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Two things I don't want to see Parts do on Friday night..

Posted by ian glover on September 20, 2022 at 11:32pm

Over the past four games Parts have blow their challenges in the first ten minutes of the game and each time it was obviously not going to be successful. Used properly, a captain can gain three or four calls throughout the game. So no challenges unless absolutely positive. The other thing I don't want to see is short goal line drop outs. Too often they go pesr shaped and lead to either penalties or handing over possession on your own goaline.

While I'm at it, I can't believe that N Brown is not in the team. I know it has all been said before regarding team selectons so I won't go on but just wanted add my thoughts.

Finally, I think Parra can win this one. I have a good feeling. Time will tell.

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Johnny B Good September 21, 2022 at 12:05am

Paulo should be banned forever from challenging. That rank challenge against Penrith is what started the rot.

I'm a fan of the short goal line drop out. Hopefully Clint and Moses have been practising overtime for it though.
- ian glover > Johnny B Good September 21, 2022 at 7:04am
  
  Initially I was fan of the short goal line drop but I think Gutho needs to look at the scoreboard first. That one a few weeks ago where we were up by about twenty points (I am not sure who it was against) changed the whole momentum of the game.
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- ian glover September 21, 2022 at 6:51am
  
  Fair point Grunt. I posted from my mobile and you're right, it needed a read before posting.
  - Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart > ian glover September 21, 2022 at 7:48am
    
    It's a good thing we're not the Farramatta Eels.
    - ParraTrooper47 > Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart September 21, 2022 at 8:11am
      
      Or the BrissyDolphins
- ParraTrooper47 September 21, 2022 at 8:10am
  
  That's your job
Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart September 21, 2022 at 7:52am

I agree re captain's challenge.

A bad challenge could cost us dearly.
ParraTrooper47 September 21, 2022 at 8:09am

I agree about the short goal line drop outs. 9 times out of 10 they're a waste of time. Captains challenges are also a gamble. I reckon they should allow 2 challenges per half.
- Tad > ParraTrooper47 September 21, 2022 at 1:19pm
  
  P T47 Mate you did mention that your brother recently passed away Condolences to you and your family. I have lost a few friends recently as well from long ago days as well.Hope you are okay
  - ParraTrooper47 > Tad September 21, 2022 at 6:14pm
    
    Yeah Tad 1 of my older brothers passed away on Saturday morning in Toowoomba Hospital. He had bone cancer. He was 70 years old. He led a very tough life and although I hadnt been in recent contact. I loved him and have some good memories..Life is certainly tough..I'm going ok Tad and thankyou for asking. I appreciate it. Lost 1 of my sister's a few years ago also to Leukaemia.