Damn straight. It was only that crook judiciary decision that stopped the Knights from having another premiership. =P
Still, St Helens are demolishing the Super League, which is nice for someone used to sporting disappointment. Assuming that they win, they'll kill the Broncos in the World Club challenge.
Anyway, what do you think about Jarryd Hayne and Jamie Lyon being selected as the bolters?
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Hound Of Chulainn
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I thought Melbourne copped some dodgy decisions, but Brisbane are a team that you need to beat comprehensively in order to win.
nb I saw Wayne Bennett featured on "Australian Story" a few years back, and despite the fact that he is the most humourless man around I have a great deal of respect for him. He has an intellectually disabled son who spends all week wearing the jersey of the team that the Bronco's are playing next, and greets him at the door wearing it and taunting him when he comes home from a Broncos loss.
So I can accept him having a good record in Grand Finals.
nb I saw Wayne Bennett featured on "Australian Story" a few years back, and despite the fact that he is the most humourless man around I have a great deal of respect for him. He has an intellectually disabled son who spends all week wearing the jersey of the team that the Bronco's are playing next, and greets him at the door wearing it and taunting him when he comes home from a Broncos loss.
So I can accept him having a good record in Grand Finals.
Jamie lyon has always been a mega talent and it was only a matter of time before he got representative honours. I'm not so sure about Hayne, though. It might be a bit too soon to expect him to make an impact.
The thought of Lyon and Inglis teaming up is exciting to say the least.
The thought of Lyon and Inglis teaming up is exciting to say the least.
It'd take you a long time to blow up or shoot all the sheep in this country, but one diseased banana...could kill 'em all.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
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Hound Of Chulainn
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I don't have too much of a problem with Jamie Lyon, even though the assumption is that he's only getting a spot because he's leaving the Super League and they're rewarding his new found loyalty, but Jarryd Hayne...
I like him, but this kind of thing can screw a player up. If his ego gets inflated, it would be easy for him to forget that you have to earn your spot on any team, no matter how much flair you might have. I'm not doubting his abilities, but I might have waited a season or two to make sure that he valued it more.
I like him, but this kind of thing can screw a player up. If his ego gets inflated, it would be easy for him to forget that you have to earn your spot on any team, no matter how much flair you might have. I'm not doubting his abilities, but I might have waited a season or two to make sure that he valued it more.
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Endut!
Hoch Hech!
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Endut!
Hoch Hech!
Having been given first crack at Andrew John's halfback jersey, Johnathan Thurston made the most of the opportunity to orchestrate Australia's 30-18 win over New Zealand in a spiteful Tri Nations opener at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Thurston had a hand in four of the Kangaroos five tries and kicked five goals from six attempts in a man-of-the-match performance against the defending champions.
Fullback Karmichael Hunt scored two tries, but the game will be remembered for the explosive defence in a game which threatened to erupt on several occasions.
The tone for the match was set before kick-off, when Bulldogs enforcer Willie Mason stared down the haka and seemed to mouth an obscenity.
Mason, who came off the bench despite being named in the starting side, was targeted every time he touched the ball, with Kiwis enforcer David Kidwell crunching him in one of the most ferocious shoulder charges of the season.
The game exploded in the 23rd minute, a stoush between three quarters Matt King and Manu Vatuvei sparking an all-in brawl.
King came up swinging after Vatuvei pushed him over the sideline and into an advertising boarding, with a crowd of 17,887 baying for blood.
Makeshift pivot Nigel Vagana scored the opening try of the series, catching the markers napping on a 15-metre scoot from dummy half.
There was some doubt over the grounding of the football, but video referees Ian McIntosh and Steve Nash ruled a benefit of the doubt try for the home side.
The Kangaroos hit back with two tries to fullback Hunt in the space of just four minutes, with playmakers Thurston and Darren Lockyer instrumental in both.
Lockyer set up the first with a sublime long pass, while his halves partner opened up the defence with a short gem.
And then Mark Gasnier extended the halftime advantage to 20-6 when he scored a 90m try against the run of play just a minute before the main break.
Interchange hooker Jerome Ropati raised hopes of a comeback when he crossed midway through the stanza, but Mark O'Meley cancelled out his try with one of his own seven minutes later.
Debutant Greg Inglis sealed the result five minutes from time after latching onto a cut-out ball from Thurston, with Vatuvei scoring a late consolation try
I didn't see the game but it was supposed to have been quite tasty. Big Willy Mason is annoyed about getting cracked in the face. Coming from one of the dirtiet players in the game his complaints are quite ironic. I'll definately catch the return match in Aus and then the arrival of the GB squad. Should be fun.
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Whether or not it was because of his mouthing-off during the Haka, (which I suspect the Kiwis were made well aware of, even if they didn't see it, as Brian McClennan said), that hit was supremely sweet. David Kidwell had been talked up as the enforcer from the get-go, and he pulled it off nicely.
Also of note, was the brawl. Matt King (who I like most of the time), threw the first punch (incurring the penalty), and then he got his ass kicked. Ha!
I have to latch on to these tiny triumphs. =P
Also of note, was the brawl. Matt King (who I like most of the time), threw the first punch (incurring the penalty), and then he got his ass kicked. Ha!
I have to latch on to these tiny triumphs. =P
"But I don't want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Endut!
Hoch Hech!
"Oh, you can't help that," said the Cat: "we're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad."
"How do you know I'm mad?" said Alice.
"You must be," said the Cat, "or you wouldn't have come here."
Endut!
Hoch Hech!
Where to start?!
NZ beat GB in a pretty dour game. Stacey Jones was fantastic and the GB team looked a bit short of practice.
NZ got docked two points for fielding an inelligible player in that game. That means that they have to beat GB in their final game to qualify for the final.
GB beat Australia. Mason and Fielden had been mouthing off all week in the press and so Mason decided to punch Fielden out inside 10 minutes. I can't deny that it was one hell of a punch but it was a bit of a cheap shot. Mason then decided to go in late on the smallest man in the GB team, Long, and should have been sent off IMO. The GB forwards were excellent and they deserved their win. Australia need to get the selection sorted out.
Next we have GB against NZ. NZ need to win to make sure the final group game isn't a fizzer.
NZ beat GB in a pretty dour game. Stacey Jones was fantastic and the GB team looked a bit short of practice.
NZ got docked two points for fielding an inelligible player in that game. That means that they have to beat GB in their final game to qualify for the final.
GB beat Australia. Mason and Fielden had been mouthing off all week in the press and so Mason decided to punch Fielden out inside 10 minutes. I can't deny that it was one hell of a punch but it was a bit of a cheap shot. Mason then decided to go in late on the smallest man in the GB team, Long, and should have been sent off IMO. The GB forwards were excellent and they deserved their win. Australia need to get the selection sorted out.
Next we have GB against NZ. NZ need to win to make sure the final group game isn't a fizzer.
GO YOU GOOD THING!!
Australia won in Golden Point extra-time with a Lockyer try. The final score was 16-12(I think).
How much bloody fun was that!? Great game, got nicely drunk and scared a bunch of German tourists in the bar by hugging them all after 'that' try!
HOC, you can be bloody proud of your blokes after that effort. The Kiwis were fantastic and played their part in an epic game. Stacey Jones has got to be one of the most under-rated players of all time. If he was Australian he would have been considered a rival to Joey for the best player in the world.
Great forward battle and some magic moments from the outside backs. I really can't do this game justice.
Bloody great stuff!
Australia won in Golden Point extra-time with a Lockyer try. The final score was 16-12(I think).
How much bloody fun was that!? Great game, got nicely drunk and scared a bunch of German tourists in the bar by hugging them all after 'that' try!
HOC, you can be bloody proud of your blokes after that effort. The Kiwis were fantastic and played their part in an epic game. Stacey Jones has got to be one of the most under-rated players of all time. If he was Australian he would have been considered a rival to Joey for the best player in the world.
Great forward battle and some magic moments from the outside backs. I really can't do this game justice.
Bloody great stuff!
the season's just got up and running. I spent 170 bucks on my Knights jeresey!!
here's the current ladder;
1 Cowboys
2 Sea Eagles
2 Rabbitohs
4 Warriors
5 Storm
6 Knights
7 Sharks
8 Panthers
9 Titans
10 Dragons
11 Wests Tigers
12 Broncos
13 Bulldogs
14 Eels
15 Raiders
16 Roosters
I havn't seen many games so far. From what i have seen the competition looks to be pretty even though. The Storm look strong again and here's hoping joey can have a memorable last season in the NRL.
There's some talk of Joey going over to England for a year, which would suck. If he's fit he should stay here. He's also gonna play for the Kiwi's!! I geuss they could do with some extra class!
here's the current ladder;
1 Cowboys
2 Sea Eagles
2 Rabbitohs
4 Warriors
5 Storm
6 Knights
7 Sharks
8 Panthers
9 Titans
10 Dragons
11 Wests Tigers
12 Broncos
13 Bulldogs
14 Eels
15 Raiders
16 Roosters
I havn't seen many games so far. From what i have seen the competition looks to be pretty even though. The Storm look strong again and here's hoping joey can have a memorable last season in the NRL.
There's some talk of Joey going over to England for a year, which would suck. If he's fit he should stay here. He's also gonna play for the Kiwi's!! I geuss they could do with some extra class!
It'd take you a long time to blow up or shoot all the sheep in this country, but one diseased banana...could kill 'em all.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I watched the Titan's lose their first match.
I was surprised at how happy I was when they won their second.
I used to be a big Raiders fan, but in reality I just hate the Bronco's with a friggin' passion.
Maybe that explains it. I just know that I'll be supporting the Titan's and Cowboy's all season.
Although, as a participant in the '93-'94 fantasy football leagues the Gold Coast will always be the Ulaan Bator Seagulls to me.
I have also noticed that the Queenslanders are crying foul over Joey declaring himself available for State-Of-Origin and not the internationals.
What a joke. Origin>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Internationals.
NZ can be OK, but this is an area where Union p****s on League in the same way that real football p****s on Union.
I was surprised at how happy I was when they won their second.
I used to be a big Raiders fan, but in reality I just hate the Bronco's with a friggin' passion.
Maybe that explains it. I just know that I'll be supporting the Titan's and Cowboy's all season.
Although, as a participant in the '93-'94 fantasy football leagues the Gold Coast will always be the Ulaan Bator Seagulls to me.
I have also noticed that the Queenslanders are crying foul over Joey declaring himself available for State-Of-Origin and not the internationals.
What a joke. Origin>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Internationals.
NZ can be OK, but this is an area where Union p****s on League in the same way that real football p****s on Union.
Easily the toughest and best half-back of the last 20 years. The thing that always stood out for me was the fact that he was the ultimate team player. He put his body on the line every time he went out on to the paddock. There was no show ponying with Joey.
It'd take you a long time to blow up or shoot all the sheep in this country, but one diseased banana...could kill 'em all.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
Gotta admit that I didn't see his best. I was a rabid fan at about the time that Ricky Stuart and Alfie Langer were the best halfbacks around.
Ricky had exceptional vision and passing technique, whilst Alfie was incredibly nippy around the ruck. Very different players.
My impression of Joey was that he was "Jack-of-All-Trades-Master-of-All", although I'd put him closer to Alfie in style. Plus he had far better defensive qualities than either of those two (which possibly led to his injuries and early retirement).
Interested to know if you think that's a fair assessment, Marv?
Ricky had exceptional vision and passing technique, whilst Alfie was incredibly nippy around the ruck. Very different players.
My impression of Joey was that he was "Jack-of-All-Trades-Master-of-All", although I'd put him closer to Alfie in style. Plus he had far better defensive qualities than either of those two (which possibly led to his injuries and early retirement).
Interested to know if you think that's a fair assessment, Marv?
Yeah, I reckon so. Joey was a real footballer's footballer. He never had explosive speed or great power but he picked his gaps and he put people through 'em. It was his speed of thought and his unquenchable desire for victory which set him apart imo. In a sport dominated by big brainless behemoths he stood out like a beacon. It's not just that he was great, it's that he was so different to most other 7's. Damn, I'm gonna make myself cry!Trapper wrote:Gotta admit that I didn't see his best. I was a rabid fan at about the time that Ricky Stuart and Alfie Langer were the best halfbacks around.
Ricky had exceptional vision and passing technique, whilst Alfie was incredibly nippy around the ruck. Very different players.
My impression of Joey was that he was "Jack-of-All-Trades-Master-of-All", although I'd put him closer to Alfie in style.
Interested to know if you think that's a fair assessment, Marv?
I would go as far to say that he was one of the best defensive half-backs in the history of the sport. Obviously I havn't seen them all but it's difficult to imagine many better. It was a rare day to see Joey miss a tackle.Plus he had far better defensive qualities than either of those two (which possibly led to his injuries and early retirement).
It'd take you a long time to blow up or shoot all the sheep in this country, but one diseased banana...could kill 'em all.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
here's a Joey tribute;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6fEEXXMadk
And just because I hate Willy Mason ;
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlpnZyKtb1I&mod ... ed&search=
www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6fEEXXMadk
And just because I hate Willy Mason
;www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlpnZyKtb1I&mod ... ed&search=
It'd take you a long time to blow up or shoot all the sheep in this country, but one diseased banana...could kill 'em all.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
I didn't even know sheep ate bananas.
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..but how bad was SBW's defection? 
