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Tom Mann Centuria · 06-02-2020 8:35am

2020 season stuff thread.

Woman who's accusing Josh Reynolds off assault appears to be a piece of work, who's got multiple aliases and obtained large sums of money from a lot of men for made up stories of dead parents or fake pregnancies and general manipulation.

https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1225319735178547200?s=20

Slim Charles · 06-02-2020 10:16am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

2020 season stuff thread.

Woman who's accusing Josh Reynolds off assault appears to be a piece of work, who's got multiple aliases and obtained large sums of money from a lot of men for made up stories of dead parents or fake pregnancies and general manipulation.

https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1225319735178547200?s=20

She seems like a lovely person.

Danick · 07-02-2020 8:53pm

I went to subscribe to watchnrl for the year and noticed it allows you to enter a voucher code to reduce the price - anyone know where I could get one or are there sign up discounts closer to the start of the season? Thanks

Danick · 14-02-2020 11:50pm

Got the App - saw Cowboys beat Broncos in the Nines - great game

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-02-2020 4:34am

Danick wrote: »

Got the App - saw Cowboys beat Broncos in the Nines - great game

Warriors have been crap, for a change.

Tom Mann Centuria · 10-03-2020 7:00pm

Creepy Bulldog duo dropped indefinitely for having sex with school girls, aged 17 or 18, so not illegal. Read elsewhere they allegedly knew the girls because they'd met them when they visited their school! Classy stuff.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bulldogs-duo-stood-down-over-serious-breach-20200310-p548pm.html

.......... Catalan Dragons frantically searching for the lads numbers.

Tom Mann Centuria · 12-03-2020 10:07am

Try fest for the first game of the season so far.
2 - 2 between the Eels and Bulldogs :pac:

Captain's challenges bit of a balls so far.

And I've found an IPTV provider that gives me the Aussie channels, perfect.

Tom Mann Centuria · 12-03-2020 10:56am

All over Parramatta 8 Canterbury 2

MUFC91CS · 12-03-2020 10:12pm

Still a pretty enjoyable game but maybe only because it was the first game of the season.

Not sure how I feel about the new rules with the challenge the option of moving an infield scrum out to the sideline. Hopefully teams will actually learn to use thier challenge correctly. Using the 1 challenge on a lost ball in midfield in the first half is beyond stupid. Would have loved to have seen that go against them in the end when Ferguson was taken out in the air and dragged in goal.

Danick · 13-03-2020 10:00am

After a nervous start the Cowboys are starting to play well - should make for a cracking second half!

Tom Mann Centuria · 13-03-2020 11:13am

Danick wrote: »

After a nervous start the Cowboys are starting to play well - should make for a cracking second half!

Let the Broncos get too far in front after the break unfortunately.

Looks like a comfortable win for the Raiders against the Titans earlier.

Slim Charles · 13-03-2020 3:57pm

Match on tomorrow at 830 on sky...might as well make most of it those of you inclined to sleep in at the weekend - won't be much else in the way of live televised RL in forthcoming weeks/months

Tom Mann Centuria · 13-03-2020 11:34pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Match on tomorrow at 830 on sky...might as well make most of it those of you inclined to sleep in at the weekend - won't be much else in the way of live televised RL in forthcoming weeks/months

Or you could get up at 4am and watch the Warriors on watch nrl or other less legit means :pac:

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-03-2020 6:29am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Or you could get up at 4am and watch the Warriors on watch nrl or other less legit means :pac:

Nilled by the Knights. Wooden spoon, here we come.

Edit: and won't be able to go home because New Zealand has imposed a travel ban.

KevinK · 14-03-2020 6:39am

And I've found an IPTV provider that gives me the Aussie channels, perfect

Would love the details of this iptv provider if possible...

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-03-2020 7:22am

Bunnies with a decent lead after the first half, scored with a man in the bin, Sharks look a bit lost at times.

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-03-2020 10:27am

Cracking game, great comeback from the Panthers to win.

Slim Charles · 14-03-2020 11:32am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Bunnies with a decent lead after the first half, scored with a man in the bin, Sharks look a bit lost at times.

Robbed of that try ?

Enjoyed the penrith roosters game, very high-octane

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-03-2020 2:58pm

Slim Charles wrote: »

Robbed of that try ?

Enjoyed the penrith roosters game, very high-octane

Hadn't watched the 2nd half, but do you mean the forward pass at the end? Could have a gone either way I think. Marginally forward but you see passes like that every game and the ref plays on, Sharks were unlucky not to sneak the win weren't they.

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-03-2020 9:15am

Dragons defended their line for SO long. Brilliant scrambling, then fluff two gilt edge chances at the other end to at least get on level terms, meaning all the hard work is for nothing, Tigers confirm the win with a try off a scrum.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-03-2020 9:15am

NRL carrying on, playing behind closed doors this week. Bulldogs with an early lead against the Cowboys.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-03-2020 9:36am

Cowboys now comfortably in control.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-03-2020 10:19am

Completion rate of under 70% for the Bulldogs, sh*te.

MUFC91CS · 19-03-2020 8:33pm

So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.

Tom Mann Centuria · 19-03-2020 9:46pm

MUFC91CS wrote: »

So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.

Yeah a very flat atmosphere, or lack of it. Amazing how much background buzz even a small crowd make, don't realise until they've gone. I'll still end up watching both games tomorrow though!

Slim Charles · 20-03-2020 8:52am

MUFC91CS wrote: »

So strange watching games behind closed doors. Kind of hard to take it seriously or something. Feels like watching pre season.

Thats why huddersfield v salford is never televised.

Tom Mann Centuria · 20-03-2020 8:54am

Slim Charles wrote: »

Thats why huddersfield v salford is never televised.

Boom boom! :pac:

Good game to start today, Dragons threw away a decent lead, loads of tries and Panthers win by four.

Tom Mann Centuria · 20-03-2020 10:58am

Another decent game today, Broncos go two from two beating the Rabbitiohs

Tom Mann Centuria · 23-03-2020 8:22am

Queensland shutting travel to their state means probably the end of the NRL for now, not really a surprise.

https://twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1241970828088131584?s=20

callaway92 · 09-04-2020 7:04am

NRL tentatively looking at a 28th May return.

Government etc seem to be going along with it, so it’s very likely once they iron down the rules of it.

Tom Mann Centuria · 10-04-2020 7:21am

callaway92 wrote: »

NRL tentatively looking at a 28th May return.

Government etc seem to be going along with it, so it’s very likely once they iron down the rules of it.

Maybe not. NSW Chief Medical Officer (and Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer) isn't happy.

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/apr/10/nrl-restart-date-paul-kelly-brad-hazzard

Tom Mann Centuria · 13-05-2020 9:38pm

Rules changing in the NRL. Reverting to a single ref, attacking team get repeat set of six if defence slowing play of the ball down.

Suspensions for ignoring the social distancing rules, players not going to be allowed to play in Qld unless they get the flu jab. Strange times.

Danick · 14-05-2020 4:15pm

Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?

Slim Charles · 14-05-2020 4:20pm

Danick wrote: »

Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?

RL in England still has one on-field ref, surely you've seen a few games ?

Tom Mann Centuria · 14-05-2020 4:46pm

Danick wrote: »

Started watching NRL and supporting the Cowboys in 2011 - I could be wrong - my first match was live in Australia - saw the Cows vs Broncos and saw some on TV - didn't start to watch it on TV properly until 2012 when it started to get more coverage here. Therefore, I don't remember a time without 2 refs. For more seasoned supporters of the game - what was the game like before with just one ref - is a good/bad thing?

It's grand, I don't notice a huge difference tbh. Just as many questionable calls with 2 refs as 1 imo.

Danick · 15-05-2020 9:32am

Slim Charles wrote: »

RL in England still has one on-field ref, surely you've seen a few games ?

I have -can't believe I never noticed

Danick · 15-05-2020 9:33am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

It's grand, I don't notice a huge difference tbh. Just as many questionable calls with 2 refs as 1 imo.

Thanks looking forward to round 3 - brill to have a sport I'm really interested in back on the TV

Tom Mann Centuria · 15-05-2020 5:21pm

All 8 round three games are going to be live on Sky too.

https://twitter.com/SkySportsRL/status/1261264556220915713?s=20

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-05-2020 5:13am

For those looking for a bit of live sport while we wait for more marble racing, the first game back after the lockdown is today at 1050 this morning. Brisbane Broncos vs Parramatta Eels.

Tom Mann Centuria · 28-05-2020 3:27pm

Eels looked pretty good today in a handy win over the Broncos.

Tom Mann Centuria · 29-05-2020 7:02pm

Didn't catch any of today's games, final 3 games of the round tomorrow with Warriors up first against the Dragons at 6am, so I'll probably inflict that on myself. Sharks Tigers next, then hopefully what should be a good game between the Storm and the Raiders.

Slim Charles · 30-05-2020 5:57am

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

Didn't catch any of today's games, final 3 games of the round tomorrow with Warriors up first against the Dragons at 6am, so I'll probably inflict that on myself. Sharks Tigers next, then hopefully what should be a good game between the Storm and the Raiders.

Theres another two tomorrow as well, you're counting based on super leagues number of teams I'd say !

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-05-2020 7:46am

Slim Charles wrote: »

Theres another two tomorrow as well, you're counting based on super leagues number of teams I'd say !

Haha, thanks yeah, totally miscounted, cheers Charles. To be honest I don't even know what day of the week it is half the time!

It's been so handy sky showing them all, we still have Panthers Knights, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs to see.

And earth shattering news, the Warriors won. They were very good, a bit like them though, they're either good or terrible, no half measures. Poor old St. George were dreadful.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-05-2020 9:11am

Tigers Sharks see sawing. Great 2nd half from Wests so far.

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-05-2020 11:26am

Awesome from the Raiders. Brilliant defence and score the only try second half.

Slim Charles · 30-05-2020 11:32am

Sharks

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-05-2020 11:42am

Slim Charles wrote: »

Sharks

When they came back from ten nil I thought theyd go on and win it but they just seemed to lack belief as soon as Tigers came back at them.

Danick · 30-05-2020 8:04pm

Tempted by Panthers -2 @1.9 on pp. Game on early tomorrow morning - Knights are missing Ponga - I know Cleary is missing but I reckon Panthers are good enough without him - any thoughts?

Tom Mann Centuria · 30-05-2020 9:20pm

Danick wrote: »

Tempted by Panthers -2 @1.9 on pp. Game on early tomorrow morning - Knights are missing Ponga - I know Cleary is missing but I reckon Panthers are good enough without him - any thoughts?

I fancy the Knights, so bet the farm on the Panthers.

Danick · 30-05-2020 10:06pm

Tom Mann Centuria wrote: »

I fancy the Knights, so bet the farm on the Panthers.

Really? Why?

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