**Official** NRL 2009 Thread

[dontcloseyoureyes]

You Aussies would never ever give it to a kiwi anyway.

And for good reason IMO.

 

[ripper868]

You Aussies would never ever give it to a kiwi anyway.

 

[howardj]

Archer confirms today that the penalty was for holding Slater down! As I say, it's absolutely ridiculous that when a tackle is made around the ankles, the tackler must release immediately or it's a penalty as soon as the tackled player bucks or kicks. By contrast, which we saw again yesterday, when you tackle someone around the waist or chest or whatever, you can lie all over them for an eternity - especially in the bigger games where the ref's are reluctant to blow penalties.

 

[howardj]

That decision really ripped the guts out of yesterday's game. Not saying Parramatta would have won, but it robbed the code of a grandstand finish.

 

[Simon]

Apparently Broncos now trying to sign Jason Cayless, you'd imagine we could offer him more than the Tigers given the players we have lost and the money the Tigs have already spent. Prop is definitely a position we need strengthen, so although he isn't the player he was he would be better than any of our fallback options.

 

[Smudge]

Bellamy proving what a grade-A **** he is:

"And I haven't seen any of our blokes knee a bloke in the head when he scores a try either. We can say that now. For them to come out and label our club grubby I think shows a lack of respect. I was really disappointed in that to be quite honest."

No, Craig, your fullback prefers to use his feet instead of his knee. Both are atrocious forms of tackling.

 

[Ausage]

Entertaining game at least. Feel for Parra but they'll be thereabouts next year for sure. Penalty was a joke, but it wouldn't be a footy match without some ridiculous refereeing.

Agree with Voltman. That's pretty poor form from a winning coach.

BOOO footy season is over

Oh and lol at the Melbourne media...

 

[ripper868]

Oh and lol at the Melbourne media...

Brilliant

 

[Simon]

HAHA stupid Victorians.

 

[howardj]

haha love it.

 

[Blewy]

Apparently Broncos now trying to sign Jason Cayless, you'd imagine we could offer him more than the Tigers given the players we have lost and the money the Tigs have already spent. Prop is definitely a position we need strengthen, so although he isn't the player he was he would be better than any of our fallback options.

Yeah ive heard a bit about this, however a guy on the Tigers forum who is usually pretty reliable is saying that the deal with the Tigers is as good as done....

On the other hand however, the stories about Laffranchi coming back to the Tigers won't go away, The whispers around the place are getting louder and louder..

 

[Simon]

Cayless is travelling to Brisbane this week to check out our set up, you'd have to think he's still looking at his options if thats the case. I'm starting to get the feeling that with the Tigers they have had serious cracks at Lima and Cayless but only with the intention of getting one. Given that Galloway is already there and pushing for rep honours thats a fair enough deal too.

 

[Burgey]

Still smarting tbh. ****, we were so close!

Good to see Fui and Inu in the Kiwi squad.

Still hate Archer. ****.

 

[Blewy]

Actually the article said that Brisbane were yet to hear anything back from his manager, and they were hopeful he would come check out the facilities in the coming week...

Brisbane Broncos set to add Jason Cayless to pack

BRISBANE could head into next season with a bolstered forward pack after it emerged the club was interested in signing New Zealand international Jason Cayless.

Cayless, who has returned to Australia after a highly successful four-year stint in England with St Helens, is expected to fly to Queensland this week to start talks with officials and undergo a medical examination.

Brisbane football manager Peter Nolan confirmed the club had made an approach to Cayless's manager David Riolo with a view to signing the 29-year-old, who played with Parramatta and the Sydney Roosters before leaving the NRL.

"I'm yet to hear back from his manager," Nolan said.

"I am hoping Jason will be able to have a look around our facilities during the week ahead. We have still got some room under the cap.

"Front row is a position that we haven't deviated from all year - if we can strengthen it we will."

Although the Broncos have lost boom frontrower Dave Taylor to South Sydney, they still have Nick Kenny, Ashton Sims and Joel Clinton under contract for next season. Kenny, in particular, emerged as a quality forward this season and was rewarded for his form with selection in the Kangaroos train-on squad.

Cayless, however, would add depth and experience to the Broncos. The New Zealand international has also attracted interest from the Wests Tigers and Penrith.

The Tigers, who have already spoken to Cayless, are expected to announce the capture of Melbourne prop Jeff Lima in the coming days and are in talks with dual international Lote Tuqiri, who is weighing up whether to return to the NRL or play rugby union overseas, most likely in France.

Although he missed most of this season through injury, Cayless has played a decade at the highest level in both England and Australia. He won a premiership with the Roosters in 2002 and captured every prize on offer in England with St Helens.

However, his time in the Super League came to an disappointing end this season thanks to a shoulder injury, which restricted him to a handful of games and ultimately a reconstruction. "We'll get our medical staff to have a look at him," Nolan said. "If he is fit and healthy, he will be able to do a job for us."

The Broncos are also expected to complete the re-signing of captain Darren Lockyer for a further two seasons as early as this week. Lockyer has agreed in principle to the new deal, but is yet to put pen to paper.

Meanwhile, Melbourne assistant coach Michael Maguire could be on his way to Wigan after the English club announced it had parted ways with coach Brian Noble.

Maguire has been linked with the job for months, although recent reports suggested he may have lost out to the club's academy coach Shaun Wane.

Maguire's fellow assistant at the Storm, Stephen Kearney, had also been linked with the post and held talks with Wigan chairman Ian Lenegan.

However, Kearney has subsequently ruled out leaving the Storm before his contract as New Zealand coach finishes at the end of 2010.

 

[Son Of Coco]

The only consolation in Brisbane not winning the premiership and me not winning $510 in the process was seeing Hayne cry after the Eels LOST! the grand final...I almost would have paid $510 to see that.

The only reason I don't like Melbourne is because of Bellamy, but can't stand Hayne more, so it was easy to go for Melbourne in the final. I have never, ever cheered for them so hard.

Much better game than last year though, was decent to watch.

Is it because he was better than practically all of the QLDers this year in a losing team?

Just finished watching the replay, terrible penalty by Archer at the end to deny Parramatta and the crowd potentially one hell of a finish. Parra shot themselves in the foot in the first half though with some awful kicking when they were in an attacking position.

It's a pity Slater's hands turning into feet in the last 5 minutes didn't have a bigger effect on the game. Nothing against the bloke, but would have loved the lost ball to have resulted in the match being tied up.

Felt sorry for Hindmarsh, he was sensational making 1000 tackles or whatever it was and Fui Fui is one hell of a player.

 

[Son Of Coco]

You Aussies would never ever give it to a kiwi anyway.

The Cronulla Sharks beg to differ.

 

[Johnners]

Is it because he was better than practically all of the QLDers this year in a losing team?

Just finished watching the replay, terrible penalty by Archer at the end to deny Parramatta and the crowd potentially one hell of a finish. Parra shot themselves in the foot in the first half though with some awful kicking when they were in an attacking position.

It's a pity Slater's hands turning into feet in the last 5 minutes didn't have a bigger effect on the game. Nothing against the bloke, but would have loved the lost ball to have resulted in the match being tied up.

AWTA so much. Can't stand him personally, and would have loved it if his mistake cost them the game (even though I wanted Melbourne to win )

 

[Smudge]

The Cronulla Sharks beg to differ.

Shocking but outstanding.

 

[howardj]

The Cronulla Sharks beg to differ.

lolworthy

 

[Mister Wright]

Is it because he was better than practically all of the QLDers this year in a losing team?

Just finished watching the replay, terrible penalty by Archer at the end to deny Parramatta and the crowd potentially one hell of a finish. Parra shot themselves in the foot in the first half though with some awful kicking when they were in an attacking position.

It's a pity Slater's hands turning into feet in the last 5 minutes didn't have a bigger effect on the game. Nothing against the bloke, but would have loved the lost ball to have resulted in the match being tied up.

Felt sorry for Hindmarsh, he was sensational making 1000 tackles or whatever it was and Fui Fui is one hell of a player.

Nah, it's because they guy plays well for 6 weeks and all of a sudden he's the greatest player in the game. And LOL at him being better than 'practically all the QLDers'.