NRL 2009

I hope all the issues with the beer and everything can get settled so that the focus could get back on the game.

The '09 season got off to a flyer with a cracker of a game in Melbourne vs Dragons.
Also, my favourites, the Cronulla Sharks nervously beat Panthers (bad luck Crouchinho), giving me double the reason to be ecstatic last night. Liverpool and Sharks both getting wins.

Let's all hope for a great season in the NRL this year and that the league gets a better image and gains a bit of popularity. Can't wait for the State of Origin aswell.

Just seen this. Been a promising start for my Panthers although Graham needs to move to 5/8 and Lewis to the centre's for Tighe.

Been a fantastic season, alot of surprises and then not so (Parramatta, shithouse). I'm tipping Brisbane to win it, had money on them from the start, i just like the look of them. Wallace and Lockyer in the middle, great combo.

On the other hand, the Sharkies have been playing crap... Although, we deserved to beat the Raiders the other night.

Thrilling win the other night for the Panthers. Was in the crowd and got a spot on TV too

What a debut for Luke Walsh, who was dubbed the new Joey Johns only to be released. Sammut, Elford, Walsh, Coote and Jennings all scored magnificent tries. I have never seen a performance from us that was so mesmerizing in attack. Shows what a halfback, no matter how unfit he is match wise, can do for a side. Not only attack but Scott Prince must have had nightmares about our defence. He got crushed and nothing went his way, Thurston would have been grinning like a Cheshire Cat after it.

Early tips Bahrosa? I had my money on Brisbane at the start and they've been the best side so far. Dragons looking dangerous too as are the Dogs. Very open race unlike some past seasons.

has been some great games played so far this season,
not sure if the Bronco's will recover from State of Origin time, as per usual

and St George under Benny have def lifted...

so trying to pick the final 2, I dunno...is harder to pick than a broken nose
Im just enjoying the matches so far.

Thrilling win the other night for the Panthers. Was in the crowd and got a spot on TV too

Fame at last eh Crouchinho 

That was a good win against the Titans by the Panthers. I am hoping my team the Raiders can put one up against the Panthers in Canberra they have played so well this year and lost 5 games with a < 10 margin.

The Dragons are looking dangerous early on as are the Broncos, as a dark horse I would tip the Bunnies or Tigers but its early doors still.

I'm just down about the poor performances of the Sharkies. Almost every game we have played with at least 1 key player injured. Brett Kearney out for probably the whole season from Round 1 will hurt. Though, we were unlucky not to get the win against the bunnies.

Manly have become a one man side. Panthers have really been impressive. My bets at this stage would have to be on the Broncos to win it. They've really got an impressive halves pairing in Wallace & Lockyer.

Mate I think thats a poor excuse now for Ricky Stuart and his team, other teams with less marquee players have been hit by injuries and are doing well.

I dont like Phil Gould but he was right in slamming Stuart and calling him pig headed this year he bought Matua, Barett and Tupoa all 3 international players and he has done F**k all. I think a change at the top is the best solution for the Sharks at the moment.

I think it's too early to cut off his head. Personally, I dont want him gone.

Fame at last eh Crouchinho 

You watch your mouth young lady

That was a good win against the Titans by the Panthers. I am hoping my team the Raiders can put one up against the Panthers in Canberra they have played so well this year and lost 5 games with a < 10 margin.

The Dragons are looking dangerous early on as are the Broncos, as a dark horse I would tip the Bunnies or Tigers but its early doors still.

Hard luck mate...or not What was a good game of footy ended up in a great result for us. After the 74-12 loss last year it was important to recover against the Raiders in this game. Elliot never won a game against his old club before this game just passed and we were 0 from the last 5.

During the match, i thought this, is Michael Jennings the best centre going around in Rugby League right now? His brilliance just takes the breath away. 2 tries from absolutely nothing but a bit of dazzle and he's over the line (i'm talking about the try against Titans and then Raiders).

Test this Friday night, Sheens IMO has done the right thing in using most of the side that he inherited. I barrack the Kiwis though (borderline blasphemy to most Aussies, sorry ) when it comes to league so hopefully they get up.

Anyone going to stick a foot out and say who they think will get the halfback spot for NSW/QLD as well as NSW's hooker spot. Personally i think Farah and Mullen should get it but Wallace might just pip it. Thurston for QLD too.

I have to say I don't like the Aussie Rugby League team aswell. I'll be supporting the kiwis aswell.

Anyway, I think Wallace should get the halfback spot along with Farah as hooker.

Yea it was a good game the Panthers and Raiders. I still reckon the result could have been slighlty different if we had a decent goal kicker.
I also am not a fan of the Kangaroo's and have often found myself barracking for the Kiwi's purely because they have been sh*te for years and always get flogged by massive margins so I kind of feel for them. But with them world champs now I dont know....

As for the origin that is a tough one on paper QLD looks the stronger team by a country mile, but the Blues need to restore some pride this season. I would like to see Farrah as the hooker even though I have a feeling Innis will get it. Well as for half back I think they have got it all wrong going on form I would like to see Soward at half back and Campese at 5-8. Jennings and Lawrence in the centres ideally but we know that one will miss out to Lyon who doesnt even want to play origin.

Sharks are playing 5 home games next season on the Central Coast. I'm really worried after hearing that we are in financial dire straits last week on the footy show, and now this. What next, will we move from Cronulla to the Central Coast just so we can stay afloat? I'm not happy about all this.

Barrett injured again. We are performing really poor ATM.

Well you guys are having to move to the Central coast because you cant guarantee the projected 13,000 to go through the gates. So far your average has been about 9000. With a move like this the club is guaranteed 100K each game.

Well you guys are having to move to the Central coast because you cant guarantee the projected 13,000 to go through the gates. So far your average has been about 9000. With a move like this the club is guaranteed 100K each game.

I know that, but what i also know is that even the Central Coast aren't happy about this as they want to have their own team.

Central Coast Sharks...

Hmmmm it could work. As long as we still exist i'm happy.

On another note, anyone hear about the Matty Johns incident? I fell asleep so early last night and missed the Footy Show.

I 'sink 'zhe Warringah Sea Eagles are going to win it all again 'zis year. Last year me, Didi, Essien, and Obi watched 'Zhe Grand final live at my home. I 'sink although they have had a slow start, they will come good for 'zhe finals.Brett Stewart is going to come back in a few weeks and 'zhe team will only get better.I watched 'zhe bronco match live aswell on saturday and Jamie Lyon is a terrific player, he reminds me of Thierry.

I 'sink 'zhe Warringah Sea Eagles are going to win it all again 'zis year. Last year me, Didi, Essien, and Obi watched 'Zhe Grand final live at my home. I 'sink although they have had a slow start, they will come good for 'zhe finals.Brett Stewart is going to come back in a few weeks and 'zhe team will only get better.I watched 'zhe bronco match live aswell on saturday and Jamie Lyon is a terrific player, he reminds me of Thierry.

I reckon thats brilliant! !!

Lyon has been going great but that try against Brisbane was quite simply, horrendous.

Another win for Penrith tonight, magnificent! I was wary of the Sharks and just wanted the win and we got it. Scared for a bit but we got there. Lewis again was outstanding and FRANK! If you didnt know, i am in love with Pritchard beyond belief. Scintillating again

2 points off the top, woo!!!

Talking point from this weekend? That call on Friday night. I thought no try only because there wasn't conclusive evidence to say he didnt hold him back. There isnt a good camera shot to show him close up of whether he did hold his arm or not. Up for discussion though but sucked in Dogs, i hate them. Cheating cu*ts.

I 'sink 'zhe Warringah Sea Eagles are going to win it all again 'zis year. Last year me, Didi, Essien, and Obi watched 'Zhe Grand final live at my home. I 'sink although they have had a slow start, they will come good for 'zhe finals.Brett Stewart is going to come back in a few weeks and 'zhe team will only get better.I watched 'zhe bronco match live aswell on saturday and Jamie Lyon is a terrific player, he reminds me of Thierry.

Our season is pretty much over now. I just don't want to earn the wooden spoon. Anyone watch the Matty Johns interview? I really think those Cronulla players involved shouldn't be letting him carry all of this and should stand up and admit what they've done. Those innocent players will also be looked at in disrepute because of the others. Where are the morals and ethics in these league players? Group sex... WTF?

Our season is pretty much over now. I just don't want to earn the wooden spoon. Anyone watch the Matty Johns interview? I really think those Cronulla players involved shouldn't be letting him carry all of this and should stand up and admit what they've done. Those innocent players will also be looked at in disrepute because of the others. Where are the morals and ethics in these league players? Group sex... WTF?

Agreed. I dont think they should be named, firstly because it's illegal, and secondly because it's their choice. Loved Preston's response, 'I didn't know anyone had sex' Gutted for Matty, hope he gets it together soon.

Agreed. I dont think they should be named, firstly because it's illegal, and secondly because it's their choice. Loved Preston's response, 'I didn't know anyone had sex' Gutted for Matty, hope he gets it together soon.

Matty was one of my favourite TV presenters and it's a shame that happened.

LG will leave the Sharks next year after they found out about the c*nt Reni Maitua. LG had enough of it, and quite frankly so have I. What is wrong with these players? I for one hope we will continue to survive for another 10 years, but i just don't see it happening now. I've supported them my whole life and I can't imagine the NRL without them.

^^^What a spectacularly different mood i am now compared to back then, well not that spectacular considering the Blues' loss. The State of Origin game the other night was a good game and there were a few moments we could see the biff. David Williams was woeful with ball control, although the tackles which led to him losing the ball were pretty great. I think this Queensland side is the best Queensland side ever, and they are just as passionate as any QLD side of the past.

To the Sharks, well what can I say. Four wins on the trot. Scott Porter has been immense since he's jumped onto the scene, but i think we'll miss Trent Barrett for the few games he'll miss due to suspension. I hope the Sharkies continue like this and try to make it into the top 8.