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**Official** NRL 2010 thread

Burgey

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Nah, you guys will turn up when it is Round 14 or something like that.
Be too late mate - you only get a run like that once a decade in the sport, let alone for the same club two years running.

Sad thing is, after not really busting their arses at all in the first four rounds, tonight they really seemed to, but now their confidence is shot, pushing passes etc.

On a positive note, Justin Poore made his three good runs for the season tonight. Sad to say it, but I think Caylo has to retire mid-season. Been a great and loyal servant, and a former Wenty Waratahs CC boy, but time's up - little to nothing when starting, and not a player to impact from the bench. Prefer others.

Also need to look at Ben Smith. I hardly watched the second half - was on here instead - but dunno if either his work rate or his explosiveness is enough for the back row - solid, but not enough of one or the other. Mateo sums up the team - all flashy piss and wind, no mongel.

But the bloke they're missing massively from last year is Kevin Kingston. His work out of dummy half from the bench was fantastic last year. He had a lot to do with the way we swamped teams in the back half of 09.

In other news - Josh Dugan. Someone give the kid a Kangaros jumper FFS. Star.
 
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Ausage

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But the bloke they're missing massively from last year is Kevin Kingston. His work out of dummy half from the bench was fantastic last year. He had a lot to do with the way we swamped teams in the back half of 09.

In other news - Josh Dugan. Someone give the kid a Kangaros jumper FFS. Star.
This and this. Amazing that some clubs still underestimate the importance of a good hooker.
 

Mister Wright

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If Gidley comes back strong, there may not be a selection dilemma at Fullback. And therefore he will most likely keep the captaincy. Not doing Hindmarsh's return chances any good either.
 

NUFAN

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I disagree with Burgey, re: Ben Smith (and also Josh Dugan :p) - He's the least of your worries, you know what you are going to get from Smith, so many other players need to lift though.

I want a Mateo and Mortimer halves combination, get rid of Robson.
 

Simon

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I find it interesting that you picked Panthers -1.5 when in the tipping comp you went for the Roosters. :) Not sure what you should do in the Raiders game.
Didn't actually tip seriously in this tipping comp, in my normal one I got 6 (all but Dogs and Broncos).

Anyway got my multi and didn't put the other bet on, so good profit there.
 

Simon

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Be too late mate - you only get a run like that once a decade in the sport, let alone for the same club two years running.

Sad thing is, after not really busting their arses at all in the first four rounds, tonight they really seemed to, but now their confidence is shot, pushing passes etc.

On a positive note, Justin Poore made his three good runs for the season tonight. Sad to say it, but I think Caylo has to retire mid-season. Been a great and loyal servant, and a former Wenty Waratahs CC boy, but time's up - little to nothing when starting, and not a player to impact from the bench. Prefer others.

Also need to look at Ben Smith. I hardly watched the second half - was on here instead - but dunno if either his work rate or his explosiveness is enough for the back row - solid, but not enough of one or the other. Mateo sums up the team - all flashy piss and wind, no mongel.

But the bloke they're missing massively from last year is Kevin Kingston. His work out of dummy half from the bench was fantastic last year. He had a lot to do with the way we swamped teams in the back half of 09.

In other news - Josh Dugan. Someone give the kid a Kangaros jumper FFS. Star.
On Dugan, he is ridiculous. I've never seen a 19 year old beat the first tackle with such consistency that he does. His development is amazing and hopefully he stays with the Raiders long term and isn't poached by those evil Roosters.
 

Burgey

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On Dugan, he is ridiculous. I've never seen a 19 year old beat the first tackle with such consistency that he does. His development is amazing and hopefully he stays with the Raiders long term and isn't poached by those evil Roosters.
Reminds me of a young Jonathon Docking tbh. Similar build, and I suppose last year's head gear made the resemblance more striking to me.
 

Simon

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Reminds me of a young Jonathon Docking tbh. Similar build, and I suppose last year's head gear made the resemblance more striking to me.
Yeh fair call, he actually reminds me a bit of Schifcofske but maybe a bit quicker and not as light on his feet. But his ability to break a tackle and then get the quick play the ball is pretty outstanding.
 

Burgey

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Yeah, kid is good. He a NSW-man, or did he fly over Qld once as a kid and therefore only eligible for them?
 

Simon

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Yeah, kid is good. He a NSW-man, or did he fly over Qld once as a kid and therefore only eligible for them?
Naa definitely a Blue, I'd be surprised if he could even identify Queensland on a map, although that didn't stop Matty Bowen from playing for them.
 

Ausage

Cricketer Of The Year
Round 5

Ausage 6
alternative 6
vic_orthdox 6
NUFAN 4
James90 4
blewy 4
Craig 4
Burgey 4
Brumby 4
Simon 4
dcye 3
ripper 3
Mister Wright 3
Clapo 2
morgieb 2
*99 2


Big week for myself, vic and alternative finishing 2 points clear of the pack. Morgieb and *99 forget to tip and join Clapo with a total of 2 for the round.

Fixed up my scoring error for you last week too Clapo :) Worthwhile reminder for people to double check I've scored you correctly, as I'm doing it mostly by eye.

Overall

Ausage 27.2
NUFAN 25.1
morgieb 23.2
blewy 23.1
dcye 23.1
James90 23
Craig 23
alternative 22.1
Clapo 22.1
Burgey 22
ripper 22
Simon 21.1
Brumby 21
Mister Wright 21
vic_orthdox 19.1
*99 19.1
 

Ausage

Cricketer Of The Year
Round 6

Friday April 16
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs

Saturday April 17
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders

Sunday April 18
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

Johnners

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Round 6

Friday April 16
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs

Saturday April 17
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders

Sunday April 18
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

BoyBrumby

Englishman
Tipping like a drain this year.

Friday April 16
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs

Saturday April 17
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders

Sunday April 18
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

Mister Wright

Cricket Web: All-Time Legend
Round 6

Friday April 16
Dragons
Wests Tigers

Saturday April 17
Knights
Roosters

Sunday April 18
Warriors
Broncos
Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm
 

ripper868

International Coach
Friday April 16
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs

Saturday April 17
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders

Sunday April 18
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

vic_orthdox

Global Moderator
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

Ausage

Cricketer Of The Year
Friday April 16
Titans vs Dragons
Wests Tigers vs Bulldogs

Saturday April 17
Knights vs Cowboys
Roosters vs Raiders

Sunday April 18
Warriors vs Panthers
Broncos vs Sharks
Eels vs Rabbitohs

Monday April 19
Storm vs Sea Eagles
 

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