NRL Season 2009

One thing for certain about Daniel Anderson. Not only is he a good coach, but he knows how to get the best out of the poly players.

I guess he's had heaps of practice.

Ive never had much time for Fuifui Moimoi but he was a badman last night

Eels will be VERY capable of taking out the Dogs. Im picking Eels-Storm final

Brisbane to topple St George today too

if the dragons D up, they will win tonight.

broncos forwards were dominant as fuck last night!

Should be a couple of epic games next week

Pretty much a first final for me. I enjoyed it very much. Looking forward to more next week.

Pretty fast eh?

Two good games this weekend, next week is gonna be epic. Any side could win, all of them have form.



Damn I wish I had sky...

I'm not sure about fast, but a lot more skill, like spot on passes and kicks, catching a high ball etc.

Bro, just come to mine if you can be fucked driving out to Mt Albert.

Cool.

Finals footy is the best.

Well I'm predicting the Storm to get over the Broncos. Despite their form, the loss of Wallace with a broken ankle will be too much for them. Lockyer and Hunt can run things in his absence but that's one less talented playmaker on the field when you really need all your crew firing on the day.

Bulldogs/Eels... I'm leaning slightly to the Eels but jesus it really could go either way...

God I hope the Broncos can get over the Storm and make the gf.

Broncos/Bulldogs final would be fucking off the hook.

/excited 'cos am going to hopefully be at the game

Broncos vs Eels hopefully!

What Hunt ya talking bout? The younger Hunt will be starting from what I read, they will keep KHunt at Fullback, as last time he played halves, they lost by 50 odd points. That's if he plays, and not suspended for as trip.

Woa! The Eels roll continues! 2 players on report and Cayless most likely out though...

Hate Paramatta

Godamn the ref loved Parra!

Hayne gone for grand final after going in with the knees over the tryline?

Excellent game -- I started off wanting the DOgs to win, but was awed by the Eels offloading and general attacking ability all game. GO THE EELS!

I don't know... I think Hayne has a legitimate defence that he genuinely tried to get his legs out of the way. What else could he have done in that situation?

Kingston however is gone for a definite chicken wing.

Heh, I couldn't disagree more on both counts

With Hayne, I'm pretty sure you can't lead with your feet or knees to try prevent a try... I definitely think it should be taken on a case by case basis, but the judiciary has been very black and white about it this season.

With the tackle on Hannant, I don't see how that's a chicken wing tackle. Chicken wing tackles are wrestling moves on the ground. The Parramatta player just got his arms around Hannant's arms and shoulders while trying to make a tackle and then fell on him -- it's nothing like what we've seen from Mebourne over the years imo.

p.s. go the broncos! :>

Not all the offloads seemed to go backwards to me and there was a foot on the line and a 40/20 that wasn't... just amongst a few bits and pieces

I don't give a shit WHO wins but I don't like it when refereeing plays such a big part

Yet you like a game like rugby where the referee's interpretations govern the flow and results of the game?



Yeah Gummi, watching the replay it looked awkward but I don't see what else he could have done save going for a superman leap over the top of him. He tucked his legs out of the way and tried to lead with his thighs but ended up with his knees out.

If he's out then you can write the Eels off for the final...

Yeah, if Hayne is out Eels can just about forget about winning the final



And in other NRL news, wtf roosters? WTF!?!

http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews/a-fishy-finale-to-the-roosters-sad-season/2009/09/25/1253813612020.html?page=3

http://www.smh.com.au/news/lhqnews/results-fixed-in-betting-swindle/2009/09/25/1253813612017.html

Well you don't tackle feet first. What was he intending to do? If he was intending to tackle the ball carrier, he should have been lower with his shoulders/head forward, or even diving to make the tackle.

Not sure what his intent was at all. I doubt he meant to hurt the guy, but it was careless.

Wow, Melbourne are on fire!

Vads: His intent was to use his momentum to push Goodwin out before he got the ball down. He arrived a fraction too late tho.

Picked it like a dirty nose. Broncos were awful tonight. Lockyer just can't play halfback, he likes being second receiver with a bit of space.

On this form, Hayne or no Hayne, the Storm will win the comp.

Inglis and Slaytor is unstoppable! Can't wait to see the Strom roll the Eels!

He didn't seem to be setting his body up for that. Why was he so upright?

He had the ability to pull out. He didn't. Foul.

Gotta give props to Daniel Anderson.

First year back in the NRL, straight to the GF. Not bad...not bad at all.

Melbourne were unstoppable last night - one-way traffic!
Having said that, Broncs didn't even show up.

As for Hayne, he will play in the Grand Final. But he may not be the best #1 on the field.

Word, Daniel Anderson is a legend.

come on the eels. Its been a long time between drinks boys. This could be it

fuck melbourne just steamrolled the broncos last night. gotta feel sorry for lockyer and co. -- they were just so far out of their depth w/out wallace in there.

wonder if the fact that melbourne haven't had a tough game for ages is going to have an effect on them next week.

Should be a massive game!

Hayne and Keating to both play next week:

http://sportal.com.au/league-news-display/hayne-in-the-clear-78605

Good result imo

ha, that's what I thought, a total no-show on the part of the broncos

The Storm make it to 4 grand finals in a row. The last team to do that were Parra in the early 80s. Crazy...

GO THE EELS

who cares about the eels vs storm

The two most important games of the day

NSW Bundy Red Cup Grand Final – Bankstown City Bulls V Balmain Ryde Eastwood Tigers

Toyota Cup Grand Final – Storm vs West Tigers


GO TIGERS!

Has gf sold out yet?

LET'S GET TIX!

:>>>>>>>

cause I missed the first allocation, we'll have to wait till tomorrow to buy tickets (If there are any left after the members allocation which happens today).

actually, cause I'm a myNRL member, I should be able to buy them tonight at 9pm, before the general public release tomorrow. So we can buy them after dinner

Good to see the NRL still has it's favourite teams and players... Any kiwis in the Grand Final? How many of them will be suspended for the tests?

kiwis in GF

parra - inu, moimoi, cayless, galuvao

melbourne - blair, lima

...and possibly Koopu.

I know Felie Matoa (sp) played for Tonga in the last WC but does he have a kiwi connection?

Kearney could be counted as well

Nope... Unfortunately...

arrrr dammit. he looks good

Had a LOL at an article in the Sunday herald talking about coaches.... where the sentence went something like this

"Frank Endacott, Tony Kemp and Mark Graham are still the only kiwis to have coached @ NRL level"



ermmmmmmm soooomeooooones gonna get an earful on Monday

here it is

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/league/news/article.cfm?c_id=79&objectid=10599894

calling Michael Brown....

Why who else did?

That can't actually be a serious question?

Now that I've thought about it for a moment. That dude's article might be right if you are going to be picky since he says "coached NRL clubs" and not "coached @ NRL level" Maestro if you are considering Graham Lowe.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graham_Lowe

Oh, forgot he coached the Cowboys as well.

Sorry I dont even get the pickiness How is Manly not "an NRL club"

what makes it even more lol is Lowey has regular columns @ the Herald

Hugh McGahan was player coach of Rosters for a tiny bit

thats right! dalai-esk spotting there nacoa

Was it called the NRL then? I can't remember.

Was the NSWRL, and ARL from 95 until after Super League I think.

Although thats just being picky, as the experience is the same

actually it was probably called the Winfield Cup when Lowe was coach....in which case yes hyper-pickiness reigns supreme (dates pending)

I imagine they are being picky otherwise they would have to include John Monie as well.

I thought Monie was England

hated him anyway, and fkn Betts/Platt gah! Went nutso when they were signed

Did you see that article where it was mentioned that Dean Bell as head of development at the Warriors was going to be looking to England for players.

Australian who coached in England, played for Cronulla

Really? I was always under the impression that Monie was a kiwi.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Monie

Wow, Australian afterall.

Most of the players didn't like him either which is why he only lasted one season, he had a habit of singling out one player for a complete dressing down at half time if things weren't going well. Not just constructive criticism either but a full on blasting in front of everyone else. There was also the wisdom of playing New Zealand's best stand off (Frano Botica) on the wing, also not having him kick on 5th tackle despite him being able to punt a ball a lot further and more accurately than anyone else in the side at the time. Phil Blake at fullback despite being a horrendous defender and very dodgy receiving kicks. Persisting with Ngamu... The list just goes on really...

Probably the worst move the club made early on though (I think it was an Ian Robson decision as Monie was still at Wigan) was allowing Henry Paul to terminate his contract and join Wigan.

Didn't believe me??

Please God No.

Well kind of, you know how it is when you've always had something in your head you need to see it for yourself in order to realise you were wrong? Since I was a kid I'd always thought Monie was a kiwi.

Ya I did read that article harv, and like bundy I wasnt too impressed. They are not looking for players to develop ..... but guys who are already established. Given that there is a huge hurdle to over come in terms of Super League wages vs NRL salary cap you would imagine the money would be better spent scouring random heartland games so the next SBW or Benji dont slip through the warriors grasp...as those 2 did

Unless it's someone like Adrian Morley, forget about it.

He was a definite SMASHED EM BRO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l852c8mEIOE

Shaun Johnson, Elijah Taylor, Alehana Mara, Sione Lousi had contracts upgraded to full NRL status for next season.

forget it para fanz....itll end up like 32-6 imo

Tigers lost both games sux

gg storm.

too good

That was fun! heh. Mean, looking forward to the next season already.

god parra halves sucked :\

yip, parra halves were pretty absent really.

Ditto for Hayne.

Would have been pretty sick if Parra managed to pip them at the end though.


And as I type Slater gets Churchill medal -- pretty dubious imo

just the aussies way of saying we are picking him as the Kangaroos fullback and we dont want any gip about it

Good on the Eels for rallying at the end to make a good game of it but that sort of effort was needed from the get go. Storm were too good, at least it was an entertaining game.

anyone else see poor widdle Jarryd Hayne having a wee cry there after the game

he did try a few of his trademark "dance moves," but to no avail - slippery conditions didn't help

Shame fucken Eels supporters! this hurts more than losing 1st game in the semi or not making the top 8 at all!

Bit like your cricket team?

I am proud of the boys for making the final, especially seeing we finished 8th. Looking forward to next year. Think Inu might find it hard to keep his spot with Tahu coming back. Hopefully we work something. But its bloody exciting to get him back.

Good game Storm. very clinical.

Nawwww

Not uncommon amongst Grand Final losers...

He cried when he got the Dally M too didnt he...lol,@ him arriving at the ground with 2 left boots too doh

Yep, sounds like he got out of the wrong side of bed that morning, full-on mares all round.

Billy Slater locked in that #1 jersey for sure.. too fucken good.

Billy the Kid is just awesome but lets not forget his fuckups in big games How good is Inglis I <3 that young boy so much!

Jarrod was well marked and you can see the Strom did heaps of work on how to deal with him during the week. there was never just one guy nailing him always 3-4 guys chasing him down. They knew if he got away it was trouble time ...

Well played again Strom I <3 you guys!

Mannering New Warriors Captain

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/league/3031121/Steve-Price-stripped-of-Warriors-captaincy

Can't wait for the "Captain Mannering" chants and banners next year

Don't panic, Capt Mannering, don't panic!

Not a cool way to treat Pricey though. The guy's been a legend for the club.

Greg Bird's conviction has been over-turned...

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=10611604

Ok, so he gets off that. But how much of a cock is he for trying and pinning on his flatmate in the first place. I hope his is an outcast in all teams he plays for because of that,

The entire story he and his gf came up with sounds like such a load of bs imo