**Official** NRL 2010 thread

[Ausage]

Really was an extrodinary night actually.

Just on that...

YouTube - Blackhole band

Yep we had a brass band in the crowd. So good

 

[Craig]

I guess St George's choke is starting. But then they haven't beaten Canberra in Canberra in about a decade (or close too). They haven't beaten Melbourne in Melbourne in this century. God only knows who will win it this year. Pick a team out of the hat.

 

[Ausage]

I guess St George's choke is starting. But then they haven't beaten Canberra in Canberra in about a decade (or close too). They haven't beaten Melbourne in Melbourne in this century. God only knows who will win it this year. Pick a team out of the hat.

Mmm I dunno. The Dragons always lose to the Raiders (though I never have the stones to tip it). It will be interesting to see how they pick themselves up from here, but even more interesting would be seeing them face the Raiders in week one which is a very real possibility.

If they get the right matchups in the finals though I don't see them being run down. If they face say the Rabbits or Knights in week one they'll be straight to week 3 with a weeks rest and a coach who knows how to get it done when it counts. They're still favorites by some distance.

Every team in the top 6 has at one time or another looked like premiership material, and every team in the top 6 has at one time or another looked like pretenders. It's one of the things that makes the NRL so interesting, but I think you're right that picking a winner is basically a lottery at this point.

That said, Penrith are going to win it obv.

 

[Craig]

Well if Melbourne never got busted...

 

[Ausage]

Well if Melbourne never got busted...

Thank goodness for Ol Schubert then ay

Carn the Roosters. Feel dirty tbh.

What a crazy set there. Perrett goes length of the field off an intercept, gets mowed down by Gordon, throws a crap pass, Toopi goes the length of the field to the other end.

 

[Craig]

Thank goodness for Ol Schubert then ay

Carn the Roosters. Feel dirty tbh.

What a crazy set there. Perrett goes length of the field off an intercept, gets mowed down by Gordon, throws a crap pass, Toopi goes the length of the field to the other end.

Looking at six in a row for the Titans should they hold on. They are starting to have a nice run of form, who knows?

 

[Mister Wright]

Looking at six in a row for the Titans should they hold on. They are starting to have a nice run of form, who knows?

Personally, I reckon they're a big chance. Scotty Prince knows how to win premierships. Form halfback of the comp atm with Luke Walsh.

 

[Ausage]

Round 24

alternative 7
morgieb 6
Mister Wright 5
ripper 5
Craig 4
Burgey 4
Brumby 4
Ausage 4
vic_orthdox 4

Alternative and mogieb score well this round due to spotting the bold flashing neon colored writing all over the wall by picking the Dragons "upset". The rest of us had varying weeks with some difficult games to pick the reason for the wild results.

Overall

Mister Wright 99.9
alternative 97.5
Ausage 97.4
ripper 97.4
Craig 96.5
Burgey 94.5
Brumby 93.4
morgieb 92.3
vic_orthdox 90.3

Kyle has to be short priced favorite for the title now. He moves 2 points clear with a massive bonus point lead. My late season fade continues but alternative's good week sees him back in the running as the most likely person to challenge for the top. At the bottom morgieb's strong week sees him pull away from vic.

 

[Ausage]

Round 25

Friday August 27
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Warriors vs Broncos

Saturday August 28
Sharks vs Titans
Knights vs Dragons
Raiders vs Cowboys

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Bulldogs vs Panthers

 

[Craig]

Mmm I dunno. The Dragons always lose to the Raiders (though I never have the stones to tip it). It will be interesting to see how they pick themselves up from here, but even more interesting would be seeing them face the Raiders in week one which is a very real possibility.

If they get the right matchups in the finals though I don't see them being run down. If they face say the Rabbits or Knights in week one they'll be straight to week 3 with a weeks rest and a coach who knows how to get it done when it counts. They're still favorites by some distance.

Every team in the top 6 has at one time or another looked like premiership material, and every team in the top 6 has at one time or another looked like pretenders. It's one of the things that makes the NRL so interesting, but I think you're right that picking a winner is basically a lottery at this point.

That said, Penrith are going to win it obv.

That is the same for me. I never have the cojones to pick the Raiders in Canberra because if I do, St George will win.

Anyhow:

Round 25

Friday August 27
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Warriors vs Broncos

Saturday August 28
Sharks vs Titans
Knights vs Dragons
Raiders vs Cowboys

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Bulldogs vs Panthers

 

[morgieb]

Friday August 27
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Warriors vs Broncos

Saturday August 28
Sharks vs Titans
Knights vs Dragons
Raiders vs Cowboys

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Bulldogs vs Panthers

 

[Julian87]

That is the same for me. I never have the cojones to pick the Raiders in Canberra because if I do, St George will win.

St George wouldn't win in Canberra if scientists cloned Brett Kelly 12 times and played him in every position.

 

[ripper868]

Round 25

Friday August 27
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Warriors vs Broncos - lose me a tip but meh, gotta suport the team etc.

Saturday August 28
Sharks vs Titans
Knights vs Dragons
Raiders vs Cowboys

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Bulldogs vs Panthers

 

[Ausage]

Pritchard to the mutts. Cooper rumoured to be with the Cowboys. Blair and Paulo rumoured to be on their way to Melbourne. We'll be the only team to actually NEED backrowers.

Good get for the Dogs imo. Pritchard has been much more consistent this year. I reckon he'll really hit his straps next year.

 

[Mister Wright]

Round 25

Friday August 27
Eels
Broncos

Saturday August 28
Titans
Dragons
Raiders

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers
Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Panthers

 

[BoyBrumby]

Friday August 27
Rabbitohs vs Eels
Warriors vs Broncos

Saturday August 28
Sharks vs Titans
Knights vs Dragons
Raiders vs Cowboys

Sunday August 29
Wests Tigers vs Storm
Roosters vs Sea Eagles

Monday August 30
Bulldogs vs Panthers

 

[Craig]

Pritchard to the mutts. Cooper rumoured to be with the Cowboys. Blair and Paulo rumoured to be on their way to Melbourne. We'll be the only team to actually NEED backrowers.

Good get for the Dogs imo. Pritchard has been much more consistent this year. I reckon he'll really hit his straps next year.

You can have Luke O'Dwyer from the Titans

 

[Ausage]

You can have Luke O'Dwyer from the Titans

Would rather Bodene Thompson tbh.

Anyway how did we all go with our predictions?

I can believe it. Say what you like about the guy, he knows how to get injured.

2010 ladder predictions anyone?

1. Bulldogs
2. Eels
3. Tigers
4. Storm
5. Bunnies
6. Panthers
7. Dragons
8. Titans (could be anywhere between 2 and 14 depending on Prince's fitness)
9. Broncos
10. Raiders
11. Manly
12. Knights
13. Cowboys
14. Sharks
15. Roosters
16. Warriors

State of Origin - NSW 2-1

I miss the footy

Got the Panthers, Tigers, Raiders, Broncos, Knights, Sharks and Cowboys at least close. The rest is all varying stages of dire, particularly my SOO prediction

 

[morgieb]

I actually know a lot of people who tipped the Titans to come first. I predicted.....

Premiers: Bulldogs - lol
Minor Premiers: Dragons - looking good
Wooden Spoon: Warriors - lol
Dark Horse: Rabbitohs/Cowboys - Cowboys lol, Rabbitohs ****ed by injuries
Big Movers: Roosters - good call
Players to Watch out for:....probably a lot, big name might be Albert Kelly. - nah
Best Signing: Greg Bird - probably not
Dally M: Jamie Soward - probably not
State of Origin: Queensland 2-1 (yes, I'm still pessimistic) - turns out that was optimistic
Headline of the Year: Someone will murder some chick, before they realise it's a scam to bash league after a relatively clean off-season. - nah

Overall pretty dire.

 

[vic_orthdox]

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