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NRL and all things Rugby League down under

Tom Mann Centuria

Not long to wait for the new season down under, the All Star Game first up (15th February), which is a bit of a non event but any Rugby League is a good thing.

Messy off season for a lot of clubs and players, certainly haven't covered themselves in glory, so getting back to playing the game will be a welcome relief.

Hard to look past the Roosters again this year, with the usual suspects in or around the hunt for the Play offs. I might put a couple of euro on the Panthers this year and the Cowboys (sans Barba) can't be as bad this year so might be there or there abouts.

The Warriors, as always will be hard to guess how they're going to do but probably mid-ladder (but who knows, maybe this is the year!)

People's guesses for their team, and who's going to win it?

Last years thread HERE

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Tom Mann Centuria

Raiders just love playing in Melbourne. What a win.

Muahahaha

Anyone know is the NRL GRand Final on any of Sky Sports, BT Sports or Premier Sports in the morning? Or what UK/Irish based channel might be showing it

Mr.Nice Guy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119690295#Comment_119690295

It's on Sky Sports Arena and Sky Sports Main Event. Kick-off is set to be 9:30 am our time.

Going to hopefully wake up in time for it. Hoping it's a good one.

Tom Mann Centuria

Horrible feeling the Panthers will hammer the Eels. Hope I'm wrong though, it'd be nice to see Parramatta break their long stretch without a Premiership.

Mr.Nice Guy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119690916#Comment_119690916

You called it right. Utterly dominant display by the Panthers. At least the Eels managed some points on the board before the end.

Tom Mann Centuria

Panthers very good and the Eels choked, but they've been doing that all season, so no great surprise. Didn't make for much of a contest for the neutral though.

Muahahaha

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119690804#Comment_119690804

Thanks, I missed it in the end as was out late last night. Had it in my head that it was a 11.30am kick off but that was out by an hour and then another hour because the clocks changed in Australia for summer time a few days back I believe. Gonna see if I can find a full match replay on Youtube later on and watch it that way

Danick

Heading into round two of the World Cup - what do you guys think so far?

Tom Mann Centuria

I think the Pacific nations will improve after another week together. Keary played well for Ireland I thought, massive game to come on Sunday against Lebanon. Win that and more than likely get out of the group.

The usual suspects well be there or there abouts. Attendance at the games very meh, but poorly advertised and ticketed.

timothydec77

The Sky deal was a disaster for Rugby League in England.

Rugby Union went down a similar road in Australia.

The Nrl will have to invest in England and France.

Danick

Addo Carr making Freddie look silly since his hat trick before game 2 in origin. If Aus win he has to be in pole position to win player of the tournament.

Mr.Nice Guy

Caught the highlights for Eels vs Storm and looked like an exciting game. Who do we think is winning this season? Panthers to do three in a row? I'll go for the Sharks.

Tom Mann Centuria

The One NZ Warriors, it's our year!

Great to have the NRL back, Storm look strong as usual in (supposedly) Bellamy's last season. If by some bizarre happening Warriors don't win the lot it would be nice for Sharks or someone else other than Panthers or Storm.

Tom Mann Centuria

Amazing win for the Dolphins over the Roosters this morning, brilliant way to start their NRL journey.

Mr.Nice Guy

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120315586#Comment_120315586

Another exciting win for them. They've been a breath of fresh air.

It's been a good start to the season in general. Lots of drama.

Tom Mann Centuria

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120345813#Comment_120345813

Yeah it's been an enjoyable start, Dogs beating the Storm was a bit of a surprise, Roosters beat the Warriors (who only had 1 left on the interchange for half the game) but very unconvincingly, Broncos and Cowboys were in a great tussle this round too. Hopefully it'll be wide open this year.

Mr.Nice Guy

Really enjoyed the 'Battle of Brisbane' the other day. Great finish to the game, even though I was rooting for the Dolphins.

Tom Mann Centuria

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120404608#Comment_120404608

Season has started well, 'phins a worthy edition to the League. Blow outs haven't started yet, so lots of close games which is always good.

Warriors going well this year too. Deserved the win, although the game winning try should have been pulled back for obstruction. (I'll take it though!)

Mr.Nice Guy

2 good games today. Impressive victory for the Warriors.

Tom Mann Centuria

Right gambling fans. Paddy Power have The Dolphins at Evens with +12 against the Bunnies next week. Am I missing something or is that a good a bet as I think it is? Well I've already stuck a few quid on it anyway but seems very generous, especially when they're only giving the Tigers 10/11 with 12+ against the Eels.

Tom Mann Centuria

It was all looking so good for my bet on the Dolphins......... then it wasn't.

timothydec77

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120473355#Comment_120473355

The Dolphins have been a successful expansion team on the field so far.

Mr.Nice Guy

Looking forward to the first State of Origin opener. The physicality last year was immense.

Tom Mann Centuria

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120659999#Comment_120659999

Not sure it was quite as intense as last year but good game none the less. Good start for the Maroons too. Might treat myself to a knock off QLD jersey from China.

Mr.Nice Guy

Great win for the Knights today.

Hard to bet against the Panthers winning the lot again when it's all said and done but I hope there will be a surprise.

Tom Mann Centuria

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121094926#Comment_121094926

Broncos or Panthers do look ahead of everyone else. Warriors might well get bounced out by the Knights which will be a bit of a disappointing end to a very good season. They've looked pretty ordinary for the last few weeks though tbh.

If Knights do beat the Warriors I'd love for them to go on and win it.

Tom Mann Centuria

Warriors really turned up, fantastic performance and I think the Knights just looked a bit tired. To even make the finals from where they were was an achievement though.

Still can't see past a Panthers/Broncos final but never say never. Up the Wahs 😂

Mr.Nice Guy

Only caught the highlights but looked a great atmosphere. Looking forward to next week's games.

Tom Mann Centuria

Good luck to the Broncos in the final, great season comes to an end for the Warriors. Brisbane clearly the better team and were likely going to win anyway, but that forward pass try decision by the officials killed the Warriors stone dead at a time where they had the merest of sniffs.

Mr.Nice Guy

Yeah the Broncos worthy winners but that forward pass left a sour taste.

I'd like to see a different champion crowned but the Broncos will need the game of their lives.