**Official** NRL 2009 Thread

[Burgey]

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

 

[Simon]

Despite possibly Locky and Petro hanging up the boots, the Queensland backline alone will see them as good chances to make it five straight. No doubt NSW will be far more competitive next year. They also have the advantage of two home games, but I am not sure whether one of these matches is to be held in Melbourne again?

No matches in Melbourne next year, wont be another for three years.

 

[James90]

Broncos
Bulldogs
Raiders
Sea Eagles
Roosters
Tigers
Storm

 

[frey]

Rabbitohs
Bulldogs
Panthers
Sea Eagles
Warriors
Tigers
Storm

 

[frey]

No matches in Melbourne next year, wont be another for three years.

Thanks. Then NSW has a home ground edge in 2010 I guess, but it may not translate into a series win. Also, NSW are unlikely to pick the same halves next year, having chosen this experienced pair as one off I feel. Anyway, the real issue is that although they won last night, a real cloud hangs over who will be there next year- players, coach and selectors. This again gives the Queenslanders an edge.

 

[Simon]

Thanks. Then NSW has a home ground edge in 2010 I guess, but it may not translate into a series win. Also, NSW are unlikely to pick the same halves next year, having chosen this experienced pair as one off I feel. Anyway, the real issue is that although they won last night, a real cloud hangs over who will be there next year- players, coach and selectors. This again gives the Queenslanders an edge.

Its impossible to say really, who would have thought 12 months ago that Terry Campese would be five-eighth for game 1, who could have predicted that Michael Weyman would be an automatic selection?
Anything could happen between now and next May.

 

[dontcloseyoureyes]

Broncos v Rabbitohs (they'll be ****in' fired up I reckon)
Bulldogs v Titans
Panthers v Raiders
Sharks v Sea Eagles
Roosters v Warriors
Tigers v Cowboys
Eels v Storm

 

[frey]

Its impossible to say really, who would have thought 12 months ago that Terry Campese would be five-eighth for game 1, who could have predicted that Michael Weyman would be an automatic selection?
Anything could happen between now and next May.

True. I was concerned about the possible instability created by the 'uncertainty' surrounding several issues- not settling on the coaching position and it dragging on for a while; the formal 'review' that will be taking place shortly, and the fact that they may not be sticking to the same 1, 6, 7 and 9 as played last night. However, giving it more thought, it does not really matter since the State of Origin is a series that comes together only next May/June. As long as these 'issues' are sorted out well before the teams are announced for Origin 1, then it should be sweet for NSW !!!

 

[Craig]

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

 

[vic_orthdox]

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

 

[chaminda_00]

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

 

[Craig]

Roosters v Warriors was very hard to tip. Both teams playing like crap ATM.

 

[Simon]

Roosters have shown a bit more ticker and look like improving lately. Warriors FMD are just dire, they are soft, have no direction and honestly just look disinterested.

 

[ripper868]

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

 

[Mister Wright]

Broncos
Bulldogs
Raiders
Sea Eagles
Roosters
Cowboys
Storm

Reckon Poore should get 8 weeks (if not more) for lifting Price's head and letting slam back to the ground. Hodges was right to call it a "Dog Act". I'd hate to think what would happen to him if Price was paralyzed. There really should be a no go policy for players out on the ground.

 

[alternative]

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

 

[Ausage]

Waterhouse pleads not guilty and defends his contrary conduct charge. Good to see sanity prevail.

Broncos v Rabbitohs
Bulldogs v Titans
Panthers v Raiders (can't say I'm overly confident though)
Sharks v Sea Eagles
Roosters v Warriors
Tigers v Cowboys
Eels v Storm

 

[ripper868]

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

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


Changed tip from Roosters to Warriors

EDIT: also changed to Raiders, thanks Ausage

 

[Ausage]

NOOOOOO!!!!

 

[luffy]

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