NRL 2025
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AFL and NRL in the same year is very rare
@mariner4life said in NRL 2025:
AFL and NRL in the same year is very rare
Funny at work with an AFL diehard, I said this could well happen to Canberra (I thought they might have at least made the last 4 at best), he predicted that Adelaide would go out in straight sets.
Adelaide seem to have the same problem as Canberra this season, lack of finals experience?
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fuckin Penrith are going to win the comp. They were insanely good yesterday, error-free first half that put the game to bed nice and early. This is the problem that teams like the Dogs and Wahs have, you can't play Panther-tribute footy and beat the masters at it. They just grind you to death and then capitalise when you get tired. They are so incredibly fit, and their outside backs are so fucking good at starting every set. But it's their defense, they win every contact, then push you back a metre or so every tackle, and you just give away more and more field position until you crack.
Brisbane can beat them because they don't play that way, they'll play fast and really attack the panthers edges, that game on Sunday will be a belter (how good is afternoon footy?).
The Sharks are a real chance in Melbourne. I am surprised and impressed with their standard in teh finals, they've been really good. They've finally tightened their defense, and their halves have finally settled in to different roles. Melbourne have been clunky for a while, and are down on troops, they have to be vulnerable.
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fuckin Penrith are going to win the comp. They were insanely good yesterday, error-free first half that put the game to bed nice and early. This is the problem that teams like the Dogs and Wahs have, you can't play Panther-tribute footy and beat the masters at it. They just grind you to death and then capitalise when you get tired. They are so incredibly fit, and their outside backs are so fucking good at starting every set. But it's their defense, they win every contact, then push you back a metre or so every tackle, and you just give away more and more field position until you crack.
Brisbane can beat them because they don't play that way, they'll play fast and really attack the panthers edges, that game on Sunday will be a belter (how good is afternoon footy?).
The Sharks are a real chance in Melbourne. I am surprised and impressed with their standard in teh finals, they've been really good. They've finally tightened their defense, and their halves have finally settled in to different roles. Melbourne have been clunky for a while, and are down on troops, they have to be vulnerable.
@mariner4life said in NRL 2025:
fuckin Penrith are going to win the comp. They were insanely good yesterday, error-free first half that put the game to bed nice and early. This is the problem that teams like the Dogs and Wahs have, you can't play Panther-tribute footy and beat the masters at it. They just grind you to death and then capitalise when you get tired. They are so incredibly fit, and their outside backs are so fucking good at starting every set. But it's their defense, they win every contact, then push you back a metre or so every tackle, and you just give away more and more field position until you crack.
Brisbane can beat them because they don't play that way, they'll play fast and really attack the panthers edges, that game on Sunday will be a belter (how good is afternoon footy?).
The Sharks are a real chance in Melbourne. I am surprised and impressed with their standard in teh finals, they've been really good. They've finally tightened their defense, and their halves have finally settled in to different roles. Melbourne have been clunky for a while, and are down on troops, they have to be vulnerable.
Upvoted because it’s a great post, and on the money.
Massive downvote, coz fuck Penrith.
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fuckin Penrith are going to win the comp. They were insanely good yesterday, error-free first half that put the game to bed nice and early. This is the problem that teams like the Dogs and Wahs have, you can't play Panther-tribute footy and beat the masters at it. They just grind you to death and then capitalise when you get tired. They are so incredibly fit, and their outside backs are so fucking good at starting every set. But it's their defense, they win every contact, then push you back a metre or so every tackle, and you just give away more and more field position until you crack.
Brisbane can beat them because they don't play that way, they'll play fast and really attack the panthers edges, that game on Sunday will be a belter (how good is afternoon footy?).
The Sharks are a real chance in Melbourne. I am surprised and impressed with their standard in teh finals, they've been really good. They've finally tightened their defense, and their halves have finally settled in to different roles. Melbourne have been clunky for a while, and are down on troops, they have to be vulnerable.
@mariner4life said in NRL 2025:
fuckin Penrith are going to win the comp. They were insanely good yesterday, error-free first half that put the game to bed nice and early. This is the problem that teams like the Dogs and Wahs have, you can't play Panther-tribute footy and beat the masters at it. They just grind you to death and then capitalise when you get tired. They are so incredibly fit, and their outside backs are so fucking good at starting every set. But it's their defense, they win every contact, then push you back a metre or so every tackle, and you just give away more and more field position until you crack.
Brisbane can beat them because they don't play that way, they'll play fast and really attack the panthers edges, that game on Sunday will be a belter (how good is afternoon footy?).
The Sharks are a real chance in Melbourne. I am surprised and impressed with their standard in teh finals, they've been really good. They've finally tightened their defense, and their halves have finally settled in to different roles. Melbourne have been clunky for a while, and are down on troops, they have to be vulnerable.
Think Brisbane can only win if Arey lets Walsh have more touches of the ball that they have had since himself and Ezra got shot by the hammy sniper. No way they beat Penrith playing their previous way.
I hate the sharks probably back to the Gallen days but they are a shot for sure, AFB playing his best footy in this finals series since he left the wahs.
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think this team might beat a few first grade teams
https://www.instagram.com/p/DO74LNuEdOi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
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AKP just finished touring Warriors facilities hope thats a good sign
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Everything so far in this game confirms why I cannot stand the Storm. They get away with blue murder.
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Everything so far in this game confirms why I cannot stand the Storm. They get away with blue murder.
@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2025:
Everything so far in this game confirms why I cannot stand the Storm. They get away with blue murder.
Sharks are complaining the game was over officiated
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Well it felt like the Storm got the greater advantage, although Klein was poor for both, but for me the bigger story is how when it counts Hynes has another stinker.
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Well it felt like the Storm got the greater advantage, although Klein was poor for both, but for me the bigger story is how when it counts Hynes has another stinker.
@bayimports said in NRL 2025:
Well it felt like the Storm got the greater advantage, although Klein was poor for both, but for me the bigger story is how when it counts Hynes has another stinker.
Never thought he was much chop other than being a decent player.
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We're getting a Panthers Storm GF again aren't we?
Unless the Raiders can continue their good regular season form come finals time.
@MacDazzler said in NRL 2025:
We're getting a Panthers Storm GF again aren't we?
Fuck, unless Brisbane win tomorrow's match this will be the GF yet again. This is starting to remind me of Cleveland and Golden State during the mid to late 2010s.
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And now for some good news Warriors smash the Dragons to win NSW cup and play Burleigh Bears on GF day. Seriously amazing season from our reggies
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Ohh will a Cleary error end Penriths run? 10 mins to go I don’t who will be more nervous Nathan or Mick Ennis
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Brisbane in again 14-14 all kick to come 3 mins left
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ARey steps up and ices the kick Brisbane ahead
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Penrith can’t come back, great game but the run ends in a four peat, possible Brisbane afl nrl double looking a good chance
