Thank god Darwin is gone

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Eli Stephens August 14, 2025 at 4:43pm

Rest of the playing group probably feels the same way, what a terrible deal that was for the club. Just play out of parramatta from now on thanks 😂
- HKF > Eli Stephens August 14, 2025 at 5:18pm
  
  I think it became obvious after the first few years the players hated it. After the novelty of going and playing somewhere new wore off the reality of a very draining, both physically and mentally, slog turned into a negative experience.
  
  We went from having a lot of success their to being flogged every time. Mentally they were no longer turning up.
  - The Badger > HKF August 14, 2025 at 5:42pm
    
    They also moved it from June/July to April. So from about 40% humidity to 80+% humidity.
    - LB > The Badger August 14, 2025 at 5:52pm
      
      That's was to coincide with ANZAC day at times other times made no sense.
Eli Stephens August 14, 2025 at 5:51pm

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/nrl/footy-was-getting-in-the-way-of...
Bob Smith August 14, 2025 at 6:05pm

One of the worst decisions ever to play up there for 10 years or whatever it was.
- LB > Bob Smith August 14, 2025 at 6:33pm
  
  The worst decision was agreeing to a 10 year deal. It should have been like Dolphins, 3 years then review it.
Kenny Power August 14, 2025 at 6:22pm

What I don't get he seems to have been set on retiring after the Darwin game .. why not retire earlier in the year

"The only threat to us in this game is US.
If we play and execute I think we have a field day against these jokers.
If we want a side like South's like w e did last week against the Cows and cough up cheap ball then we'll the game can go either…"

"The one certainty is that there will be long passes to Johnston from Latrell. I would be alert for an intercept just inside Johnston (with a bit of cover defence just in case)"

Cameron Munster has been moved to fullback for the game against Penrith today and Jonah Pezet has been picked at 5/8 to replace him. This is a good chance to see what Pezet has to offer at 5/8 and if he's worth going after.

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