Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:51 am  

I didn't see the incident, but if it played out as it's been described, then it's hardly surprising that Poore, on debut, wanted to send out a message that he means business; if Bailey started it and Poore finished it, then I'm ok with that and given that Kylie escaped any action after slotting 3 or 4 on Peter Fox in the play-off game, one would hope that the panel will put it down to handbags and not hand out any silly ban.

Going forward, one would hope that Poore can control that side of his game and doesn't become a penalty machine - given the level he's played at, I don't think that's an issue.

Our first competitive game against Leeds should be an interesting one!

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:04 am  

bren2k wrote:

I didn't see the incident, but if it played out as it's been described, then it's hardly surprising that Poore, on debut, wanted to send out a message that he means business; if Bailey started it and Poore finished it, then I'm ok with that and given that Kylie escaped any action after slotting 3 or 4 on Peter Fox in the play-off game, one would hope that the panel will put it down to handbags and not hand out any silly ban.

Going forward, one would hope that Poore can control that side of his game and doesn't become a penalty machine - given the level he's played at, I don't think that's an issue.

Our first competitive game against Leeds should be an interesting one!

anybody that has watched him in aus will tell you he is a good pro. baileys cheap shot got the maggot exactly what he deserved

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 2:35 pm  

MHL wrote:

who do you thinking was laughing at the end of the game, bailey who played 70 mins for the winning side or poore who was showered and changed by half time? and which coach do you think was happier, brain mcdermott who saw his prop suck in another idiot or richard agar who saw his team reduced to 12 men for 75% of the game & now has to worry about his star import prop being targeted for the rest of the year?

whilst many fans seem to think its some kind of victory to punch bailey, no many seem to realised that bailey takes plenty of punches & carries on playing whilst his opposition has a nice view of the game for the sideline.

I'm pretty sure it was Poore - don't be a wally.

Had this been a real game you may have a point, although in a real game both would have got 10 minutes!- but it wasn't. Poore put down a marker, mess with me or I WILL hurt you. Now he doesn't have to do it in a real game.

As for your lionisation of Bailey, he spent the rest of the day hiding.

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:14 pm  

vastman wrote:

As for your lionisation of Bailey, he spent the rest of the day [u]hiding[/i].

Sounds about right.
Hid behind his team-mates when Radders called it on.

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:59 pm  

Someone that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Lyne, thought he showed up well yesterday, solid in defense and showed his pace,looks like a good signing.


Got to laugh at some of the Leeds lot trying to take more out of the game than actually there is, apparently they beat Trinity's full side with a team full of kids. It seemed to have past them by that both sides didn't field the strongest side but more importantly we were a man down for over half a game and as usual when that happens one team runs out of gas by about the 60th minute.

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:40 pm  

vastman wrote:

I'm pretty sure it was Poore - don't be a wally.

Had this been a real game you may have a point, although in a real game both would have got 10 minutes!- but it wasn't. Poore put down a marker, mess with me or I WILL hurt you. Now he doesn't have to do it in a real game.

As for your lionisation of Bailey, he spent the rest of the day hiding.

Not much into sports psychology but I'd suggest that was Poore set down the marker regarding Bailey for future games, keep your eye on these two for future games!

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 4:46 pm  

MHL wrote:

who do you thinking was laughing at the end of the game, bailey who played 70 mins for the winning side or poore who was showered and changed by half time? and which coach do you think was happier, brain mcdermott who saw his prop suck in another idiot or richard agar who saw his team reduced to 12 men for 75% of the game & now has to worry about his star import prop being targeted for the rest of the year?

whilst many fans seem to think its some kind of victory to punch bailey, no many seem to realised that bailey takes plenty of punches & carries on playing whilst his opposition has a nice view of the game for the sideline.

Is that deliberate ? cos it made me laugh.

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:19 pm  

WIZEB wrote:

Sounds about right.
Hid behind his team-mates when Radders called it on.

Don't forget the classic of all time - Bailey hiding behind Burrow when Lauaki went after him, resulting in the pure comedy gold of Burrow windmilling punches in mid-air, whilst Lauaki held him at bay with a hand on top of his head.

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:24 pm  

Shifty Cat wrote:

Someone that I haven't seen mentioned yet is Lyne, thought he showed up well yesterday, solid in defense and showed his pace,looks like a good signing.


Got to laugh at some of the Leeds lot trying to take more out of the game than actually there is, apparently they beat Trinity's full side with a team full of kids. It seemed to have past them by that both sides didn't field the strongest side but more importantly we were a man down for over half a game and as usual when that happens one team runs out of gas by about the 60th minute.

Yeah this preseason victory against wakey is the bragging rights we've been waiting for. If only we had a one of our players sent off like your lot to gloat about. Not like we have anything else to brag about now is there....

Re: Updates from boxing day : Thu Dec 27, 2012 5:30 pm  

This pre-season warm-up has generated more interest than any other in recent years; perhaps it's an indication that despite the howls of protest when it happens, the best way to get people interested in the game is to bring back the biff??

Even our very own Sunbed Kid has got himself into a right schemozzle on Twitter, arguing with Robbie Burrow for suggesting that the Leeds 'kids' beat a full strength Wakey side; I can't wait for the first competitive game of the season - it'll be a humdinger!