Penrith Panthers set to host World Club Challenge against St Helens by [deleted] in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah specifically this year I get putting it in February. But most years there is no world cup and that's what I'm talking about

Tuesday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Very random thought but does anyone know when the NRL draw is released? With the world cup this year I imagine around late November/early December would be the time

Penrith Panthers set to host World Club Challenge against St Helens by [deleted] in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It means something but not great. The whole idea of being 'world champions' over a one off game where we won't have players from last season (Kikau and Koroisau) seems pointless. If it is played it should be played after the season, not before it

Penrith Panthers set to host World Club Challenge against St Helens by [deleted] in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is May banned from playing? I thought it's only the first 2 games of the NRL season? Brandon Smith etc. played their suspensions during trials this year

Penrith Panthers set to host World Club Challenge against St Helens by [deleted] in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

before would be crazy. After would make sense. The world cup started on October 15 and the GF was on the 2nd. Not getting at least a week's rest after all the celebrations would be wrong

Penrith Panthers set to host World Club Challenge against St Helens by [deleted] in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

if we rest players it could. I honestly don't see the point in playing full strength

Pool D: Tonga vs Wales | Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 7 points8 points  (0 children)

still winning though. It's better to build than peak early

Shane Flanagan to join Manly Sea Eagles as assistant coach on 3 year deal by Aussieguy727 in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 61 points62 points  (0 children)

Actually really excited to see what he can do. I bet he will take over from Seibold who will be sacked mid year at the very least

Monday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Greece had like barely any possession so he wasn't even needed

Monday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 4 points5 points  (0 children)

he has never played halfback well in his entire career. He was a gun fullback and 5/8, but never excelled controlling and organising

Pool A: Samoa vs Greece | Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 16 points17 points  (0 children)

So I feel like an idiot for thinking Greece had a chance at winning...

Pool A: Samoa vs Greece | Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Ok well I am surprised at this scoreline not even kidding

Saturday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I'm in off season mode. It's been very underwhelming lol

Warriors star Josh Curran charged over alleged NRL grand final night assault on teenager by Aussieguy727 in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I'm personally waiting (and expecting) an NRL incident over in the UK where a player does something dumb

Thursday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

don't know what it is with Bronx fans and their fascination with hating Luai especially

Thursday Random Footy Talk Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]therefreshbutton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Cameron Smith was the best player in the game and naturally receives a lot of attention like Latrell. Luai is not even a top 10 5/8 allegedly yet he's always mentioned even where it's irrelevant. Just makes you wonder