Haumole gone, DCE resurrected

[Kiwi Eagle]

Haumole was very unlikely to beat the charge, he didn't get extra loading from the DCE strategy, so to me it was a no-brainer to risk having 1 player suspended rather than 2... and it was successful.

It's a long season, we may play finals, and Channel 9 were talking up Haumole's chances of playing Origin this year... so in a roundabout way this suspension will probably help to manage his load throughout the season.

I’ve been concerned watching Haumole most games this season with something going on with his leg, hopefully a couple of weeks off can fox some lingering issues up

 

[Dan]

It seems from a report that the Chairman instructed the decision-makers not to take into account DCE's unblemished record. That's ridiculous. The system has to change.

Where was that when Billy "it's not his go" slater was kicking blokes in the head.

The same as when a player like heargeaves goes they use his bad record against him, the same should be considered for a veteran cleanskin

 

[Sheikheagle]

I’ve been concerned watching Haumole most games this season with something going on with his leg, hopefully a couple of weeks off can fox some lingering issues up

A spell for a couple of weeks will freshen him up.

 

[ALinda]

I’ve been concerned watching Haumole most games this season with something going on with his leg, hopefully a couple of weeks off can fox some lingering issues up

Agree and well done on the thread title edit @Kiwi Eagle love it!

 

[Rackets]

Also means DCE is still eligible for the Dally M..... should he win it of course

 

[voicefromthehill]

I just watched it about half a dozen times. DCE is fine. As Warren Smith said, “DCE was initially involved but it was all the work of Olakuatu”.

Which begs the question, why was DCE charged in the first place?

And begs the question is he fine?!?!

I think yes - backhanded conversations have surely taken place

And begs the question is he fine?!?!

I think yes - backhanded conversations have surely taken place

call me the prophet

 

[HK_Eagle]

call me the prophet

Voicefromthehill >>> Prophetonthemount?

 

[Eagle 1]

Booyah!

In celebration, I’m going to go easy on him in the match day thread this week.

I rate him so highly as a player I just get frustrated with some of his decisions/plays

Let’s tear the raiders a new one !

Yeah, if it's wet we need DCE's wet weather footy smarts to see us through the game.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Agree and well done on the thread title edit @Kiwi Eagle love it!

Haumole crucified. DCE resurrected.

 

[frank stokes]

Knock me down with a feather… yeah boi!!!

 

[Will on the hill]

Great result. Only thing that would've made it better would've been Guac successfully challenging straight afterwards on the basis that even the NRLs counsel thought DCE was the major contributor and the panel still downgraded his charge.

 

[Rosko]

Downgrade the charge and let him play this week.
The NRL don't have to worry about getting it wrong and having it on the back page, that space is reserved for Souths sacking JD.

Wishful thinking.

No,

 

[Spartan Eagle]

I know the panel were instructed not to take into consideration DCE'S clean record...but FUK me how can you not.

 

[Eagle 1]

Haumole crucified. DCE resurrected.

Ola was the fall guy, but he'll understand, it's for the good of the team.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I know the panel were instructed not to take into consideration DCE'S clean record...but FUK me how can you not.

About time that law was changed.

 

[lsz]

About time that law was changed.

I get why they do not do it (imagine cherry taking out Cleary in a prelim then claiming his "freebie" to play the following week) but good god I would love some mid point than the black and white we have in place.

I find that worse than inconsistency i.e. the obstruction law which if they managed it by the play in front of them has the potential for inconsistency but at least the game would be more like the one we used to know rather than trying to create black and white decisions

(end rant...and sorry as your post had little to do with my rant!)

 

[double hoops]

Speaking of black and white decisions.

What I struggle to understand is why the NRL have the current double movement rule. It once was black and white if you arm touches the ground you can't move it forward. The current rule go your hardest if your body still has momentum? Wow. A body always appears to have momentum when ur reaching forward. Its made grey what used to be clear cut.

 

[manly al]

On the face of it , Manly had a quite reasonable case to present but by the same token was far from a sure thing in getting a quite successful outcome .
Probably came down to the degree of involvement consideration , bit of positive loading for D C E must have played some part and however limited .
Still would not underestimate both the Raiders and Dolphins ability to lift a bit in coming weeks so having D C E available a big plus on any measure
If it is a bit of a damp track on Friday night , probably a bit more of a leveler factor so even more of a positive having Daly available with his experience and kicking ability
Haumole did not seem to be favoring or noticeably that leg problem against the Eels but regardless, will be missed . Could only expect then to be really primed to go against the Broncs in a couple of weeks or so with the enforced rest

 

[double hoops]

Playing wet weather footy? Not really a noted strong point of our turtle in the past. A big opportunity for him to show us all he can play the percentage game. Bring em forward and dribble in behind. Field position. The games should be won by the better pack. Really looking for patience and composure from our spine. Role the sleeves up and have some fun in the mud. Playing in the wet is the best.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I know the panel were instructed not to take into consideration DCE'S clean record...but FUK me how can you not.

About time that law was changed.

I get why they do not do it (imagine cherry taking out Cleary in a prelim then claiming his "freebie" to play the following week) but good god I would love some mid point than the black and white we have in place.

I find that worse than inconsistency i.e. the obstruction law which if they managed it by the play in front of them has the potential for inconsistency but at least the game would be more like the one we used to know rather than trying to create black and white decisions

(end rant...and sorry as your post had little to do with my rant!)

It did , but I agree with you nevertheless.

In relation to the get out of jail for free card , I wouldn’t like to see this as a carte Blanche for any act on the field , but any that are obvious accidents or whereby the player only pays a small role in the tackle.

I just think players who have played that many games , trouble free , should get dispensation first time charge.