***Official*** NRL 2008 Thread

[BoyBrumby]

We only have 3 or 4 out don't we? We probably have the best forward pack in terms of depth as well...

Hey, be happy. I've just guaranteed you a win.

 

[howardj]

Noddy A Dog

 

[Craig]

And Riddell is now playing for Wigan as of next season. What odds he will get pulled up for his salute/routine as he is about to kick a conversion?

 

[James90]

We only have 3 or 4 out don't we? We probably have the best forward pack in terms of depth as well...

It's amazing. Lose Mason, Tupou, Miles and Fitzgibbon but Nuuausala moves from the starting side last week to the bench this week almost as if our forward pack got better. Throw in the fact that we gave Nutley away for free.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Yeah, neither of the halves or outside backs gone and the pack's only lost a bit of its effectiveness, can't see it hurting too much at all. However, if Parra's backline actually shows up it could be trouble.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Hodgson going to England. Gasnier looking at union, as is Sunny.

On the plus side, we all get to endure Trent Barrett running around in the NRL next season. :absolutelygiganticrolleyes:

 

[alternative]

Hunter's Tips

Roosters
Titans
Sharks
Sea Eagles
Dragons
Panthers
Knights
Raiders

 

[Johnners]

Eels v Roosters
Titans v Bulldogs
Sharks v Broncos
Sea Eagles v Cowboys
Dragons v Storm
Panthers v Warriors
Knights v Tigers
Raiders v Rabbitohs

Disagree that he's the best player in the NRL, he's one of the form players but IMO SBW, Thurston, Lockyer, Marshall, Mason, Smith, Inglis, Buderus, Farah, Gidley are better at their best.

Hah, Marshall, Buderus, Mason, Farah & Gidley are all exceptional players, but you're kidding yourself if you think they're better than Prince afaic. Lockyer a year ago I will give you, but not anymore. As for Thurston, SBW & Smith, I reckon they're on an even Keel, but at this point in time, Prince is in better form, which is why I say he's the best in the NRL. Anyway, I think I've made my point re: his non-selection so I'll leave it there.

 

[Mister Wright]

Eels v Roosters
Titans v Bulldogs
Sharks v Broncos
Sea Eagles v Cowboys
Dragons v Storm
Panthers v Warriors
Knights v Tigers
Raiders v Rabbitohs



Hah, Marshall, Buderus, Mason, Farah & Gidley are all exceptional players, but you're kidding yourself if you think they're better than Prince afaic. Lockyer a year ago I will give you, but not anymore. As for Thurston, SBW & Smith, I reckon they're on an even Keel, but at this point in time, Prince is in better form, which is why I say he's the best in the NRL. Anyway, I think I've made my point re: his non-selection so I'll leave it there.

When Lockyer is fit and firing again, he'll show why he's the best player in the game.

 

[chaminda_00]

Eels v Roosters
Titans v Bulldogs
Sharks v Broncos
Sea Eagles v Cowboys
Dragons v Storm
Panthers v Warriors
Knights v Tigers
Raiders v Rabbitohs

Going to get 0/8 or 8/8 IMO

 

[chaminda_00]

Prince might be in the form of his life, but it doesn't make him the best player in the NRL. At most the form player in the NRL.

 

[Mister Wright]

Raiders snare Shillington

 

[howardj]

Prince might be in the form of his life, but it doesn't make him the best player in the NRL. At most the form player in the NRL.

Rubbish. Didn't you know the guy can walk on water, and he's on the verge of being inducted into the Immortals. He's the greatest player the game has ever seen.

 

[Burgey]

Raiders snare Shillington

That's a good buy for them, especially with Weymann leaving for Saints.

Prediction for 2009 - Weyman to star under Bennett's tutelage next year.

 

[Johnners]

Rubbish. Didn't you know the guy can walk on water, and he's on the verge of being inducted into the Immortals. He's the greatest player the game has ever seen.

 

[howardj]

How To Lose Respect

Seriously, this is really annoying. The guy has just signed for five years with the Dogs. The chances of them releasing him are next to zero. What about showing the club and the code some respect.

 

[Burgey]

AWTA - it's getting bloody ridiculous.

Almost as ridiculous as Bird and Gallen making all these comments in the lead up to Origin.

Didn't Bird come out and say they should pick a certain player for origin? Who the **** does this dickhead think he is? He's played what, one Origin and 2 tests (the latter only coz Lockyer was injured) and he struts around telling everyone who should be playing and who shouldn't. **** thinks he's Norm Provan.

Then we've got Gallen, basically a bloke who would be a middle of the road back rower in any other era, because the niggly stuff he does and which the so called experts think is special, was actually common place in years gone by, and he'd have had the **** kicked out of him by some bloke like Geyer, Boyd or Harrogan who would have had him pegged as the toss pot he really is. "I hate Qld, we're just as passionate as they are". How would you know idiot? You've played in one (one!) game.

Hope thay both get bashed on Wednesday night.

****s!!!

 

[morgieb]

Eels v Roosters - Roosters have lost key origin players, but Eels are garbage
Titans v Bulldogs - not really affected by Origin, big win here
Sharks v Broncos - See Titans comments, but this'll be closer
Sea Eagles v Cowboys - Cowboys are dire currently, and Manly are still strong
Dragons v Storm - Storm are badly affected by Origin
Panthers v Warriors - Warriors can't win away from home
Knights v Tigers - are currently in good form
Raiders v Rabbitohs - Rabbitohs are dire, whereas Raiders are gun at night at Canberra

 

[Craig]

AWTA - it's getting bloody ridiculous.

Almost as ridiculous as Bird and Gallen making all these comments in the lead up to Origin.

Didn't Bird come out and say they should pick a certain player for origin? Who the **** does this dickhead think he is? He's played what, one Origin and 2 tests (the latter only coz Lockyer was injured) and he struts around telling everyone who should be playing and who shouldn't. **** thinks he's Norm Provan.

Then we've got Gallen, basically a bloke who would be a middle of the road back rower in any other era, because the niggly stuff he does and which the so called experts think is special, was actually common place in years gone by, and he've have had the **** kicked out of him by some bloke like Geyer, Boyd or Harrogan who would have had him pegged as the toss pot he really is. "I hate Qld, we're just as passionate as they are". How would you know idiot? You've played in one (one!) game.

Hope thay both get bashed on Wednesday night.

****s!!!

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[Matteh]

Eels
Titans
Sharks
Sea Eagles
Dragons
Panthers
Knights
Raiders