Official Aussie NRL Thread - Page 655

pecks · 09-17-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDuke

I think as long as the Storm do not make the grand final then the NRL has two dream grand final possibilities:

If we get Souths - Manly then expect the media to recall the 1970 grand final. John Sattler's fractured jaw. Souths first GF in nearly 40 years and it couldn't be a more perfect opponent.

If we get Bulldogs-Manly then we get the 'traitor' versus the old firm. More drama than Star Wars. Hasler as Darth Vader and Toovey as Yoda. Foran as Luke Skywalker.

Dogs/ Melbourne can be marketed as the battle of previous salary cap cheats, while souths Melbourne could be marketed as Melbourne melbourne lite, or master coach v apprentice which opens the door for more star wars comparisons.

TheDuke · 09-17-2012, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by pecks

Dogs/ Melbourne can be marketed as the battle of previous salary cap cheats, while souths Melbourne could be marketed as Melbourne melbourne lite, or master coach v apprentice which opens the door for more star wars comparisons.

It's strange, cause i'm happy to have Melbourne in the competition, but i always feel cheated when they are in the GF as I feel no one in Melbourne cares anyway.

Either way - I'm supporting the winner of Dogs and Bunnies in the big one.

pecks · 09-17-2012, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by TheDuke

It's strange, cause i'm happy to have Melbourne in the competition, but i always feel cheated when they are in the GF as I feel no one in Melbourne cares anyway.

Either way - I'm supporting the winner of Dogs and Bunnies in the big one.

I know what you mean, and I share your frustration. Victorians love their sport, and just about fill out any arena to see a lot of sports, except league.

They have a wonderfully talented team, and have had great success since entering the competition yet noone supports them. Considering how Victorians love their sport, their semi should really be at etihad, and get a crowd of 60k, but no.

Are they that anti nsw?

donkeyking · 09-17-2012, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by pecks

I know what you mean, and I share your frustration. Victorians love their sport, and just about fill out any arena to see a lot of sports, except league.

They have a wonderfully talented team, and have had great success since entering the competition yet noone supports them. Considering how Victorians love their sport, their semi should really be at etihad, and get a crowd of 60k, but no.

Are they that anti nsw?

The reason is TV, not enough people know about it. Storm games have always been at 12 midnight except for perhaps this year. Gallop never pushed channel 9 to show the games on free to air like they were supposed to according to the tv contract.

When its finally on fta during finals time the fans now want to save a buck and stay at home.

teke · 09-18-2012, 12:16 AM

At least the Tigers have retained the services of Lote

pecks · 09-18-2012, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by teke

At least the Tigers have retained the services of Lote

Why they kept him and offloaded some of the others is a mystery.
Lote would be one of the slowest and least agile backs inthe nrl. Seeing him turn around off his line to try and get to a grubber is like seeing a 24 wheeler do a 180.

whipsy · 09-18-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by pecks

Why they kept him and offloaded some of the others is a mystery.
Lote would be one of the slowest and least agile backs inthe nrl. Seeing him turn around off his line to try and get to a grubber is like seeing a 24 wheeler do a 180.

Also trying to resign Matt Utai for 2 years... Something is going on at that club... It looks like they are trying to self destruct.

pecks · 09-18-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by wide_open_road

i'm feeling a little confused myself, fairly new to me too, i remember 87 but it seems much bigger now

Shit will get even more real come Saturday.
Bumped into an old mate by chance the other day, and the last tine I saw him was at redfern oval 2000 or 2001 when we played Lebanon in a game to raise money for the court case.
Tines have changed considerably, and looking back to 2000, I'd have found it hard to believe that we are where we are now.

rusty nails · 09-18-2012, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by pecks

Shit will get even more real come Saturday.
Bumped into an old mate by chance the other day, and the last tine I saw him was at redfern oval 2000 or 2001 when we played Lebanon in a game to raise money for the court case.
Tines have changed considerably, and looking back to 2000, I'd have found it hard to believe that we are where we are now.

its always cool when you get little moments like that to reflect on

pecks · 09-18-2012, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty nails

its always cool when you get little moments like that to reflect on

Hopefully the next one won't be so long between drinks.

teke · 09-18-2012, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by rusty nails

its always cool when you get little moments like that to reflect on

Yeah I know what you mean,

I had a quiet drink with Dad last weekend and we were talking about the last time the Mighty Eagles won the comp...

Last Year Bitches

pecks · 09-18-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by teke

Yeah I know what you mean,

I had a quiet drink with Dad last weekend and we were talking about the last time the Mighty Eagles won the comp...

Last Year Bitches

You'll never have any idea of what it's like as you spread out your dozen of eggs in a few different baskets.
We're talking all or nothing shit here.

stiflers mum · 09-18-2012, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pecks

You'll never have any idea of what it's like as you spread out your dozen of eggs in a few different baskets.
We're talking all or nothing shit here.

Dr Gonzo · 09-18-2012, 10:03 PM

Really starting to hate Sheens. We are the new eels. Get rid of the stalwarts in favour of old farts who are past it but get picked on past reputation not current form. Lote for Beau? Disgusting. Beau is so safe under the high ball, never gets injured and scores so many tries off kicks it isn't funny. Lote never does any of that and is so slow. Watch Farah leave soon and we will end up with a bunch of old guys and inexperienced young players with a smattering of never was or will bes like Moltzen. It's time they started listening to the fans.

whipsy · 09-18-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Gonzo

Really starting to hate Sheens. We are the new eels. Get rid of the stalwarts in favour of old farts who are past it but get picked on past reputation not current form. Lote for Beau? Disgusting. Beau is so safe under the high ball, never gets injured and scores so many tries off kicks it isn't funny. Lote never does any of that and is so slow. Watch Farah leave soon and we will end up with a bunch of old guys and inexperienced young players with a smattering of never was or will bes like Moltzen. It's time they started listening to the fans.

I wonder if it is actually Sheens making these decisions? Seems like a massively retarded thing for such a smart coach to do

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Dr Gonzo Yo! Molesta La Breastas! East Side VIP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 17,309 vCash: 75	Re: Official Aussie NRL Thread Really starting to hate Sheens. We are the new eels. Get rid of the stalwarts in favour of old farts who are past it but get picked on past reputation not current form. Lote for Beau? Disgusting. Beau is so safe under the high ball, never gets injured and scores so many tries off kicks it isn't funny. Lote never does any of that and is so slow. Watch Farah leave soon and we will end up with a bunch of old guys and inexperienced young players with a smattering of never was or will bes like Moltzen. It's time they started listening to the fans.
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