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***Official*** NRL 2008 Thread

Burgey

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In theory Hopoate replaced Steve Bell in the senior list, interms of the salary cap. Will play the first two seasons in U20s and maybe some NSW Cup atleast. If anyone would be pissed about his signing it would be Bani and David Williams as his money likely to cut from their potential increase and basically they been told they are short term fixes before some 15 yo comes through. It likely Menzies and Luke Williams will get released or retire if we can't keep Bryant and co.

Reckon he is well worth the money tbh, the guy is just gun. Whoever still thinks we can't produce youth players can **** off. Hopoate, Cuthbertson, Mauro, Watmough and King ftw. Two St Pauls boys to boot.
Hopoate grew up in Macquarie Fields didn't he?

Mind you, Manly is Campbelltown by the Sea.
 

Simon

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Menzies will go around again in 09 imo.

Also with the signing of Tony Williams I guess there is only room in the team for one of Bani and David Williams.
 

Simon

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Heard Hayne took a pay cut so they could keep Inu. Mind you they are very good mates though, so such a thing is not a problem.
Hayne didn't take a pay cut, but his upgrade was less than he could have gotten elsewhere, he most certainly will not be on less next year than he gets in 2008.
 

Son Of Coco

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They get the central coast juniors, ready built fan base, a good stadium, they'd get bigger crowds due to more promotion and being a one city team. Thats even before the financial benefits the NRL have offered clubs that want to relocate.
It sounds good...but Melbourne tap into QLD juniors without even being in the same state. It'd be nice if everyone on the coast got behind the Rabbitohs...as far as getting bigger crowds...well...that'd be nice too. But if they're still dead last at the end of a season I'm not sure it'll make any difference where they play.
 

Simon

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It sounds good...but Melbourne tap into QLD juniors without even being in the same state. It'd be nice if everyone on the coast got behind the Rabbitohs...as far as getting bigger crowds...well...that'd be nice too. But if they're still dead last at the end of a season I'm not sure it'll make any difference where they play.
I think having a local team for juniors to want to play for would help as well. Its a case anywhere, kids in Brisbane want to play for the Broncos, kids in Newcastle want to play for the Knights, it gives them something to dream about. Central coast has produced a lot of good players and it would benefit everyone to have a team there. I dont care if its Souths or not tbh, but imo thats their best chance of long term survival.
 

chaminda_00

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

Johnners

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

James90

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Neither were golden point itbt.

****ing Nightingale. Had money on him for first tryscorer, last tryscorer and more tries than Rooney. Would have had the first try if he didn't drop it over the line. Dropped another one over the line later and a third one at the end which could have been last tryscorer. Then Sammut intercepted that pass from Morris in the 79th minute. Was yelling at the TV.
 

Mister Wright

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Think I lost 10 years of my life watching the Broncos game last night. Wasn't the greatest spectacle, but it had me glued to the t.v. for the full 80 minutes.

Wish Taylor could get rid of his simple mistakes because he could be an excellent player. Also, glad with Kenny's development this year, he'll be an important player for us next year.

Glad that Moon got some time in the halves, with more first grade experience he could become a very good player.
 

Craig

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What is the point of having the Dragons and Panthers game at ANZ and only 9,000 people turn up, why not play it at WIN Stadium or somewhere smaller as at least it looks a lot better then having 70,000 empty seats.
 

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