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@LeagueUnlimited Sua high shot on Burton missed. Not sure why that wasn’t picked up

St George Illawarra are reportedly lodging a formal complaint with the #NRL over FIVE calls in yesterday's clash in Vegas, according to a News Corp report. 1️⃣ 89' Couchman strip (Bulldogs penalty) 2️⃣ 68' Kiraz knock on from a bomb, Tracey goes on to run 60m upfield 3️⃣ 37' Gutherson-Tu obstruction (captains challenge unsuccessful) 4️⃣ 34' Crichton high contact on Tu 5️⃣ Suli error ruled a knock on

@FOXNRL Cries every time and points to others and officials for nearly every loss. Been happening for years. Never takes accountability or takes the loss and moves on

'EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, WITHOUT A DOUBT' Dragons coach Shane Flanagan has teed off at the refereeing in Sunday’s controversial loss to the Bulldogs... When asked specifically about the decision to penalise Toby Couchman for stripping the ball from Bronson Xerri, Flanagan didn’t hold back 😮 WHAT HE SAID 👉 bit.ly/4r9mjD5

@LeagueScenePod Gotta love Flanno, always coming up with excuses and never takes accountability or takes the loss for his team. It never ends, just accept it and move on

Dragons coach Shane Flanagan wasn't happy with the performance of the officials in his side's golden point loss to the Bulldogs Flanagan's quote on the penalty in golden point ⬇️ “It’s a loose carry every day of the week. We didn’t get the rub of the green that’s for sure."

@mrchrisnico Thought the Dogs just wanted to get into the grind, something they found success on last season. Trialled a few players in different positions throughout the game which they have said in the past they do to simulate possible scenarios with concussions/injuries. They’ll be fine

Here’s the yarn on Burto. PS: not sure if Dogs were really good, or Knights really bad smh.com.au/sport/nrl/matt…

@RealSkipBayless WHY DO WE LET NON-FOOTBALL PLAYERS TALK ABOUT FOOTBALL?????

WHY DO WE LET NON-FOOTBALL PLAYERS DECIDE GAMES BY TRYING TO KICK THE BALL BETWEEN TWO POLES???

@PhilGould15 I understand why the logo is what it is. But you’re missing the biggest point. Your biggest asset is the fans. Why weren’t members consulted and given the opportunity to vote?

Logo evolutions - the backlash they faced: Nike Swoosh (1971) Carolyn Davidson designed this for $35. Nike co-founder Phil Knight’s first reaction was “I don’t love it, but it will grow on me.” The simplicity was radical for the time - a curved checkmark. Critics thought it was too abstract/meaningless. Now it’s the most recognizable logo globally, representing movement, speed, athletic excellence, without needing the Nike name at all. The genius was in its versatility and the meaning consumers projected onto it over time. Apple (1977-1998) Apple moved from a detailed Isaac Newton illustration, to a rainbow apple, then to a monochrome apple in 1998. When Steve Jobs simplified it to solid colours, design critics said it lost personality. The rainbow version had become iconic of the creative revolution. But Jobs understood a monochrome version would work better across products, in different materials (aluminum MacBooks, glass iPhones). It projected a more premium aesthetic. Today, the bitten apple is instant recognition worldwide. Starbucks (2011) When Starbucks removed the words “Starbucks Coffee” entirely and just kept the siren, customers were outraged. “How will people know what it is?” The company was confident in their global presence, and that the symbol alone would suffice. Removing text gave them flexibility to expand beyond coffee. It was a bold statement of brand confidence. Within a year, the controversy died. Instagram (2016) The shift from a retro Polaroid camera to a flat gradient icon sparked massive backlash. Users called it “generic,” “soulless”. They mourned the loss of the detailed camera. Instagram’s rationale was purely functional - the old logo was too detailed for small screens and app icons. The gradient allowed the icon to stand out on home screens while being simple enough to work at any size. Now nobody thinks twice about it. Mastercard (2016-2019) Gradually removed their name from the logo, leaving just the red and yellow overlapping circles. The criticism was that it looked incomplete, too simple. Their research showed the circles alone had 81% recognition globally without text. Like Starbucks, it was a statement of brand strength. It gave them flexibility across digital platforms, and various applications where text doesn’t work well. Pepsi (2008-2009) Spent $1 million on a redesign that tilted the circular wave. The backlash was brutal - people thought they’d wasted money on something barely different. But the subtle change modernized the look. More importantly, it allowed for dynamic variations across different Pepsi products while maintaining brand unity. The criticism soon faded as the applications showed their versatility. The Pattern: These changes share common elements: 1.Simplification for scalability - fewer details work better across sizes and platforms 2.Confidence in brand recognition - willingness to remove text shows they trust consumers know them 3.Future-proofing - designs that work in contexts not yet imagined (who knew we’d need app icons in 2007?) 4.Initial resistance, eventual acceptance - typically takes 18-24 months for criticism to fade. What this means for Bulldogs: The new logo follows this exact playbook. It’s bold enough to work on a hat or a stadium screen, simple enough to be instantly recognizable on a phone app, modern enough to appeal to young fans who are the future of a club’s support base. The circular element pays homage to history. The simplified Bulldog face has real personality/attitude. The fans criticizing it are doing exactly what Nike customers, Apple users, and Starbucks drinkers did - mourning the familiar. That’s expected. From a branding perspective, this positions Bulldogs well for next 20-30 years across all platforms/applications that matter in modern sport. The real test isn’t what people say today - it’s whether in 3 years time, you can spot a Bulldogs supporter across a crowded pub, just by seeing that logo on their shirt. 💙

@FOXNRL @Foxtel @kayosports Love the NRL, but they couldn’t even fill out Accor, shy 3k. Can’t say they blew AFL out of the park when they sold out both prelims and GF with 100k people in attendance

"Blew the AFL out of the park" 💪 The NRL Grand Final was the most-watched event of the year 🔥 📺 Watch #NRL360 on @Foxtel CH 502 or stream on @kayosports: bit.ly/3vi8Eju

@brisbanebroncos Great double movement to win the game!

WE'RE GOING BACK TO THE GF

@DaveRic1 @NRL Brisbane fans throwing cups and objects onto the field and at refs after that last penalty. Imagine if they were Dog fans

Rugby League, you did it again. Bloody brilliant. @NRL

@RL_Guru Am I going crazy or was that a double movement?

Take a bow Brisbane, the dynasty is officially over. The coaching resume of Madge gets better and better. Walsh coming up with the play to break it open when it mattered the most. Incredible moment for Adam Reynolds from the sideline. Their D on the try line won that for them.

@NRL Won on a double movement

THE REIGN IS OVER 🤯

@FOXNRL Won on a double movement

THE BRONCOS END THE DYNASTY!!! For the first time this DECADE, the Panthers won't play in the Grand Final as Brisbane storms back from 14-0 down to win a preliminary final epic! Adam Reynolds the hero... WOW >> bit.ly/4nX9tXp

@9_Moley How was that not a double movement??? Also fans throwing shit onto the field after that last penalty. Imagine if that were Dogs fans, media would go bananas

Super fightback Brisbane Broncos... but congrats Penrith Panthers - a wonderful era. #NRLBroncosPanthers

@FOXNRL DOUBLE MOVEMENT!!!

Brisbane take the lead! 📺 Watch #NRLBroncosPanthers on ch. 502 or stream on Kayo: bit.ly/4nqFdUZ ✍️ BLOG: bit.ly/4mE2O3i 🔢 MATCH CENTRE: bit.ly/4pLSZmC

@9_Moley DOUBLE MOVEMENT!!!!

WOW... game has lived up to the hype... sensational...

@SCWhisperer Unreal. Gotta respect what they’ve done. Glad this has happened in our lifetime. Considering where they were, but not only the fact they were last, they were playing poorly to how they have turned it around and played their best footy

@BigOtrivia Respect Ivan, but we all know Nathan is the captain coach. Without Nathan, they don’t get a lot of their wins in that stretch. This season is a microcosm of that

When you think about it….its a bit ridiculous that during Penrith’s 4 year reign, Ivan Cleary has never been crowned the Dally M coach of the year. Ricky Stuart is the favourite, but the way Cleary has turned this season around, he deserves recognition.

@TripleM_NRL Ummm I think everyone expected the Sharks to be there. You’ve been choking the last few years but have the team that should be in the top 2. And you added AFB this season. So yeh you should be there

🤫 FULL INTERVIEW HERE! 👉 brnw.ch/21wVWmR

@BigOtrivia It’s Monday. Prelim is on Friday. NRL can’t compete with their rival code. They’re so scared they had to move the scheduling around the AFL schedule in the finals. Let that sink in. This whole thing about expansion this and that but can’t compete in its own country

How is this fair ? Giving teams two extra days preparation is a massive advantage. Can’t believe it’s not Friday/Saturday.

@LeagueUnlimited Hip drop, clear as daylight. Loses his legs and drops weight with his hips. Interesting to see if the review picks it up

HUGE moment just short of halftime with Payne Haas hobbling. He shrugs the trainer off and keeps limping about. #NRL #NRLRaidersBroncos