South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Penrith Panthers – Thursday night – Accor Stadium
It's a replay of the 2021 grand final, when the Panthers prevailed in a low scoring contest by 14-12. There was next to nothing between the sides on the night, with the Panthers scoring a try from an intercept, and Reynolds just missing an opportunity to level the contest from out wide late in the game. Quite a lot has changed since then. The Rabbitohs have a new(ish) coach with Wayne Bennett moving to the Peninsula. Adam Reynolds, Dane Gagai and Benji Marshall are no longer there, and Tom Burgess is still injured so won't be playing on Thursday night. The big inclusion of course is Latrell Mitchell, who missed the grand final last year. It won't change the history books but I'm utterly convinced they would have won last year if Mitchell were available, and I cite the improved performances we have seen from the Rabbitohs this season since Mitchell has returned. They've lost once, in extra time, to a side entrenched in the top four, and they had three chances to ice that game but couldn't get the chocolates. This team can win a premiership (especially if they can force their way into the top four). As for the Panthers, the list of players that were in the grand final but not playing Thursday is long and significant - Clearly, Luai, Fisher-Harris, Burton, Capewell and Momirovski. Last week the Storm kept the Panthers scoreless in Penrith, which tells you that if you take enough blocks out of the Panthers Jenga Tower the whole thing will fall over eventually. Notably, Edwards is back at fullback, and he is a very important block. That improves their prospects but I have to tip the Bunnies in this.
Verdict – Rabbitohs by 7
Result – Panthers 26 defeated Rabbitohs 22
North Queensland Cowboys vs New Zealand Warriors – Friday night – Queensland Country Bank Stadium
There is a theory, and it may have merit, that the Cowboys are a tired football side. They played more State of Origin than most teams, and they travel a lot. For some context, people in Sydney think of a Cowboys game in Brisbane as a virtual home game, but that home game involves 500km more travel than a Sydney team playing in Melbourne. Townsville is further away from Sydney than Auckland, and all those miles take a toll eventually. I think the Cowboys advantage this season has been their fitness, so if they are tired they've lost their advantage. What will definitely take a toll is the death of former Cowboys coach Paul Green. I've no doubt it affected them negatively against the Roosters. We don't know how it will affect them on Friday night, playing at home for the first time since the horrible news. They could be ten foot tall and bulletproof or a rabble. We should know after ten minutes. I'm hoping they'll be bulletproof.
Verdict – Cowboys by 10
Result – Cowboys 48 defeated Warriors 4
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm – Friday night – Suncorp Stadium
The Broncos have named an unchanged line-up for Friday night. They won, but you couldn't say they were impressive. Now they take on a team that held the defending premiers to zero last week. The Storm were terrific against the Panthers, and they'll be a better side with the return of Jahrome Hughes. What's more, their record at Suncorp is better than their record at AAMI Park. And Munster won't mind the opportunity to show the Dolphins how much he's worth in 2024.
Verdict – Storm by 16
Result – Storm 60 defeated Broncos 12
Parramatta Eels vs Canterbury Bulldogs – Saturday afternoon – CommBank Stadium
The Bulldogs are sitting in that dead zone on the ladder - safe from the wooden spoon but unable to make the top eight. I never like tipping teams in that position, and last week they played like a team in that position. They'll probably lift a little because this is a big Sydney derby, but I doubt they can lift high enough. The Eels will make the finals this year but they wouldn't want to finish 7th or 8th and run the risk of travelling to Melbourne or Brisbane for a knock-out final. Mitch Moses returns in the halves and his kicking game alone should get them over the line.
Verdict – Eels by 8
Result – Eels 42 defeated Bulldogs 6
Manly Sea Eagles vs Cronulla Sharks – Saturday night – 4 Pines Park
I'm calling it...Manly are a splintered group and a rabble. Their season is over and the Sharks will tear them to pieces on Saturday night.
Verdict – Sharks by 13
Result – Sharks 40 defeated Sea Eagles 6
Sydney Roosters vs Wests Tigers – Saturday night – Sydney Cricket Ground
The Tigers aren't a splintered group or a rabble, but their prospects on Saturday night aren't much better than the Sea Eagles. This will be the Roosters last home game at the Sydney Cricket Ground and I expect they will go out in style.
Verdict – Roosters by 14
Result – Roosters 72 defeated Tigers 6
St George Illawarra Dragons vs Gold Coast Titans – Sunday afternoon – WIN Stadium
The Dragons top eight hopes are officially dashed this season, and the Titans were impressive victors over the Sea Eagles last week. I'm tempering my expectations around the Titans because their opponent last week is a rabble and they were playing at home. While the Dragons don't have a lot to play for, Ben Hunt is well and truly on track for a Dally M medal. He could single-handedly drag his team over the line in this.
Verdict – Dragons by 4
Result – Dragons 46 defeated Titans 26
Newcastle Knights vs Canberra Raiders – Sunday afternoon – McDonald Jones Stadium
What do Kalyn Ponga, Reece Walsh, Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith all have in common? No, not that. They've all rejected offers to play with the Dolphins next year. The Knights put their foot down and ruled out Enari Tuala and Bradman Best for not meeting expectations off the field. You could mount an argument that those two aren't meeting expectations on the field either, but I'll put that discussion on hold for now. If those two are dropped for being late for a bus, what sort of sanction are Ponga and Mann going to get if they fail their drug test? It's hard to know of course, because the Knights have waited just long enough for the pair to pass the drug test. Given Ponga is trying to overcome concussion issues, I do wonder if drinking so much you need a mate to help you in the toilet is good for your brain. Anyhoo, the Knights are a bigger rabble than the Sea Eagles and the Raiders have their coach back and some hope of making the top eight.
Verdict – Raiders by 18
Result – Raiders 28 defeated Knights 22
Wally Lewis - round twenty three selections (in bold)
Note: tips from Wally will be published on Wednesday night or Thursday morning
- RABBITOHS vs Panthers
- COWBOYS vs Warriors
- Broncos vs STORM
- EELS vs Bulldogs
- Sea Eagles vs SHARKS
- ROOSTERS vs Tigers
- DRAGONS vs Titans
- Knights vs RAIDERS
Comments
Submitted by The Thinker on
Greetings football fans
I have updated the NRL ladder and the tipping comp after round 22. A few genuine upsets over the weekend, so a big shout out to Taka who top scored with 7 from 8. It's no surprise that the only team Taka got wrong was the Bulldogs (if the Bulldogs have a good season Taka will be way up the top of the leader board).
If anyone notices anything with the scoring that needs attention just let me know.
I will have my previews and selections published on Wednesday.
All the best
The Thinker
Submitted by The Thinker on
Controversy in Newcastle, with footage of Kurt Mann and Kalyn Ponga found in and escorted from a pub toilet cubicle.
I think it's pretty obvious what the two of them were doing in there - they were reading what The Thinker said about them in his Broncos vs Knights preview.
Submitted by The Thinker on
Enari Tuala and Bradman Best stood down by the Newcastle Knights for not meeting team standards.
This is big news - who knew the Knights had standards?
Submitted by tigerholic on
The Voyeur
I note and appreciate your early tips, I'm thinking it may be a trap of some sort in that you throw out the tips with some roughies and change course late in the piece.
I do notice these things but thank you, I am sure your fans will appreciate the early submission of your wisdom.
Have a great week
Tiger
Submitted by The Voyeur on
Hey Tigerholic
well you did ask last week so I thought why not.....but like you say it could just be a con....or maybe not......that said there is lots of information to come out in the next 24hours which may make me make a change......as it seems to for others each week when they make their changes right on kick off.......as always "I will be watching"
V
Submitted by The Thinker on
Just in case anyone isn't sure
You can go back and make changes to your selections anytime up until the kick off in the first game of each round.
Quite a lot of you do make changes (eg when Dylan Edwards was a late withdrawal for the Panthers last week), but there may be some tipsters who don't realise that can be done and is allowed.
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask.
All the best
The Thinker
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
The voyeur has you pegged tigerholic he is obviously noticed the kickoff change that you specialise in
Submitted by The Voyeur on
plenty of others Rocket trust me.....but they know who they are !! lol. And honestly like the boss said earlier...."its in the rules"
Submitted by Mary S on
Like your comments Voyeur - had a chuckle over the possible con (or not)!
Yes, there are plenty of us who change their tips (including me) as more info comes in, and we can often be left rueing the change, when the original was the winner!! Never mind - the joys of tipping.
Love the banter between Tiger & Rocket about changing their tips - even when they both do it on occasion.
Have a great day/week everyone.
Cheers,
Mary
Submitted by mark ashford on
Hey Guys
Back from my last trip to Fraser. We (5 of us) had a great time even though the fishing was a bit light for the first 5 days. I scored a nice flathead, some whiting and plenty of Dart. The last two days was mayhem with Tailor coming into a gutter just short of Eli Creek. We had a great catch and everyone was happy. My 4x4 goes on the market this week (will shed a tear) as new horizons open for me. 20 odd years of Fraser trips is enough.
Don't know enough about the footy for a while so will refrain from commenting. Must admit I'm amused about the fight between the NSW Premier and The NRL about the venue for this years GF. I'm on the side of Dominic rather spending the cash on flood victims.
Submitted by a on
Welcome back mark did you hear about Paul greens death so sad isn’t it
Submitted by newbie from perth on
"Dia duit gach duine" i dteanga ní mo theanga féin,
Welcome back Mr Ashford. Glad you enjoyed yourself buddy. Did you miss my “War and Peace” epics while you were away? 😂. Now as far as Kalyn and Kurt are concerned, reading what the Boss said about them in his Broncos vs Knights preview was not the first thing that popped into my head I can tell you. Class and good manners stop me from saying what it actually was 🤓. A couple of “interesting” stories at the bottom of page the Boss has links for which I’ll be reading as soon as I post tonight’s offering.OK, let’s do this thing …
Rabbitohs vs. Panthers @ Stadium Aust
Probability @ 55-45
Ladder Position = Panthers
Bookies Favourite = Rabbitohs
Rabbitohs
"I would say that was our most ruthless performance. The longer the game went our defensive resolve grew, we really enjoyed the 'zero' tonight. We felt Parramatta were going to be up for it tonight and come after us early and we had to stand in the centre of the ring and meet them and I thought we did that. The amount of pressure we were able to absorb and then come away with points down the other end was telling in the end. It's that motivation and confidence to hold your nerve at key times [in defence] and sometimes it's about the efforts you have to make to save your mate as much as your system and the boys will get a lot out of that," coach Jason Demetriou said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 54%
Completion Rate - 80% (36/45)
Post Contact Metres - 845
Tackle Breaks - 32
Missed Tackles - 15
Errors - 11
Penalties Conceded – 4
Panthers
"I felt that there was some combination issues tonight which when you play a team with a defensive unit that were totally committed, it shows. It was a good lesson for our younger guys. I was just disappointed with the way they scored the points in the first half," coach Ivan Cleary said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 55%
Completion Rate - 76% (35/46)
Post Contact Metres - 666
Tackle Breaks - 40
Missed Tackles - 49
Errors - 12
Penalties Conceded - 1
Verdict: The improvement shown by the Rabbitohs recently is simply outstanding. Given their current form it’s no wonder they’re favourites this week. My query is, are they good enough to beat the Panthers. With the Bunnies’ momentum it’s a very real possibility. The Panthers have dropped a couple lately (something unthinkable a month ago) and without Nate and the Princess they’re vulnerable. This is a tough one. I’m not used to tipping against the Panthers so I’m taking a chance here. Rabbitohs by 4.
Cowboys vs. Warriors @ Townsville
Probability @ 70-30
Ladder Position = Cowboys
Bookies Favourite = Cowboys
Cowboys
“I thought we turned up to the fight but we didn't fight long enough or hard enough. Weight of possession in that first half went against us, at one stage it was 70-30, but in the end we were just beaten in the ruck. We were probably too nice in a lot of moments and played a hungry team who know how to win and when they've got the foot on the throat they don't take it off, and that's what happened today. We got a lesson in finals football four weeks out from the finals," coach Todd Payten said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 46%
Completion Rate - 72% (27/37)
Post Contact Metres - 487
Tackle Breaks - 27
Missed Tackles - 42
Errors - 12
Penalties Conceded – 4
Warriors
"It was a big focus for us all week around attitude. A change in mindset to what we had the week before. You can fix attitude in a week, you can't fix a lot of structure, and obviously coming home, there's a good sign there that it really boosts this group. Once the team gets back in some routine [next year] and these guys are in a good mood with their family around them. Today's performance was off the back of the players bringing energy but also off playing in front of your crowd and what they bring," coach Stacey Jones said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 58%
Completion Rate - 83% (36/43)
Post Contact Metres - 757
Tackle Breaks - 31
Missed Tackles - 18
Errors - 10
Penalties Conceded - 5
Verdict: The Cowboys had a bit of a hiccup last week against the Roosters. They should’ve done a lot better to be honest. They get their chance to bounce back here this week. The Warriors got a well deserved win last week and playing at home obviously made a difference. I think we need to remember it was a win, albeit a good one, against the Bulldogs. I’m not sure they’ll have enough ammunition to get over the line here. The Cowboys weren’t good enough last week but they will be this week. Cowboys by 12.
Broncos vs. Storm @ Suncorp
Probability @ 40-60
Ladder Position = Storm
Bookies Favourite = Storm
Broncos
"I thought we made some good progress tonight in a lot of areas. There is still a lot of work to be done and a lot of improvement in us, but we got the win and I saw enough signs there tonight that we can do some good things in the next couple of weeks," coach Kevin Walters said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 47%
Completion Rate - 69% (27/39)
Post Contact Metres - 548
Tackle Breaks - 38
Missed Tackles - 25
Errors - 16
Penalties Conceded – 6
Storm
"I thought that was our best performance for a long time. When Penrith attacked our line, that is as good as we have defended for a year or two, I reckon. I think we will probably look at our opposition on what we think is the best way to use Munster and the best way to use Nick. He is certainly a different character, Munster, but he is a great guy to have around your club and he is obviously one hell of a player. The other big thing about him is he is such a competitor; he competes on everything at training and everything in games. I think he really enjoys fullback and the freedom that brings but he is just happy to play a role that is best for the team," coach Craig Bellamy said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 45%
Completion Rate - 82% (34/41)
Post Contact Metres - 471
Tackle Breaks - 49
Missed Tackles - 40
Errors - 9
Penalties Conceded - 6
Verdict: The Storm’s win over the Panthers last week franks way higher than the Broncos’ win over the Knights. It’s as simple as that. The Broncos are a good side and will put up a fight but I think the Storm might have the edge here. Storm by 8.
Eels vs. Bulldogs @ CommBank
Probability @ 65-35
Ladder Position = Eels
Bookies Favourite = Eels
Eels
"Physically we were well off the pace, through the middle, first kick-off they rolled 60 metres. We didn't go to the contest through the middle of the field physically, they just rolled us too easily, bounced out of tackles and six tackles turned into sets of 10 or 11 each time. We gave them too much ball early and that really hurt us. There has to be a real want and desire to start that way and put your body on the line and it was obvious we didn't have it. If you're not going to be physical it doesn't matter who you're playing, you don't give yourself a chance. We lacked it badly," coach Brad Arthur said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 46%
Completion Rate - 75% (28/37)
Post Contact Metres - 735
Tackle Breaks - 15
Missed Tackles - 32
Errors - 13
Penalties Conceded – 5
Bulldogs
"I wasn't happy with a lot of things we did defensively, we need to be a lot better there. We're not building pressure on the opposition enough to wear them down and they're building pressure on us, and it's all to do with our defence. We need to fix that up and stop them making as many metres as they are making," coach Mick Potter said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 42%
Completion Rate - 82% (29/35)
Post Contact Metres - 513
Tackle Breaks - 18
Missed Tackles - 31
Errors - 9
Penalties Conceded - 6
Verdict: Ah, Parramatta! Another case of being consistently inconsistent. I simply don’t know what to make of them to be honest. They must be driving Baggy insane with their up and down form. OK, they didn’t have Moses (he’s back this week though) but still. The Bulldogs should’ve done a whole lot better last week against the Warriors. I actually thought they were capable of winning that but it seems like they still need to fine tune a few things. They will get better and Ciraldo’s signing will help but they’ll have to wait until next year I reckon. The Eels’ up and down efforts point to them being due for a win this week and against a weaker opposition they should bounce back. Eels by 12.
Manly vs. Sharks @ Brookvale
Probability @ 35-65
Ladder Position = Sharks
Bookies Favourite = Sharks
Manly
"Let's not beat around the bush, we were poor today, out of our own making, that's the disappointing part about it. We were ill-disciplined with the ball, made unforced errors... we were definitely down on the effort that we displayed against Parra last week," coach Des Hasler said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 45%
Completion Rate - 55% (19/34)
Post Contact Metres - 416
Tackle Breaks - 42
Missed Tackles - 36
Errors - 17
Penalties Conceded – 6
Sharks
"I thought everyone fulfilled their role quite well and a strong performance for the most part... I thought the guys in their role, everyone executed their roles. Attitude was good and for the most part performance was good," coach Craig Fitzgibbon said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 55%
Completion Rate - 83% (36/43)
Post Contact Metres - 610
Tackle Breaks - 40
Missed Tackles - 38
Errors - 8
Penalties Conceded - 2
Verdict: Manly were disappointing last week. Getting smacked by the bottom side is not gonna help get you into the top eight and playing finals footy. To make matters worse I see that Jake Trbojevic is out injured and so is Saab. Not sure where their heads are at the moment but they don’t seem hungry enough, which is seems out of character for them. The Sharks are firing at the minute and they have a chance to really cement themselves in the top 4 and might even sneak into second should things go their way over the next 3 weeks. On the face of it they’re much better than Manly and barring any deviation from the norm, they should win this somewhat comfortably. Sharks by 12.
Roosters vs. Tigers @ SCG
Probability @ 75-25
Ladder Position = Roosters
Bookies Favourite = Roosters
Roosters
"There's a real tag team there that Lodgey and Jared play with which is really good and then Rads [Victor Radley] offers some vision and hardness around that as well so Lodgey has added some good starch to our game there. He really loves playing with Jared and you can really see that in the way that they have combined. I feel like we could've been a bit more ruthless. We won the game but there's a bit more in us. At different periods we could have been more ruthless," coach Trent Robinson said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 54%
Completion Rate - 78% (33/42)
Post Contact Metres - 630
Tackle Breaks - 42
Missed Tackles - 27
Errors - 12
Penalties Conceded - 4
Tigers
"We lost it the first half... we were doing yardage sets for quite a bit of the first half. It was 26-6 at half-time and the game was over effectively, against a good quality side. We are battling at the moment... we were good the second half," coach Brett Kimmorley said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 45%
Completion Rate - 63% (23/36)
Post Contact Metres - 475
Tackle Breaks - 38
Missed Tackles - 40
Errors - 13
Penalties Conceded - 6
Verdict: The Roosters have hit a mini purple patch these last 2 weeks. They’ve beaten the Broncos and Cowboys somewhat convincingly and they get a chance here to maintain their spot in the eight. The Tigers are not travelling the best and look like grabbing the spoon this year, especially considering the Titans have a slightly easier run in their last 3 matches this year. This should be an easy win for the Roosters but the football gods play some funny tricks at times but I don’t think this week is going to be one of those times. Roosters by 18. Begurk! 🐔 Begurk! 🐔
Dragons vs. Titans @ WIN
Probability @ 60-40
Ladder Position = Dragons
Bookies Favourite = Dragons
Dragons
“Well first I’m very proud of the effort, I thought it was a fantastic effort. We were both playing for our seasons and I couldn’t have been prouder of the endeavour and the want in the team but in vital stages we leaked points, 22 should have been enough to win the game. I thought Amone was outstanding… in our most important game of the year I thought he really stood up. It’s probably a little bit ironic isn’t it, compared to the last game, we just ran out of time," coach Anthony Griffin said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 50%
Completion Rate - 80% (34/42)
Post Contact Metres - 436
Tackle Breaks - 31
Missed Tackles - 39
Errors - 8
Penalties Conceded - 6
Titans
"I feel like the last few weeks we have been sort of working towards a performance like that. But we had to put it together and we did that tonight, so really happy... I thought we controlled the game really well and hence why we had a good win," coach Justin Holbrook said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 55%
Completion Rate - 80% (33/41)
Post Contact Metres - 465
Tackle Breaks - 36
Missed Tackles - 42
Errors - 8
Penalties Conceded - 4
Verdict: The Dragons aren’t really that bad I have to admit. OK, they lost and their season is done and dusted but they put in a great effort. The simple fact is they weren’t quite good enough on the day. There were a lot of positives they can take away from last week. I was very impressed with the Titans’ win last week. They played some really good footy at times and thoroughly deserved their win over Manly. That effort should give them some confidence going into this week. Given the effort the Titans put in last week, this is a tough one for me. Not quite sure if the Titans can replicate another display like last week though. This might get tense. Without any confidence whatsoever I’ll go the home side. Dragons by 4.
Knights vs. Raiders @ McDonald Jones
Probability @ 40-60
Ladder Position = Raiders
Bookies Favourite = Raiders
Knights
"We tried our backsides off. It was a young team we had, we had a lot of personnel out. We just lacked a bit of polish in good ball, we had enough footy to probably trouble them there in the first half... I can't fault their effort," coach Adam O'Brien said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 53%
Completion Rate - 80% (36/45)
Post Contact Metres - 597
Tackle Breaks - 25
Missed Tackles - 38
Errors - 10
Penalties Conceded - 4
Raiders
"We make it hard for ourselves at times, we tend to get the lead and then let teams come back and that's something that we need to fix looking forward but we're just happy to get the win tonight. After the week we've had, I thought the performance was really good," captain Elliot Whitehead said. Some stats possibly worth a mention:
Possession - 50%
Completion Rate - 85% (36/42)
Post Contact Metres - 547
Tackle Breaks - 39
Missed Tackles - 31
Errors - 6
Penalties Conceded - 5
Verdict: What a week it’s been for the poor ol’ Knights eh? Their loss to the Broncos last week was disappointing to say the least. They just aren’t up to scratch and only a complete turnaround in attitude and endeavour will see them troubling the Raiders here. The Raiders need to keep winning to be any chance of making the eight and they get a great opportunity here against an out of sorts Knights. On paper they have a class edge here and will be giving it their all. The Raiders will be acutely aware of the potential reward on offer should they win their last 3 games and because of that I’m backing them in this week. They’ll be too good for the Knights here. Raiders by 10.
Let’s finish off with another “Song of the Week”…
Another “floor filler” comin’ at ya…
https://youtu.be/TB54dZkzZOY
OK kids, good luck with your tipping and may your team win by 40 points! Until next week. Cheers 🐔 🐔 🐔
Submitted by MGM on
Welcome back Mark A (my kindred spirit!).
Nice to hear you're still getting some bites ... haha.
If you're selling your 4WD , my son is shopping for a Landcruiser around the 20yo mark and is keen to get it done.
Not sure what make yours is but if it's a Landcruiser please let me know and we can swap details.
Submitted by The Thinker on
Welcome back Mark - great to hear you got a feed.
@MGM
We could start a bidding war if Mark is selling a 20yo Landcruiser. The market for those is out of control. :-)
Submitted by MGM on
@ Thinker,
TELL me about it !
Submitted by NuL1F3 on
A bit boring are my tips this week, turns out I am aligned with most although I had tipped Bulldogs until I read The Thinkers very wise take on that game and obviously have to agree. Good luck to all! Getting to the pointy end now!
Submitted by Ed W on
Agree with your comments about Manly. Coach has to go - a shambolic, disgrace. The same supposed principled players who couldn't wear a rainbow jersey had no problem in supporting a convicted gang member sent to prison for murder. You've got arrongant, pathetic players who think they're bigger than the sport. They're not. Kick them out.
Submitted by Christine on
I am pate but my tips are as follows
Penrith
Cowboys
Storm
Eels
Sharks
Roosters
Dragons
Raiders
Sorry my tipdvare so late I just got home ...
Submitted by Mary S on
That's alright Christine.
Even though you don't enter into the official onsite tipping comp, it's always interesting to see what your tips are.
Cheers,
Mary
Submitted by MGM on
Dear Ed the W
Once again you manage to use a mouthful of venomous adjectives that describe you perfectly.
Wish the Thinker would kick YOU out !
Submitted by NuL1F3 on
Well done Panthers, tough win! Good game!!
Submitted by MGM on
Poor young Jaxson Paulo ... 4 knock ons and each one a game changer. If he'd have hung on to even one of them the result could have been very different.
That was a tough game for the youngster ... make sure he's OK you Rabbitohs.
Submitted by Christine on
Mary
I always did before with the in house tipping comp for 3 years but I am happy doing it the way I do on here just posting my tips in the comments section , I also have a cold which also delayed me putting. My tips in tonight ...
Submitted by Christine on
Mary that said the in house tipping comp was not done the same way you had to ring & put your tips in the tips were kept away out of sight from other people so not the way this comp is done ...
Submitted by Mary S on
@ MGM,
Agree with you about Jaxson Paulo. He looked devastated, particularly when he dropped the ball when heading into an open goal line.
Hope Rabbitohs take care of him and the supporters don't crucify him through social media.
Cheers,
Mary
Submitted by tigerholic on
The Voyeur
Well done is taking the Panthers, as the comments above read, if the young winger Paulo had of not dropped or scored one of the tries he bombed, Rabbits win easily.
That's footy and it was a tight game, you will be hard to catch now mate.
Tiger
Submitted by Ed W on
Thing is MGM, in most walks of life, and almost all sports, where sports players openly support an incarcerated, convicted violent criminal, they'd be kicked out the sport. Can you imagine man city players sending messages of support to Bernard Mendy? NRL teams, however, seems to operate in a different zone to everyone else. Violence to women? Homophobic? Taking drugs? Stabbing someone in a gang attack? No problem. Just get the ball and run.
Submitted by The Thinker on
@Ed W
Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson was accused of sexual assault by 24 women.
He was suspended by the NFL for six matches.
Mitchell Pearce was caught on video briefly simulating a sex act on a dog. Pearce was fully clothed. The dog wagged its tail.
He was suspended by the NRL for eight matches.
Submitted by MGM on
@Thinker
Nice piece of perspective .
But it's "pearls before swine",.. you know that, I'm sure.
Submitted by The Voyeur on
Thx Tigerholic
I owe you for the “encouragement” to put my tips in early this week……love your work !!!!
As an old mate of mine says (repeatedly)….”i will be judged at the end of the season”……some tricky games still to go, so not so sure on being hard to catch…..
But as always I will be watching
Submitted by a on
Don’t tell me where going nack to floggings. Again
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Well one of the flogging put a smile on my face.
Submitted by ScottySeahawk on
Crazy @Thinker. Now Deshaun Watson from the NFL has been suspended for 11 games yet another player who had a bit of a weed problem has been suspended over 76+ games in his career. It's insane.
Submitted by Mary S on
Bet the flogging Eels gave their opponents today, put an even bigger smile on your face Baggy!!
Cheers,
Mary
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Don't smile too long baggy boy the last premiership takes some remembering
Hard to see you winning it this year
Not all that much to smile about.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
True Rocket but it is a bit of a come down to fall from 6th all the way down to 8th after the Roosters take care of business. At least you are 2 games clear of 9th. Top 4 and the Bottom 4 of the 8 are settled, now its just the order.
Submitted by MGM on
Hey Baggy,
Is that a crystal ball you've got there?
Smiling about the Eels putting on a flogging 6 hours before they play and then dissing Rocket about his team falling to eighth when they've only just kicked off!!
How about a few jokes about the first try scorers so I can top up my Sportsbet account!
Submitted by MGM on
Woops.
I took a second look and I was getting mixed up with the Roosters kick-off!
Don't let that stop you though Baggy.
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
Tigerholic you should he happy the Roosters didn't get to 80 its only because they knocked up.
Submitted by a on
I’m so sick and tired of all these floggings
Submitted by Rocket Ryan on
And your not even a tiger tragic
Submitted by Steel Panther on
Some teams have obviously "given up"...Manly, Tigers, Warriors, Dogs to name a few....
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
154 - 18 was the combined scored for Super Saturday. Are the NRL trying to set the all time record for points scored in a weekend, and biggest margin between those 2 figures? 288 - 56 is the current weekend, and only the Broncos and Souths got to double digits. Rocket it also warmed my cold dead heart to see Latrell not lifting his team against the premiers, goes to show that you need more than 1 person to make a difference.
Submitted by a on
And if you remove the panthers vs rabbitohs game it would be 232-34 which is redlicous
Submitted by a on
And if you remove the panthers vs rabbitohs game it would be 232-34 which is redlicous
Submitted by Steel Panther on
But Baggy if the young lad from Souths didn't have such a bad day at the office, the Bunnies would have won easily. Latrell himself can't do much about that plus he missed two kicks.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
True, but I'm not a Latrell fan. Looks like the Titans have used up thier points for the afternoon, they have their 6. Dragons blow out coming.
Submitted by Steel Panther on
I'm not a fan either but you can't ignore the results since his return.
Submitted by Baggy_Gee on
Yes he is a talent, but in the imaginary top 30 for the Baggy All Stars, he doesn't get a look in.
Submitted by mark ashford on
Hi "a"
Yes I did hear about Paul Green while on Fraser island. An absolute tragedy. I saw a JT interview. Where he could hardly speak.
RIP Greenie you were a legend.
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