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Theres a reason why they havent, and wont play 100% and that reason is NSW prevent them from doing so. :yep

Queenslands dominance is slowly losing grip as their squad isd slowly but surely being dragged back to the playing field, and because NSW are slowly sorting their **** out.

It'll happen soon, but sadly, I dont think it'll be tonight.

 

Jamie Soward shows poor sportsmanship after refusing to shake hands with Canberra opponents after loss

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Jamie Soward fails to shake hands with his opponents following the loss to the Raiders. Picture: Foxsports Source: Fox Sports



DRAGONS playmaker Jamie Soward has been accused of bad sportsmanship after he refused to shake hands with Raiders players at the end of Monday night's heartbreaking loss.

Soward was one of the first players off Canberra Stadium following the 22-18 defeat. Several Canberra players had not noticed Soward's snub, while others at yesterday's recovery were bemused by his quick exit.
"It was strange he didn't shake hands, but I guess the loss would have been a tough one to swallow," said one player.
Another senior Raider said: "He's a passionate guy and it would have been hard for him. "Still, one of the first things you're taught when you play footy is you acknowledge the opposition and shake hands after the game."
Soward, who this time last year was playing for NSW in the Origin III decider, has always been animated on the field, often pumping himself up before kick-off.
He leapt for joy when he produced a 40/20 kick in the second half against the Raiders, which eventually led to the first of Mitch Rein's two tries.
When Soward converted Rein's 68th-minute try to make it 18-16, the little left-footer thought he had helped end the club's 12-year hoodoo in the nation's capital.
Instead, Canberra hit back with a try with three minutes on the clock and went on to win the game.
As the Raiders players rejoiced, Soward headed for the sideline. Fox Sports footage showed Soward on the far side of the field as his teammates hung around to congratulate the Canberra players.
The Daily Telegraph asked for a comment from Soward via the Dragons, only for the five-eighth to decline the request.
The Dragons Army had no issues with Soward's behaviour, with supporter Peter Trad saying: "It shows he's got passion for the jersey and wants to win."
The team bus could not have pulled out of Canberra quick enough for Soward and the Dragons after their 10th straight defeat against the Raiders.
Meanwhile, Soward's teammate Trent Merrin returned to Queensland yesterday to rejoin the Blues, where he is 18th man.
It was a tough few days for Merrin, who was first let go from the extended Blues squad before Origin III for a second straight year, then couldn't help get the Dragons across the line.
As for the Blues' hopes tonight, Merrin said: "I think the tide is about to change. The bond the boys have, everyone is playing for each other and there are no individuals."
In other news, a senior Roosters fan known by his alias as "Rooster4Life" was arrested earlier this morning as he was caught on Oxford street performing oral sex to a police horse. Police officials later found a gerbal trying to escape out of the suspects rectum, and the matter is now being dealt with by Surry Hills police, and the local RSPCA.

 

I think tonight we will get a taste Pecks of Inglis as he will get far more ball. And the high kicks he hits may cause Uate and Co some mistakes tonight.

If Thiaday back helps and if Nielsen does the job Thurston and Inglis may cause NSW to fall apart.
It will all come back to if NSW can defend like they did in game 1&2. But with the crowd playing a factor im tipping Queensland by 12.

 

Uate isnt playing mate. Morris has replaced him. A good defensive move if you ask me. Sure we lose something in attack as Uate is a gun at bringing the ball back from kicks, and his dummy half ruinning will be missed, but defensively, Morris is more reliable and probably has a better understanding with his twin bro.

Yeah, thats a fair prediction. I think the home game advantage is probably the only big difference between the two sides now.

 

:rofl:rofl:rofl

GO BLUES!!!!

 

Yeah that is pretty sooky. Poor form by Soward and Roosters4life.

 

common grasshopper loose in Queensland .

 

:rofl:rofl

 

so jennings gets sent off for missing a punch but tate can suckerpunch a guy BEING RESTRAINED ON THE GROUND 2 TO 1 and he gets to stay!!!!!!??? i knew it would be biased up there but **** me!!

 

First he punched Gallen as Gallen made the tackle and then punched Bird when he was held down... Play on. Penalty to QLD.... atsch

**** off.

 

ok um.. this is now a joke.. wally ****ing lewis called that an obstruction

 

I don't believe it was a shepard, but **** there have been two-three penalties gone unblown.

May as well switch the box off lads, it's going to be one of those nights.

If this was QLD behind, they'd be harping on about how QLD spirit has kept NSW to such a low scoreline. Something like 25 tackles in opp 20 to NSW 7. Farrah concussed plays on. Not a word. Dallas Johnson got the Merit of QLD for being a hero.

 

NSW need to chance their arm a bit, to much one out ****, too nervous to throw it around, when they do they look pretty good

Apart from that we need to belt **** out of those banjo playing yokel ****s

 

I've noticed that Pearce and Carney aren't playing balls to the wall attacking footy, bar that last kick to Hayne, Farrah has provided all the attack.

 

the blues look like theyve been sedated at half time.. they missed 10 or so tackles in a row.