie wants as one of the 10s. Greenie has prioritised players with their stronger foot opposite to the side they start on, so Carlo would be up against Ramy/Kartum (and I think  Kartum has looked tidy when coming on). 
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about 1 hour ago
brookem, a known symptom of concussion is irritability/rage
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about 1 hour ago
imanixsupporter wrote:brookem, a known symptom of concussion is irritability/rage





Oh really? Hmm didn't know that. Well you do learn something new everyday
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about 1 hour ago · edited 38 minutes ago · History
Bullion wrote:
 brookem wrote:I don't care how it is done. I am just happy for the win! Okay it is maybe just going over my head. But why was Hughes angry? That head knock was nasty. From what it looked he wasn't happy getting subbed (when at the bench) but like why? Surely he'd know it wasn't safe to continue. I get frustrations like in the moment but still 

Also do wonder. Why isn't Carlo playing? I get different coaches have different preferences ect but like was on bench but didn't play last week. Only came on to replace Hughes this week
I don't think Carlo is starting as he doesn't fit the profile of player Greenie wants as one of the 10s. Greenie has prioritised players with their stronger foot opposite to the side they start on, so Carlo would be up against Ramy/Kartum (and I think  Kartum has looked tidy when coming on). 
Plus he's gone to the back four with Edwards fit again and stronger defensively than Carlo. (With the bonus that the mixed performing James goes to the bench, with Hughes and the - long contracted  - Tuiloma as the CB pairing).

LBS looks a better sub for the sort of sub role Carlo might play. Khatum better if you want to sub one of the two 10s.
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16 minutes ago
imanixsupporter wrote:
brookem, a known symptom of concussion is irritability/rage
Think you might also find he may have been PO with the realization he may not be able to play next week due to concussion protocols. Because it looked to be a bad one.

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