State of Origin home ground advantage should be scrapped
Statistics suggest that the "home" State of Origin team enjoys a converted try advantage, providing a compelling argument as to why the decider should…
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I applaud the NRL for this initiative, albeit I suspect the underlying reason is to minimize concussions.
I believe it will become the norm and not the exception.
The mathematics behind a team implementing this tactic is overwhelmingly positive. It is not even close and will grow in popularity as coaches focus on the best implementation.
It will impact halfs and also Talent Identification and Recruitment as a tall athletic player who is good in the air has just gone up in market value.
NRL holds tight on rules - but adds one tweak to promote 'unpredictability of the game'
Congratulation NRL.
This rule change is a wonderful initiative.
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do they ever get the Clive right?
Legitimate titles or not, who makes the Melbourne Storm’s greatest ever team of grand final winners?
Tony,
Well done with your teammate, it is a beauty.
You have the back row incorrect imo. My best Storm team includes Stephen Kearney and Tohu Harris as the two backrowers and Tawera Nikau as my Lock. They dont win their initial Grand Final without Nikau, he was amazing. Also, like him or not you have to find a spot for Israel Folau, only GI surpasses him for god given talent.
Legitimate titles or not, who makes the Melbourne Storm’s greatest ever team of grand final winners?
Langparker,
We will end up with 2 conferences like the USA. As for NZ before they think about the South it is a priority to have NRL in Auckland every weekend IMO. That is where the bulk of the players and fans are.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Rob,
Only the Roosters have come back from the UK and won the comp this century.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Cam
The hardest thing is the player’s “body clock”, which is why China or Japan is more suitable.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
4/20
He deserves some luck
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Cam
Ponga in for who?
It is not that simple.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Dawn
Raiders have a very tough draw
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Beastie
It is crazy that they do not have NRL every w/end in Winter.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Rob,
I am sure clubs are more professional now with recovery, but the data is a matter of fact.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Cam,
Only one Team has ever come back from England and won the GF, and only two teams have been runners-up in all this century. These are not just ordinary teams, it is teams who have just won the GF. The data says it is a year-long cancer.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Nick,
he signed at the Storm after he was let go at the Roosters. He is a genuine NRL coach in waiting, but we don’t know how long the wait will be.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Don,
The 18th team is about preventing us from eating boiled rice.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Big Gordon
* In life it is not what you know but who you know, Ricky is sweet with the latter.
* I expect PNG to be official this year.
* My highest-rated player atm is Nathan Cleary. Very little between Ponga and Walsh. Billy wont sack the incumbent after he just had 3 blinders and won the series. Nice problem.
* Craig is very lucky he has Matt Tripp as his Chairman. They have mutual respect and will work it out when they are both ready. There is no rush.
* Jack is the perfect 14 at rep level, but he will play left centre for Souths.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Goat
He has yet to replicate his best NRL ratings at rep level. Fact.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Teams to drop from last season include:
* Knights
* Warriors
* Sharks
* Raiders
* Dragons
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
it ain’t so Sam
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Max,
Good call. Origin commitments should not be as heavy for them this year which will help.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Andrew,
They have a tough draw and an uncertain spine. It is always a concern when the Captain and best player do not want to be there.
They have some wonderful young talent coming through and just signed Billy Millard to Recruitment which is a big plus.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Rob,
A team in China makes more sense. That was john Ribot’s idea.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Tony,
We all know that PNG will be the Wooden Spooners for many years, but the decision comes from Canberra via the White House. End of story.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Rob
You have to comprehend how many young players are in and around Ipswich. It is massive.
Ten predictions for NRL season 2024: Surprise Origin picks, coaching changes and the Eels return to finals football
Hi Mike,
Hardly “sleeping”.
The Storm defeated the Panthers in Round 1 without Munster. I don’t know anyone who underrates them.
btw, they will get Faalogo back in 2 weeks and he is a Reece Walsh clone.
Storm warning: We’re sleeping on Melbourne again – they might be the biggest threat to the Panthers