2007 NRL Thread (1 Viewer)

[onebytwo]

All the sharks are cheaters.

They're constantly messing around in the play the ball... Kimmorley and Gallen being the main offenders. Tonight Gallen deliberately stepped on a guy's hand when he got up to play the ball. They're constantly putting their knees into players when they try and stand up.

Bird slid knees first into Gidley after he scored a try.

Pomeroy on at least 2 occasions pushed a defensive player away to stop him having a chance to tackle the player with the ball.

I know they are desperate to win but this is not in the spirit of the game. If they aren't going to play fair they should all be suspended.

haha, if the nrl was to suspend players who "cheated" then we'd be watching reserve graders play the top grade each week for the rest of our lives

 

[iamsickofyear12]

haha, if the nrl was to suspend players who "cheated" then we'd be watching reserve graders play the top grade each week for the rest of our lives

Only the players that do it every week consistently throughout the entire game.

 

[onebytwo]

Only the players that do it every week consistently throughout the entire game.

what degree of "cheating" in your opinion warrants suspension, because all players play unfairly, some just more than others. where do you draw the line?

 

[iamsickofyear12]

what degree of "cheating" in your opinion warrants suspension, because all players play unfairly, some just more than others. where do you draw the line?

I don't know exactly... but surely something can be done.

 

[onebytwo]

I don't know exactly... but surely something can be done.

the game is controversial enough as it is, we dont need more external match reviews or any of that crap. what happens on the field stays on the field, if its picked up by the referee, then good, otherwise if people are playing unfairly, then you should play unfairly too, just try not to get caught

 

[wuddie]

oh good work there, two wrongs make a right, of course.

it is wrong to play dirty no matter what you say, but seeing you made a valid point that the match review committee can't do much about it, i reckon players should just sort it out themselves, like a mutual agreement.

most players try to keep that rubbish to a minimum, i assure you.

 

[Born2baplacebo]

Go the almighty Eels!

 

[chocolate_lover]

Go the almighty Eels!

They're going down on Saturday.

Country vs City
Here's the team lists:

Country
1. Brett Stewart (Sea Eagles)
2. Josh Morris (Dragons)
3. Anthony Quinn (Storm)
4. Phil Graham (Raiders)
5. Amos Roberts (Roosters)
6. Kurt Gidley (Knights)
7. Brett Kimmorley (Sharks)
8. Brett White (Storm)
9. Danny Buderus (Knights) (c)
10. Craig Fitzgibbon (Roosters)
11. Greg Bird (Sharks)
12. Anthony Laffranchi (Titans)
13. Ben Creagh (Dragons)
Interchange:
14. Preston Campbell (Titans)
15. Luke Douglas (Sharks)
16. Ben Cross (Storm)
17. Clint Newton (Knights)

City
1. Anthony Minichiello (Roosters)
2. Jarryd Hayne (Eels)
3. Luke Lewis (Panthers)
4. Dean Collis (Wests Tigers)
5. Hazem El Masri (Bulldogs)
6. Braith Anasta (Roosters)
7. Craig Gower (Panthers) (c)
8. Jason King (Sea Eagles)
9. Robbie Farah (Wests Tigers) 
10. Lance Thompson (Sharks)
11. Anthony Watmough (Sea Eagles)
12. Ryan Hoffman (Storm)
13. Mark Minichiello (Titans)
Interchange:
14. Craig Wing (Roosters)
15. Reece Williams (Sharks)
16. Bryce Gibbs (Wests Tigers)
17. Ben Pomeroy (Sharks)

Both teams looks alright; it should be interesting to see Stewart vs Minichiello for Fullback.

 

[extraordinary07]

They're going down on Saturday.

Country vs City
Here's the team lists:

Country
1. Brett Stewart (Sea Eagles)
2. Josh Morris (Dragons)
3. Anthony Quinn (Storm)
4. Phil Graham (Raiders)
5. Amos Roberts (Roosters)
6. Kurt Gidley (Knights)
7. Brett Kimmorley (Sharks)
8. Brett White (Storm)
9. Danny Buderus (Knights) (c)
10. Craig Fitzgibbon (Roosters)
11. Greg Bird (Sharks)
12. Anthony Laffranchi (Titans)
13. Ben Creagh (Dragons)
Interchange:
14. Preston Campbell (Titans)
15. Luke Douglas (Sharks)
16. Ben Cross (Storm)
17. Clint Newton (Knights)

City
1. Anthony Minichiello (Roosters)
2. Jarryd Hayne (Eels)
3. Luke Lewis (Panthers)
4. Dean Collis (Wests Tigers)
5. Hazem El Masri (Bulldogs)
6. Braith Anasta (Roosters)
7. Craig Gower (Panthers) (c)
8. Jason King (Sea Eagles)
9. Robbie Farah (Wests Tigers) 
10. Lance Thompson (Sharks)
11. Anthony Watmough (Sea Eagles)
12. Ryan Hoffman (Storm)
13. Mark Minichiello (Titans)
Interchange:
14. Craig Wing (Roosters)
15. Reece Williams (Sharks)
16. Bryce Gibbs (Wests Tigers)
17. Ben Pomeroy (Sharks)

Both teams looks alright; it should be interesting to see Stewart vs Minichiello for Fullback.

some dodgy picks there, how the fuck did gower get picked? his from is woeful and even orford deserves a spot more than him, its obvious orford is destined not to play rep footy. whats with those props, thompson and fitzgibbon.

anyway these games are always close so it may be worth watching.

 

[HotShot]

some dodgy picks there, how the fuck did gower get picked? his from is woeful and even orford deserves a spot more than him, its obvious orford is destined not to play rep footy. whats with those props, thompson and fitzgibbon.

anyway these games are always close so it may be worth watching.

They keep changing the lineups!! I swear Tahu wasnt intially in the lineup and now all of sudden he is... wtf

LOL that was old news:

here is the new squad:

City squad

Anthony Minichiello, Jarryd Hayne, Luke Lewis, Dean Collis, Hazem El Masri, Braith Anasta, Craig Gower (c), Jason King, Robbie Farah, Lance Thompson, Mark Minichiello, Ryan Hoffman, Anthony Watmough.
Interchange: Craig Wing, Reece Williams, Bryce Gibbs, Ben Pomeroy.
Country squad

Brett Stewart, Josh Morris, Anthony Quinn, Phil Graham, Amos Roberts, Kurt Gidley, Brett Kimmorley, Craig Fitzgibbon, Danny Buderus (c), Brett White, Anthony Laffranchi, Greg Bird, Ben Creagh.
Interchange: Preston Campbell, Peter Cusack, Ben Cross, Clint Newton

In bold who I expect to be considered for the BLues.

 

[watatank]

somehow i think that they would all be considered for NSW selection. and even if you were talking serious consideration, more than half those players would be thought to have a realistic chance.

 

[chocolate_lover]

Lol at Richie Williams, who's been dropped to the Premier League. :rofl:

Serves him right for being a dickhead to Anasta.

 

[chocolate_lover]

O'Meley - we've got him.

For 4 years too; about time!

 

[wuddie]

roosters used to sign smart, by that i mean signing players just before they are able to peak. now they're signing players who have peaked - chris beattie, anasta, ashley harrison. dont get me wrong they are all potentially very good players, but maybe it is the roosters coaching and development staffs who need to have a good look at themselves.

 

[chocolate_lover]

Errr Anasta hasnt peaked; and I'd say that Harrison hasn't either. Nor O'Meley.

I reckon he'll have a great 4 years; and will be great for the upcoming forwards.

 

[SyCoTiC]

O'Meley I don't think has peaked. Perhaps he'll never peak..

O'Meley has officially ruined his career for the next 4 years.

 

[chocolate_lover]

O'Meley has officially ruined his career for the next 4 years.

You're a comedian.

 

[jemsta]

its true you know
he shouldve stayed at the bulldogs

 

[HotShot]

its true you know
he shouldve stayed at the bulldogs

Bulldogs dont have a choice.. they need Hazem - there is no way there are going to rid of Hazem and if they did boy nearly of the all teams would be after him. - he hardly gets injured and guaranteed points.

 

[SyCoTiC]

Let's be honest - There were definitely clubs out there offering him deals of similar proportions to sign the big man but why the Roosters out of all teams? On paper they are a top 8 team but their forwards are past their best and their backline is vastly inexperienced bar a few.

The Dogs never intended on retaining Shrek, they knew they were going to lose him as soon as they signed Sonny Bill. It was either him or Sonny and obviously they chose the latter. He won't be playing finals footy in a while.. =)