Kenny-Dowall screamer downs Manly
August 30, 2010
In what was a controversial game between the Roosters and the Sea Eagles, Manly coach Des Hasler refused to blame a contentious 8-point-try for Manly’s poor performance at the Sydney Football Stadium.
It was SKD who stole the show though, scoring a hat-trick of tries, including an 85 metre intercept pass. The try had some controversy though, with Manly centre Steve Matai possibly held back by a Roosters player.
The controversial 8-point-try came when Jamie Lyon flopped on SKD after he had grounded the ball, making contact with the players’ head.
Lyon was put on report for the incident, and Carney converted the try to tie the game at 14-14 all after the Sea Eagles had stormed out to a 14-0 lead.
Despite all the controversy though, Hasler wasn’t in the mood to criticise the referees as we have seen him do so before.
“It could’ve gone either way couldn’t it? Was there a penalty in Matai being taken off the ball? Possibly.”
Lyon however, disagreed with the decision as a whole.
“I thought it should’ve been a penalty to Matai,” he said.
“He got tackled without the ball and he was trying to go for the ball, I suppose I probably shouldn’t have tried to tackle him but i dint think it was worthy of an eight-point try that’s for sure.”
Despite the controversy, the Roosters won on the back of a fantastic second half performance, perhaps their best of the year.
The Roosters managed to score three quick tries in a 10 minute period either side of half-time to give them all the momentum and the two competition points.
Roosters coach Brian Smith was shell-shocked at just how resilient his young side could be, who did well to recover after being physically man-handled for the first 35 minutes of the game.
“It wouldn’t have surprised us if Manly had punched us to death today,” Smith said.
“They’re a really physical team and we haven’t stood up to that this year.
“I thought they really turned it on (and) if our guys hadn’t done something about it could’ve got butt-ugly.”
Knights keep slim finals hopes alive
August 8, 2010
The Newcastle Knights have thrashed the Canterbury Bulldgos to keep their very slim finals hopes alive.
The Knights were clearly the better side and hardly let the Bulldogs into the contest with a mix of tough defence and stellar attack.
Despite the Bulldogs dominating a fair portion of the second half, they were unable to penetrate the Knights line, and it effectively cost them the game as their finals hopes are now gone.
Several Knights players stood up and made themselves known including captain Kurt Gidley, Adam McDougall and Cooper Vuna.
It proved all too easy for a Knights outfit desperate to sneak into the finals whatever way they can.
It won’t get any easier for Newcastle though as they come up against a Warriors side desperate to cement their own spot in the top 8.
For the Bulldogs, season 2010 is officially over. It will be seen as a disappointment by Dogs fans, but 2011 is one that they can look forward to with some very good signings.
Warriors demolish Sharks in lopsided affair
August 8, 2010
The Warriors have ran out comfortable winners 37-10 over a determined Sharks outfit at Toyota Stadium.
The Warriors had far too much class for a spirited Sharks team who never really threatened the Warriors line all that much.
James Maloney was the star for the Warriors scoring 17 points including a try, a field goal, 5 conversions and a penalty. Quite a feat for a man who not that long ago was on the scrapheap at the Melbourne Storm.
Boom rookie Bill Tupou also shone scoring three tries in his 9th senior game having previously gone try-less throughout that period.
The win keeps the Warriors in the fringes of the Top 8 with several teams breathing down their necks.
The Sharks however, will have to endure another season languishing towards the bottom of the ladder, but will look to re-build in 2011 under new coach Shane Flanagan.
Roosters revenge on average Sea Eagles 34-12
July 27, 2008
It was the NRL win that the Roosters have craved for some time; to get some revenge on cross town rivals Manly – the tri-colours winning 34-12 at the Sydney Football Stadium. The win helping the Roosters towards their goal of a home semi-final and getting them well and truly back on the winning track.
Jumping out of the gates well the Chooks got the ideal start in which they scored 18 points in the opening 12 minutes to run out six tries to two winners and put a major dent in the Sea Eagles’ minor premiership bid. In comparison, the Sea Eagles looked a little down on energy even before a ball was kicked at the SFS today.
The Roosters’ win went some way to making up for consecutive hidings at the hands of Manly, the Sea Eagles having run up 98 unanswered points over their last two clashes.
Despite the loss Manly remain on top of the ladder courtesy of premier Melbourne’s shock loss to the New Zealand Warriors, but they will be desperately hoping some of their injured brigade are back on deck for Friday night’s home game against resurgent Penrith.
The Roosters moved up to third spot.
The victory was all but sewn up in the opening 40 minutes as the home side took a 24-6 lead to the sheds.
Any chance of a Manly comeback was doused after the break, not by the torrential downpour which sent much of the 22,681 fans scurrying, but by Amos Roberts’ stunning second try of the afternoon.
Having pushed off opposite number Brett Stewart in the first half to en route to a 40 metre run to the line after a Steve Menzies fumble, Roberts again showed too much speed and strength for the NSW custodian as he raced 85 metres to make it 28-6 eight minutes after the halftime break.
It was vintage Amos Roberts; sniffing around the ball for any half chances and turning on the afterburners when needed. Such was the quality, Roberts had it over his opposite Brett Stewart in every department.
More positives came for the Roosters in the way their forwards bounced back today; rolling over the ad line as the game wore on and pushing the passes at the right time.
It was a case of anything you can do I can do better as Stewart ran 99 metres after scooping up a Braith Anasta grubber on his own line to score under the posts, but it was all to no avail as a Willie Mason bust from inside his own half led to a Sam Perrett four-pointer in the shadows of fulltime.
The win positions the Roosters nicely for their finals assault, the confidence injection they needed and coach Brad Fittler will be happy with the way some of the tries were scored. Several of the tries were a result of second phase play and went through the hands rather than coming from kicks as has been the case with the Roosters during this NRL season.
Grubber: Round 5 Preview
April 11, 2008
The Grubber looks over the matches for NRL Round 5, 2008. Will the winless Rabbitohs break their 2008 duck? And can the Roosters keep their strong early form running after losing several stars for this weeks match?
Melbourne Storm vs Manly Sea Eagles
The Grand Final rematch. Forget what they are saying publicly, Manly would most certainly want to avenge their 2007 loss and more importantly get an early psychological advantage over the Storm for this season. While the Manly men will be fired up, their form is only slowly improving and against only average competition in recent weeks – they are sure to be tested by the solid Storm. Olympic Park is the biggest factor in this match-up, the Storm at home on a Friday night are always tough and if Manly couldn’t get them in Sydney at Homebush in the Grand Final – this is going to be mission impossible. Melbourne by 8+
Parramatta Eels vs Gold Coast Titans
The Eels coming off some very patchy form are somehow favourites with only the home ground and a missing Luke Bailey on their side. The Titans while playing some top quality footy have a horrible away from home statistic and it seems no one in the world wants to back them in this one. The Grubber doesn’t agree. On current form, the Titans should win this game. The Eels were pushed all the way by the Knights and the Titans should give them an even harder test. With 4 former Eels in the Titans lineup, Brett Delaney, Aaron Cannings, Luke O’Dwyer and Matt Petersen this means even more motivation and comfort for the traveling Titans – the Gold Coast to win in a close one.
St George Illawarra Dragons vs North Queensland Cowboys
Its always hard to work out how the Dragons will come out of the blocks, let alone how they will finish a match. In this match at WIN Stadium it will be interesting to see how the Cowboys continue after their first win last week. With the Cowboys gaining much needed confidence, their experienced side should be able to click into gear and start to travel successfully. Things still aren’t rosey at the Dragons and things have a long way to go before improving. Still hard to pick, but lean towards the Cowboys in this one.
Penrith Panthers vs Sydney Roosters
An interesting clash here, the Panthers stringing two wins together and looking a different side to a month ago. The Sydney Roosters have been the form side in 2008 and if they weren’t hampered by injury and discipline problems in this clash you would put your house on them to win. In saying that even though the game is at CUA, the Panthers too have injury problems and might find it tough. However, the Sydney Roosters look to have the consistency and should hurt the Panthers when they commit their weekly errors and give away their regulation penalties. Roosters to win.
NZ Warriors vs Bulldogs
If they can win this game, the Warriors could get the launch pad they need to get their 2008 campaign well underway. A big road trip for the Bulldogs and their loss to the Roosters last week will have probably taken some petrol from the tank. Expect to see some big collisions, but put your cash on the Warriors here. While their win against the Knights was helped by big possession and poor referee calls, the confidence should be back with the Warriors in this one.
Canberra Raiders vs Wests Tigers
Gee it’s hard tipping these days. Another tough one, the Tigers coming off a bad loss and looking listless in attack have the tough ask of taking on Canberra in the chilly ACT. While Canberra have had their own form problems, their injury and suspension list keeps growing making their task harder. In saying this, the Raiders should be too much of a handful at home. Expect a grinding game here and Canberra’s style should stifle any attempt by the Tigers to play an expansive game.
Newcastle Knights vs Brisbane Broncos
The Knights fans should turn out in force for this game, their side turning over a new leaf in 2008 and looking much more competitive. Unlucky last week, the Knights will put up a big fight in this one and it will be interesting to see how the Broncos rebound from a tough loss to the Storm last week. You’d have to go with the Broncos in this one judging by their early season form, however the Knights will put up a big fight. The Newcastle wingers Cooper Vuna and Keith Lulia are poised to become the biggest strike weapons in the league, they simply need an ounce more belief and a few passes to stick and they will be big weapons. I am surprised Adam McDougall was recalled by Brian Smith after the form of the incumbent wingers. Still, Broncos should be too tough in this game.
South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Cronulla Sharks
It’s a shame this game is at ANZ Stadium, as it would have been ideally placed at Shark Park or a similar suburban venue. The Rabbitohs are facing a critical clash even though it’s only Round 5. Winless, the Bunnies face the in-form Sharks who have ground out some wins even without some major stars. Looking at the situation the Bunnies find themselves in, I feel they will come out and play this like a grand final. The Sharks have won without looking great, but they may struggle with the big rolling Bunnies forwards. Go the upset here, Souths to get a win.
NRL 2008: Will Dragons fly?
December 30, 2007
They have been a notably quiet NRL club during the 2007/2008 Rugby League off-season. A proud club that has misfired poorly in recent years, will the centenary of Rugby League be their season to go all the way in NRL 2008?
The man at the helm of the St George Illawarra Dragons, Nathan Brown seems so have certainly copped his share of criticism – however the former Dragons hooker has done well to hang in there, at a time when coaches are hung out to dry so quickly.
The burning question for every NRL fan has been why have the Dragons continued to fail with virtually an Australian Rugby League Representative Team at their disposal? The likes of Trent Barrett, Matt Head, Brett Firman all now lost to the once unstoppable club. Looking further back, even the likes of Paul McGregor, Rod Wishart and Brad McKay had the talent but never got the goodies come end of season NRL.
Is it the pressure of being one of the most heavily followed NRL clubs? Even before the Saints merged with the Steelers, the Dragons boasted the biggest club memberships and a huge following amongst NRL faithful. Their merchandise out sold everyone else, ever since they won 11 premierships straight in the good old days they have had an army of fans and that has continued the thrive. Does this huge following create more expectation? Coupled with the fact that the Red Vee hasn’t won the major prize in over 25 years?
Personally, I think the creativity and player talent at the Dragons disposal has been the root of the problem over the past 15 years. Having so many talented players might be thought the only ingredient to win at the highest level of NRL, however the old saying “Too many cooks, spoil the broth” rings true.
Just like NSW Origin problems in previous years, having so many talented players running their own plays, going solo and most of the time not following coaches instructions can wreak havoc on the best of sides.
Too many times the Dragons get into top gear during an NRL game, then sign off and start coasting. Other times they simply turn up and some of the players tend to rely on the superstars to get them home. A big no-no.
And more recently, injury has been a disaster for this Rugby League club. Possibly the best player in the world on his day, Mark Gasnier unfortunately seems to get injured when he trips over a blade of grass and former Australian forward Jason Ryles gets injured and rarely plays to his ability that can be oh so damaging when he puts his mind to it.
Certainly its time the Dragons deserved some luck with injury and they will be hard to stop in NRL 2008 featuring the likes of: Dean Young, Matt Cooper, Ben Creagh, Jason Ryles and of course Gaz – however another of the old sayings keeps ringing in my ears and that is “Give me enthusiasm over talent anyday of the week” and maybe that is the key to the Dragons taking the title in NRL 2008.
NRL 2008 the first 5 Rounds
December 26, 2007
How’s does your NRL team fare in the first few rounds of 2008 look? Here’s a sneak peak at the first 5 rounds of NRL Rugby League draw in 2008 – In the weeks ahead we will start moving into predictions and how your NRL team should be looking after 5 rounds.
Round 1, March 14-17
Titans v Cowboys, Skilled Park, Fri 7.30pm.
Rabbitohs v Roosters, Telstra Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Eels v Bulldogs, Telstra Stadium, Sat 5.30pm
Sea Eagles v Sharks, Brookvale Oval, Sat 7.30pm.
Knights v Raiders, Energy Australia Stadium, Sat 7.30pm
Broncos v Panthers, Suncorp Stadium, Sun 2.00pm
Wests Tigers v Dragons, Sydney Cricket Ground, Sun 3.00pm
Storm v Warriors, Telstra Dome, Mon 7.00pm
Round 2, March 21-24
Roosters v Broncos, Sydney Football Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Rabbitohs v Bulldogs, Telstra Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Panthers v Raiders, CUA Stadium, Sat 5.30pm
Knights v Sea Eagles, Energy Australia Stadium, Sat 7.30pm
Cowboys v Wests Tigers, Dairy Farmers Stadium, Sat 8.30pm
Warriors v Eels, Mt Smart Stadium, Sun 4.00pm
Storm v Sharks, Olympic Park, Sun 3.00pm
Dragons v Titans, WIN Stadium, Mon 7.00pm
Round 3, March 28-31
Broncos v Cowboys, Suncorp Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Eels v Knights, Parramatta Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Roosters v Storm, Sydney Football Stadium, Sat 5.30pm
Raiders v Dragons, Canberra Stadium, Sat 7.30pm
Titans v Sharks Skilled Park, Sat 8.30pm
Panthers v Rabbitohs, CUA Stadium, Sun 2.00pm
Bulldogs v Wests Tigers, Telstra Stadium, Sun 3.00pm
Sea Eagles v Warriors, Brookvale Oval, Mon 7.00pm
Round 4, April 4-7 (Aust and NZ Daylight Savings ends at 2am Sun 6th)
Storm v Broncos, Olympic Park, Fri 7.30pm
Bulldogs v Roosters, Telstra Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Dragons v Sharks, Telstra Stadium, Sat 5.30pm
Titans v Raiders, Skilled Park, Sat 6.30pm
Cowboys v Eels, Dairy Farmers Stadium, Sat 8.30pm
Warriors V Knights, Mt Smart Stadium, Sun 4.00pm
Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs, Brookvale Oval, Sun 3.00pm
Wests Tigers v Panthers, Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Mon 7.00pm
Round 5, April 11-14
Storm v Sea Eagles, Olympic Park, Fri 7.30pm
Eels v Titans, Parramatta Stadium, Fri 7.30pm
Dragons v Cowboys, WIN Stadium, Sat 5.30pm
Panthers v Roosters CUA Stadium, Sat 7.30pm
Warriors v Bulldogs, Mt Smart Stadium, Sun 2.00pm
Raiders v Wests Tigers, Canberra Stadium, Sun 2.00pm
Knights v Broncos, Energy Australia Stadium, Sun 3.00pm
Rabbitohs v Sharks Telstra Stadium, Mon 7.00pm.
South Sydney Rabbitohs 2008 comes early
December 22, 2007
As the majority of NRL teams move their pre-season Rugby League training into full swing; the South Sydney Rabbitohs have had to be in top gear earlier than most.
After achieving success in 2007 on the back of their first NRL finals berth in nearly 15 years, the Bunnies plan for 2008 starts with a mission to Florida, USA on January 26th where they will take on the Leeds Rhinos in a Rugby League exhibition match.
The journey to the United States shows how advanced the South Sydney team have become in their back office and marketing mindset; a result of astute management from the likes of Peter Holmes a Court and Russell Crowe.
Coach Jason Taylor has also worked hard in the off-season reviewing hours of NRL footage with his assistants; focusing not only on Souths’ success and failures of the year – but totally reviewing the seasons of NRL front runners Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles to see exactly how those teams achieved what they did in 2007 NRL.
Taylor and the rest of the Rugby League world know that the Bunnies only needed to score more tries in 2007. Similar to Cronulla, the South Sydney outfit boasted rock solid defence but regularly struggled to put on regular points in attack.
The acquisition of Craig Wing who joins South Sydney from the Roosters was based squarely around Wing’s attacking ability. And coach Jason Taylor has made no secret of the fact he wants Wing to play at halfback, a position that Wing made his own later in the year for the Sydney Roosters.
2008 promises so much yet again for the South Sydney. With leading administrators, coaching staff and player roster – Souths continue to be injected with new talent through their North Sydney feeder club. The Bears only narrowly losing the Premier League Grand Final in 2007, but producing a bundle of talent that the Bunnies can tap into at any stage.
Their depth was a revelation in 2007, digging up the likes of Issac Luke who I believe is a future rep player and throwing someone like Fetuli Talanoa into the fray in their late season charge and seeing impressive results.
Our prediction for 2008? Their impressive buildup and strategic methodolgy will most certainly see South Sydney join the NRL Top 8 finalists again in the centenary year of Rugby League.
Benji Marshall: Gambles with Tigers over career
December 20, 2007
By John Chelsea
Wests Tigers pivot Benji Marshall looks to be playing russian roulette with his young career after rejecting approaches from the Tigers to resign for a fixed period.
After Wests coach Tim Sheens inked a deal with the Rugby League club until 2010; Sheens immediately set about locking Benji Marshall up with the Tigers for as long as possible. Following advice of Sheens; Tigers club officials attempted to negotiate a deal with Marshall’s manager Martin Tauber.
Tauber has rejected the Tigers advances stating that he has advised Benji Marshall at only 22 years of age and suffering recent injury and form lapses – that he again needs to prove himself on the Rugby League field for his own confidence and of course boosting his market worth.
With Marshall sidelined for long periods with shoulder problems and more recently being found out in defence on many occasions as the Tigers faltered in their late season charge for the finals – the stakes are extremely high.
If Benji Marshall reaches the end of 2008 and hasn’t performed on the NRL field or continues to experience injury woes and remains sidelined; he could seriously find himself signing a minute deal or worse still – forced into early retirement.
The gamble is a big one. But so often is the case, when Rugby League players have contracts on the line – they tend to avoid or play through injury and usually come up on top. It’s a simple, yet daunting equation for Marshall; perform or perish.
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- NRRJ : alright no worries, see ya mate
- RickyRicardo : I'll get the reviews up tomorrow when we get coach's feedback regarding the games.
- RickyRicardo : I'm off guys. Talk tomorrow, and keep talking League!
- NRRJ : Damn you tigers and broncos!
- RickyRicardo : 2/2 from me as well
- NRRJ : 0/2
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 2/2 woop phew lucky i changed titans at least sec
- RickyRicardo : I'd say Perrett would.
- NRRJ : do you know who will go to fullback?
- NRRJ : Wouldnt be surpriced to see koups start.
- RickyRicardo : Unless BS started Koups.
- RickyRicardo : Well Linnett will still have to pass a final fitness test, but Jaubs would probably come in yes.
- NRRJ : Would that mean Jaubs and Linnet to come back?
- RickyRicardo : Roosters need to have a good game this week to re-affirm themselves as a threat. It can be done, but with Mini and Friend out in particular, it'll hurt them.
- RickyRicardo : We'll find out I just think if they don't sort out their inconsistency, it'll make it tougher.
- NRRJ : but with Friend, Moseo and Mini all out this week it could be tough
- NRRJ : What about Roosters? if they hit form again, i wouldnt count them out
- NRRJ : (please do it tigers, haha)
- NRRJ : Mate, tigers are the real deal in the finals! trust me! watch in finals week 1
- RickyRicardo : Good luck to your Dragons in the finals too.
- RickyRicardo : Take HD. Look forward to seeing you here soon for a longer chat.
- NRRJ : cya HD
- RickyRicardo : Haha. Still don't think the Tigers will win it, hehe.
- NRRJ : Pattern, Kimmorley, and hannent or leaving the club, so they should be up for it
- Happy Dragon : Cya guys I'm off 2 bed!
- Happy Dragon : Don't think I can rely on Dogs 2 win though?
- NRRJ : If manly lose, you are safe HD
- Happy Dragon : I would prefer Manly RR, but it looks like it'll b Raiders which scares me
- NRRJ : Dont upset me Ricky
- RickyRicardo : If Scott Prince hadn't of left the field, the Titans would have scored more points then they did in that first half.
- Happy Dragon : Hey PP, it's people like u that r ruining this site? U never have anything decent 2 say, all u want 2 do is abuse people & call them names!
- NRRJ : Dragons would rather Manly 100% no way they would want raiders
- RickyRicardo : Still not convinced. They play as flat as they did tonight in the finals, then they'll get blown away.
- RickyRicardo : Hey HD. Who would you rather the Dragons play in Week 1 of the finals?
- NRRJ : Watch them burst in the finals! Sheens knows what he is doing'
- RickyRicardo : Tigers are too inconsistent to be taken seriously.
- NRRJ : I dont want to see Manly nor Raiders in their!:P
- NRRJ : Tigers vs Dragons/Titans for me
- RickyRicardo : I reckon a Titans v Dragons grand final.
- RickyRicardo : Ah ok. Well you never know. PAnthers could win. Wouldn't mind seeing the Titans take out the title though. Give Mat Rogers a premiership in his last year.
- NRRJ : They are 2nd right now im pretty sure, and i think panthers will lose.
- RickyRicardo : The Tigers aren't second are they, because they lost? They'd be third would they not, because if the Panthers win this week, they can move into second.
- NRRJ : then 7. manly 8. raiders.. Raiders vs Dragons.. Manly vs Tigers
- NRRJ : unless sea eagles win
- RickyRicardo : Could be for next week yes.
- NRRJ : Dragons vs manly.. Tigers vs Raiders.. Roosters vs Titans.. Panthers vs Warriors
- NRRJ : 1. dragons 2. tigers 3. titans 4. panthers 5. warriors 6. roosters 7. radiers 8. manly
- NRRJ : ahh i think it might be for next week.. becasue next week it should be unlimited becasue the finals?
- RickyRicardo : Didn't catch too much of the Broncos game, so I can't be sure NRRJ.
- NRRJ : do you think isarel folau got good points?
- NRRJ : might do some tranfers then
- RickyRicardo : Who knows. Rather strange. Probably a bug in their system most likely though.
- RickyRicardo : Might start tomorrow?
- NRRJ : not sure, im so confused, its fox sports btw
- RickyRicardo : It could be a bug in their system?? Or unless today's games weren't counted?
- NRRJ : Why does it have unlimited tranfers and their is 1 hour remaining??????? ????????
- NRRJ : Hey EELZ did you say you had Moseo? well his out i just found and and so is j.friend and mini
- RickyRicardo : No worries NRRJ.
- NRRJ : thanks mate
- RickyRicardo : Once again, all guests out there, you can make yourselves known and join in the banter
- RickyRicardo : Tigers game is live yeah. Just checked.,
- RickyRicardo : Not too sure which game is first actually to be honest.
- NRRJ : i guess so..Is tigers game live tonight?
- RickyRicardo : I guess they went with the SFS because they wanted to give more people the chance to attend the game.
- NRRJ : quite*
- RickyRicardo : Pretty much NRRJ.
- NRRJ : i quiet dont understnad that tigers made their finals at the SFS, what happens if roosters come 4th? do they both play at the SFS?
- RickyRicardo : I'm going for the Titans.
- NRRJ : tigers vs titans should be a great game tonite
- RickyRicardo : Cya later MF. Take care.
- Manu Feltersnatch : Im about to lose coverage so I will say Sampai Nante (cya later in Indonesian)
- Manu Feltersnatch : and we still dont care, lol
- Manu Feltersnatch : *place
- Manu Feltersnatch : and now its such common lace but they still hate us
- Manu Feltersnatch : Its funny how alot of old schoolers HATE manly and they reason it with the fact we used to buy alot of players ie the Wests / Manly days
- Manu Feltersnatch : next yr
- Manu Feltersnatch : yeah Eels are aquiring alot of players. Should be interesting
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : woop cant wait till 2011 season
- Manu Feltersnatch : ok
- RickyRicardo : Not too sure, pretty sure he's in. Any injury he had/has is probably just a niggling one.
- RickyRicardo : I'll be sure to set up a tipping comp for us all next year MF
- Manu Feltersnatch : rr is thaiday in or out ?
- Manu Feltersnatch : that will set the men from the boys, sorry ladies no harm intended
- Manu Feltersnatch : I cant wait for next years tipping comp with all the NRL.com ppl
- RickyRicardo : saying*
- RickyRicardo : I know, just sayin
- Manu Feltersnatch : I was only kidding RR
- RickyRicardo : Course you can talk tips MF.
- Manu Feltersnatch : he is the worst tipper and he said tits would win
- Manu Feltersnatch : plus my mate gave them the kiss of deth last week
- Manu Feltersnatch : tits were due for a loss last week
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh thats wat i thought too but titans were poor last week and just the week b4
- Manu Feltersnatch : and makinnon
- Manu Feltersnatch : I think without lawrence and fulton and titans at home youd have to go Tits
- Manu Feltersnatch : took at the TAB do you mean
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : same but still dodgey about the titans and took sharks over penny argh!!! regretting
- Manu Feltersnatch : and raiders
- Manu Feltersnatch : Gold coast tonite
- Manu Feltersnatch : but the rest Ive gone with the percentages
- Manu Feltersnatch : mostly coz Wariors have more to play for
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i tipped same MF
- Manu Feltersnatch : and I hate to sy it but warriors over eels
- Manu Feltersnatch : Yeah I go for Manly but I reckon they mite get one over us this weekend
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hahah hope so we can speak our minds lol
- Manu Feltersnatch : lol
- Manu Feltersnatch : hang on, am I allowed to talk tips
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : sames MF hoping
- Manu Feltersnatch : TIPS, well I reckon Dogs will do MAnly
- Manu Feltersnatch : How will they can prove that Tandy did purposely try to get penalties and wasnt simply playing footy
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : tips this week MF
- Manu Feltersnatch : tru dat Eelz
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : pre random but yeh we all dont tolerate something simple in life someday
- Manu Feltersnatch : I think the fantasy talk is god as its mostly positive, I mean if you talk about whats in the papers then your convo is most likely going to be negative which I dont think does anyone any good
- Manu Feltersnatch : kind of werird to hear of a fan getting P...d off with fellow NRL fans talking fantasy footy, but hey we all have preferences I guess !
- RickyRicardo : At the end of this week, I'll do a Top 8 preview and assess the teams in the top 8, who I think will go onto win, and provide my pick for the grand final. Might also do one of the bottom 8 and where those teams didn't perform this year.
- RickyRicardo : So yes, any articles you guys want to see up relating to 2010?
- RickyRicardo : Too true Samp. I guess it's one of those things we have to see how it will pan out.
- Samp : Fortunately in the Cowboys/Bulldogs game someone forgot to tell the Cowboys what the script was.
- RickyRicardo : In case you guys haven't heard or read on the news, Lachlan Coote has re-signed for 4 years with the Panthers.
- RickyRicardo : They both did have very good views yes.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : damn me took sharks over penny;s and regretting it
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i miss wadey and shark09-10 lol
- RickyRicardo : The fantasy stuff is associated with NRL NRRJ, so you can talk about it.
- RickyRicardo : The Dogs? Do you support Canterbury Dogs? If you do, then they can't win the premiership this year because they didn't make the 8?
- RickyRicardo : They are NRRJ yes, but the Orford rumour doesn't seem to go away. QC seems more likely to Parra though.
- Pauline Pantsdown : Yep noted but thats my opinion.
- dogs : hello is any one there to answer my question RickyRicardo
- dogs : or are we not up to scratdh
- dogs : will we win the trophey this year
- warriors : dont tell me wat to do
- NRRJ : I wont talk fantasy anymore then
- NRRJ : Sharks should keep Tim Smith.. i reckon his getting back to his best
- NRRJ : arnt eels after that union guy.. why orford now
- Guest_93 : Your right PP, the reason his all pissed off is becasue the broncos havent made the finals for the first year since 19 years ago
- RickyRicardo : The Eels and Sharks are both in the running for Orford. This however isn't cash based, but rather his ESL club want a direct player swap.
- RickyRicardo : Also a reminder to all guests out there who read this, make yourselves known, and talk league with us here at NRL News.
- RickyRicardo : Let's try and stay away from the personal attacks PP. All opinions are welcome here, and KW's is no different.
- Pauline Pantsdown : Out !
- Pauline Pantsdown : Go follow the A league KW. Its a pansies game made for pansies like you, LOL.
- Pauline Pantsdown : Qcup the ref NEVER screws up ay! So I take it Kw watches every game. Bullshit
- Pauline Pantsdown : Its ppl like KW that will push ppl away from the shoutbox in fear they "offend" the "originals". KW is always shouting how ppl are entitled to their opinion and can talk about what ever they want as long as its footy but now that his poor finalsless horsies are going to miss their 1st finals in 16 yrs its all sour grapes, misery and crying into his four X. Poor KW he hasnt got his old bum chums to agree with his every word and only talk about things he wants to talk about.
- RickyRicardo : I guess in the off-season is when we will find out exactly what the NRL will do about it all.
- RickyRicardo : I agree KW that it is a pain and a shame that the video refs and refs sometimes ruin the games, but I think it's something that the NRL will look into with the view of the refs not turning games on their head through their decisions.
- Pauline PAntsdown : Boohoo cya KW. Get over yourself
- Happy Dragon : I can understand your hurt & frustration KW, it's all about money these days! Some games r so obvious that there's money involved? Yes this site used 2 b great, I miss the fun nights we used 2 have on here & yes fantasy league gives me the shits also!
- KING WALLY : someone up real high is in with the crims. without a shadow of a doubt, and every week they are just using centre bet-sportsbet, to make thousands of free dollars. it makes me sick to know that the game that i love, is reduced to such crap. i dont want any part of it. i hope they all rot in hell. bye.
- KING WALLY : *garbage. i meant wont be following the nrl. it seriously has changed for the worst. i will watch origins and tests. and i will continue to support the mighty wynnum-manly seagulls. its amazing you know in the Q cup, the video refs NEVER screw it up. coincidence? no. its rigged to the eye balls.
- KING WALLY : the reason why i say it has gone down hill is 2 yrs ago when i originally was on here, we used to talk footy, pretty much every night, with HD, HQ, Jess and Wadey. now everyone just talks about the bloody fantasy league, and whos in and out of that!! its crazy talk. anyway i wont be following league for much longer, as ive been saying for a couple of yrs, the comp is rigged, there are cheats amongst the ranks and i am not going to lower my standards of rugby league to sit back and witness such g
- NRRJ : also you have to sign up and give them your email incase its a spam.
- NRRJ : check it out «link»
- NRRJ : It is awesome! i always watch channel 9 games on sunday here becasue on tv its not live and i hate the commericals!!
- NRRJ : Make sure you make 50 posts tonight or at least 1-2 hours before the game
- NRRJ : its called nrlfix.. you need to make 50 post and you will be able to watch rugby league live!!
- NRRJ : go on this website «link»
- NRRJ : I have the best thing ever for all you fans who dont have foxtel or no tv..
- NRRJ : its still heaps good
- NRRJ : cya mate
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : got 105 in tips damn like 4th dropped so bad over last 3 weeks
- RickyRicardo : I'm off guys. Catch you later.
- NRRJ : Footy show on 9 is always late
- NRRJ : hopefully
- RickyRicardo : Haha. Always next year to go one better NRRJ
- NRRJ : im not up there in the 100 for tipping haha, so ill just do what the wiz is doing lol
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : $7mill on bench this week so im not tempt too much on upsets this week
- NRRJ : last round, so im just going for upsets haha
- RickyRicardo : Haha. That's another classic one. All of them are top notch, haha.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Wow some differnces geez hahah
- NRRJ : broncos, tigers, warriors, roosters, sharks, storm, dogs, rabbitohs
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : just hope storm play and dont b bums
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : raiders titans warriors roosters sharks storm dogs dragons
- NRRJ : haha me too.. also fui fui thongs?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : wells that smart ppl doing it before it started
- RickyRicardo : I love My Kevvy the best from Guru though, haha.
- RickyRicardo : No-one would have won money, because the betting agencies suspended betting before the game started as they were getting very very suspicious.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : but what he did wouldve that won money if they didnt suspend it cuz werent they spose to kick if they was to get it right not tap
- NRRJ : agreed
- RickyRicardo : I love all of Guru's songs.
- RickyRicardo : Grothe is 2o odd I think?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : sharks to attack at penrith this week
- RickyRicardo : Well they suspended the betting EELZ, so no-one won money.
- NRRJ : Wheres your daddy, wheres wheres you daddy, haha love it lol
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yes very much so is ay looks young
- NRRJ : really, i thought he was still young (for a footy player) geez that is a shock
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 30 ish NRRJ
- NRRJ : Grothe resigns with Parra for 1 more year! How old is grothe anyway?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : So Tandy made no 1 wiin money ????
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : sad to say but i hope parra loose this week
- RickyRicardo : Tandy will face jail-time, and his NRL career will be over. I agree with what Blocker Roach said. Anyone found to be guilty in this scandal has to leave our game.
- NRRJ : what happens if, its true and tandy was in it?
- RickyRicardo : The Cowboys didn't take the kick, but what concerned the NRL was the fact that it pretty much happened according to script. That's why several players, player managers and other staff have been linked to the incident.
- RickyRicardo : Ryan Tandy, who is linked with the scandal knocked the ball on off the kick-off to give the Cowboys the ball. They got a repeat set, and around the 2 minute mark, Ryan Tandy conceded a penalty right in front of the posts.
- RickyRicardo : There was a whole ton of betting on the first points of the Dogs/Cowboys game being from a penalty goal. 95% of all bets taken for that game were relating to that incident.
- RickyRicardo : Basically in a nutshell what happened EELZ is as follows.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i am soooooo lost with the whole allegation
- RickyRicardo : Gotta love Anh Do's work, haha.
- RickyRicardo : investigation*
- RickyRicardo : It's certainly worth a thorough investigatino.
- NRRJ : ye haha.. hmm i never knew tandy dropped the ball on the first tackle ( i didnt watch the game) i knew he conceded the penatly but now i know he dropped the ball, hmm it might actually be true
- RickyRicardo : Gotta love Anh Do and his taxi skits, haha.
- NRRJ : Matty Johns show now!!
- NRRJ : Ok no worries
- RickyRicardo : Not too sure NRRJ. I'll look into it.
- NRRJ : is this the first year melbourne, brisbane, parramatta and canterbury all missed the finals in the same year?
- RickyRicardo : Should be a good show of MJS. Can't wait for it.
- NRRJ : awesome! haha cool
- RickyRicardo : Should be a good MJS. Good Charlotte will be on, and Guru will be singing a song as well. Funny one apparently that he sang last night at the Eels presentations.
- NRRJ : ok thanks
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : indeed nrrj
- RickyRicardo : It's on after the X-Factor NRRJ.
- NRRJ : No matty johns show tonight?
- RickyRicardo : Could we see a repeat of the scuffle between Farah and Friend from Rd 18?
- RickyRicardo : All good NRRJ. Take care.
- NRRJ : anyway i have to go, nice chatting, ill be on later tonight, check out the website. cya mate
- RickyRicardo : Pretty sure it does NRRJ yes. The Eels have had quite a lot of defensive work to do this year, that's for sure.
- RickyRicardo : You would think that leading the line-break statistic would result in a club being higher up the ladder, but obviously not in the Bunnies case.
- NRRJ : If TK means tackles??
- NRRJ : Eels have done the most tackles
- NRRJ : Rabbitohs lead the line break with 126
- RickyRicardo : Well with Friend in particular, the Roosters have a real asset in dummy half running.
- RickyRicardo : Also, if you're reading this Wombat, I couldn't find what you asked for, as all the stats seem to have in relation to forwards is the total minutes they've played, and how many metres they've run.
- NRRJ : Roosters dominate with Dummy half runs
- NRRJ : interesting it has Broncos, Eels, and panthers have no kick a 40/20 this year
- RickyRicardo : It certainly provides a good indication of all the stats yes. Good find NRRJ.
- NRRJ : hey everyone check this out - «link» it's club statistics.. when you go in to it where it says round click *all* instead
- NRRJ : i also did soccer only for two years but!
- NRRJ : even those spraining an finger is not bad, i can still play but im just saying it as an example
- NRRJ : would've
- NRRJ : yeah really unlucky ricky, it wouldnt been pretty cool if you did this site and also play but i guess you can only really do one. but these things do happen.. just playing with my mates, i sprained my finger so ye injuries are cruel..
- RickyRicardo : But I guess that happens. If it didn't happen, I probably wouldn't have the time I do to commit to this fantastic site and shoutbox.
- RickyRicardo : Same here NRRJ, but I played district. I was playing soccer at the same time however, and did my knee, thus meaning I couldn't do either anymore. Was a real shame, as I liked both, and I had a chance to go state in league, had the injury not happened.
- NRRJ : ive only played just local footy when i was und 13's to 17's and i loved it but NRL was not for me. now i just sometimes play with family and mates!
- NRRJ : KW, fantasy is for every age and so is this site.. i do understand their is younger people on here these days but what can you do? who cares i guess they are talking rugby league anyway!
- RickyRicardo : That'd take some fans back to the day with some the old clashes between Easts and Balmain in the 70's and 80's.
- RickyRicardo : Just scouring the sites for NRL News, and reading up on some things.
- NRRJ : Tigers to take their home final to SFS, imagine if they have to vs the chooks.. an its probably will happen 3rd vs 6th
- NRRJ : Not much Ricks, how bout you?
- RickyRicardo : Sup NRRJ?
- RickyRicardo : Hey HD.
- RickyRicardo : I think the Dragons will use this week's game as an indicator that they are raring to go, and won't want to face the same fate as 2009.
- Guest_2227 : i think the raiders are going to smash the donkeys,bet the dragons ,then probably run out of puff in the second round,just a thought.
- RickyRicardo : Also welcome to the forum 2227.
- RickyRicardo : I think if Webb can lose some weight, and get fit EELZ, he can be a good buy.
- RickyRicardo : Unfortunately these days 2227, F & A is a complicated process, and the NRL statisticians have probably worked out the best way for such a result to happen in that way. I guess, waiting for the games result will be the best indication of who ends up making it.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : not keen on webb
- RickyRicardo : Still think he is a quality player though, and with some hard work, he can make an impact.
- RickyRicardo : He did yes. Not a bad signing if Maitua can get back to his best.
- Guest_2227 : if the raiders are on +4 and the broncos are on -25,how can they only need 15 or more to get into the finals?wouldnt they need to score at least 30 to beat the raiders by 1?just a little confused by the media reports.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : maitua just signed with eeels
- RickyRicardo : Also, if there is any info that has already been broadcast in the news, I'll either say it has and/or provide a link to where it was.
- RickyRicardo : Once again, I urge all guests out there to voice your NRL opinions, and engage in NRL banter.
- RickyRicardo : This shoutbox is always going to be here to discuss banter and whatnot and 99% of the people that contribute, contribute valid opinions and want to engage in some NRL banter, which is fantastic. Sharks2010 hasn't been here in a while, but I think it's work that restricts him from coming on very often. He had some good opinions too.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Loss of shark2010 KW and sure few other names what a pity i must say though 2009 was great here
- RickyRicardo : You know your opinions are always welcome here KW. What makes you think this shoutbox has gone down KW? I might not have played first grade, but I did play district footy quite a few years ago, so I know what it's like.
- RickyRicardo : And fantasy is a bit of fun. Gives the members of the shoutbox to become a bit more personal with each other in some regards.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : always kids behind something some how its pity but yeh just have to deal with it
- RickyRicardo : I don't claim the info as my KW. If it is already on a site or TV, I merely say it here in case someone is yet to see it.
- KING WALLY : it. i may have not played nrl, but i have played first grade, and it is obvious to me that you have never laced a boot up. cheerio.
- KING WALLY : sorry but the fantasy league is really for school kids and i am no longer interested in talking to kids. this shoutbox has really taken a massive plunge into crapsville. no wonder HD, HQ and other fans that know there footy arent on here near as much any more. RR you do know your footy but who really gives a toss about the fantasy game? not fkn me. i thought we were all adults, not school kids, and sometimes your info is so obvious it is off the news, but you claim it is yours. sorry but im over
- KING WALLY : burgess was a weapon in the tri nations last year, and played in the super league, he was always going to be succesfull in nrl.
- RickyRicardo : I certainly did. Had my doubts about whether he could cope with the physical and mental toughness in the NRL, and he did with ease.
- NRRJ : I remember early in the year, u werent sure if burgess was going to live up to all the hype and be as good in nrl.. and now his your player of the year. Burgess has really impressed alot of people this year
- RickyRicardo : Sounds good WF. Just signed up, so it's all good, but I'll definitely consider it for next year for sure.
- warriors fan : Yeah check it out - we have a private comp of 14 of us... you get $4m salary cap - have to sign a squad of 17-25 players before the first week - can then trade / cut / buy players etc... much more like the real thing! and there is good message boards for banter!
- RickyRicardo : I actually haven't WF, but I will keep it in mind for the fantasy league we will be creating next year. Cheers.
- warriors fan : its WAY better than the nrl.com one - really realistic
- warriors fan : Ricky have you seen the fantasy nrl site - www.nearlysport. com
- RickyRicardo : Those of you who have Luke Bailey in your fantasy team, unlucky as he has been ruled out with a thumb injury.
- RickyRicardo : This is a place to talk NRL and NRL only.
- RickyRicardo : Watch your language there please, both of you.
- warriors : want me to knock u out u smart ass
- deros : dont no how to spell his name\
- deros : they rely on manu vativie
- deros : lol
- deros : warriors suk balls
- deros : jks
- deros :
- deros : sup wankers wats doin lol
- lil abo 4lyf : kewl man cya
- RickyRicardo : worries*
- RickyRicardo : I can't see the Rabbits winning this week. Dragons too strong for them. No worrie.s
- lil abo 4lyf : hey
- lil abo 4lyf : im out man thx for the tlk cheers bra tlk latr
- lil abo 4lyf : they got the rabbits this week will the rabbits win or not\
- RickyRicardo : It's too early to say. They certainly have the team and the form to do it, but it's simply a question of whether they can maintain consistency this year, and dig deep when the going gets tough.
- lil abo 4lyf : will the dragons win the premiership this year
- RickyRicardo : And I agree WF. Manu definitely has that big game mentality, and he will for the duration of his career. Uate though, I guess shines out more so, given that he's one of the few starts in an otherwise poor Knights side. Credit to Maloney though. He's been around the NRL several times, and is really starting to shine now.
- RickyRicardo : Watch the language there LAB. Might want to change the name too in case some users find it offensive.
- warriors fan : Cant argue with that - I just think the beast has more of a big game mentality - delivers when it really matters! And maloney is having a cracker of a season, he has that confidence needed in the halves to be successful
- lil abo 4lyf : shit cowboys are now shiter than ever
- RickyRicardo : Well what can I say, Maloney impressed me this year a lot, so I thought he deserved it.
- RickyRicardo : I went with Uate WF because he was more consistent over the course of the year. It is about consistency after all. Manu is a fantastic player though.
- RickyRicardo : He injured his ankle a few weeks ago Guest, and basically he's having some trouble getting it back to 100% and healed in time for the Four Nations.
- warriors fan : and good call on maloney!
- warriors fan : hey Ricky - how can you not have the beast as winger of the year? He dominated uate the other week!
- Guest_ : so wat happened to jt wif his ankel or somethin wat happened
- RickyRicardo : No worries.
- Guest_ : thx bro
- RickyRicardo : Also, welcome to the shoutbox Guest.
- RickyRicardo : It actually is when you think about. As I said before, whoever the coach of the Eels is, I will support them. I may not agree with their appointment, or their methods, but I will support them nonetheless.
- Guest_ : jks
- Guest_ : its pritty gay hey lol
- Guest_ : yeh i no hey
- Wombat : The Riddler you cant be serious in thinking Sticky could fix things a Parra he left the roosters in a mess a wrecked the sharks and Ando has the support of the players and to he needs to be sacked because they were in the G/F last season and not in the 8 this one is a bit nieve as they got to the G/F on the back of Hayne & Fui so should their contracts be ripped up also.
- The Riddler : and life is like a big box of chocolates hey? I can't believe that anyone could support a Coach that misses the 8 after being in the GF the prior year.
- RickyRicardo : As long as Ando is still the coach, then he has my support. If he goes, then he goes, and I will support the coach that comes in to replace him.
- RickyRicardo : I have played League at a semi-high level yes. That was before I happened to injure my knee thus not enabling me to play anymore.
- The Riddler : RR, have you ever played the game at a semi high level as your answers worry me and sound like an aged board member at Parramatta. Wake up bro, Ando is to blame for the Eels appauling year and should be sacked immediately and replaced by Sticky or Kearney.
- NRRJ : yeah no worries, im just saying roosters are looking at him
- RickyRicardo : Can't really see Coote leaving the Panthers. I know someone who knows Coote personally, and he's happy there and wants to re-sign.
- NRRJ : i would love to see him at the tigers, playing with benji and farah but then again imagine coote, carney,skd,pearc e thats exciting
- NRRJ : yes i know the panthers are.. but the roosters are trying to get him as a long term replacement for mini.
- RickyRicardo : Ando hasn't had the best of years by any means, then again nor have the players. The coach is always the scapegoat for a poor season, and the players don't shoulder any blame. Collectively, the Eels were poor, and with the right pre-season, the right moves, and the right attitude as you say, things will turn around.
- The Riddler : Sorry a disgraceful loser...
- The Riddler : It's all about attitude these days mate and until Ando can understand this he will always be a loser.
- RickyRicardo : The Panthers are trying to lock up Coote as we speak NRRJ.
- RickyRicardo : I say that in regards to what the club can do for him through their fitness and conditioning coach Hayden Knowles. He's probably one of the best conditioning coaches in the NRL, and if he can get Webb to shed some kilos, kick ass in the gym, and build-up more muscle, then he'll come good and put in some decent performances I think.
- The Riddler : Who is going to do it, the tooth fairy?
- RickyRicardo : I don't say that in regards to what Ando can do for him TR.
- The Riddler : RR, that is a stupid statement about Eels making Webb the player he was in Qld and Aus sides, Ando has struggled to make any of his players play well so for the life of me I can not understand your ignorant statement.....
- NRRJ : coote is rumoured to roosters at the end of 2011 when mini retires
- NRRJ : With anthony watts coming, i didnt think koups would stay
- RickyRicardo : Looks like Roosters utility Nick Kouparitsis might be headed to the UK. Hasn't really been playing great footy for you guys anyways,
- lockie : Ben Hornby re-signs with dragons until 2013!!!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : used me wild card campese better play good
- RickyRicardo : Once again I urge all guests on board to have your say. Also to all the regulars out there, get your friends on board, the more banter the better.
- RickyRicardo : Kurt Gidley on NRL Tactics tomorrow night for those interested.
- RickyRicardo : Inconsistency is the answer to that question NRRJ.
- NRRJ : agree 110% KW. I dont understand how stewart didnt get sent off?
- RickyRicardo : I'm an optimist KW, and always will be, so I guess I want to see Webb given the chance to sign once more.
- KING WALLY : carl webb is way past his best. sorry RR, waste of money.
- KING WALLY : cant belive petero got 2 weeks. hes the cleanest forward in the nrl. he gets sent off, and glenn stewart raises his elbow into anasta, nothing said. typical nrl inconsistency. ill be cheering for the warriors in the finals, i think they can do it. bris.... will be strong in 2011.
- Guest_2807 : who's going 2 take the title out?
- NRRJ : IMO i think he passed it but who never know
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i reackon manly rabbits tigers penrith are dead animals with the major injury crisis−-− warriors rabbits or raiders gf
- RickyRicardo : I think the Eels can make Webb the player he was when he made the QLD and Australian side.
- NRRJ : still cant believe eels signed webb?
- RickyRicardo : do*
- RickyRicardo : Tongue is a big loss, so we'll have to see how they d.
- NRRJ : they have good replacements
- NRRJ : yes, they will
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : could raiders do without tongue
- NRRJ : oh ok.. good news then
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : lockyer fighting back with hodges this week
- NRRJ : canberra should smash broncos, without lockyer and wallace..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : woop it looking stronger for me now warriors in gf
- RickyRicardo : Not a bad pick then.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh gallan over hindy anyday
- NRRJ : i went with gallan, seeing as he got 94 last week and the last few are above 40
- RickyRicardo : Gallen or Hindy.
- NRRJ : Gallan, horo, mateo or hindmarsh?? who should i pick
- NRRJ : i already used it a few weeks ago!! wish i didnt
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : use ur WILD CARD nrrj
- RickyRicardo : It's gone way too quick, that's for sure. Chuck Fifita in yes.
- NRRJ : andrew fifita should i put him in my fantasy?
- NRRJ : cant believe its last round of footy
- NRRJ : yeh i saw that.. didnt look to good.. funny i read that this morning and then after it happen to me haha
- RickyRicardo : Have to say it's been a rather slow day on the newsfront.
- RickyRicardo : Never fun spraining the finger at all.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : lol ya's see sandows finger in the paper OUCH!!!
- NRRJ : Talking about injuries i was playing footy today and sprained my finger, its quiet painful lol
- RickyRicardo : Injuries are a part of the game really. Shame to see some of them though.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Gee The Tele Today Is Full Off $7million dollars sidelined this week manly penrith tigers rabbits surely will suffer with there losses briisy to do raiders over this week warriors strongest for gf series
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : maitua to the storm in mind wth are the idiots doing making all these signings gi must hvae really piled up the cap
- RickyRicardo : Honestly TR, I don't think they've signed anyone of notice. Apart from a few re-signings, I think they're team will be pretty much the same.
- The Riddler : RR, who have Penrith signed for next year?
- RickyRicardo : Hodges and Lockyer are looking at returning on Friday night against the Broncos.
- RickyRicardo : Yeah, just heard that on Triple M. Thanks for clarifying if it's true or not. Keep us posted. I'm thinking that if he did come, it'd be for the 2013 season, as he could be a possible replacement for Hindy.
- RickyRicardo : Too true Thommo. Glenn Stewart and Daniel Conn in particular spring to mind, as they were sending offs.
- Thommo : Have name now was previously Guest 2964 A mate of mine is Stagg's father in-law. I just sent email to him to see if true or not.
- Guest_2964 : There has been a few send off offences this year that have not occurred because of ruining the game and TV ratings . Spear tacklrs off the ball high shots shoulod not be tolerated. With my rule change the Refs can send the player off without repercussions from TV, NRL people as the game can continue on evenly, but like I said , heavily penalise the offending player.
- RickyRicardo : I know, but a welcome is still warranted. Create yourself a name so that you're more easily recognised. It can be whatever you want, provided there's nothing offensive or derogatory in it.
- Guest_2964 : Hi RR I've been on it a couple of times.
- RickyRicardo : I can see where you're coming from, but I guess at the end of the day, if a player commits a sending-off offence, then he has to liable for his actions, and so deservedly, they HAVE to be sent off. I guess in some ways, it can actually make the game more interesting as the players have to dig deeper to try and come out with the win, or at the very least, hold onto the win through strong defence.
- RickyRicardo : Welcome to the shoutbox 2964.
- RickyRicardo : Here's an interesting one. Eels junior recruitment manager who also every now and then recruits the big guns, was rumoured to have been seen in a meeting with Bulldogs lock David Stagg. Could he be headed to the Eels?
- Guest_2964 : I think the game is constrain from sending players off because of TV ratings.People turn off if teams are disadvantage by being 1 player short and the game gets lopsided.One way they can help this situation is if the player warrants sending off , do it ,double the penalty for it so the player is disadvantaged and not the whole team ,BUT allowa player on the bench to fill that spot and maybe take 3 exchanges off the offending team. This way the team and the fans are not subjected to an unfair gam
- RickyRicardo : I actually had a look into that Wombat, but there doesn't seem to be any place that has the average minutes as such. It tends to only have total metres a player has made for the season, rather than a collective average over the course of the season. Then again, the average would be relatively easy to work out. I'll look into it
- RickyRicardo : Rumoured that Gareth Hock may be headed to Penrith.
- Wombat : Maybe be a hard one RR but i would like to know the average mins for forwards say the top 100 or maybe top 50 would bwe a little easier.
- Wombat : i will post again RR you must have missed it.
- RickyRicardo : season*
- RickyRicardo : Robert Finch will stand down as referees boss at the end of the sesaon.
- RickyRicardo : Another reminder to all guests to make yourselves known, create a name and join in the banter!
- RickyRicardo : Luke Priddis will announce he is retiring at 11am today.
- RickyRicardo : Carl Webb has signed a 2 year deal with the Parramatta Eels. Reni Maitua still deciding between the Eels, Storm and Tigers.
- RickyRicardo : All good dude. You come on when you can and discuss league!
- Chris : I cant come on here as much as before Got a new job and it's all busy and crazy
- RickyRicardo : Same thing really when you think about it
- Chris : Well Minor.
- Chris : Cant wait, I'm hoping for my first ever Grand final win!!
- RickyRicardo : That was in the NRL.com fantasy one Chris, but I am versing you in Supercoach yes.
- RickyRicardo : I'll probably do one about the refs in the off-season, and where they can improve.
- RickyRicardo : Welcome back Chris!!
- Chris : In another supercoach, i am vsing you in the Minor Final RR!! Good luck, haha.
- Chris : Carney should of been five eight but. Haha probably just becasue im a Roosters fan
- Chris : Nice team of the year RR!
- Chris : RICKY, i was coming on here to say i'll meet you in the minor final?? I thought you won? Did you lose by 1 point? OMG unlucky!
- Hate Q : Yes I can think of one , RR , how poor were the refs and video refs mhow they are to scared to kmale a decision like sending off players using the sin bin and making bad calls, eg if some drops the ball and the opposition picks it up cleanly they put a scrum why isnt it paly on
- RickyRicardo : Lost by one point in the prelim final in NRL Fantasy. Damn! Ah well, another team of mine has made the final, so it's all good
- RickyRicardo : So no-one can think of any articles they'd like to see that relate to the 2010 season?
- Happy Dragon : U 2 Hate, nice 2 finally catch up
- Hate Q : see ya
- Hate Q : Good on you happy and enjoy the game chat soon
- Hate Q : Thats okay i undersatnd happy , im sorry happy i have to cook dinner great chatting hopefully we acn do it soon ill be in sydney over the gf weekend have a great night take care
- Happy Dragon : I'm going 2 order tickets tonight as there's only 3000 left!
- Happy Dragon : I haven't been 2 alot either Hate, but we're going this Sunday
- Happy Dragon : Sorry Hate, I'm replying 2 Ricky's earlier comments!
- Hate Q : Its gone way to quick i have been so busy i couldnt get to sydney to see a game
- Happy Dragon : Don't really care about Green & Greenfield Ricky, I'd b more happy 2 hear that Stanley resigned?
- Hate Q : They were shocking happy I thought a top 4 fifnish im very disspointed
- Happy Dragon : Can't believe the season is nearly over again, it goes too fast
- Happy Dragon : I can't believe how they lost that game last night, that's footy 4 u!
- Happy Dragon : Oops, but I'm glad, u know how I feel about the dogs!
- Happy Dragon : Your doggies were disappointing this yr Hate, but I
- Happy Dragon : He has some major brain explosions at times, if I c him make a mistake I think of u going off at him
- Hate Q : oh god he shitd me he is as usefull as an astray on a motorbike
- Hate Q : I just like the way they play and the roosters nd the raiders get the crowd to their feet
- Happy Dragon : You're funny with your comments about Roberts Hate, I laugh all the time!
- Hate Q : After last night I dont rate the panthers at all a much better team would have put on big points on them
- Happy Dragon : I hate Tigers, they're not consistant enough & get put on a pedestal!
- Hate Q : And Anasta has been playing well, its been a while for him
- Happy Dragon : Roosters no, Tigers maybe? I think the Warriors or Penrith if not Dragons?
- Hate Q : I have a soft spot for the knights and the raiders however i like the way the tigers play they are good to watch
- Happy Dragon : Yep sure am Hate, Minor Premiers 2 yrs in a row, but the finals worry me especially if they have 2 play Raiders in the 1st wk?
- Hate Q : Im sorry to say , but I like the tigers and the roosters to take out the big one
- Happy Dragon : I was being sarcastic EELZ, no I don't think Dugan is a gift?
- Hate Q : Im good and u , u must be haapy with ur mob
- Happy Dragon : Hey Hate, how r u?
- Hate Q : hello happy its been a while
- Hate Q : Hey HD , I think Carney has had a good or better than good 1st up season he should be one of the first players picked for the blues he, tongue(who wont be picked),pearce,d ugun ,farrar should be in that side
- Hate Q : Garage sale one useless 5/8 Ben Roberts make an offer nothing above $0.50 what a waste he is , never liked him what does Kevin Moore see in him
- RickyRicardo : Not too sure EELZ. I guess the Eels just aren't interested in Stanley.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : y didnt eels make a play at stanley RR we have hand full off departures
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : stanley is real talent he needs a permanent position asap
- RickyRicardo : They're on the verge of losing Stanley at this rate.
- Guest_2807 : Your not wrong there.. Hopefully they don't lose Stanley.. I think he might b a future star!
- RickyRicardo : Gasnier is taking up most of the money that the Dragons would have had free.
- Guest_2807 : I wish the dragons used the money 4 green and greenfields and put something together for fifita when he cums off contract
- RickyRicardo : Warriors back Patrick Ah Van is set to leave the club and head to ESL club Bradford.
- RickyRicardo : He's there next year, and that's about as much as I know.
- Guest_2807 : any1 know when fafita from the tigers is off contract?
- RickyRicardo : You'll like this news HD. Both Jon Green and Michael Greenfield have re-signed with the Dragons.
- RickyRicardo : None of the Dragons players really stood out to me HD. Probably the one that I thought was very good with his opportunities was Nightingale, and now that I think about it, he probably did at least deserve a mention at the bottom of that blog. Might go edit that now.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : HD r u saying dugan is a girft yes he is hd
- RickyRicardo : I'm not as biased as a lot of them HD. Hayne didn't have his best year, and he was probably 5th at best in the fullbacks this year, so he wasn't even close to making it.
- RickyRicardo : Far from a Raiders supporter 2807.
- Happy Dragon : don't all u Eels fans think he's god's gift???
- Happy Dragon : So no Dragons in your team of yr Ricky, I'm surprised Hayne wasn't in there either, don'
- Guest_2807 : RR are u a raiders supporter?
- RickyRicardo : Certainly is. I think if he keeps it up, two things will happen. One, he'll shift Hayne to the wing and he will play fullback for NSW, or too, if Hayne maintains good enough form heading into next year's Origin, we could see Dugan on the wing for NSW. He'd definitely be in my team.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : he's hektik on the field =)
- RickyRicardo : Also, create yourself a name and become a regular on this shoutbox
- RickyRicardo : Agree with that 2807, but Dugan just oozes class, and he gets involved a lot more with try assists and line-break assists and whatnot. He's almost like a half and fullback rolled into one.
- RickyRicardo : Well with the way that Dugan has been going EELZ, doesn't look like his form will drop off.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hopefully he keeps it up and doesnt fail like most previously started young guns
- Guest_2807 : i do agree with some of your points about Dugan.. but Boyd wasnt leading the dally M playa of the year for nothing.. he didnt put a foot wrong 4 QLD all series.. he did lose a bit of form 4 a couple of weeks but got it back pretty quick.. and when you look at where the dragons r sitting on the comp n where the raiders are u cant go past Boyd well thats my opinion anyway
- RickyRicardo : Dugan is the future of the NRL, and at such a young age already, he has a good grasp of the way game should be played. He has the skills to turn into a ball-player in the future, but he also has the skills to become one of the top, if not the best fullback in the game in a few years. I think he's an all-round better player than Boyd, and Dugan has shown his array of skills over the course of the year, and that's why he got the nod ahead of Boyd.
- RickyRicardo : 2807*
- RickyRicardo : Also, welcome 2907.
- RickyRicardo : Have to disagree. Whilst I was looking for consistency, Dugan had it over Boyd in many regards.
- Guest_2807 : RR dont know how u could pick Dugan over Boyd in your team of the year.. Boyd has been the most consistent fullback all year..
- RickyRicardo : Haha. Proves that our good mate Phil is hardly in the know. Had it confirmed to me by my source at the Sharks this morning. Atkins will definitely be a Sharks player next year.
- NRRJ : he works with the nrl and he doesnt even no.. and you already said he signed with them
- NRRJ : and now rothfield responce - I think they’ve just about spent all their money on the golden oldies. I’m not sure about Atkins.
- NRRJ : this is a question from some guy - Buzz, Have you heard if Jordan Atkins will sign this week with the Sharks? If so atleast he is under 30 and has potential!! Also, who else are the Sahrks after?
- NRRJ : Look at this ricky, its about rothfield his blog
- RickyRicardo : Some times some teams take until about 6/7 to name their respective teams NRRJ.
- NRRJ : why arnt none of the teams named? they usually have some
- Wombat : Maybe be a hard one RR but i would like to know the average mins for forwards say the top 100 or maybe top 50 would bwe a little easier.
- RickyRicardo : So you guys have any ideas of articles you'd want to see that still apply to 2010?
- RickyRicardo : Locky hasn't been named at 5/8. Norman to take his spot.
- RickyRicardo : Anything is possible as we have seen MF.
- Manu Feltersnatch : but then Rabbits have to beat dragons this week or Broncos will have to win like 75 - 0
- Manu Feltersnatch : hopefully Manly wont make the 8 so it will save me the disappointment of a semis loss
- RickyRicardo : Still one week, so Manly can still make it.
- Guest_3447 : Canberra is Looking Awsome!
- Guest_3447 : Manly Will not make 8!
- RickyRicardo : 2-3 week charge for Petero.
- RickyRicardo : not*
- RickyRicardo : It's my information. Came from a source of mine. He reckons the deal is done and that QC is definitely coming to the Eels. Personally, I'm not about to believe anything until I see it for myself, and the news comes out that he has signed.
- The Riddler : RR, how confident are you?
- RickyRicardo : Hasn't signed yet, but the latest indication is that the deal is all done and secured, and that it'll be announced upon the completion of the Tri-Nations.
- The Riddler : Quade Cooper??
- RickyRicardo : The Sharks have reportedly signed Jordan Atkins for 2 years.
- RickyRicardo : Cowboys will reveal their new CEO at 1pm today.
- RickyRicardo : Looks like Cowboys CEO Peter Parr is set to step down, and assume the role of football manager.
- RickyRicardo : Seems like there's been an off-field shake up at the Cowboys, with Peter Parr the main man involved. Will keep you posted.
- RickyRicardo : Dallas Johnson has signed a 3 year deal with the Cowboys.
- RickyRicardo : Mason is off to the Super League.
- Happy Dragon : Canberra r similar, I wouldn't say there's one particular stand out, but when they play as a team they r brilliant! I am going 2 b very worried if the Dragons have 2 play them 1st wk of finals, it'll b last yr all over again!
- Happy Dragon : The best for Dragons this yr has been Darius Boyd, Hornby & Young have done good things at crucial times. U can bag Soward all u want but he's always there when needed! I'd rather have a team who play as a team & back each other up than have players like Hayne, Marshall & Carney who only play well when they feel like it?
- RickyRicardo : Bit silly indeed. Stewart should have been sent off without a doubt.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Yep and damn steewart got grade 5 n not sent off silly
- RickyRicardo : Wow! For a high shot?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : just wanna REMIND wild cards HAVE TO BE PLAYED THIS WEEK im sure in fantasy or it'll b a waste CANT WAIT woo hope i do my best yet lol
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yep first for him n season
- RickyRicardo : Petero was sent off?? Wow!!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yep cya later good chatting
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh ay
- NRRJ : anyway im off.. catch ya later cya!
- NRRJ : haha yer it would be funny, i kinda hope they do now (go bad)
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : haha they lost fergo after the shit he caused funny if raiders go shit next year ill laughsooo hard
- NRRJ : tim smith is lookng the good again aye.. looking good for sharks next season
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : though prince is dying now after this weeks loss to sharks
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i still think without him they chance is good
- NRRJ : if prince was still there, i would put 100 on tigers to win the premiership
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i dunno this year soo shiiit
- NRRJ : former tiger combo!
- NRRJ : forgot about farah, benji and prince
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : carney i suppose or farah
- NRRJ : tough one
- NRRJ : dally m.. carney, campese, gallan, body, luke??
- NRRJ : agreed
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : soward hasnt been great this year
- NRRJ : cant wait to see how jaimee soward goes.. he usually folds under pressure
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : dragons have suprised me how they are up there but none off em played outstanding this season
- NRRJ : only 1 thing we know.. dragons are 100% minor premiers!
- NRRJ : not even top 4 or even top 8
- NRRJ : sooo tight this year!
- NRRJ : ahh cant wait to know who will be in the grandfinal.. since round 1 till round 26 we still have no idea who we think will win.. not even semis
- NRRJ : wouldnt be surprised..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : below
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : early yesty i name warriors tigers gf
- NRRJ : warriors are actually going great guns, they might be the team to beat
- NRRJ : cant disagree i guess
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i think dragons will die same with titans
- NRRJ : well be out of them
- NRRJ : to make it
- NRRJ : dont think panthers,manly,r aiders, will make it.. if roosters are on form they are very hard to beat.. tigers, roosters, titans, warriors or dragons
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i rekn tigers will be in it but still thinking the 2nd tender
- NRRJ : Tiger vs Roosters GF!! im wishing for that
- NRRJ : still going strong!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : well my team choked wbu ?
- NRRJ : nothing to say tonight lol.. already last round and we are losing conversations haha
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : lol
- NRRJ : yes 8 not 7
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : **3/8
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 3 like twice i did it 1st round and round 23 or something
- NRRJ : think 2/7 wbu
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : whats ur worst 3 too
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : lol
- NRRJ : i feeel better now ll
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : worst is 3
- NRRJ : my average is probably like 5/8
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i think im the same actually i started the season round 1 shit on 3 got pile off 6's no 8 im sure
- NRRJ : thats good, the closes this year ive done is 7/8
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : once maybe but that last time i was in 1 i got so many 8/8 this year was so hard all the unfamiliar footy tippers went really good cuz the shocks were terrible
- NRRJ : have you got 8/8 this year?
- NRRJ : yeah true.. what about the last round hopefully we both get 8/8!!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh basically and alot off the time its false rumours after rumours than u get this quite 1 that pops out but its sealed and was done so quietly
- NRRJ : the only thing you do is check if your team has signed any new players
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i hate soccer and get a tiny bit in cricket but rare
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : exactly
- NRRJ : yeah i know aye, their is like nothing 2 do
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : went fast but was disappointing season in few reasons cant wait for 2011
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : last round ill be soo lost in the off season i hate it gets soo boring
- NRRJ : cant believe how fast this season has been
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : saame and in tipping damn it last 2 weeks threw me
- NRRJ : last round of footy
- NRRJ : yes but ive gone down alot
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : u did good considering 2 high ranked didnt aim up for ya
- NRRJ : yeah i had fulton and mini that didnt play
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i got 550 and 1 didnt play ARGH!!! and got 9 off mose
- NRRJ : ooh yes, good thinking ;P
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : bodene titan
- NRRJ : which thompson?
- NRRJ : what thompson for fifta?
- NRRJ : wow 908 wish i got that!.. i ony got 547 haha
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : carney got 144 captaincy too the highest for fantasy this week is 908 by the number 1 ranked competor
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : even reece robinson if he is still named next week he is really cheap and had a cracker thompson maybe instead off fififita
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : leave out fifita put gallen not mateo
- NRRJ : good or bad?
- NRRJ : im thinking about putting in - skd, dugan, fifita and gallan or mateo
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yep 50 better than slack super star hayne
- NRRJ : didnt think he did to much.. guess he did
- NRRJ : did gordon really get 50?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : woop jamal got me 42 gordon only did 50 but damn better than hayne wich was my captain but meant to b gordon
- NRRJ : yeah, he should of been sent off
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i missed both stewarts and petero's stewart got like a grade 5 so thats baad biazzare ref rules
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hahahahha
- NRRJ : poor petro lol
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh heard that n 1st for him
- NRRJ : apparently thats the first sent off of the year
- NRRJ : ye same points
- NRRJ : stupid how glenn stewart or daniel conn didnt get sent off or at least sin binned.. Glen Stewarts one was worst then petro in my opinion
- NRRJ : High tackle
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : ahhh same points u NRRJ
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : what petro do got sent off ?
- NRRJ : 5/8 this week.. what a charge down by travis burns!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 5/8 so far damn i d me bro's tipz too but got him 6/8 i love 6/8 thats satisfying
- NRRJ : 5/7 so far in tipping
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : was gunna too NRRJ
- NRRJ : I tipped doggies for an upset today@
- NRRJ : haha ok.. i didnt think soward did good this year
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : ahah meant carney there
- NRRJ : 5/8 sorry.
- NRRJ : Soward for centre? he hasnt been that great this year has he
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Yeh I No That RR lol but just couldnt decide the 2
- RickyRicardo : He's been more consistent than Gordon.
- RickyRicardo : There can only be one winger to win. Uate for mine.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : mckendry
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : fullback dugan centre skd hooker farah 2nd row burgess wing gordon/uate 5/8 soward and juts few other names luke mannering hohaia henderson croker rogers lewis
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : dally Ms soo soon woop woop but not clear to say who will get the awards this year has be so disruptive... damn slater or gi hope dont make one off major parts storm should be not attending
- RickyRicardo : that*
- RickyRicardo : Can't see it happening Samp. The Dragons will want to finish the season on the biggest high possible, and winning that game against the Bunnies will do just htat.
- Samp : Does anyone know if the Bunnies can beat the Dragons? That will be a tough one as if the Bunnies win and the Raiders lost, then The Bunnies will play the Dragons again in the first round of the Finals. Friday's game will decide how it will go.
- RickyRicardo : Only 1 week for Conn after he took the early guilty plea.
- RickyRicardo : Looks like it might be two weeks for Conn.
- NRRJ : what about daniel conn?
- RickyRicardo : Glenn Stewart is looking at 4-6 weeks on the sideline.
- RickyRicardo : He's a contender, that's for sure.
- NRRJ : After yesterdays peformance, kenny-dowall is a must for the centre of the year.. I cannot wait for the Dally M awards!!!!
- RickyRicardo : Cowboys winger John Williams could be headed to the Knights.
- RickyRicardo : Very true. Wouldn't be surprised if NZ win it.
- The Riddler : Kiwis will be solid and massive overs at $6. Aussie halves are suspect....
- RickyRicardo : Welcome to the forums Roosterboy. Roosters look to be the goods, but they'll have to improve in a few areas though.
- Roosterboy! : 2010 premiers!
- Guest_1851 : GO THE MIGHTY CHOOKIES!!!
- RickyRicardo : Don't think so yet TR. Normally they wait till the end of Rd 26, name the players from the teams not in the finals, then as teams get knocked out of the NRL finals, players from those teams are added to the squad.
- The Riddler : RR, have there been any squads named for the 4 Nations teams?
- RickyRicardo : Panthers prop Tim Grant re-signs for four years.
- RickyRicardo : Whether or not it has been announced today 4891, I'm not sure, but the strongest indication that the Eels have got him came yesterday with a strong rumour saying that he had all but signed with the Eels for 2011.
- RickyRicardo : That is what everyone has been led to believe 3754, but this source was confident that QC had signed the deal already.
- Happy Dragon : Warriors 2 smash the Tigers KW, I hate the Tigers & cocky Benji Marshall!
- KING WALLY : HQ, long time no chat. will be an awesome finals series i think. funny how eels, and dogs and bris wont be playing in them. dogs and eels were tipped to be premiers early on.
- KING WALLY : i reckon they should get rid of centre bet and sports bet for rugby league, its to easy to fix games for the dodgy high up so called "executives". i agree EELZ, im tipping a tigers V warriors GF.
- Guest_4891 : Is it true that Eels signed Quade today?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : you nrrj ?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : penrith mayb
- NRRJ : who is you 2nd fav team?
- NRRJ : i wont say worst.. becasue tigers and roosters are doing great
- NRRJ : omg, how fast was the weekend!!! i want it to be holidays!!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 2010 worst nrl year for so many reasons and so many ppl
- NRRJ : i have no idea who will be in the gf.. ill tell you who i think will be in it after the semis lol
- NRRJ : reminds me of the 2005 season so much..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : gf possibles i think tigers raider warriors or roosters
- Hate Q : Waht a great final series coming up although my bulldogs will not be there im looking forward to it, i like the way the tigers and the roosters and the raiders played over the week end
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Yes that was the case 3753 who knows till its official rumours are bad in media
- Guest_3754 : Hasnt Quade Cooper announced he was staying in union because of his relationship with Stephanie Rice? It was in the DT.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i had 2 not aim up last week n 1 this week but he was nasty anyways
- NRRJ : fulton and minichiello didnt play for my fantasy... damnit it cost me alot.
- NRRJ : there is always at least one bad call in the game..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh was disgraceful giving that too them
- NRRJ : lucky the game wasnt decided on 2 points
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : HOw BLOODY ridiculous SKD 8 point try shouldnt have been 8 just a 6 nothing different in it
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : thats as bad as me last week HD pity i tipped mine for a first haha 3 wrong so far
- Happy Dragon : 2/7 so far, what a shocker! That'll teach me 4 not tipping my boys, lol!
- RickyRicardo : Apparently on S'coach, only 0.7% of people had Robinson.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : reece robinson wouldve been good to have this week really cheap and extremely high points
- NRRJ : yes and kenny-dowall
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : indeed must have been they always have good 2nd halves
- NRRJ : Great second half by the chooks.
- RickyRicardo : Manly lost by 16.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : damn it oh well at least i got the tips right 4 me bro givin him rooster
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : manly wiiin ?
- RickyRicardo : It's finished so you can say the score yes,
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i thought he so missed than at last sec i sed try than replay really showed it
- NRRJ : that was a amazing trry
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : skd spectacular again niice try come on manly though
- NRRJ : Can i say the results of Roosters game?
- RickyRicardo : Another reminder to all guests out there to get on board, and engage in banter on the shoutbox. Both guests and regular members, also tell your friends about the site, and get them involved too.
- RickyRicardo : What do you make of this rumour MF? Yileen Gordon is being linked to Manly.
- RickyRicardo : Strong rumour doing the rounds that Quade Cooper has signed with the Eels for a total of 850k, with abotu 400k being third-party deals. Fantastic news for the NRL if true.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i dont get the whole saga off tandy woop diii dooo
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : niice tigers woop
- Raging Rabbit : Good win by the Bunnies, but not good performance if you want to go far in the finals IF we make it!
- NRRJ : Fantastic news`!!
- NRRJ : ROBERT Finch is fighting to save his job, David Gallop declaring there would be a complete review of the whistle-blowers ' ranks.
- Guest_3632 : It depends on how the roosters or manly go next week.. Both need one more win
- NRRJ : If that makes sense lol
- NRRJ : if roosters or manly lose today and rabbitohs and raiders win.. are one of roosters or manly(who ever loses today) out?
- RickyRicardo : It's something that will developover time.
- RickyRicardo : Well about this particular case,it's not only the players that are being investigated, but also the betting agencies.
- NRRJ : i was thinking the same thing KW
- KING WALLY : RR do you know much about it? i know it happens all the time. im convinced the footy is rigged now.
- KING WALLY : police will be investigating the betting scam in the cows doggies game last weekend. here we go again. more scandal.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : thankgod i couldnt get to the local and put the 5er on cowboys hahah 4 points niiice
- RickyRicardo : Anyways, I'm off peeps. Talk tomorrow.
- RickyRicardo : What's what for EELZ?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : reece robinson 4 tries tonight barely played
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Yeh warriors are good they should b in finals hopefully titans are gone after tonights horror
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Still was a fantastic side look they went better than sharks n cowboys and there sides are pretty talented and running bottom
- KING WALLY : i think the warriors are going to be hard to stop. they were just relentless on friday night. awesome display. well deserved win. (flogging).lol
- KING WALLY : yeh they do have lockyer etc but the likes of yow yeh, hoffman norman, gillet, they are only young, and it was those players who stood up during origin and put us in a good position to make the finals. which we wont do this yr. the 18 year run is over. had to happen sooner or later. theyll be a strong side in '11.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hey raging rabbit ?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : whats that 4 RR interesting news ?
- RickyRicardo : Stay tuned for the match reviews coming up shortly.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : True NRRJ not a upset but hardly tipped manly by most ppl in papers n footy shows roosters are fav which tossed me but come on manly HD i was having a hart attack too good win phew!!!!
- RickyRicardo : Haven't heard anything about that NRRJ. Mini might be carrying a niggling injury.
- Happy Dragon : OMG, nearly had a heart attack watching that game, the Dragons were lucky 2 win it? Don't think I'll make it through the finals if they keep playing like that?
- NRRJ : i dont see why the roosters are clear favourites for this game?
- NRRJ : manly over roosters isnt really an upset if you think about it.. manly have always had the edge agaisnt the chooks winning the last 8 out 9 games
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : =) hope manly do my tipping upset
- NRRJ : rumour going around that minichiello will be rested tomorrow? any news ricky?
- NRRJ : good work EELZ putting money on the sharks!
- NRRJ : WOOO great upset tip my me! lol
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : no gc team have won at shark park ARGH!! not looking good for titans surely they win there for 1st
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hope sharks dont have the upset wouldnt suprise me NRRJ
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : **manly upset
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i tipped manly but put $$ on sharks at $6
- NRRJ : i am tipping sharks tonight for an upset!
- NRRJ : you also cant do the same team for supercoach and fox sports.. it never works unfortunately
- RickyRicardo : Ah well, I guess because they're all different, makes it that much harder to maintain all the points.
- NRRJ : parker was my captain and he got 32 which isnt to good as a captain.
- NRRJ : i had parker, hayne, gillet, folau last night they all went above 30 points but gillet only got 12..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hayne did shit but that was expected michael gordon better not beat hiim as he was my coach but the damn pc screwed it up
- NRRJ : yeah ive noticed with supercoach they do get alot more points
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : indeed i thought he got too many nrrj
- RickyRicardo : Certainly is. If he got that in FS, he would have got close to 100 in Supercoach as they award more points for different things.
- NRRJ : 64 points is really good in fantasy..
- RickyRicardo : Oh. I don't really do the Fox one, so I'm not sure.
- NRRJ : fox sports ricky
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : COME ON ST CHOKERS HD cheering ur boys home =D DRAAAGON!!!!!! bowl uate
- RickyRicardo : Welcome 3754. Horo is counted in the rookies yes, but he's only an outside chance to get it.
- RickyRicardo : Was that in supercoach NRRJ? They use a different points system to the rest of them, so maybe that's why he scored more points.
- RickyRicardo : Broncos are pretty close to being the youngest side.
- Guest_3754 : He has played since round 3 2010
- Guest_3754 : I think justin horo could have a good shot at rookie of the year couldnt he.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Big Deal..... But Sure Broncos Are It Doesnt Count On There Age But There Experience In The Game Aswell Can Be Young
- Guest_242 : Want to here a fact? Broncos arnt actually the youngest side! It's either Roosters or Raiders. I cant exactly remember so i might be wrong but for a fact i know it's not Broncos.
- Guest_242 : They have alot of experience in that side.
- Guest_242 : Young side? They have Lockyer, Parker, Wallace, Tronc, Thaiday, and Teo
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh HD they didnt deserve it but yes that no try was try brissy has gone very well for just a young side KW
- The Riddler : Ando will be asst coach to either Kearney or Stuart. Negotiations have begun.
- NRRJ : probably even more
- NRRJ : cant believe mateo got 64 points? and it said he only made 1 error.. he made at least 4
- RickyRicardo : It's just how it is HD. Always at at least one bad decision in most games these days.
- KING WALLY : well, for a young side bris did pretty well this yr, warriors way to good last night, i reckon they can go all the way. look forward to 2011.
- Happy Dragon : Even though Parra didn't deserve 2 win, that no try was another bad decision! No way did that pass from Hayne go forward?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : mateo got 64 hayne got 64 captaincy so 32 alone
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : CatchyA NRRJ
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : some weeks i think i shouldve got more for my players than other weeks i think i got too many like hayne last week was so suprised i got so high queer how the count it
- NRRJ : anyway i have to go. cya eelz
- NRRJ : that would of def been awesome
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : gordon wouldve been awsome to have captain last week he got 94 without captaincy
- NRRJ : so hard to pick a captain.. an everytime you pick someone as your captain they usually do bad..
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : gunna choke this week have hayne my captain wen i chose gordon i got parker n have for yonks
- NRRJ : corey parker was my captain and he only got 32 points = 64 as captain
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : got him so will c he has only had like 1 and half good games in 4 years
- NRRJ : mateo made like 5 errors and scored 1 try.. wonder how many points he'll get
- NRRJ : cya ricky
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : crazy but eels points aint up
- RickyRicardo : I'm off peeps. Talk to you guys tomorrow. Cheerio.
- NRRJ : how much points did hayne get?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : who knows how lui is rookie so damn kennedy too
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : omg wtf hayne is my captain omg what a mistake i gave it to gordon damn computer didt get it right
- NRRJ : Kennedy made his played last year anyway.. how is he a rookie
- NRRJ : after seeing that 100% to gillet
- RickyRicardo : Still go with Gillett though.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : warriors smashed em thats y and damn i got rid off brown and he had a cracker this week
- RickyRicardo : Lui is there? Strange. Two years in a row.
- NRRJ : his killing it for fantasy but only 12 points this week
- NRRJ : yeah gilliet will probably win it
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : Im STICKING to gillett who knows with idris getting it after 4 games
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hahah like most dont even make it each week in the sides
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : duffie neilson stanley
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : named rookies Hep Cahill Luke Kelly Taniela Lasalo Gerard Beale David Hala Ben Hunt Trent Merrin Kayne Lawton Bodene Thompson Constatine Mika Tim Natusch Sione Tovo Simon Dwyer David Gower Robert Lui Jason Clark Junior Vaivai Ben McFadgen Joel Romelo Donald Malone Ray Thompson Shaun Fensom Leeson Ah Mau Isaac John Siuatonga Likiliki Daniel O'Regan Lancen Juodo Tim Weyman Khalid Deeb Sandor Earl Martin Kennedy Ray Moujalli
- RickyRicardo : Hoffman is a smokey for it, but I still think Gillet for Rookie of the Year.
- RickyRicardo : He did yes. He played a few games last year.
- NRRJ : josh hoffmen
- NRRJ : what about the broncos fullback
- NRRJ : oh ok
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hunt is also rookie
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i thought he did nrrj
- NRRJ : did he play last year lui?
- RickyRicardo : Burgess technically does classify as a rookie, as it's his first professional season in the NRL.
- RickyRicardo : Lui was in the rookie class last year, so won't be there this year.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : hhaah well thats nrl site 2010 for ya classying him as 1 like maloney
- NRRJ : burgess isnt a rookie but
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : burgess is peacheys pik 4 rookie
- NRRJ : robert lui
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : phew rr i dnt rekn
- RickyRicardo : Sandow won't go anywhere near Halfback of the Year.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : uate
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : fenech rekn sandow
- NRRJ : he'll get most points.. i reckon uate will get winger of the year
- RickyRicardo : Plenty of good wingers out there though. A certain Knights player would be my pick for Winger of the Year.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : michael gordon will get 1
- NRRJ : at the start of the year it would of been mitchell pearce but since he got injured has been his best but he showed it on monday
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : dnt rekn hodkinson is much off a chance havent seen enough from him classy
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : suppose it has to do with points
- NRRJ : should be atleast more games then 4
- RickyRicardo : Dugan should have gotten it last year though.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : maloney played 2 games in 2008 but classing rookie this year
- NRRJ : thats pretty unfair about idris
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : idris only played 4 games n got it
- RickyRicardo : Gillett will probably get it though. Made more of an impact at crucial times, and burst onto the scene. Anything is possible though.
- NRRJ : forgot about maloney.. yeah he might get it then
- NRRJ : i was about to say but fensom has been injured but then i realised so has gillet
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : maloney is a rookie ? strange
- RickyRicardo : It'll be up sometime in the middle of the day on Monday. So probably around 12-ish.
- RickyRicardo : Gillett probably will get it. Fensom is a smokey for it though.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : i rekn too nrrj
- NRRJ : damn haha.. ill def be on, on monday
- NRRJ : rookie of the year has to be matt gilliet! it like has to be
- RickyRicardo : Not going to say You'll find out Monday
- NRRJ : Hodkinson?
- RickyRicardo : The halfback in my Team of the Year though is probably one you wouldn't expect.
- NRRJ : i want to see now haha
- RickyRicardo : Guess you'll have to wait and see NRRJ.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : haha that be rubbish picking them 2 they done like next to nuttin this year there teams were shot
- NRRJ : any bet the judges will pick lockyer and thurston for halfback and 5.8 of the year.. they always do
- NRRJ : I have a feeling you will pick campese or lockyer
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : cool im gunna have a bet with me old man on my thoughts over this weekend
- RickyRicardo : In my team of the year though, I had to consider someone who was playing in the same position consistently for most of the season, hence why Carney didn't make it to 5/8. He's only been there half the season.
- NRRJ : yes all postions.. fullback, wing, centre, etc
- RickyRicardo : There is EELZ yes. Second-rower of the year and what not.
- NRRJ : no one has been to consistent to beat him
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : there an award for best player in all positions ?????
- NRRJ : i do believe carney deserves to be 5/8 of the year
- NRRJ : oh yes
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : so 7th ur right lol i corrected below
- RickyRicardo : 219, Horo ain't ever going to be playing on the wing, so give it up.
- NRRJ : 5th is sunday
- RickyRicardo : Having said that, I do think Carney is a good chance to win five-eighth of the year.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 5th is like weekend
- RickyRicardo : Gotta say though, Carney actually isn't in my Team of the Year. It's another five-eighth that is.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : yeh has be 7th
- Guest_219 : Horo to wing next year dally m as the winger of the year
- RickyRicardo : Not too sure what day it is. That'll be up hopefully by Monday at the latest.
- NRRJ : isnt it the 7th?
- NRRJ : if carney has two strong games he might get it? roosters 3 in a row loses have hurt his chances but
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : awards night on 5 sep about woop cant wait
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : prince or farah for dally m and gillet rookie
- NRRJ : or end of the year?
- NRRJ : ok cool.. will that be in 2 weeks?
- RickyRicardo : Well my Team of the Year will kind of dictate the players I think will win it in their respective positions, but for prop and second row, I'll obviously pinpoint one as the one I think will win it.
- NRRJ : ricky are you going to be doing.. who you think will win the dally m awards for an article?
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : breakdown b4 in expires ahhhh no incorrect wouldnt say that about at 20 year old on a 7 year contract wich isnt possibley done b4 in the nrl
- Guest_219 : well you could say that with every players name
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : lockyer will break down before his career expires
- RickyRicardo : The words Mannah and centre do not go in the same sentence when talking about the NRL.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : nuh go WARRIORS woop dont wanna get let than 6 this tiime
- Guest_219 : come on broncos win it!
- Guest_219 : warriors winning 12-0
- Guest_219 : 1 year off damn
- Guest_219 : i think mannah could become a great centre
- RickyRicardo : Lockyer will actually retire in 2013. That's when his contract expires.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : you should probably get over horo and change subject
- RickyRicardo : Cayless isn't coming out of retirement.
- Guest_219 : Horo the born winger! it should become a movie
- Guest_219 : at the end of that year
- Guest_219 : lockyer wont retire till 2012
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : when is lockyer retiring damn it noody gone lockyer should 2
- Guest_219 : next year if cayless comes out of retirement i would like to see 2. horo 13. cayless
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : like a yoyo
- RickyRicardo : Horo is a born second rower, not a born winger.
- RickyRicardo : Menzies hasn't even spoken to any clubs yet! Earl is a contracted Panther. It's like talking to a brick wall.
- Guest_219 : i must admit this horo thing is pretty funny
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : LoL guys
- Guest_219 : Horo is a born winger!
- Guest_219 : only thing i said was menzies to sharks an earl to eels
- RickyRicardo : Horo won't be at wing for the last time.
- RickyRicardo : So you just admit that you sprout info around that isn't true because you have nothing better to do? Haha. Nice work there, real smooth. Not!
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : ding ding ding u parra fan good work than
- Guest_219 : bye
- Guest_219 : correct
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 219 bet he is under the age of around 16year old bored at home cuz he's underage so he decides to blah blah info everywhere haha
- Guest_219 : BYE
- Guest_219 : great talking to you guys i am off! p.s horo to wing!
- RickyRicardo : Menzies hasn't even started talking to any clubs yet, so I don't know where you got that from.
- Guest_219 : steve menzies to sharks
- RickyRicardo : He already signed the contract, so he isn't backing out.
- Guest_219 : who
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : mark my words there are 2 annoying ppl on here tonight thinking they are big n the footy ceo's
- Guest_219 : he'll back out, mark my words
- RickyRicardo : I would know.
- RickyRicardo : Ken Sio won't be here next year? HAHAHA. He re-signed for two seasons a few weeks ago for the record.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : cant wait to see mateo n inu over the tasman
- Guest_219 : i also know ken sio and he told me he wont be at the club next year and the replacement is earl
- RickyRicardo : I'm sure you do. Sandor Earl ain't coming to the Eels. Why would Pritchard even care anyways? He's at the Dogs next year.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : $20,000 there wont b a 40/20 in warriors game and there was in 7th minute wat a waste
- Guest_219 : i know frank pritchard so i can tell him if sandor earl is coming or not
- lockie : dude you dont no anything next thing we know you will be saying moi moi will be fullback
- RickyRicardo : Horo won't be on the wing, I guarantee it. He played brilliantly in the second row when he was on, so there's no need to move him onto the wing. Jacob Loko or Ken Sio will take that position if Inu doesn't.
- RickyRicardo : Webb played in the centres? When? 10 years ago? Sandor Earl is contracted to the Panthers, so he won't be playing for us.
- Guest_219 : cant*
- Guest_219 : i cant believe you can see horo as a winger? next game when he is on the wing i think you owe me an apology
- Guest_219 : carl webb used to play centres. Earl (sandor)
- RickyRicardo : And Carl Webb in the centres? Not even close. I know what the Eels team will be, and that isn't it.
- RickyRicardo : Earl? The Eels haven't signed any player with the last name Earl just so you know.
- Guest_219 : 1. hayne 2. horo 3. earl 4. webb 5. burt 6. humble 7. mortimer 8. poore 9. m.keating 10. mannah 11. moi moi 12. smith 13. hindmarsh
- RickyRicardo : So therefore, whatever team you say won't be the team.
- RickyRicardo : I know exactly what the team will be next year, because I've heard it from a source at the Eels club.
- RickyRicardo : Horo will not be on the wing! He is not a winger!
- Guest_219 : next year i mean
- Guest_219 : fine this will be the team next week -
- Guest_219 : horo will be on thr wing
- RickyRicardo : Moi Moi won't be playing lock either. Props DON'T play at lock. Horo will be at lock.
- Guest_219 : 8. mannah 10. poore 13. moi moi
- Guest_219 : well i guess it will be -
- Guest_219 : massive loss, they needed cayless at lock
- RickyRicardo : In case you haven't heard, Cayless is retiring? His last game is next week.
- Guest_219 : eels will look much better next year with cayless at lock and mateo in the warriors colours
- RickyRicardo : Mateo will never learn that. The sooner he heads off to the Warriors, the better.
- RickyRicardo : Haha. Horo won't get picked on the wing next week. If anyone is going to come onto the wing so that Inu can have a 'rest' it'll be Jacob Loko.
- Guest_219 : mateo needs to learn when to hold the ball
- Guest_219 : well i guess pigs will fly next week
- RickyRicardo : Horo isn't a winger. Full stop. The day he gets chosen on the wing will be the day that pigs can fly.
- RickyRicardo : Also welcome to the shoutbox.
- RickyRicardo : Thanks 3385. I was thinking Tounge, but then I thought Luck deserved more as he has never been chosen for any rep duty. Tounge has at least played City/Country before if I'm not mistaken.
- Guest_219 : just as i thought ricardo, did u see horo miss two tackles that ended up as a try? thats why he should be on the wing, he has enough pase
- Guest_3385 : Agree with your underrated team - not really much of a raiders fan though, so underestimated Tongue... but Luck should have been in the QLD team a long time ago
- RickyRicardo : Cayless will be playing as a prop and not a lock.
- Guest_219 : im going, its 2nd half, lets see cayless shine as lock!!! cya
- RickyRicardo : It's on free-to-air television Tigers. Channel 9.
- RickyRicardo : Cayless is a prop for a reason. To make metres.
- Tigers :D : I don't got foxtel D:
- RickyRicardo : Warriors game is finished Tigers. Eels v Bunnies game on in Sydney.
- RickyRicardo : Cayless IS NOT a ball-player. He can't create opportunities.
- Tigers :D : Anyone watching Warriors game?
- Guest_219 : only 6 players named out of 16
- Tigers :D : Thanks
- RickyRicardo : Welcome to the forum Tigers.
- Guest_219 : mate, its 0 all right now and mateo is not taking any pressure of the halves, if cayless was there it would be a different score line
- Tigers :D : 24-0
- Tigers :D : Hello
- RickyRicardo : Stagg and Luck fall into that category as well. As does Dean Young from the Dragons.
- RickyRicardo : You look at all of the locks in the NRL, and they all have the ball skills these days.
- RickyRicardo : No they don't. Mateo, Sutton, Hinchcliffe. Just a few examples of ball-playing locks.
- Guest_219 : not all locks do that, most just make tackles and run the ball
- RickyRicardo : Can't. Eels put that side on the field, and they'll get monstered. Mortimer at fullback would be an epic fail. I say that as an Eels fan for the last 15 years.
- RickyRicardo : Actually they aren't. Front-rowers are the guys that get you metres, locks are the guys that create opportunities to take pressure off the halves. Cayless isn't a ball-player so the lock position doesn't suit him.
- Guest_219 : trust me
- RickyRicardo : tackles*
- RickyRicardo : No they aren't 219. Mortimer doesn't have the skills needed for fullback. He doesn't have speed, and he doesn't have strength to get out of tackels.
- Guest_219 : prop - lock its the same thing
- RickyRicardo : Mortimer won't be successful at fullback, and Horo doesn't have the speed to be a winger. Cayless isn't a second rower, and Hayne will be at fullback for sometime.
- Guest_219 : mortimer is a born fullback and horo is a def wing
- RickyRicardo : Welcome 219, but that is far from the Eels ideal side.
- RickyRicardo : Mortimer at 1? What? Horo at 2?
- Guest_219 : that should be the team
- Guest_219 : 1. mortimer 2. horo 3. reddy 4. tahu 5. burt 6. hayne 7. humble 8. poor 9. mitchell 10. moi moi 11. hindmarsh 12. mateo 13. cayless interchange 14. keating 15. mannah 16. k.keating 17. inu
- RickyRicardo : Welcome Tigers
- Tigers :D : 18
- Tigers :D : Warriors are winning 14-0 :O
- Tigers :D : D=
- Tigers :D : I wasn't paying attention to that..
- Tigers :D : Who is watching Warriors plau
- NRRJ : Lol EELZ.. it might work haha
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : xcited to c more off mitchell he is the future i reakon i could c it if he dont fall in a slump
- RickyRicardo : Knights re-sign Adam McDougall for one more year.
- RickyRicardo : Anthony Mitchell is starting tonight for the Eels.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : 400million guys on the field with players trainers n refs
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : LMAO off NRRJ 12 refs
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : same as u HD but i tipped you eels lookin promicing suprised they sooo popular
- RickyRicardo : Too much money. The NRL would rather invest the money in other things. Plus, it's probably something that would create too much fan controversy.
- NRRJ : they might get it right with that? lol
- NRRJ : why dont we have 12 refs.. 2 each on the sides, 1 each top and bottom, 6 on the field. 3 on each side..
- Happy Dragon : I've tipped warriors,eels, titans,raiders, knights,storm, manly & penrith
- RickyRicardo : For the Eels sake, lets hope the Cowboys come away with the win
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : tipped manly this week for the upset and tipped eels nz titan dragon raiders tigers pen... putting $$ on cows to win titans never won in shark park ARGH!! this better be there time
- RickyRicardo : Definitely does throw up some questions for the NRL to consider.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : make 3 or 4 refs hahaah thats what they'll b calling or if not the same old 1 is enough if it dont crack down mistakes with 2 anwyas
- RickyRicardo : See if we can keep the interest going and try and get through an article every 2-3 days, even during the off-season
- RickyRicardo : Another intriguing one yes. But yeah, Team of the Year is the next one, and I'm actually just about to get started on it.
- NRRJ : im liking it! It will be exciting to see what you come up with
- NRRJ : but every position
- NRRJ : something like that
- NRRJ : like 1. Hayne 6. Benji 7. Carney 13. Mateo
- NRRJ : and it can be from any club, state, country
- NRRJ : what about.. Most dangerous line up ( most skillfull attacking players)
- NRRJ : lol thats probably not a good article but..
- NRRJ : Is hodkinson worth $500,000 a year, only on his 2nd year?
- RickyRicardo : All good ideas though. I'll get cracking on them all in due time.
- RickyRicardo : Closer to Origin time That way, in the same breath, I can incorporate it with my Origin team.
- NRRJ : are tigers the real deal?
- NRRJ : fair enough
- NRRJ : Will bad boys (carney, bird) steer NSW to break the streak
- RickyRicardo : Over-rated team I might stay away from given that it's a contentious one and we don't want people emailing us or calling us to tell us off.
- NRRJ : Will sharks ever be premiership contenters?
- RickyRicardo : True, true. That's probably one for a week before the GF.
- NRRJ : youve done most underated play.. what about doing most overated team?
- NRRJ : the top 3 teams of the year
- RickyRicardo : What do you mean the top 3? Top 3 teams?
- NRRJ : yeah that would be good.. even the top 3?
- RickyRicardo : I might do my team of the year as the next one though, now that I think about it.
- RickyRicardo : Not a bad one NRRJ, but again, probably one for the off-season. Around that time, there's a host of off-season articles like a comprehensive list of all players transfers, season previews, issues that have affected the 2010 season that should be changed for 2011. Great idea for an article, but one for the off-season
- NRRJ : ricky, in 2011 should we have 2 refs again or go back to 1? what about that
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : so guess must b centre he needs to work on his defence rather than his moves ha ha ha
- RickyRicardo : So you guys have any ideas on articles you'd like to see? Barring ones that are 2011 based, fire away.
- RickyRicardo : Guess we'll have to wait and see. He left the Roosters so he didn't have to play on the wing.
- stormRsooksEELZ :) : ferg too the raiders what position wing? is vidot and duges, campese croker staying that be a niice comp ?
- RickyRicardo : Thompson will move into the second row yes.
- NRRJ : thompson to 2nd row? mogg to retire
- NRRJ : 1. Dugan 2. Vidot 3. Croker 4. Fergo 5. Mono
- NRRJ : i guess so
- NRRJ : is it a done deal fergo to raiders?
- Sharky Pete : «link»
- RickyRicardo : Interesting that Fergo went to the Raiders. The darkhorse comes out of the fire to sign him. Don't think they really needed him though.
- RickyRicardo : Hoffman is a fantastic fullback yes. He'll definitely be an exciting talent to watch.
- RickyRicardo : What do you make of the Broncos year 3078?
- Sharky Pete : Blake "The Dog" Ferguson has signed with the Raiders.
- RickyRicardo : Welcome to the forums Guests 3078, 2807 and Keins Wilcox Wilch.
- Guest_2807 : Dragons 13+ sat night
- Keins Wilcox Wilch : Broncos; Hoffman is Kamicheal's successor
- Guest_3078 : I support Brisbane Broncos
- Manu Feltersnatch : its actually a pretty tough tipping week if you ask me, especially if your looking to get a perfect round as apposed to playing it safe and going with the sheep
- Manu Feltersnatch : the broncs will be desperate but can they do it over the ditch, without Locky and against a side that absolutely flogged them at home in Rd 3
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