Finals - week two

Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Friday night – Allianz Stadium

These sides met in round 21, and what started as a Roosters romp turned into one of the games of the year. The Chooks flew the boxes and raced to a 22-0 lead. Then they switched off (or did the Bulldogs switch on?), and the Bulldogs hit the front with ten minutes to go. The Chooks switched on again (or did the Bulldogs switch off?), scoring three tries in the last ten minutes to prevail 38-28. Both sides experienced periods in that game when they absolutely dominated their opponent. With that, both teams should head into this game knowing they can win if they keep the switch on for more than 40 minutes. The minor premier doesn't tip out in the first two weeks of the finals very often but I'm leaning to an upset. Pearce comes back but that halves combination may not necessarily click straight away, and Hastings has been tremendous. Reynolds and Mbye hardly set the world on fire for the Bulldogs last week but they should be better for the run. The Roosters will try and speed this game up and the Bulldogs will try and slow this game down. Hasler got a chance to observe how the Storm did just that one week ago. Providing the Dogs forwards don't get run off their feet they can win this, particularly with Jared Waerea-Hargreaves unavailable for the tri-colours. Note that in the round 21 clash, JWH carted the ball for 238 metres. The Chooks have done well without him, but I feel his absence could prove the difference. It's a home game for the Chooks, but the Dogs will have plenty of support in the cheap seats. It's either the Chooks by plenty or the Bulldogs by barely enough. Doggies in a close one.

FUN FACT: Roosters coach Trent Robinson played just four club games in his football career. Bulldogs coach Des Hasler played 12 games for Penrith that no-one can remember, and 12 games for his country that no-one can forget.

Verdict – Bulldogs by 2

Result - Roosters 38 def Bulldogs 12

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks – Saturday night – 1300SMILES Stadium

The Sharks might be rank outsiders on Saturday night but they have beaten the Cowboys twice already this season. The first time the Sharks did so the Cowboys were without co-captain Thurston, and the second time they did it the Cowboys were without their other co-captain Scott. Those are significant omissions, but it's clear the Sharks have a style of game that can trouble the lads from the north. Ennis is free to play and that worries me - he'll be in the face of Thurston all night and he won't be the only one. Even in front of a boisterous Cowboys crowd the men with the whistles may be reluctant to use them. As I've said previously, if Thurston get frustrated his performance drops. The Cowboys need a performance and a half from their forwards on Saturday night. They've had an extra day to prepare for this game which helps, and I'm hoping the home crowd lifts them. There is no doubt that the quality of the Broncos/Cowboys contest was superior to the Sharks/Rabbitohs final. If the Cowboys can maintain that level or improve (and they can improve) they'll be too good. At $3.15 the Sharks are absolutely backable, but I won't be tipping them.

FUN FACT: Cowboys coach Paul Green played for four of the six clubs left in contention, including the two clubs playing on Saturday night.

Verdict – Cowboys by 8

Result - Cowboys 39 defeated Sharks 0

Wally Lewis - finals week two selections (in bold)

Note: tips from Wally will be published on Thursday night or early Friday morning.

ROOSTERS vs Bulldogs
COWBOYS vs Sharks

Comments

Submitted by parrakeet_ on Thu 17/9/15 - 9:56pm AEST

ROOSTERS BY 6
COWBOYS BY 1

Submitted by Coach Potato on Thu 17/9/15 - 10:09pm AEST

1. Thinker. (3- 17) BUL 2 COW 8
1. Islander. (3- 17)
3. Engineer Pete. (3- 18) ROO 3 COW 8
4. Mark Ashford. (3- 21) ROO 10 COW 8
5. Nik. (3- 26)
6. parrakeet_ . (3- 27) ROO 6 COW 1
7. Chooks. (3- 29) ROO 4 COW 14
8. christine. (3- 30)
9. Johnny Ray (3- 31) ROO 6 CRO 4
10. Jazzy. (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 7
10. Shanghai (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 10
10. Coach Potato (3- 32) BUL 14 CRO 14
13. Guru Craig. (3- 33)
13. Tigerholic. (3- 33) ROO 13 COW 7
15. HeadHi. (3- 34) BUL 6 COW 10
16. AJ.(3- 35) ROO 12 COW 6
17. JasonW (3- 37)
18.Lazy Lad (3- 39)
19. Captain Boozehag (3- 42)
20. Baggy Gee (3- 45) ROO 11 CRO 5
21. Newbie from Perth. (3- 45)
22. Footy Chick (2- 30) ROO 20 COW 8
23. Tailspin (2- 35) ROO 16 COW 10
24. Raiderpete (2- 43)
25. tonibet. (2- 48) ROO 4 COW 4 (in O/T - Thurston missed the kick)
26. a - (2- 53) ROO 7 COW 12
27. Steel Panther. (2- 57)
28. Rick (1- 30) ROO 14 COW 5
29. Johnny Boney (1- 36)

Hi ferg, sorry I am not able to add you to the table because I didn't get your week 1 tips, but will add any weekly tipsters here for others to see

ferg. BUL 2 COW 7

Submitted by Coach Potato on Thu 17/9/15 - 10:57pm AEST

Any rugby league week minus Shayne Hayne is a week to celebrate, in my opinion.

NRL MATCH OFFICIALS - FINALS WEEK 2
GAME: ROOSTERS V BULLDOGS
DATE: FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 2015
VENUE: ALLIANZ STADIUM NRL KICK OFF: 7.55PM [NINE]
REFEREE: Matt Cecchin
ASSIST REFEREE: Ben Cummins
VIDEO REFS: Bernard Sutton Ben Galea
TOUCH JUDGES: Jason Walsh Nick Beashel
STANDBY REFEREE: Alan Shortall
STANDBY TJ: Russell Turner JERSEY COLOUR: Lime

GAME: COWBOYS V SHARKS
DATE: SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER, 2015
VENUE: 1300SMILES STADIUM NRL KICK OFF: 7.40PM [NINE]
REFEREE: Gerard Sutton
ASSIST REFEREE: Gavin Badger
VIDEO REFS: Ashley Klein Luke Patten
TOUCH JUDGES: Steve Carrall Brett Suttor
STANDBY REFEREE: Jared Maxwell
STANDBY TJ: Michael Wise JERSEY COLOUR: Lime

Submitted by newbie from perth on Thu 17/9/15 - 11:02pm AEST

Hi everyone,

Newbie is heartbroken his beloved Chooks got beat last week. Oh well, these things happen I suppose. It wasn’t a complete downer though as it was a ripping game and on balance, the Storm deserved to win (even if only by a smidge). At least we have another chance this week.

I did gain a great deal of happiness and enjoyment however when the Mighty Fremantle Roosters won the WARL Grand Final last weekend. The Roosters (NSW counterpart Sydney Roosters) beat the reigning premiers South Perth (NSW counterpart Dragons) 26-10. At least the Tri-Colours have won a Grand Final somewhere this season. It was Freo’s first top grade flag in 18 years. Awesome effort guys, well done!

Anyway, what about those other games last week eh? Man, I was in heaven! The Dogs and Dragons game was an absolute rip-snorter! So too was the Qld Derby. The Sharks game was, well how do I put it? Entertaining? Passable? Whatever it was, it didn’t get me going a hell of a lot. No problem though, a great weekend of footy regardless.

OK, we’re getting closer to the pointy end this week and just 2 games to feed our hunger. Let’s get into it…

Roosters by 12
Even after last week’s effort, I’m still tipping The Mighty Chooks to get the job done this week. When I voiced my concern last week that “the longer you keep winning, the closer you get to losing”, I was hoping for all money that it wouldn’t come true. Unfortunately the football gods decided otherwise. Damn! Surely they won’t punish me 2 weeks in a row, will they?

Cowboys by 10
Based on what I saw last week, the Cowboys standard against the Broncos far outweighed the effort from the Sharks against Souths. I’m thinking a gallant and commendable season from the Sharks must surely come to an end this week. On balance, the Cows have to win this, even if the refs are reluctant to use the whistle when they should do.

Good luck to your mob if they’re still in the “hunt” and here’s hoping we get to see some great footy. Cheers.

P.S. With no particular reference to Friday night’s game …

If you cross a Bulldog with a Shihtzu, would it be considered a Bullshit? Hmmm…

Submitted by newbie from perth on Thu 17/9/15 - 11:05pm AEST

@ Johnny Ray

Anyone seen my arse? I just laughed mine off and can’t seem to find it.

“where’s are my pants” was so weirdly funny. Dude, no idea how you come across these “gems” but keep putting them up. It be Newbie’s kind of humour! Awesome!

Submitted by Coach Potato on Thu 17/9/15 - 11:12pm AEST

1. Thinker. (3- 17) BUL 2 COW 8
1. Islander. (3- 17)
3. Engineer Pete. (3- 18) ROO 3 COW 8
4. Mark Ashford. (3- 21) ROO 10 COW 8
5. Nik. (3- 26)
6. parrakeet_ . (3- 27) ROO 6 COW 1
7. Chooks. (3- 29) ROO 4 COW 14
8. christine. (3- 30)
9. Johnny Ray (3- 31) ROO 6 CRO 4
10. Jazzy. (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 7
10. Shanghai (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 10
10. Coach Potato (3- 32) BUL 14 CRO 14
13. Guru Craig. (3- 33)
13. Tigerholic. (3- 33) ROO 13 COW 7
15. HeadHi. (3- 34) BUL 6 COW 10
16. AJ.(3- 35) ROO 12 COW 6
17. JasonW (3- 37)
18.Lazy Lad (3- 39)
19. Captain Boozehag (3- 42)
20. Baggy Gee (3- 45) ROO 11 CRO 5
21. Newbie from Perth. (3- 45) ROO 12 COW 10
22. Footy Chick (2- 30) ROO 20 COW 8
23. Tailspin (2- 35) ROO 16 COW 10
24. Raiderpete (2- 43)
25. tonibet. (2- 48) ROO 4 COW 4 (in O/T - Thurston missed the kick)
26. a - (2- 53) ROO 7 COW 12
27. Steel Panther. (2- 57)
28. Rick (1- 30) ROO 14 COW 5
29. Johnny Boney (1- 36)

Hi ferg, sorry I am not able to add you to the table because I didn't get your week 1 tips, but will add any weekly tipsters here for others to see

ferg. BUL 2 COW 7

Submitted by Johnny Ray on Fri 18/9/15 - 12:23am AEST

Awesome. Thanks for that Newbie ! That means alot. Also talking about combined Brisbane sides, cool, has anybody else besides me seen this yet ? http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/titans-boss-graham-annesley-gets-nrl-as... Hehehehee ! Gold Coast Bears : https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CE3cej9TxU0 ;-D

Submitted by Steel Panther on Fri 18/9/15 - 5:53am AEST

Geez there isn't much support for the Dogs this weekend....when you're 27th out of 29 in the Coach's comp what the heck.....

Dogs by 7
Cowboys by 14

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 6:05am AEST

Hi refs don't you. Dare robbed the Cowboys again I 3 years in a row I had to put up with bullshit desicon don't you dare make it a bloodly 4 oh else I will be cranky at you refs

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tLJQq-z2hhU

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 6:37am AEST

1. Thinker. (3- 17) BUL 2 COW 8
1. Islander. (3- 17)
3. Engineer Pete. (3- 18) ROO 3 COW 8
4. Mark Ashford. (3- 21) ROO 10 COW 8
5. Nik. (3- 26)
6. parrakeet_ . (3- 27) ROO 6 COW 1
7. Chooks. (3- 29) ROO 4 COW 14
8. christine. (3- 30)
9. Johnny Ray (3- 31) ROO 6 CRO 4
10. Jazzy. (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 7
10. Shanghai (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 10
10. Coach Potato (3- 32) BUL 14 CRO 14
13. Guru Craig. (3- 33)
13. Tigerholic. (3- 33) ROO 13 COW 7
15. HeadHi. (3- 34) BUL 6 COW 10
16. AJ.(3- 35) ROO 12 COW 6
17. JasonW (3- 37)
18.Lazy Lad (3- 39)
19. Captain Boozehag (3- 42)
20. Baggy Gee (3- 45) ROO 11 CRO 5
21. Newbie from Perth. (3- 45) ROO 12 COW 10
22. Footy Chick (2- 30) ROO 20 COW 8
23. Tailspin (2- 35) ROO 16 COW 10
24. Raiderpete (2- 43)
25. tonibet. (2- 48) ROO 4 COW 4 (in O/T - Thurston missed the kick)
26. a - (2- 53) ROO 7 COW 12
27. Steel Panther. (2- 57) BUL 7 COW 14
28. Rick (1- 30) ROO 14 COW 5
29. Johnny Boney (1- 36)

Hi ferg, sorry I am not able to add you to the table because I didn't get your week 1 tips, but will add any weekly tipsters here for others to see

ferg. BUL 2 COW 7

Submitted by Nik on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:06am AEST

5. Nik. (3-26) ROO 11 COW 2

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:19am AEST

Note when we lost cause of the 7th tackle try it was aganist the Sharks don't you dare fuck up again and let sharks score of 7th tacke or another bullshit desicion

Submitted by Islander on Fri 18/9/15 - 8:23am AEST

Gotta hand it to ya Coach! awesome job keeping track of all tips.

Submitted by Islander on Fri 18/9/15 - 8:27am AEST

@ Thinker
Mighty brave of you to tip against the Roosters. I am starting to think you are hoping for a maiden Cowboys Premiership.

here are my tips anyway
Roosters by 12
Cowboys by 6

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:32am AEST

I am too I tipped Roosters but I will be cheering for Bulldogs

Submitted by christine on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:36am AEST

roosters 8 , cowboys 7

Submitted by Raiderpete on Fri 18/9/15 - 12:30pm AEST

Bulldogs by 4
Sharks by 2

Submitted by Raiderpete on Fri 18/9/15 - 12:30pm AEST

Bulldogs by 4
Sharks by 2

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 6:40pm AEST

1. Thinker. (3- 17) BUL 2 COW 8
1. Islander. (3- 17) ROO 12 COW 6
3. Engineer Pete. (3- 18) ROO 3 COW 8
4. Mark Ashford. (3- 21) ROO 10 COW 8
5. Nik. (3- 26) ROO 11 COW 2
6. parrakeet_ . (3- 27) ROO 6 COW 1
7. Chooks. (3- 29) ROO 4 COW 14
8. christine. (3- 30) ROO 8 COW 7
9. Johnny Ray (3- 31) ROO 6 CRO 4
10. Jazzy. (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 7
10. Shanghai (3- 32) ROO 8 COW 10
10. Coach Potato (3- 32) BUL 14 CRO 14
13. Guru Craig. (3- 33)
13. Tigerholic. (3- 33) ROO 13 COW 7
15. HeadHi. (3- 34) BUL 6 COW 10
16. AJ.(3- 35) ROO 12 COW 6
17. JasonW (3- 37)
18.Lazy Lad (3- 39)
19. Captain Boozehag (3- 42)
20. Baggy Gee (3- 45) ROO 11 CRO 5
21. Newbie from Perth. (3- 45) ROO 12 COW 10
22. Footy Chick (2- 30) ROO 20 COW 8
23. Tailspin (2- 35) ROO 16 COW 10
24. Raiderpete (2- 43) BUL 4 CRO 2
25. tonibet. (2- 48) ROO 4 COW 4 (in O/T - Thurston missed the kick)
26. a - (2- 53) ROO 7 COW 12
27. Steel Panther. (2- 57) BUL 7 COW 14
28. Rick (1- 30) ROO 14 COW 5
29. Johnny Boney (1- 36)

Hi ferg, sorry I am not able to add you to the table because I didn't get your week 1 tips, but will add any weekly tipsters here for others to see

ferg. BUL 2 COW 7

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 6:49pm AEST

Guru Craig.
JasonW.
Lazy Lad
Captain Boozeghag

You all picked 3 out of 4 last week. Surely not a sign to throw it in just yet? Johnny Boney - Things can change in a week and usually do.

IE. You're number on the list doesn't mean a whole lot just yet. AJ went from 1st down to 16th in one game!

Hope to see your tips inside of 1 hour.

Submitted by Johnny Boney on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:27pm AEST

Hi guys my tips for this week are:

Roosters by 16- Roosters will be too strong even though Pearce isn't playing in this game. The Roosters have played will without Pearce anyway even though they lost last week and needed him otherwise they have played well without Pearce. I think Roosters will be too good and get a big win over the Bulldogs.

And Cowboys by 4- Cowboys in a close one.

Thank you everyone and cheers!!!!!!!!!!+

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:29pm AEST

Hope it is a damn good game tonight

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:37pm AEST

Are the AWOL tipsters Dragons and Souths fans and not playing cause their team isn't there?

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 7:40pm AEST

Thanks Johnny. Good luck.

Hi ferg, sorry I am not able to add you to the table because I didn't get your week 1 tips, but will add any weekly tipsters here for others to see

ferg. BUL 2 COW 7

Submitted by AJ on Fri 18/9/15 - 8:37pm AEST

Thanks for that reminder coach ;)

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 8:47pm AEST

Looks like

Guru Craig.
JasonW.
Lazy Lad
Captain Boozeghag
are out of the compertition

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:00pm AEST

Greeney, You wanted to create momentum into the last round and you did. For one game and then you lost. Now you tell reporters Sharks should be favourites. Well what happened to creating momentum two weeks ago? You now claim underdog stastusd. You're a goose.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:15pm AEST

The games gone to the Dogs, and gone to the Roosters at the same time

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:18pm AEST

Forward pass after forward pass.

I can't take much more.

Submitted by Johnny Ray on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:20pm AEST

I don't care if I went with Sydney Roosters in this game. That was not try. Godamn cheating referee's ! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=QIWFToUz01k :-(

Submitted by Johnny Ray on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:28pm AEST

That video is what I plan to do to them at their next company picnic ! Godamn cheating referee's ruining game I love ! Dude ! :-(

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:57pm AEST

Kane Evans giggling when Fittler asked if he scored. Need confirmation its all a big joke?

Submitted by a on Fri 18/9/15 - 9:57pm AEST

Yes goddamn refrees are idiots that ruin the Bulldogs Chandos with a bullshit try they better not make it happen again to the Cowboys tomrrow or else they will be in for one hell of a hard time

Submitted by Baggy_Gee on Fri 18/9/15 - 10:20pm AEST

As always, it seems that everyone is getting the men in pink ready for a tight neck tie. Let them do their job and we'll dissect their performance after the game. Maybe the Cows will not have the ability to win the big game without the crowd pressuring the ref's. They have finally reached the point where JT has to put up or shut up, the problem is that with the team who struggle to win without him and the entire FNQ region he may need a back up, and his back up is slightly broken.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Fri 18/9/15 - 10:25pm AEST

Thinker, what day is it again? I have concussion :/

1. Islander. (4- 31) ROO 12 COW 6
2. Mark Ashford. (4- 37) ROO 10 COW 8
3. Engineer Pete. (4- 41) ROO 3 COW 8
3. Nik. (4- 41) ROO 11 COW 2
5. Tigerholic. (4- 46) ROO 13 COW 7
6. parrakeet_ . (4- 47) ROO 6 COW 1
7. christine. (4- 48) ROO 8 COW 7
8. AJ.(4- 49) ROO 12 COW 6
9. Jazzy. (4- 50) ROO 8 COW 7
9. Shanghai (4- 50) ROO 8 COW 10
11. Chooks. (4- 51) ROO 4 COW 14
11. Johnny Ray (4- 51) ROO 6 CRO 4
13. Newbie from Perth. (4- 59) ROO 12 COW 10
14. Baggy Gee (4- 60) ROO 11 CRO 5
15. Footy Chick (3- 36) ROO 20 COW 8
16. Thinker. (3- 45) BUL 2 COW 8
16. Tailspin (3- 45) ROO 16 COW 10
18. HeadHi. (3- 66) BUL 6 COW 10
19. tonibet. (3- 70) ROO 4 COW 4 (in O/T - Thurston missed the kick)
20. a - (3- 72) ROO 7 COW 12
20. Coach Potato (3- 72) BUL 14 CRO 14
22. Rick (2- 42) ROO 14 COW 5
23. Johnny Boney (2- 46) ROO 16 COW 4
24. Raiderpete (2- 73) BUL 4 CRO 2
25. Steel Panther. (2- 90) BUL 7 COW 14

Submitted by a on Sat 19/9/15 - 6:02am AEST

Cowboys will win tonight

Submitted by Rick on Sat 19/9/15 - 7:26am AEST

................
I hope u r right a :)

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:14am AEST

Horrible to see one of the better teams already, get so much help with decisions, no try given green light, forward passes imitating those thrown to Jarryd Hayne given the green light, and leading to more trys. The fact a score is racked up then becomes a defence that the better team won and everyone says all the errors can be overlooked.

I'm really not sure what refs are trying to do when they choose to ignore the rulebook. It's hard to watch. It's wrong. Rules are rules. Players need to honour the rules of this game, why do refs feel they are above it. Above the game itself.

Submitted by Steel Panther on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:36am AEST

Coach I agree that the refs have a lot to answer for last night but the Dogs made too many mistakes to deserve to win. Rona and Mbye had nights to forget especially Rona who was poor under the high ball. I've been saying it all season that the Dogs 5th tackle kicking has been a disgrace. Time and time again no pressure created here. Reynolds very guilty in this area.

P.S Wow....I've made it to the bottom of your tipping ladder Coach. I guess this is what happens when you don't pick the favourites.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:38am AEST

JR if Sharks win, you and Baggy will go zoom top

Submitted by Islander on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:39am AEST

What a way to start the day. Woke up to the opening match of the rugby world cup. Yes! we lost but still proud of the mighty effort they put in against the hosts. Watch out wallabies!

OK on to rugby league now, I would love for the Roosters to win the premiership twice in three years and hoping Kane Evans will play for Fiji again in the not to distant future, but still that was a NO TRY!

Moving on to tonight's game, is it just me or are the cowboys fans already looking for a excuse (blame the ref) before the game has even begun. Have a little faith in your team guys, and they will deliver.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:51am AEST

Tends to happen like that Steel,but remember tipping comps are not an indicator of how much you know.

Probably 80 games this year could have gone either way.

Last night's was definitely not one of those for the last 30 minutes.

Submitted by a on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:56am AEST

What I was saying I hope for no more bullshit desicons aganist Cowboys in the finals

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 8:57am AEST

Islander, keep this up and Thinker will be buying air mail stamps to mail the prize.

Looks like you can't finish this week worse than 3rd !!

Submitted by Steel Panther on Sat 19/9/15 - 9:33am AEST

Yea Coach. I've been following the game since the early 80s and still struggling when it comes to tipping a winner!!!

@Islander...the rugby was a tough watch. Fiji certainly didn't get any favours from the officialdom that's for sure.

Submitted by mark ashford on Sat 19/9/15 - 9:37am AEST

Morning all.
I agree with you Coach there were so many forward passes from BOTH teams that for a moment I thought I was watching NFL.
That try??? well the #9 dribblers were miles away and the ref was 3 feet from the action. Gotta give him (the ref) the benefit of being the closest person there. Did look a bit suss to me but the Chooks were far superior to the dogs and would have won anyway.
Coach I thought SKD had a blinder and deserved MOM honours.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 9:40am AEST

No bullshit full stop. Lots of people want to see Cowboys win, but noone wants them to be given silver service either.

Submitted by Coach Potato on Sat 19/9/15 - 9:50am AEST

Q? If his eyes were closest, why does he ask cameras from 85m away to check?

A. He knows if he throws it upstairs, he absolves himself of anything to do with it. Remember he's standing in the ingoal only ten feet from thousands of screaming Roosters fans. Guess that just means that some refs are not semi-final standard. Don't want to upset the crowd? Choice another vocation I say.

Submitted by Johnny Ray on Sat 19/9/15 - 10:18am AEST

Yeah looks like I'm not on,y one that didn't think that was try !
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7RXRQDFaOSI&ebc=ANyPxKrGKHDTHuXI9daWIT_-FC... NRL needs to do something about Ref's before anybody else gets hurts over it ! It's such bullshit ! :-(

Submitted by The Thinker on Sat 19/9/15 - 11:01am AEST

My heart sank when that try was awarded.....and I'm an old chook.

If my heart sank I imagine it has to have some impact on the Dogs on the paddock.

It's human error, but what an error....and when it came on the back of the world's worst forward pass (from Jake Friend) it's not a good look.

Cowboys at home get the rub of the green tonight yes??? The locals will tear the joint down if they are beaten by human error again.

Tipster	Correct tips
tigerholic	130 from 201
mark ashford	125 from 201
Wally Lewis	122 from 201
Nik	122 from 201
Footy chick	122 from 201
a	121 from 201
Shanghai	121 from 201
Tailspin	121 from 201
The Thinker	121 from 201
scott m	119 from 198
Steel Panther	117 from 201
Johnny Ray	117 from 201
Rick	117 from 201
Declan_S	116 from 196
chooks	116 from 201
Baggy_Gee	113 from 201
newbie from perth	104 from 201
Coach Potato	95 from 193
Birdboy	62 from 115
The Joker	49 from 91
Guru Craig	19 from 40

Finals - week two

Sydney Roosters vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Friday night – Allianz Stadium

North Queensland Cowboys vs Cronulla Sharks – Saturday night – 1300SMILES Stadium

Wally Lewis - finals week two selections (in bold)

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