South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Parramatta Eels – Friday night – ANZ Stadium
Robbie Farah has a point to prove this weekend, but so does Mitchell Moses. His transition to the Eels wasn't smooth but it wasn't a train wreck either. He'll be better for the run I have no doubt. What I do doubt is the Rabbitohs in attack, as the Bunnies have been kept under ten points in five of their last eight outings. If you can't score ten points you can't win football games...usually. The Sharks are the only team to have kept the Eels under ten points this season, and the Sharks defence is a tougher nut than the Bunnies. What's more the Bunnies have had less days to prepare for this game, coupled with a trip back from Perth. The Rabbits may be favourites with the Bookies but not with me.
Verdict – Eels by 4
Result – Eels by 6
New Zealand Warriors vs Brisbane Broncos – Saturday night – Mt Smart Stadium
It's that time of year when the Warriors get on a bit of a run, people start talking up their premiership prospects...and it all comes to nothing. They're going so poorly this season they may not even make a run at all. I'm reluctantly tipping them here, because they have one of the best spines in the NRL and not one of them is in any danger of being asked to play Origin football. Compare that to the Broncos – their 1,6,7 and 9 are all perfectly capable footballers, but not one of them played in those positions for the Broncos last week. Not only that, the Broncos are without three of their starting forward pack. I'm not suggesting for a minute that the Warriors are rolled gold certainties here. A loss wouldn't surprise me one bit, but I'm tipping them to do enough, just enough, to get the two points.
Verdict – Warriors by 4
Result – Warriors by 18
Cronulla Sharks vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Saturday night – Southern Cross Group Stadium
Two of the biggest meanest packs of forwards face off on Saturday night. The Sharks lose their best (Graham) and their meanest (Fifita) to Origin but what's left of their pack is still first class. The Sharks bench for this game – Bukuya (6 ft 2), Tagataese (6 ft 4), Latimore (6 ft 4) and Paulo (6 ft 2) – is still first class too. With Graham, Maloney and Bird on Origin duty the Sharks have lost some flair in attack, but I'm not convinced the Bulldogs have any flair to lose. Sharks for mine in a low-scoring grind...particularly at home on a Saturday night.
Verdict – Sharks by 4
Result – Sharks by 1
Canberra Raiders vs Sydney Roosters – Sunday afternoon – GIO Stadium
The Raiders lose Papalii to Origin and he was best on ground for them in round eleven, but beyond that the Raiders have named their best seventeen, Meanwhile the Chooks lose three of their best forwards (Cordnor, Napa and Guerra), their most important playmaker (Pearce) and their most dangerous back (Ferguson). Note too, that Kenny-Dowall is still serving a suspension. The Roosters are left with a competitive seventeen, but given the strength of the opposition and the venue the Raiders should have these chooks spinning in a rotisserie by the 60th minute mark.
Verdict – Raiders by 14
Result – Raiders by 8
Wally Lewis - round twelve selections (in bold)
Note: tips from Wally will be published on Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.
- RABBITOHS vs Eels
- WARRIORS vs Broncos
- SHARKS vs Bulldogs
- RAIDERS vs Roosters
Comments
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Fortress you given baggy plenty not sure he fired a shot at you he like you loves his team he did win that first game mate i expect him to fly the flag for parra you dont need to be over sensitive every time Manly are mentioned do me a favor and let the past settle baggy is not a bad bloke out to run you down if you chase him off i will eventually run out cockroaches to insult then what will i do.
Submitted by pabdul on
the spartans have invented a time machine and their greatest warrior returned with the most influential person of the 21st century. spartan approached king leonardis and now a tradition pulling his finger.
who have you brought before me.
Her name is kim Kardashian she has more followers than 100 Spartan armies.
king leo says well she is quite a beauty but how does she walk with such a big arse behind her.
spartan replies i thought the same thing but his name is kanye west.
to be continued
Submitted by a on
Well he Spartan running for president in 2020 just like Kayne West week he better than that idiot gold digger Kayne West because plus Spartan is smarter unless if he's Coach of course
Submitted by pabdul on
A this guy martin the spartan isnt smart he is a fictional character who once turns off his computer becomes a mere mortal. i dont think he walks thru his local shops dressed as a Spartan (going to a ninja turtle movie the exception)and dosent speak that way in public or he'd be put in a loony bin with the guy who thinks he's Jesus.
he may call u master a i called him master bater.
Submitted by christine on
Spartan warrior can you get rid of Donald trump for us he's only going to lead our countries to another war & while your at it if you have time to put your tips in that would be great ?
Submitted by a on
Yeah Spartan we need to get rid of Donald Trump and replace him with Bernnie Sanders
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
You know Pabdul - I thought Spartan was like a couple of guys we know at this site, trying to get a bite for SoO 1, when Rocket said us NSW Cockroaches were a bit quiet.
We don't need any fanfare or gee-ups.
If the toads want a bite, let them try swimming in Moreton Bay with a couple of grey nurses.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Yes "a" - re Trump and war and replacing him with Bernie Sanders.
Even Colonel Sanders would suffice.
He's got real good taste and spices things up a bit.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Hmmmmm......interesting that Pabdul.
I thought similar with Spartan and now you mention it, I've thought there may have been something tugging at his line.
Talk later Bro - off to Orange today.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Hey Pabdul - better than Kim K lately, would be Cher the way she was attired at 74 years at Billboard Presentations last week.
Hummer hummer hum.....Hubba Bubba.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Christine - the only tips that S/Warrior would know, would be a spear tip.
Have a nice day Miss and we're thinking of you.
Submitted by pabdul on
2 things i can confirm is that my tab account has doubled due to arsenal's FA cup victory and if your going to orange i know my day will have more excitement. bsab
Submitted by pabdul on
funny pete how u mention cher as she was the spartans first choice as she is renowned for wanting to turn back time. but unfortunately travelling at the speed of light could melt away anything plastic so how do you present king leo with just a pair of earrings.
Submitted by christine on
Pabdul you mean she still wears earrings , doesn't that cover up to much of her ...
Submitted by a on
So Spartan with team do you support
Submitted by Johnny Awesome on
Hello all, At the footy watching the under 20's with my daughter. Fairdinkum, Raiders are pretty ordinary down 18 to 4. Roosters under 20's look quite slick. Halftime now, hopefully the Raiders will come wanting to play in the second half. Cheers from Mr Awesome
Submitted by Johnny Awesome on
Hi all,
Raiders are back at 24 all
Cheers from Mr Awesome
Submitted by Johnny Awesome on
Hi all,
Raiders scored again, under 20's are home 32 to 24, well done lads
Cheers from Mr Awesome
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Great game under 20's, swings in an instant.
Submitted by Johnny Awesome on
Yep Mr Baggy Gee, three tries in 10 mins.
Cheers from Mr Awesome
Submitted by Fortress on
I said for the last time never post to me or about my club or me or I will take it higher OK ur club has done nothing in the last 2 months nothing my last post said it all,u have had ur say I have had mine ,I hate suck ups and your one of them so kindly don't post to me again never never pretend we both are not on this site its finished the end and goodbye echhhhhhhhhhh
Rocket mate its not my fault the mighty eagles,the broncos ,the storm,the dogs,the roosters have been successful in the last 3 decades,if a person loves his team so much and on there last warning and legs why not go to the footy club and ask them why they have failed ,why bring down other clubs if your club is pittyful with scandals and rorts its not our fault I have said to him no more he can. Stay on here as long as he likes I just don't want him to post bout my club or me he hates manly I hate what's the matter why doesn't he post about his own club like me and you post about ours,there is no need for him to talk and slander my club if he hates them so much and me the same that's all it is that's my final word if he can't see the facts ,if he can't face the facts and if he can't respect ones wishes well then it will continue.this will stop it all and that's final end of subject end of statement!!!!!
By the way rocket he will stay on here mate so fire away as much as u like and go hard.
By the way the broncos did very well without your stars full strength and they win I wouldn't worry to much Bennett has them pretty primed!!!!!!!
So we have a good game in store today a depleted chooks side against a not so depleted raiders outfit,the raiders favoured but it won't be easy enjoy ur Sunday good people and punt high and follow on !!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Fortress on
Great win by the mighty gunners a record 13th fa cup so happy for the team and arsen wenger he and the club deserved the win they outplayed Chelsea in every facet of the game!!!!!!!
Cheers everyone from the fortress home of the mighty and soaring eagles!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Oh Ryan, Tism were right all along. Sorry awesome, that was no try. And the friend try was just weak defence.
Submitted by Fortress on
This Spartan thing is getting boring reminds me of spud head coach,giving him far too much attention and he is lapping it up still not convinced about him,funny that all his traits and comments paint a rather similar not saying 100% he is him,but!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Glad they are talking football to Joey and not the social stuff. He is like Shane warne, a great sporting mind wrapped up in a aggravating persona. His breakdown of Mitchel Pearce's improvement was quite interesting.
Submitted by mark ashford on
Gee what I said about the NSW clubs not liking each other.
Have a look at Baggy and Fortress.
C'mon fellas at this time of the year you should be like brothers, trying to destroy the menace from north of the border.
Padbul
You got me on the "leaving" thing.
Didn't realise I was such an easy mark.
Will be on guard (for your humour) in future.
BUT well done mate, you fished and I bought it hook line and sinker.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Mark there is no point, someone else says something and I said it or sucked up or agreed. That lovely P word comes to mind. But it might be a good game on Wed, failing that a decent dad daughter night.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
My daughter, the raiders are 18 the turkeys are 16. Did want to correct her but the were playing like Turkey's at that point.
Submitted by a on
Roosters got 7 penalties in a row and still didn't win
Submitted by mark ashford on
Raiders beat a depleted Roosters.
Warriors beat a depleted Broncos.
Don't you just love the SOO period.
Is this fair to fans?
Hey I love NSW, Sydney is an amazing city as are most of the other NSW towns. Try a holiday at South West Rocks, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie or any of the beautiful towns right down to the Vic border.
Just as so many NSW people come up here to enjoy the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast or the Great Barrier Reef.
Time, I think to bury this rivalry so our clubs can proceed to the greatness they seek.
The Apprentice Spartan Warrior has spoken.
likus myus wordus
Submitted by mark ashford on
Mr Baggy Gee
The Rabbits were hopelessus
The Broncos were withoutoutananswerus
The Dogs nearlygotthereus
The Raiders won justbyalittlebitus
A review by the apprentice SW.
keepus yourus faithus
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
I prefer kingscliffs or Hastings point over the border. Again I all for the SoO being after the grand final and the best 17 get selected to represent Australia in the end of year test season. Makes sense and no club loses out.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
I guess withoutananswerus played fullback in place of Darius.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
"a" - if Spartan doesn't speak, I'll decide for him.
He is a Soldiers supporter - Chocolate Soldiers.
There is too much commonality between Coach Spud and S/Warrior.
@Fortress - is right, we are giving too much airplay on the former.
Kill it with a stick and forget it!
Coach P - said to Thinker and Thinker told us, he was having a rest and could come back when he felt, IF he posted within the true conditions of the site.
Enough for me folks. Yes, I know the Northerners are missing his posts, especially around SoO time. They miss the niggling and slandering.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Yes Fortress - we all won a title this year.
Man Utd - Europa League & EFL Cup finals.
Chelsea - the EPL Championship title
Gunners - FA Cup final.
Cheers - take it steady with your posts and health mate.
I know your stand and feelings. Don't take the bait and bite.
Hang back like I do...........Eagles will get their chances later.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
I don't know Mark A where it is all going to end, with our Fortress and Baggy. I'd like to be sitting behind them at an NRL match.
But i reckon the lads would be arms around each other at a SoO fixture.
Submitted by Spartan Warrior on
Greetings from the Spartan Warrior,
Master pabdul and Master BigPeteBx, the Spartan Warrior came to this site hoping to share goodwill. Master Thinker who knows my identity graciously allowed me to be part of his site. It is indeed sad, that after all that has been said on this site over the past year, that you prefer to laugh, insult and ridicule me because I am different.
The Spartan Warrior has 14 letters and these letters stand for 14 ideals that I try to uphold.
Spartan = Strength, Power, Acceptance, Respectfulness, Tolerance, Affection, Never-failing. [Spartan]
Warrior = Wholeheartedness, Achievement, Resilience, Reputable, Inspiring, Open-hearted, Righteousness. [Warrior]
Ye, I am as imperfect as anyone else here but show me one comment where I have not been positive to anyone? It is obviously a crime to want to share goodwill and kind messages in your eyes. This is a recipe to attack? It makes not one iota of sense.
The Spartan Warrior actually has a lot of faith in good human nature, with the sadness of all that befalls us in these modern times, is it not best to share kind words? I believe, that you both have kind natures within and your insults are founded more on ignorance than contempt. I have to believe this, because if what you have said to me here is replicated in both your lives, then that would be sad indeed.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
You don’t know the Spartan Warrior, you don’t know my circumstances yet you are ready to taunt and insult me because I am different. This will not lessen my resolve to help others or keep positive messages.
“You will never reach higher ground if you are always pushing others down.” – Jeffrey Benjamin
I have faith in human nature and maybe your reply will be positive but if you choose to use this message as more ammunition to insult me, then I am truly sorry for you.
To ye all, if my presence and the positive words I share, offends you, then I will leave.
To Master ‘a’ Master Mark Ashford and Lady Christine, I would rather leave than hear the continual negative insults because I am different. I have always shared positive words, but if that is unacceptable, then my thoughts on this site are complete. Master ‘a’ you spoke of family, this is a special site and Master Thinker has created a family environment here. I would rather leave than be the conduit for continual insults that may threaten this family.
Ye, the Spartan Warrior is tired. Ye, Master pabdul and Master BigPeteBx I always have faith with the good in human nature. If it doesn’t eventuate, I won’t be surprised and I will no longer be here.
Cura ut omnium tibi pacem invenies [Take care all may you find peace]
The Spartan warrior has spoken.
Submitted by BigPeteBx on
Oh Pabdul - love the change in your avatar.
Rip snorter Bro.
Sufferin Sassafras!!!!!!
King Leo in earrings - stud or not.
And where to we suspect the earrings to be placed or pierced.
Greg Allman passed away today and Cher was once married to him for a short time, I recall. The Allman Bros weren't a bad unit, but rode the hard line.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
If by arm in arm you mean throwing him off the balcony then by all means your right. You know fortress and I take it that when he told us his age he was being accurate at 23. Well the generation gap is to large to be bridged Pete, there will be no reconciliation.
Submitted by pabdul on
dear master warrior no one knows anyone on this site as you are only judged on the words you say. instead of hiding behind your mask and plagiarizing quotes from the pages of history im sure your an alright person.though your words are positive it dosent portray the norm on this site. as your aware by now what you see with me is what you get. i have lived my life with 3 core values
you work with me and ill work with you. you play with me and ill play with you. you f@#k with me and ill f@#k with you. simplify.get your tips in .go for nsw and enjoy life
atenae non cuducs
strive for the everlasting and not the passing things in life.
Submitted by The Thinker on
Greetings football fans,
I've updated the tipping comp (but not the NRL ladder as I'm getting my head around the Byes and things).
ScottM and some knucklehead called The Thinker extend their lead on the pack with perfect scores in round 12. There's still a big ugly pack on our tails and The Thinker can't win any prizes so hang in there kitties.
I'll have the round thirteen page published on Monday and will get my tips and previews done as soon as I can....it's a bit tricky with Origin on Wednesday night but we will see how I go.
All the best
Submitted by christine on
To everyone on this site are we no better than coach that we don't respect someone's right to be different that we have to give them a hard time to make them want to leave which no of us has the right to do it is the thinkers website & all we do is belittle them & make asses of yourselves because if anything we are the inferior ones is that what we are really about try excepting Spartan warrior instead of offending Spartan warrior , is this what the family does on this site single people out ...
Submitted by christine on
And to think I thought coach was the only one being an ass on this site how wrong was I I'm not proud of the way everyone is being i'm ashamed of it , johnny awesome your daughter is being bullied so you know what it's like yet isn't what they are doing to Spartan warrior the same thing just because he's different & "a" you & me both know what it's like to not be excepted because of our situations but does that give us the right to do it to anyone else I don't think so & if that's how the family here is going to be I don't need it I cop that treatment from my own family at home ...
Submitted by Mary S on
Yes Christine, I agree with your sentiments. As has been posted many times on this site, we are all different and our views on teams and life in general vary - which is a good thing. Your post tonight Spartan Warrior appears a genuine reflection of your thoughts and the way you conduct yourself. I have found some of your earlier posts more difficult to accept, as there have been some quite vicious comments poked at Mr 'a', Christine and others in the past.
On a more cheerful note - congrats to those who achieved 4 correct this week. On a personal note - GO QLD!!!
Cheers
Mary S
Submitted by christine on
Think about it guys try being excepting of someone who might actually teach you a thing or two & then if they give you a real reason to hate them then so be it but you haven't even giving Spartan warrior a chance I personally had several reasons to not want anything thing to do with coach because he treated me like garbage for years & I gave him more than one chance so why can't we all show Spartan warrior we can be excepting of someone different what are you all afraid of ?
Submitted by a on
Yeah everyone is different I'm glad to see Coach go because of what he did were all different don't forget Me Christine Johnny Ray Newbie Mark Steel and Rick were all here from the start and new people come in their were bad people before Coach too you know
Submitted by a on
Yeah as Pabdul said we don't really know anyone in real life not yes their could be someone who knows someone but no one is perfect
Submitted by Spartan Warrior on
Greetings from the Spartan Warrior,
Lady Mary S, I have never poked comments at Master 'a' or Lady Christine or anyone. I have always shown the utmost respect to all. I am quite content to copy each and every comment to prove this. I have posted 10 comments, this will be my eleventh. Please re-read my comments. It is how I dwell in life. Lady Christine, you are wise, I was accused of hiding behind a mask however a Spartan Warriors mask never covers his face, it is designed to protect without impairing vision. As ye are aware, it is those who hurt others that hide behind masks. I recall only a short time ago when a person insulted Master Mark Ashford, what was result? Master Mark Ashford forgave immediately, ye, how soon do some people forget. Ye, I'm tired Lady Christine, I thought I could share common good values that I aspire to. It's sad not funny that someone has chosen an avatar that shows a rude sign, as another form of belittlement.
Thankyou for your Wisdom Lady Christine, thankyou Master 'a', thankyou Master Mark Ashford, you all have talents far greater than my own.
A Spartan Warrior also feels pain and to read the continual insults on a daily basis has wearied me.
Gratias ago vos pro socius vestri tempore mecum, [thank you for sharing your time with me]
The Spartan warrior has spoken
Submitted by christine on
Mary s I don't know what comments your referring to but I have never made vicious comments to "a" or about "a" & "a" himself can verify that as can others I actually look out for "a" I was one of the original ones on this site with "a" & we have always communicated & there has never been anything nasty or bad ever said between us which "a" & others on this site can vouch for so sorry mary s in this case your wrong about me I am Christine the person that was being viciously attacked on this site I wasn't attacking anyone I was only defending myself just like I am now because i'm being accused of something by you that I haven't done the only time I have said something back is when coach really gave me a hard time & like now I have the right to defend myself so mary s next time be careful who you have a go at
Submitted by christine on
"a" I was just accused by mary s of posting nasty comments directed to you or about you & I have never done that in all the years I've been on this site I have always communicated with "a"&"a" you can vouch for that as can mark ,newbie , steel panther even the thinker so mary s don't offend me because you certainly just did mary s the vicious comments that "a" used to get were from coach he used to call "a" cow girl because he supports cowboys & we got coach to stop doing that but in the process coach started on me for the next few years & now mary s you decided to have a go at me for no reason so unless I give you a reason try saying nothing at all ...
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