NRL Thread

[Blaze]

I am not sure about Brisbane. I reckon they could easily be knocked out before grand final day.

 

[Simon]

I am not sure about Brisbane. I reckon they could easily be knocked out before grand final day.

based on what and who will get there?

 

[Blaze]

based on what and who will get there?

Based on the fact that they are clearly beatable and they looked tired in the last 20 against Manly and had nothing. They have also lost twice this season to the Warriors which shows that all the other sides that make the 8 can be confident of beating them.

I still predict that they will make the Grand Final but i don't think it's a foregone conclusion that they will be there.

My Final 4

Brisbane, St George, Paramatta, Cowboys/Tigers

 

[Simon]

every team is beatable, we didnt go that badly against Manly, we have been the most consistent team all year and still deserve to be premiership favourites

 

[Blaze]

every team is beatable, we didnt go that badly against Manly, we have been the most consistent team all year and still deserve to be premiership favourites

Of Course you do. The last 20 against Manly must have been a bit concerning though. Lol at Phil Gould, he desperetly wanted Manly to win.

 

[Simon]

no i dont think it was concerning, tactically we made a mistake by going in with such a small team, when Civoniceva was ruled out Thaiday should have came in, but Barnes played instead. Manly started with Menzies at 5/8 so we knew they wanted to tough it out, but we went for the smaller guys and it backfired. The only concerning thing was out last tackle options, but we will improve there...

 

[Blaze]

no i dont think it was concerning, tactically we made a mistake by going in with such a small team, when Civoniceva was ruled out Thaiday should have came in, but Barnes played instead. Manly started with Menzies at 5/8 so we knew they wanted to tough it out, but we went for the smaller guys and it backfired. The only concerning thing was out last tackle options, but we will improve there...

This week will be a great clash to see where they are at when they meet St George. Also it will be a good measuring stick for the Dragons.

 

[Mister Wright]

I think the important battle will be in the forward pack, I think Brisbane have the better backs, and if we can get on top of the forwards than we will win.

 

[Blaze]

I think the important battle will be in the forward pack, I think Brisbane have the better backs, and if we can get on top of the forwards than we will win.

Shuting down Gasnier and Cooper will be hard for your backs.

 

[Mister Wright]

Shuting down Gasnier and Cooper will be hard for your backs.

They have to get the ball first. Hodges is one of the best defensive players in the comp (now he's not on the wing) Tate also adds some defensive muscle. Hunt has always been weak in defence. But that will be irrelevant if the Brisbane forwards get on top, but you're right Gasnier & Cooper do play like extra forwards - with a lot of pace!

 

[Burpey]

As a Dragons fan, can't belive they are favourites on Sportsbets ... has the world gone crazy ? Should b a good encounter on Sunday. I reckon the Broncs will come good and give the Dragons a food match

 

[Mister Wright]

As a Dragons fan, can't belive they are favourites on Sportsbets ... has the world gone crazy ? Should b a good encounter on Sunday. I reckon the Broncs will come good and give the Dragons a food match

Might drag me out of my sports betting exile to place a bet on the Broncs if that's the case...

 

[steds]

The Saints website is reporting Mark Edmonson is headed for Sydney Roosters.

What do you guys think?

 

[BoyBrumby]

Is Edmondson an Aussie? He's been over here for donkey's years if so.

 

[steds]

Is Edmondson an Aussie? He's been over here for donkey's years if so.

Nope. English all the way. Made his debut for us at 20. Before that played yawnion for Vale Of Lune.

 

[BoyBrumby]

Nope. English all the way. Made his debut for us at 20. Before that played yawnion for Vale Of Lune.

Well be nice to see another Pom have a go in the NRL. Shame for Saints, obv, but he's never really been a regular, has he?

 

[steds]

Well be nice to see another Pom have a go in the NRL. Shame for Saints, obv, but he's never really been a regular, has he?

Well, there are several reasons for that. Starting with him joining Saints having never played a game of League in his life. Then there were the first choice props being good players, starting wih Perellini and Matautia, then moving on through Shiels and Fairleigh to Fairleigh and Britt and now two GB players in Fozzard and Anderson. There was also alot of promising forwards rising through the Saints ranks at the same time as him in Stankevitch (who was never fit and eventually turfed out to Widnes for this year), Jonkers (who stopped being promising and disappeared off the face of the earth) and Bennett (who is getting better and better). Finally, you can't be a regular if you're injured all the time

But this season he's been something else. Anderson can't heave his 19 stone frame around for more than 10 minutes, so we let Tubby grind himself into the ground and then unleash Edmo and he's been fantastic.

 

[steds]

It's official

That Cayless had best be a good 'un

 

[Burpey]

My life is now complete after the Eels win last night over the Bulldogs because it will now be very hard for them to make the 8 I feel. If the Storm beat the Warriors this weekend, which they should, the Dogs will be 3 pts behind 8th with three rounds to go. Hope I'm not counting my chickens before they hatch though.

 

[Mister Wright]

With the Eels winning already this round, it is important for the Broncos to beat the Dragons. Will be a blockbuster of a match. Can't wait!