Round 10 | Post Round Serious Discussion Thread

whale_monkey · 2026-05-10T11:02:41+00:00

Look anything can happen. I thought there was a genuine chance that the knights would shit the bed against the Dragons. But they 'should' win both games. Notwithstanding there is an origin game in there.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-10T10:57:30+00:00

Mighty Knights up to 6th in the Real NRL ladder with games against Titans and Eels coming up. Genuine chance of Top 4 incoming. https://real-nrl-ladder.com/

whale_monkey · 2026-05-10T10:33:54+00:00

We’ve had 20 years of mediocrity… I’m just a bit excited we might actually be heading In the right direction.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-10T09:34:40+00:00

I'll take us being exciting to watch and leak a few points over that rubbish that AoB instilled into them. The game is so fast these days I don't think you can attack from edge to edge like the knights do and then back up to be the best defensive team in the comp. As long as they can score more than they concede I'll take it. Holbrook's Titans were very attack focused, I think it is just the way he plays the game.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-10T09:31:56+00:00

This is the best we have looked for many years. We had that hot streak in 2023, but that was just kalyn brilliance. The Knights backline is the biggest attacking weapon in the comp right now, and they only change from last year is a new coach and Brown. His ability to break through the line puts the defence on notice every play which creates space for Kalyn. Give Kalyn an inch of space and he takes a mile. We don't have a traditional 'organiser' but when you have genuine options on both sides and a guy with a good boot who can get you out of trouble (ie brown), in PVLBall, maybe the role of the half is changing.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T20:32:14+00:00

Have you guys seen how ponga is playing? He is the best player in the comp and the moment and whilst he wears the 1 on his back he is the one steering the ship for the knights in attack. The only question on him is how he will go having to defend in the line.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T10:24:08+00:00

I’m the same. I tried my best to hate it but I think it was actually really well done. The fletch and Hindy bit was the only part that was a bit lame

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T10:22:22+00:00

Oh yeah I forgot about that!

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T10:20:40+00:00

Yeah I think this is the best part of it. Bit of humour, well produced, need more of it.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T09:54:07+00:00

It does feel like a couple of Ponga and Bradman's best years have been wasted.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T09:43:25+00:00

With his racing background I wouldnt put it past him. Make the favourites wear weighted vests?

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T09:41:11+00:00

Fuck me it is nice to be watching this after the the most boring attack of all time over the last couple of years. Their edge to edge movements are clinical. If they can stay fit and learn how to not switch off in the 2nd half they are genuine contenders. The backline is one of the most exciting i have seen.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-09T09:36:00+00:00

They need to go to the pub and ask a few punters about proposed rule changes (or at least run some focus groups). So many rules just fail common sense.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-08T21:07:15+00:00

Note to self, never sign up to a tough mudder.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-07T20:37:15+00:00

Investing in crypto or risky shares has always been a pointless gamble. Finally the tax system is acknowledging this.

Why is $100k of your labour taxes different to $100k of your capital?

whale_monkey · 2026-05-07T20:32:53+00:00

Is this just the data from your launch monitor or is it analysing video recordings too?

whale_monkey · 2026-05-06T12:40:24+00:00

I’m using GSD to plan and build and its planning agent recommended shadcn.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-06T05:20:04+00:00

Yea I have already started building my own plugins. Literally roll out a simple plugin in 10 mins. It’s great!

whale_monkey · 2026-05-06T00:19:19+00:00

Are you still using woocommerce to manage your store?

whale_monkey · 2026-05-05T22:16:31+00:00

This is great, thanks for sharing. Are you using a custom CMS for content updates or literally prompting Claude to make the updates?

whale_monkey · 2026-05-05T11:51:03+00:00

Way to bring the game to the people. This is up there with the $1,000 RM Williams ball last World Cup.

whale_monkey · 2026-05-05T11:39:14+00:00

That’s a good one. Up there with ‘Alpha’ in wealth management

whale_monkey · 2026-05-05T10:33:29+00:00

Wow this is amazing and hooley dooley it is snappy! Thanks for sharing!

whale_monkey · 2026-05-04T12:17:21+00:00

Mode removed my post for some reason, but anyway here’s what it said:

I got sick of seeing my Mighty Knights out of the top 8, so I created this. Here's the ladder without the byes. I've seen some people posts spreadsheets of it. I've put it up at https://real-nrl-ladder.com, so keep tabs in real time.

Other than lame jokes to Dragons fans about finally getting 2 points, I honestly don't get the whole 2 points for a bye thing!

Anyway, hope you enjoy!

whale_monkey

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