Official NRL 2006 Thread

[chaminda_00]

He is better than what Tharmi is making him out to be. He would be the best Waratahs back on form this year. His goal kicking is right up there with the best of them, he seems to have improved his speed, his general kicking has been good, and he has defended well.

He has proven that he is more than a one season wonder and seems to be going from strength to strength.

And since when have the Waratahs wanted to drop their goal kicker?

Since they have four other goal kickers in Rogers, Norton-Knight, Daniel H and Burnes. His been pretty good this season but Daniel seems to be improving everygame and Ben Jacobs has has a brilliant start to club rugby.

 

[chaminda_00]

Kennedy reverses retirement

crap there goes any chance of him playing next season, stupid decision.

 

[howardj]

BK certainly has a great attitude - always seems to show up ready to play.

A real professional.

 

[Mister Wright]

Ben Kennedy & Andrew Johns will be forced to play State of Origin if they want to play in the May 5 test match. Article here

 

[oz_fan]

Ben Kennedy & Andrew Johns will be forced to play State of Origin if they want to play in the May 5 test match. Article here

Its only fair. Both are amazing players but shouldn't be give the option of picking and choosing what rep games they play.

My tips for this week
Storm v Knights - Without Johns Newcastle will struggle.
Eels v Tigers - I think the Eels will step up in this match.
Warriors v Rabbitohs - Could be a tight match but the Rabbitohs struggle to play the full 80 minutes.
Sharks v Cowboys - Cowboys ar the form team of the comp.
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles - Tough match to pick.
Broncos v Panthers - Showed some good signs against the Roosters last week.
Dragons v Roosters - Really looking forward to this match. I hope the Roosters win.

 

[Blaze]

Its only fair. Both are amazing players but shouldn't be give the option of picking and choosing what rep games they play.

I don't see the problem in them playing one last game for Australia and then retiring from Rep Football. It would be a nice way to send them off. I think it's a good thing that Australia seem to be taking test football more seriously now that NZ are the World Champions.


My tips for this week
Storm v Knights - The Storm played well against Penrith last week and without Johns the Knights will be up against it.

Eels v Tigers - Jeremy Smith is playing 5/8 for the Eels, word has it he may play in the anzac Test, will be interesting to watch him here. The Eels simply can't lose this one.
No Hodgson, no Marshall - The Tigers are up against it.

Warriors v Rabbitohs - Never tip the Warriors.

Sharks v Cowboys - Cowboys by how many?
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Bulldogs v Sea Eagles - The Sonny Bill factor tips the scales in Canterbury's favor for mine. Could go either way though...

Broncos v Panthers - They did enough against the Roosters to suggest to me that they are slowly coming right. Another tough one though.

Dragons v Roosters - Dragons always lift for this one. Hopefully someone give Finch a good whacking.

 

[Burpey]

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

 

[Simon]

now that NZ are the World Champions.

wrong, NZ are the tri nations champions, Australia are still the reigning World Cup holders

 

[Simon]

no time for a preview this week, too busy with the wcc stuff

my tips anyway
Eels v Tigers
Warriors v Rabbitohs
Sharks v Cowboys
Storm v Knights
Bulldogs v Sea Eagles
Broncos v Panthers
Dragons v Roosters

 

[Blewy]

my tips

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

 

[Buddhmaster]

Damnit, didn't realise the tipping was in this thread. Too late now, oh well.

 

[Simon]

we dont really run a tipping comp in this thread, just share who we are gonna be tipping...

 

[BoyBrumby]

we dont really run a tipping comp in this thread, just share who we are gonna be tipping...

Well, we kinda do....

Current standings in Kyle's comp:

1. 27 greg'
2. 26 The Argonaut
3. 25 BoyBrumby
4. 24 Tipping God
5. 20 blazeblaze
6. 18 Burpey
7. 1 Cloete

My tips for the round. Quickly changed my mind in midweek on one when I heard a certain half-back was crocked again...

Eels
Warriors
Cowboys
Storm
Bulldogs
Broncos
Dragons

 

[pinchy81]

hmmm tips mine for this round

Eels
Warriors
Cowboys
Knights
Sea Eagles
Panthers
Dragons

 

[Burpey]

I'm doing well for someone who missed two rounds.

 

[chaminda_00]

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

hmm everytime i look at it something seems to be missing, only one away team. Not too confident this week at all with my tips.

 

[Blaze]

Current standings in Kyle's comp:

1. 27 greg'
2. 26 The Argonaut
3. 25 BoyBrumby
4. 24 Tipping God
5. 20 blazeblaze
6. 18 Burpey
7. 1 Cloete

I should be on 25 as I have tipped 25 correct results but didn't enter my tips into this particular competition one of the weeks.

 

[chaminda_00]

Jeremy Smith got to be at 6 or 7 for the Kiwis, his nothing special, but his solid and thats a lot better then some of their other options.

BK a joke, i can't believe his made himself avaiable for NSW and Australia. Im hoping now that Bell and Orford don't make the state sides, cus were going to be stuffed if all three are out and maybe even Menzies.

 

[alternative]

Eels finally had some decent performance today...

 

[Cloete]

Jeremy Smith got to be at 6 or 7 for the Kiwis, his nothing special, but his solid and thats a lot better then some of their other options.

BK a joke, i can't believe his made himself avaiable for NSW and Australia. Im hoping now that Bell and Orford don't make the state sides, cus were going to be stuffed if all three are out and maybe even Menzies.

Tharmi, his is not the same word as he's.