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Surely pointing out that Ponga and Tom T are still to return only highlights the issue. NSW already tried to shoe-horn too many play-makers in (hence Wighton and Gutho in the centres). With Ponga and Tom T available, how do you fit them all in (yeah, drop Gutho, but still...)? Actually, personally ...

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Add Young, Sia, HorsPower, James, Lui and our middle looks the goods. We look light on for depth in the second row to me.

Good signing to keep Emre in green for at least 2 more seasons. Well done DFJ and Sticky.

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Playing with a shoulder that didn't seem quite right with different players on the right edge, contract disputes, wanting to go home to see his family but stuck due to the pandemic. 2020 was very different to 2019 in so many ways. 6/10 which is not too bad as he only played half the matches. I wish ...

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There is something wrong with the stats. 57 missed tackles over 22 games is 2.6 missed tackles per match. His end of season form dipped from the time he came out and said the Raiders would not be resting any players before the finals and then within days Sticky had rested half the squad for the fina...

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Mr Versatile who plays hooker or middle. Always makes ground with the ball because of his nugget shape and powerful legs. Defensively reliable. He had 7 kicks for 291mtrs so he kicks more than 40 mtrs on average. This is a part of his game which in under-utilised imo. In those times when we are stru...

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I thought Freddy had a NSW contract to coach SOO next year. Other than the first match the games were decided once a key playmaker was taken out of the game. No one called Bennett a genius after the 2nd match. Both sides were missing some fine players players before the series began. Pongia and Turb...

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Full marks to Qld. NSW could not build intensity or pressure because Qld wouldn't let them. Interesting that when Qld lost Munster in the second game NSW ran over them. When NSW lost their FB and Captain in Teddy they didn't have a player who took control. The sides are fairly evenly matched in the ...

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A development year for Young in that he was tasked to get the garbage plays out of his game and focus on football and I think he largely did that. Small for a middle forward but mobile. Defensively very good. Showed glimpses of an offload ability that I hope he continues to work on. 7/10

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I was opposed to him coming back in 2020 after that injury. He got limited minutes and I'm glad his did not cop another head knock. No one would ever question his courage and desire to play football. He is a great human being but there comes a time when the risk of long term injury becomes too great...

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Thanks Dr Zaius. Following your previous answers I did a little search and came up with the below ABC report: 'But in the general population — where very few people have the virus — false negatives are not very common. Are false negatives a 'problem'? Professor Sutton said people who tested negative...

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After sandpapergate the CA execs probably went for someone photogenic to put lipstick on the pig of a position they found themselves in.

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Thanks Dr Z. Does the nasal swab test have similar false negative/false positive outcomes to the serology testing? Australia seems to be in a good position with Covid19 now. The Qld Government allowing a full house at Suncorp Stadium for SOO3. Social distancing no longer deemed necessary in Brisbane.

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Interesting the selectors have taken the vice captaincy away from Head leaving Cummins to support Paine. Either they don't think they need his input or they may be preparing the way for a replacement. I think Travis is a solid player in the middle order.

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Unfortunate for NSW to lose their No9 before the game and having to put an assistant coach at 44 years of age into that crucial position. Still, good luck to the Qld side in securing their win on home soil. Lots of debutants at this level on both sides so the future is looking strong.

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Now an Origin player, but to be honest I did not have him in my 17 when the season commenced. I thought Papa, Sia, Guler and HorsPower would be the Props. Obviously been hanging around Hodgo because he became the No1 ball thief in the side. He is good defensively and for a comparatively 'small' prop...

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Dr Zaius, another question for you. With there being millions of pathology blood tests carried out in Australia each year, is Covid19 something else that could be checked for? I imagine it would require the patient to be advised and to give permission, but it seems to me a way of getting a broad sam...

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If NSW want to travel to QLD two hours early so they can get some rest prior to the game, what do you reckon the answer will be? Same answer the Raiders got for sure.

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Qld knocked the complacency out of NSW in Adelaide. Now we see a more determined side with the forwards aggressive running providing opportunity for the kicking game of the halves. Tedesco a constant threat up the middle as was Cook. Early kicking brought JACs pace into play often as well. Dunamis p...

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Agree with BnM. New rules suit his game and he has the confidence to have a run and is a strong defender.
7/10 easy.

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9/10 for me. Loses one for the colour of his post season jersey.

I wish they'd make life size cardboard cut outs of Papa. I'd order 3 straight up.

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Very impressive first year in the NRL. Defensively strong. Good speed too. Fine short kicking game. Plus he had a mix of center and 2nd row partners on the right to blend with. 7.5/10 for this year and with a more settled group on the right perhaps an 8+ next year. Great recruiting of a quality play...

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GE, in past seasons Clubs have had up to 6 development players. With all the rule changes this year I may have missed it, but is it still possible to have up to 6 development players?

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Has NSW ever one a decider in QLD? Sent from my SM-G570F using Tapatalk 1994 Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk The last time was in 2005 gergreg, but nothing wrong with wrong with having the opportunity of creating some history with the 2020 side. Whether NSW can first, set up the opportunity and...

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NSW will win Game 2 in Sydney and then for a decider in Qld.

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Congratulations to Queensland. They outplayed NSW by making fewer errors according to my eye test. Still if ever there was a way to fire up NSW it is to lose the first game of the series. Now we'll see what Freddy and the players can do in one weeks time. Full marks to Qld though, they played a pres...

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Off season will be all important. He is in the frame for a starting spot in the 2021 backline because Sticky chose him for finals footy ahead of the other possibilities. With 2 players no longer able to start 2021 = Cotric gone and JC injured, he has every opportunity to cement a FG position. He's y...

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CNK's second season with the Raiders and I thought it was a good one. I think the 7-7.5/10 is a fair rating. This year we have seen him use a cut out pass and a grubber kick, admittedly rarely but they were there this year when they weren't there last year. He is still a work in progress and he has ...

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Thanks Dr Zaius, appreciate your insights. You are the Norman Swan of the Green House.

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Dr Z, with the next Covid wave crashing over Europe, are we still looking at the same strains of the original outbreak or is there evidence of further mutation? Immediately following the Bathurst 1000 there was a Covid discovery in the sewerage at Bathurst. One week later further testing did not sho...

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Massive increase in LNG exports from Australia for which there is 'runaway pollution' factor. So while the exports are providing income to Australia and providing cleaner energy than coal to the importers it still affects the Australian emission numbers particularly over the years to 2019. The expor...

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Sadly, until there is political will to accept that man made climate change is a thing, and motivation to do something about it, most of the discussion in this thread is pointless [emoji20] A World Wide issue requiring every emitting nation to get on board, Doc. The 4 largest emitters have not sign...

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If Seb Kris makes it back he is also a possibility at right center. GE has Andre Niko left the club? From a goal kicking point of view he was good in lower grades. Contract expired this year... unless he can get another development contract... but unlikely. Thanks GE. I have not seen much goal kick...

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If Seb Kris makes it back he is also a possibility at right center. GE has Andre Niko left the club? From a goal kicking point of view he was good in lower grades.

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Bad news for JC, I hope the surgery is a success. On possible team changes, I recall Valemei as a center in lower grades. Perhaps Simmonson and Rapa on the wings with Valemei, Timoko, Scott and HSS competing for spots in the centers. Pre-season will be interesting with all players competing for a sp...

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Papa's chase and ankle tap will always be a defensive highlight of the 2020 season. Jack makes so many clean hits its hard to remember them all but there was one in Round 19 against the Warriors on Murchie early in the match which has stayed with me. Maybe it's because Murchie was a former Raider, b...

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