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If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music he hears, however measured or far away' [Henry David Thoreau]. I'm a bit of a sports addict, love competition.
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I’m torn with tonight, Roosters have stuffed me over this year. I’ve back them and the first two outing were good then they lost to Penrith and I blamed the stupid bunker call and kept the faith. Then that shocker against the Dogs. They don’t deserve another tip from me but after I tip Knights the %&$ chooks will get up…
Storm is almost the easiest pick.
Broncos with trepidation.. my bunion says it’s a ‘phins win but it sometimes backs losers..
Warriors, Manly are suspect once you cross the Spit.
Thinking Eels might spring a surprise. Cows are winning but not with grand emphasis.
Sharks without huge confidence, beware the wounded bunny.
Raider the easiest pick.
Not mentioning the other game…
The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 6 - battle for Brisbane, Roosters written off, will Demetriou survive?
Rather an insult to Sailor in a way.
I had a relative in that position once back in a day. Would come in for the ‘star’ and play awesoem, often better and close to MOM many times. The star would return and without any evidence of form take their spot back. There was a time you had to work your way back and prove your fitness in reggies.
The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 6 - battle for Brisbane, Roosters written off, will Demetriou survive?
‘NRL tipping for Round 6 appears straightforward‘ Don’t know about that.
Knights v Chooks can’t be an easy pick, Rooster still have a top class team.
Parra v Cows an each way of sorts.
Of the others,
Broncos v Dolphins not so settled. All talking about who Dolphins lose but look at their team, still very good. Would not be surprised.
Can’t pick Sharks with utmost confidence, Bunnies will be desperate.
No love for my Dragoons??? Surely an even chance against the Tigers.
This round will trip a few up.
The Roar's NRL expert tips and predictions: Round 6 - battle for Brisbane, Roosters written off, will Demetriou survive?
Yeah, but if Cleary went to market he’d be offered that and more. Nobody in the NRL will be tossing $800K at Lomax.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
Yeah, but the key here is MARKET value. Lomaz is just not worth $800K. His market value is about $500-$600 K which is what Parra are offering.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
Correct. This rubbish was brought on by Gould having a dummy spit. Lomax has nothing for next year and he’s definitely not worth 800K$. Parra should be able to sign him for whatever he’ll take, $600/650$K as suggested. It’s Lomax who loses, nobody else.
NRL News: Sea Eagles show Schuster the door, Eels encounter 'market value' hitch in Lomax deal, Reynolds eyes early return
He should be so lucky…
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
And people were tipping the Spoon for the Green Machine.
I don’t feel any sympathy for “I wanna win a comp’ Wighton..
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
And 4 hookers on the bench
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
too right. Lomax was ordinary last round, except the speculator backwards reverse quarterback pass with pike.
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
Eh?? Rava is in. And the whispers were that Lomax was going to get a shot at FB at the start of the year. If Flanno thought he would spark a reaction then he got the one he didn’t want.
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
1.. Even with a few stars out Roosters field a top notch team. Knights tippers beware…
2.. Crichton finally gets into FB, will watch with interest.
3.. Isn’t there a player welfare officer at Broncos? No way should Walsh be back on the field so soon.
4.. Ben T covers for Garrick. 2nd Row and centre, much of a muchness these days. Not a fan, wasn’t thrilled when Reddy filled in. If an on field emergency, different, but not as a pick for a game.
5.. So it was Sivo’s fault?? OMGoodness, we lose, sack the winger.
6.. Billy Burns..
7.. So we aren’t going to try and change Lomax’ mind after all. If it was going to happen should have been done at the start of the year.
8.. The Des diaries.. will make interesting reading
NRL Round 6 Team Lists: Cleary suffers setback, Walsh return confirmed but Riki under cloud, Big Phin out
I think there are some that don’t fear LM going into early retirement. The media will probably miss him more than others.
NRL News: Wighton says 'sorry' Latrell has burning desire after Gus raises retirement call, Annesley refutes hip-drop critics
Quiet news day….
The Vegas Hangover: All four travelling teams mired in a malaise since returning from arduous US trip
All good, yet I’d still argue that LM didn’t drive Harris into the turf, looked like he was holding him up when he realised he’d gone a bit far.
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths
JD should ask the wombats that let Reynolds go to join him at Centrelink…
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
They say you have a clearer picture of the comp outlook by the 5th round. I’d be saying Penrith (amazingly), Melbourne, Broncos or Warriors to feature in the GF, with Manly as a dark horse. They all will be in the final 8 and hoping for Warriors to get through. Roosters should have been better and likely to take another top 8 spot. The other two spots looks like a battle between Cows, Sharks, Knights and surprise, surprise, Raiders. Not thrilled with Sharkies this year but less so with Knights. The rest are just fodder for the top teams.
Wouldn’t have believed that Rabbits are in the hunt for the spoon, but there you have it. Titans favoured though.
JD, likely the first coach tossed in ’24, unexpected at the start of the year. He’ll be lucky to win any of the next 3.
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
Brimson MUST be 5/8 or FB, then build the team around that. Bad move by Des to put hum in the centres.
No Lomax for FB, too late and looks like butt ki$$ing. He was as bad if not worse than Sloan last weekend, and if they don’t watch out Sloan will be off next.
NRL Round 5 Talking Points: For a few clubs it’s getting late early, Jennings shouldn't be in league let alone celebrated
Not looking good for JD. The Sharkies would be the only possible win for the next 3 and he’ll have to do it without some important players. Be interesting to see the team sheet Tuesday.
Can’t see Burgess coming back in a hurry, he would wait for certain players to move on first methinks.
The Souths ‘window’ is closed, ’twas open wide in the past 5 years but made difficult by some LM shinannegans and lackluster form.
Demetriou facing sack after Souths' disastrous start with Bennett, Bellamy, Burgess possible replacement options
WT..??
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths
sorry, Mundine ‘crap’? You suggesting Mundine got hard done by? Or that Mundine was a big mouth tool?
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths
I’m not a fan, but I think what helped him (besides other dynamics and already being in strife for something else) is that he didn’t go through with the tackle. It started badly then LM holds Harris up a bit so he doesn’t pile into the turf.
'I don't know what goes through Latrell's mind': Mitchell on report twice as Wahs dominate sorry Souths
Good commentary. I feel that some players are protected species and it isn’t a good look.
Latrell cops lengthy ban for high elbow hit on Johnson as Souths coach laments 'stupid' acts
What tree have you been climbing? Nothing questionable about his comments, more notations on facts.
Latrell cops lengthy ban for high elbow hit on Johnson as Souths coach laments 'stupid' acts
And a draw is a fair result.
DCE and Johnson put on masterclass as Warriors and Manly can't be split after controversial Bunker call