The Daly Cherrygraph

[eaglebuzz]

Saw the video of the team signing happy birthday to DCEs old man post match, have been waiting for the media to catch onto the fact that Tom wasn’t singing along lol

He doesn't get into the team song much either. I don't think he has the personality that enjoys that stuff.

 

[Bradza]

Saw the video of the team signing happy birthday to DCEs old man post match, have been waiting for the media to catch onto the fact that Tom wasn’t singing along lol

He might not know the words.

 

[LeonardCohen]

I noticed when DCE embraced his teammates on full time, the exchange with Tom was very brief by comparison with some of the others…could be reading into things too much though

 

[Tragic Eagle]

At least he is having a crack! Played well and that tackle on big Solomono was gutsy.

 

[ManlyTragic]

I noticed when DCE embraced his teammates on full time, the exchange with Tom was very brief by comparison with some of the others…could be reading into things too much though

Maybe Tom’s not a touchy feely kind of guy!

Just sayin’

 

[LeonardCohen]

Maybe Tom’s not a touchy feely kind of guy!

Hence the ‘could be reading into things too much’ comment

 

[StuBoot]

Yeah as well as Koulas dbl movement. I might be wrong but doesn't it have to be grounded on or over the line for a dbl movement? Pretty sure he was short.

Yeah, that call was a shocker.
Never seen a double movement penalty for not a actually getting to the line - how many times have we seen and heard "lucky he came up short or he would've been pinged for a double movement"?
Would have been interesting if we'd have challenged it, they couldn't possibly uphold it.
How close to the try line do you have to get for it to be deemed a double movement?

From the games l saw the standard of refereeing in this round had some very poor decisions at crucial times.

 

[globaleagle]

Saw the video of the team signing happy birthday to DCEs old man post match, have been waiting for the media to catch onto the fact that Tom wasn’t singing along lol

He might not know the words.

Or not wanting to risk injury?!?!?!

 

[LeonardCohen]

Yeah, that call was a shocker.
Never seen a double movement penalty for not a actually getting to the line - how many times have we seen and heard "lucky he came up short or he would've been pinged for a double movement"?
Would have been interesting if we'd have challenged it, they couldn't possibly uphold it.
How close to the try line do you have to get for it to be deemed a double movement?

From the games l saw the standard of refereeing in this round had some very poor decisions at crucial times.

The penalty that won the Dogs the game was an absolute howler!

On the contrary, It’s disappointing that no one in the call mentioned that Simpkin was incapable of pressuring Grant from marker because of the elbow…it was the correct call given it’s not only an act of foul play, it directly impacted our defensive line.

I also think Hoffman’s (obvious Melbourne bias) comments in the media that Grant made minimal contact with Brooks and it was a terrible decision are forgetting that it’s much like every other protective rule in the game, in that it’s designed to deter as a way of preventing injury. Sure, Brooks was fine but no penalty there says fair game to the rest of the NRL and an eventual broken leg or ankle down the track.

 

[frank stokes]

I noticed when DCE embraced his teammates on full time, the exchange with Tom was very brief by comparison with some of the others…could be reading into things too much though

They generally are… I have been watching these since the Chez announcement and they are more formal and never seem to be high energy…

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

On the contrary, It’s disappointing that no one in the call mentioned that Simpkin was incapable of pressuring Grant from marker because of the elbow…it was the correct call given it’s not only an act of foul play, it directly impacted our defensive line.

Good point.
And hopefully Simpkin is Ok and available for next game.

 

[double hoops]

Turtle was different even running out against Storm. Something must have changed in his world during the week. What ever that may be, may it continue. It's shouldn't be to much to ask of a player to have a go should it.

 

[Under the Sticks]

Good point.
And hopefully Simpkin is Ok and available for next game.

Cat 1 so no Dogs for Simpkin within 11 days.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Cat 1 so no Dogs for Simpkin within 11 days.

Except we've challenged that with the NRL. Cat 1 was called by the independent doctor. But our doctor, who actually examined Simpkin after the incident (where he passed his HIA test), said there was no concussion. Fingers crossed that sanity prevails, although sanity is not a hallmark of the NRL.

 

[Flying high Eagle]

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[manly al]

Be interesting how much coin for any official contract if the almost inevitable move to the Roosters does occur . Of course a couple of after career inducements to play their part also no doubt
Then looks like Sandon Smith on the move and how to accommodate their current emerging half, ,a bit of an open question
Apart from Sam Walker as an assuming given in their starting side haves lineup ongoing
With origin out of the way now and that indication against the Storm that D C E has pretty much got into a much better groove , really should not matter again what his intentions are for next season

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

The deal with the Roosters is obviously a way of dudding the salary cap. Pay him less that what he is worth for 2026 & then pay him way-overs for his part-time coaching role.

 

[Dingo]

Yeah all good DCE I didn’t want you helping your other team out post career anyway 😭

Roosters sure know how to get anyone in and it’s a shame he’ll completely abandon us after this year but it’s been the worst kept secret

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

DCE to Chooks!!! Wow! Never saw that coming

 

[Under the Sticks]

So he will professionally apply the headless chicken 🐓 moves going forward. That makes sense.