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NRL and all things Rugby League down under

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  • #122
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    NRL carrying on, playing behind closed doors this week. Bulldogs with an early lead against the Cowboys.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #123
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Cowboys now comfortably in control.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #124
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Completion rate of under 70% for the Bulldogs, sh*te.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #125
    MUFC91CS
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    So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.


  • #126
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    MUFC91CS wrote: »
    So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.

    Yeah a very flat atmosphere, or lack of it. Amazing how much background buzz even a small crowd make, don't realise until they've gone. I'll still end up watching both games tomorrow though!

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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  • #127
    Slim Charles
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    MUFC91CS wrote: »
    So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.

    Thats why huddersfield v salford is never televised.


  • #128
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Slim Charles wrote: »
    Thats why huddersfield v salford is never televised.

    Boom boom! :pac:

    Good game to start today, Dragons threw away a decent lead, loads of tries and Panthers win by four.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #129
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Another decent game today, Broncos go two from two beating the Rabbitiohs

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #130
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Queensland shutting travel to their state means probably the end of the NRL for now, not really a surprise.

    https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1241970828088131584?s=20

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #131
    callaway92
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    NRL tentatively looking at a 28th May return.

    Government etc seem to be going along with it, so it’s very likely once they iron down the rules of it.


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  • #132
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    callaway92 wrote: »
    NRL tentatively looking at a 28th May return.

    Government etc seem to be going along with it, so it’s very likely once they iron down the rules of it.

    Maybe not. NSW Chief Medical Officer (and Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer) isn't happy.

    https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/10/nrl-restart-date-paul-kelly-brad-hazzard

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #133
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Rules changing in the NRL. Reverting to a single ref, attacking team get repeat set of six if defence slowing play of the ball down.

    Suspensions for ignoring the social distancing rules, players not going to be allowed to play in Qld unless they get the flu jab. Strange times.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #134
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Danick


    Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?


  • #135
    Slim Charles
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    Danick wrote: »
    Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?


    RL in England still has one on-field ref, surely you've seen a few games ?


  • #136
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Danick wrote: »
    Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?

    It's grand, I don't notice a huge difference tbh. Just as many questionable calls with 2 refs as 1 imo.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #137
    Danick
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    Slim Charles wrote: »
    RL in England still has one on-field ref, surely you've seen a few games ?

    I have -can't believe I never noticed


  • #138
    Danick
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    Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »
    It's grand, I don't notice a huge difference tbh. Just as many questionable calls with 2 refs as 1 imo.

    Thanks looking forward to round 3 - brill to have a sport I'm really interested in back on the TV


  • #139
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    All 8 round three games are going to be live on Sky too.

    https://twitter.com/SkySportsRL/status/1261264556220915713?s=20

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #140
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    For those looking for a bit of live sport while we wait for more marble racing, the first game back after the lockdown is today at 1050 this morning. Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #141
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Eels looked pretty good today in a handy win over the Broncos.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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  • #142
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Didn't catch any of today's games, final 3 games of the round tomorrow with Warriors up first against the Dragons at 6am, so I'll probably inflict that on myself. Sharks Tigers next, then hopefully what should be a good game between the Storm and the Raiders.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #143
    Slim Charles
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    Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »
    Didn't catch any of today's games, final 3 games of the round tomorrow with Warriors up first against the Dragons at 6am, so I'll probably inflict that on myself. Sharks Tigers next, then hopefully what should be a good game between the Storm and the Raiders.

    Theres another two tomorrow as well, you're counting based on super leagues number of teams I'd say !


  • #144
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Slim Charles wrote: »
    Theres another two tomorrow as well, you're counting based on super leagues number of teams I'd say !

    Haha, thanks yeah, totally miscounted, cheers Charles. To be honest I don't even know what day of the week it is half the time!

    It's been so handy sky showing them all, we still have Panthers Knights, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs to see.


    And earth shattering news, the Warriors won. They were very good, a bit like them though, they're either good or terrible, no half measures. Poor old St. George were dreadful.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #145
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Tigers Sharks see sawing. Great 2nd half from Wests so far.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #146
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Awesome from the Raiders. Brilliant defence and score the only try second half.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #147
    Slim Charles
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    Sharks :(


  • #148
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Slim Charles wrote: »
    Sharks :(

    When they came back from ten nil I thought theyd go on and win it but they just seemed to lack belief as soon as Tigers came back at them.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



  • #149
    Danick
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    Tempted by Panthers -2 @1.9 on pp. Game on early tomorrow morning - Knights are missing Ponga - I know Cleary is missing but I reckon Panthers are good enough without him - any thoughts?


  • #150
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Danick wrote: »
    Tempted by Panthers -2 @1.9 on pp. Game on early tomorrow morning - Knights are missing Ponga - I know Cleary is missing but I reckon Panthers are good enough without him - any thoughts?

    I fancy the Knights, so bet the farm on the Panthers.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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  • #151
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,457 ✭✭✭Danick


    Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »
    I fancy the Knights, so bet the farm on the Panthers.

    Really? Why?


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