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The NRL 2016 and all things Australian Rugby League thread

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    #92
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Wow didn't expect that from the Warriors. Broncos made a lot of sloppy passes and Milford was very quiet. Some great tries in that game.

    I noticed Rory Kostjasyn get a try for the Cowboys. He represents Ireland doesn't he?

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #93
    Edward Hopper
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    Wow didn't expect that from the Warriors. Broncos made a lot of sloppy passes and Milford was very quiet. Some great tries in that game.

    I noticed Rory Kostjasyn get a try for the Cowboys. He represents Ireland doesn't he?

    He's played for Ireland last world cup but nationality is pretty fluid in international RL. You can pretty well pick and choose I think! If Australia came a calling he'd be gone again. (not that I think that'll happen)


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    #94
    Edward Hopper
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    Allianz virtually empty Roosters Tigers. But weather looks horrendous so pretty understandable.


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    #95
    Edward Hopper
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    Aidan Guerra "it's a sloppy old day". Looks the understatement of the year!

    Edit: 3362 in attendance. Bit of light rain* and the Aussies stay away.




    *A monsoon is more accurate!


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    #96
    Edward Hopper
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    That year of Union has done Sam Burgess no favours at all. Not the player he was imo, not saying he's crap or anything, just not quite as good as he was. Maybe that's in part due to the team generally not being quite as good.

    Playing not too bad today though!

    Edit: Cracking game so far, Souths and Gold Coast.


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    #97
    kirk buttercup
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    Another empty stadium. Mbye kicking has been woeful in the first half. The sharks have been a little quiet tonght hopefully the dogs can keep em quiet in the second half


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    #98
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    You had to feel for the Bunnies against the Titans having done so well to level it up.

    Great comeback win for the Sharks. I wonder will it be their year.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #99
    kirk buttercup
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    gotta give it to the sharks they did really well to beat the dogs in the final stages they look alot stronger this year it will be interesting to see if they can keep this form up. annoying tactic by the dogs not to kick on the fifth so close to the danger zone ,Des Hasler doesnt like to give a set of seven but I feel it limits there options .


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    #100
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    I see 2015 Man of Steel Zak Hardaker has told Leeds Rhinos he wants to go to the NRL.

    Would he do well?

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #101
    corny
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    I see 2015 Man of Steel Zak Hardaker has told Leeds Rhinos he wants to go to the NRL.

    Would he do well?

    Yeah. Brilliant fullback.

    Bad news for Leeds. They're falling apart since Sinfield and Peacock left. Kallum Watkins next out the door to the NRL.


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    #102
    Edward Hopper
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    corny wrote: »
    Yeah. Brilliant fullback.

    Bad news for Leeds. They're falling apart since Sinfield and Peacock left. Kallum Watkins next out the door to the NRL.

    Good player, bit of a prick off the field for a while, though I think he's grown up a bit and kept his nose clean. Canberra supposedly in the box seats to get him.


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    #103
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Good win for the Broncos against the Raiders; Darius Boyd with a hat-trick.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #104
    Edward Hopper
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    Warriors play well 2 weeks in a row shocker. Battered the poor old Knights in the 2nd half after a tight enough 1st.


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    #105
    Edward Hopper
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    Roosters just never look like scoring, although that isn't too uncommon with teams playing the Storm.


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    #106
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Good to see Vunivalu back in try-scoring form. He's become a favourite of mine. Mad seeing Cameron Smith nail the conversion despite slipping on his backside. :pac:

    Very impressive comeback from the Panthers against Manly too. I thought the game was over.

    Looking forward to the Sharks vs Cowboys game.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #107
    Edward Hopper
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    Shocking call in Cowboys favour there, knock on given against the Sharks Barber, must have gone backwards a metre.

    Edit: Good game in the end, Sharks on some roll.


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    #108
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Terrific try from Valentine Holmes. Really enjoyed that.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #109
    brandnewaward
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    luke keary off to the roosters.....thats them screwed for another two years....Who's going to make way in the halves? Nikorima, the dog shagger pearce or most likely Hastings....

    and our south sydney season gets better , took on Joe Burgess for the remainder of the season before he skips off back to Wigan.....*groan


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    #110
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    It's State of Origin game 2 tomorrow morning (Irish time). Will Queensland seal the series?

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #111
    kirk buttercup
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    Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »
    It's State of Origin game 2 tomorrow morning (Irish time). Will Queensland seal the series?

    Yes. Sadly:mad:


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    #112
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Wasn't a good day for Michael Jennings. If he hadn't knocked on it could have been a different story perhaps? I thought the game really picked up in the second half. Shame the Blues couldn't take it to a decider.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #113
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Good game between the Panthers and Rabbitohs. Looking forward to the Sharks against the Warriors on Saturday.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #114
    kirk buttercup
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    Dogs did well against the broncos, need more of that.


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    #115
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    kirk buttercup wrote: »
    Dogs did well against the broncos, need more of that.

    Some great tries in that one. Warriors were unlucky against the Sharks.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #116
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    The Storm whooped the Broncos. Great to see one of my favourites Vunivalu on form.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #117
    kirk buttercup
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    Broncos falling apart


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    #118
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    I enjoyed the Sharks vs Eels. Bevan French looks a fantastic prospect.

    Great comeback win for the Raiders against the Knights too. Must be tough being a Knights fan.

    I only caught the highlights of the Cowboys vs Rabbitohs but it looks like Thurston was too good.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #119
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Great match today between Parramatta and the Roosters. Terrific last ditch defending from Joseph Manu to deny Bevan French a certain try. Manu Ma'u and Corey Norman were very good for Parramatta.

    Bulldogs vs Tigers could be another good one tomorrow.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #120
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Bulldogs vs Tigers was another good game. Pity the Tigers couldn't hold out.

    I didn't realise Addo-Carr was heading to Melbourne Storm. Him and Vunivalu next season will have some serious speed to burn.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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    #121
    Mr.Nice Guy
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    Sharks again played well against the Panthers. Ben Barba was excellent.

    Fox Sports were pretty critical of Zak Hardaker's performance.

    'It is better to walk alone in the right direction than follow the herd walking in the wrong direction.'



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