NRL and all things Rugby League down under 2017

Mr.Nice Guy · 08-09-2017 8:42pm

I managed to catch the whole Roosters vs Broncos game earlier and it was one of the most fun games I've seen this season. It looked like the Roosters were going to run away with it early on but the Broncos clawed their way back into things. I thought they were going to pull off an unlikely win until Latrell Mitchell showed his quality and decided the contest. He is unreal for a lad of twenty. Shame there were so many empty seats for it.

PhilipsR · 08-09-2017 8:52pm

What's the thought process of the Sydney teams playing in the Allianz for the play offs? Purely to get as many people in as possible?

Manly looked great last week for the game against Penrith, it was packed out! But tomorrow they play in the Allianz.

Tom Mann Centuria · 08-09-2017 9:26pm

PhilipsR wrote: »

What's the thought process of the Sydney teams playing in the Allianz for the play offs? Purely to get as many people in as possible?

Manly looked great last week for the game against Penrith, it was packed out! But tomorrow they play in the Allianz.

They do it in the regular season too, vast swathes of empty seats, mad, when traditional grounds always seem so much better. Stupid decision imo.

PhilipsR · 08-09-2017 10:49pm

It's even more baffling when teams basically lose their home advantage. Kind of negates the whole playing for home play off games for the Sydney teams especially.

Danick · 09-09-2017 8:01am

Guys - I hope ye got up to watch Storm vs Eels - fastest half of Rugby League I have seen in ages - it's brilliant so far.

PhilipsR · 09-09-2017 8:24am

Incredible two early second half tries for the Storm.

PhilipsR · 09-09-2017 8:42am

The Eels follow up with their own miracle try :pac:

18-16.

Mr.Nice Guy · 09-09-2017 10:10pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Radradra is on fire at the minute. I can't wait to see how the Eels fare against the Storm next week. Most pundits seems to think Storm will win handily but I think it could be close.

I knew the Eels would make a good go of it. :cool:

They were both compelling games. Storm are deserving favourites but things were off for them on quite a few occasions. Was that first try for Storm legit? I saw some complaints about it but the replays I saw didn't leave me any the wiser.

Tom Mann Centuria · 09-09-2017 10:15pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

I knew the Eels would make a good go of it. :cool:

They were both compelling games. Storm are deserving favourites but things were off for them on quite a few occasions. Was that first try for Storm legit? I saw some complaints about it but the replays I saw didn't leave me any the wiser.

Haven't watched the game yet but Storm get far more calls their way imo, Cameron Smith is like the third official most weeks.

Tom Mann Centuria · 09-09-2017 11:07pm

Penrith Manly was a great game, loads of video ref decisions, thought he got them all right as well.

Tom Mann Centuria · 10-09-2017 9:51am

Some truly moronic decision making by the Sharks that game, fair play to the Cowboys for grinding out the win.

Danick · 10-09-2017 10:30am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Some truly moronic decision making by the Sharks that game, fair play to the Cowboys for grinding out the win.

Delighted! I thought it wasn't going to be our day when the Sharks scored very early - thankfully the Cows showed great tenacity and won the second half! I still can't believe it - what a game!

Mr.Nice Guy · 10-09-2017 3:16pm

Amazing result for the Cowboys. I thought Gallen was going to win it for the Sharks at the end.

Tom Mann Centuria · 10-09-2017 3:18pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Amazing result for the Cowboys. I thought Gallen was going to win it for the Sharks at the end.

Think the notion of glory went to his head, iirc they had two more tackles to have a crack at a drop goal, that would have won them the game.

brandnewaward · 12-09-2017 2:30am

annnnnd , the porch lights have been turned back on

kirk buttercup · 12-09-2017 9:49am

brandnewaward wrote: »

annnnnd , the porch lights have been turned back on

very good

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-09-2017 1:13am

Looking forward to the Broncos Panthers game, fancy Brisbane.

In other news Manly coaching staff ended up in a punch up with each other outside a pub the other night.

brandnewaward · 15-09-2017 7:02am

and the assistant coach has just been sacked. that was the closest thing to Mad Monday so far this season

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-09-2017 10:33am

Broncos v Panthers now on Freesports or Eir Sports 2.

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-09-2017 2:47pm

Bit of a grind of a game that one. Broncos got the job done though, I doubt Storm will be too worried.

Mr.Nice Guy · 15-09-2017 11:16pm

The collision involving Corey Oates was one of the sickest I've ever seen. Scary as hell. Hope the guy is going to be okay.

The game in general was a real war and you'd have to say it would take almost a miracle for this Broncos side to compete with a fresh and rested Storm side.

Eels vs Cowboys coming up Saturday. That could be a lot of fun.

Mr.Nice Guy · 16-09-2017 2:03pm

Great win for the Cowboys. Taumalolo was a beast once again and Morgan was great too. I feel for Radradra being on the losing side as I thought he played well and his try was one of the best moments.

It would be pretty incredible if the Cowboys can knock off the Roosters and make the final and I wouldn't rule it out. I give them far more of a chance than the Broncos against the Storm.

Danick · 16-09-2017 7:11pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Great win for the Cowboys. Taumalolo was a beast once again and Morgan was great too. I feel for Radradra being on the losing side as I thought he played well and his try was one of the best moments.

It would be pretty incredible if the Cowboys can knock off the Roosters and make the final and I wouldn't rule it out. I give them far more of a chance than the Broncos against the Storm.

Delighted with the win today - Coote saved a certain Radradra try - and Lowe's effort pushed them wide for a missed conversion. I think it will be close against the Roosters - much closer than the last time we played them.

Tom Mann Centuria · 17-09-2017 11:12pm

kirk buttercup · 18-09-2017 10:14am

Cowboys v Storm Final

... and Unlucky Parra

:D:D

Tom Mann Centuria · 18-09-2017 10:18am

kirk buttercup wrote: »

Cowboys v Storm Final

... and Unlucky Parra :D:D

I'm amazed the Cowboys have done as well as they have, they were like an emergency ward for weeks at the end of the season. Storm are going to win the whole thing handily enough though I fear, I'd take any of the other teams over Melbourne.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-09-2017 8:31am

Des Hasler is not getting his contract renewed, (more accurately, the club aren't activating the extension in his contract for next year), the Bulldogs are looking for a new coach.

kirk buttercup · 19-09-2017 11:06am

Hasler has been sacked. good luck to him in the future but the doggies need someone to breathe life into them

brandnewaward · 20-09-2017 2:18am

Madge is rumoured to be belmore bound.......My Physio is Eddie Farah , Robbies brother and head physio of Souths. He said the other day the squad is pissed off at the new head coach already because he's calling them in at 7am for training

Tom Mann Centuria · 20-09-2017 7:32pm

brandnewaward wrote: »

Madge is rumoured to be belmore bound.......My Physio is Eddie Farah , Robbies brother and head physio of Souths. He said the other day the squad is pissed off at the new head coach already because he's calling them in at 7am for training

He'd be a good coach for the Bulldogs, well he'd be a good pick for any team really.

Thought Seibold would be keen to ease into his first head coach job but sounds like he's going all guns blazing at Souths.

Mr.Nice Guy · 21-09-2017 8:34pm

Darius Boyd and Corey Oates have been cleared to face the Storm on Friday. Does anyone give Broncos a chance to win?

I can't see past a Storm win given they will be the fresher side.

Tom Mann Centuria · 21-09-2017 8:45pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Darius Boyd and Corey Oates have been cleared to face the Storm on Friday. Does anyone give Broncos a chance to win?

I can't see past a Storm win given they will be the fresher side.

I can't see anything but a Storm win either, would love to be proved wrong.

kirk buttercup · 22-09-2017 10:26am

storm will win way too strong for the broncos

Tom Mann Centuria · 22-09-2017 11:49am

That try just before half time will kill the game I think.

Danick · 22-09-2017 1:05pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

That try just before half time will kill the game I think.

It certainly did - can't believe they held Broncos to nil - they are unbelievable.

Mr.Nice Guy · 22-09-2017 7:21pm

Can't believe Broncos didn't land a glove on them. Squandered decent chances in the first half and the try before half time looked a hammer blow. I thought Broncos got some unpleasant cheap shots in during the second half. I know they were frustrated but it was poor form.

Going to be very tough to stop Storm from winning the Grand Final as they still look like they can go up another gear. Tomorrow's game should be a lot closer I reckon.

Danick · 22-09-2017 10:22pm

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Can't believe Broncos didn't land a glove on them. Squandered decent chances in the first half and the try before half time looked a hammer blow. I thought Broncos got some unpleasant cheap shots in during the second half. I know they were frustrated but it was poor form.

Going to be very tough to stop Storm from winning the Grand Final as they still look like they can go up another gear. Tomorrow's game should be a lot closer I reckon.

Nervous about facing the Roosters tomorrow - hoping for an upset - we will have to get off to
A good start to stand a chance - I have to admit I never thought we would get this far without Thurston but Morgan has excelled and the other JT has been immense - fingers crossed but it is going to be much tougher than the Sharks game

Tom Mann Centuria · 23-09-2017 5:14pm

For as good as the Cowboys were, the Roosters just didn't turn up.

Would love the Cowboys to win the final now, they've been brilliant to watch, after all the injuries a few weeks back I had them written off.

Morgan looks some player, JT who?

Congrats Danick.

Danick · 23-09-2017 5:47pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

For as good as the Cowboys were, the Roosters just didn't turn up.

Would love the Cowboys to win the final now, they've been brilliant to watch, after all the injuries a few weeks back I had them written off.

Morgan looks some player, JT who?

Congrats Danick.

Cheers mate - words cannot describe how happy I feel - I loved the way we didn't give up after 2 big mistakes that cost us two tries - either of those mistakes could have broken their spirits but they never moved away from their mantra of playing for the full 80 minutes - it would really polish the day off if my son or daughter was born today - due date was yesterday - wish us luck!

Tom Mann Centuria · 23-09-2017 7:05pm

Danick wrote: »

Cheers mate - words cannot describe how happy I feel - I loved the way we didn't give up after 2 big mistakes that cost us two tries - either of those mistakes could have broken their spirits but they never moved away from their mantra of playing for the full 80 minutes - it would really polish the day off if my son or daughter was born today - due date was yesterday - wish us luck!

Ooooh, good luck then! Look forward to hearing about little JT Danick!

Mr.Nice Guy · 23-09-2017 10:48pm

Danick wrote:

Cheers mate - words cannot describe how happy I feel - I loved the way we didn't give up after 2 big mistakes that cost us two tries - either of those mistakes could have broken their spirits but they never moved away from their mantra of playing for the full 80 minutes - it would really polish the day off if my son or daughter was born today - due date was yesterday - wish us luck!

Wow, could be an epic weekend for you. Good luck to you.

I really never would have imagined the Cowboys would get this far without Thurston. They've shown they aren't a one-man team which many claimed they were. It would be a great story if they go all the way now and win it.

Roosters just didn't have the nerve that was needed. I'd say their fans are gutted.

Danick · 24-09-2017 8:16am

Mr.Nice Guy wrote: »

Wow, could be an epic weekend for you. Good luck to you.

I really never would have imagined the Cowboys would get this far without Thurston. They've shown they aren't a one-man team which many claimed they were. It would be a great story if they go all the way now and win it.

Roosters just didn't have the nerve that was needed. I'd say their fans are gutted.

Thanks a million - I never dreamed we would get this far either once I heard JT and Matty Scott were out but Michael Morgan came of age - the other JT activated a new level of steam roller mode and has been immense as well - they play as a team - Paul Green has to be an amazing coach and motivator - don't get me wrong - I'm not getting carried away - I am extremely worried about playing against the Storm but if we play like we have been playing throughout the final stages then it could be a close game and hope of hopes we win it.

Tom Mann Centuria · 25-09-2017 5:28am

kirk buttercup · 25-09-2017 9:44am

hopefully the cowboys win it

Tom Mann Centuria · 25-09-2017 3:42pm

kirk buttercup wrote: »

hopefully the cowboys win it

Yeah fingers crossed.

brandnewaward · 26-09-2017 12:35am

Well boys , guess whos booked into my bar for a post training feed on Wednesday?

JT and the squad , see them every year for finals when Im Sydney , got a pic with the GOAT once or twice too.
So if anyone happens to be around The Lord Roberts in Darlinghurst around 6pm , you may see the boys coming in......

Danick · 26-09-2017 5:49pm

Brandnewaward - that is so cool that you will get to chat to JT and the squad - another little Cowboys fan born this morning - A little Cowgirl called Rachel - hoping the Cows will win on Friday to top off an already amazing week.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-09-2017 5:54pm

Danick wrote: »

Brandnewaward - that is so cool that you will get to chat to JT and the squad - another little Cowboys fan born this morning - A little Cowgirl called Rachel - hoping the Cows will win on Friday to top off an already amazing week.

Many Congratulations Danick, you'll have to wait a couple more days than Friday

, Sunday final.

Tom Mann Centuria · 26-09-2017 5:58pm

Danick · 26-09-2017 7:06pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Many Congratulations Danick, you'll have to wait a couple more days than Friday , Sunday final.

Thanks a million - ha ha - Sunday - baby brain already lol

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