“This is rubbish”: The NRL must stop trying to reinvent rugby league
The frustration in Matt Nable’s voice said it all, “this is rubbish”.
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No good. I can’t copy and paste it here – is there a simple alternative?
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Cheers TB. There is plenty about. I’ll return this arvo with hi-octane gold!!
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The results were great Johny and I don’t just mean my Eagles getting one over your Doggies. I had the pleasure of being invited on to Brookie at half time to take part in an 80m dash. Somehow my hammies held up and I got the chocolates and tickets to the GF. I’ve still got a spring in my step, such a thrill!!
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Had enough of the heart break. Cmon Eagles, they don’t wanna be in the 4!!
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But with the spoon on the line, go Manly!!!
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Cheers mate. I guess that’s why we love the game, when the Eagles eventually win one we’ll carry on like we’ve hoisted the trophy. Hopefully not too far off.
‘4 tries in seven minutes’ – it even looks silly in print…
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Lucky for keyboards, I haven’t spoken a word since the 67th minute at Brookie. I said to a mate at the time Manly should’ve played on instead of opting for the two at 24-6. That’s all the sniff Penrith needed knowing Manly had logged off – gutted.
Manly and Penrith at Brookie, compulsive viewing. In ‘05 Manly came from about 20 down in the second half, similar thing happened again a year later. Then in Cleary’s run on debut the other year he and Carty orchestrated a comeback when Manly had bolted 20 clear. Moylan a late field goal a few years back.
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Nurse, more ice please…
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EJ, just arrived home from Cyclone Panther…I’m still blown away. Haven’t the stomach to put the tele on.
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I’ve seen better but…
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To be fare, Nick well short without a twin.
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Lucky this isn’t audio Scotty, how would you go with the touchies!!
I like Canberra here. They just have to win.
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B Smith well in front of kicker in the lead up.
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Time for the Doggies to get one back and have both run out with the #2 on their backs.
What I wouldn't give to see this before the NRL season's out