NRL Round 25 Recap + MyGM (Titans) & Bunker Blunder

The Practice Run

Summary

In this part of the conversation, Rawiri and Tu_Money discuss the Gold Coast Titans and their GM mode rebuild. Rawiri shares the trades he made, including acquiring Angus Crichton and Reese Walsh, and the players he kept on the team. They also discuss the potential of the team and the importance of coaching. They then talk about the state of Australian rugby and the need for improvement. They end the conversation by discussing the upcoming GM mode rebuilds for the Eels and the Cowboys. The conversation in this part focuses on the inconsistency of refereeing decisions in recent NRL games. The hosts discuss specific incidents where head contact was either penalized or overlooked, highlighting the need for more consistency in player safety. They also touch on the use of the bunker and the potential integration of AI VR technology to assist referees. The conversation then transitions to a review of the Tigers vs. Sea Eagles game, with a mention of the emotional farewell for Sean Johnson. The hosts speculate on the eligibility of certain players for representative teams and express excitement for future lineups. In the Bulldogs vs. Warriors game, the Warriors dominated the first half, but the Bulldogs gained momentum in the second half. The game had multiple ad breaks, causing frustration for the viewers. The Bulldogs ultimately won the game. In the Broncos vs. Eels game, the Broncos started strong, but the Eels fought back. Adam Reynolds had a kicking masterclass, and Tristan Sailor had a standout performance. The Broncos won the game. The Panthers vs. Raiders game saw the Raiders upset the Panthers, ending their winning streak. The Storm continued their dominance with a win against the Dolphins. The Sharks are looking dangerous and ascending in the power rankings, while the Panthers have fallen off. The Dragons and Eels are struggling, and the Broncos are making a comeback. Turbo Tom Trbojevic, Xavier Savage, and Alofiana Khan-Pereira, are standouts in the backline, while Dan Gagai and Jack Howarth impress in the halves. Joseph Tapine, Harry Hines, and Harry Grant shine in the forward pack, along with Samuel Afuainu and Angus Crichton. The power rankings highlight the teams' performances and potential for the playoffs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Gold Coast Titans GM Mode Rebuild

23:22 Evaluation of the Team's Potential and the Importance of Coaching

28:14 Discussion on the State of Australian Rugby

33:14 Evaluation of the Gold Coast Titans GM Mode Rebuild and Discussion of Upcoming Rebuilds

36:59 Inconsistency in Refereeing Decisions

42:18 The Role of the Bunker and AI VR Technology

57:54 Reviewing the Tigers vs. Sea Eagles Game

01:06:29 Excitement for Future Representative Team Lineups

01:12:44 Bulldogs vs. Warriors: Bulldogs Gain Momentum and Win

01:16:07 Panthers vs. Raiders: Raiders Upset Panthers

Keywords

Gold Coast Titans, GM mode, rebuild, trades, Angus Crichton, Reese Walsh, team potential, coaching, Australian rugby, Eels, Cowboys, refereeing decisions, inconsistency, player safety, bunker, AI VR technology, Tigers vs. Sea Eagles, Sean Johnson, eligibility, representative teams, Bulldogs, Warriors, Broncos, Eels, Panthers, Raiders, Storm, Dolphins, game, ad breaks, frustration, momentum, kicking masterclass, standout performance, upset, dominance, Sharks, Panthers, Dragons, Eels, Broncos, Turbo Tom Trbojevic, Xavier Savage, Dane Gagai, Jack Howarth, Joseph Tapine, Harry Hines, Harry Grant, Samuela Fuainu, Angus Crichton, power rankings, playoffs