2011 NRL Final Series Discussion
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deano the p
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I think Dragons will contend but I really don't think they will win.
josh11223344
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I think there are two teams that are really up there and easily the best. They are the queens and storm with the other 3 teams mentioned chasing them.
Knights are the only team I would completely rule out though.
Knights are the only team I would completely rule out though.
HrvatskaDomovino
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Cowboys: with an injection of a few signings and youth in T. Sims seem to have fallen away in the latter half of the season.
Dragons: after a few games that escaped their grasp that knocked the confidence about appear to have rediscovered their mojo; will go close.
The Tiger's minds are focused. They're prepared to endure the nitty-gritty; have produced are more consistent output.
Warriors: have the individual brilliance to get on a roll and do some damage.
Knights: have not much hope.
The Storm this year have jagged a lot of close wins and consequently gotten on a bit of a roll. They've never struck me as being absolutely superior to those that they've beaten. It's easy to find motivation after last year; next year's the real test.
The Broncos are physically dynamic. They on the other hand have scored their victories with a lot more conviction. Lockyer factor could be influential.
Hasler should have Manly physically primed; Foran's the match winner; he'll play well under pressure.
Wests, Manly, Dragons and Broncos are my final four.
Manly and Broncos GF.
I thought Gallen wrote a good piece in today's paper; not afraid to step on a few toes. Good to see.
Dragons: after a few games that escaped their grasp that knocked the confidence about appear to have rediscovered their mojo; will go close.
The Tiger's minds are focused. They're prepared to endure the nitty-gritty; have produced are more consistent output.
Warriors: have the individual brilliance to get on a roll and do some damage.
Knights: have not much hope.
The Storm this year have jagged a lot of close wins and consequently gotten on a bit of a roll. They've never struck me as being absolutely superior to those that they've beaten. It's easy to find motivation after last year; next year's the real test.
The Broncos are physically dynamic. They on the other hand have scored their victories with a lot more conviction. Lockyer factor could be influential.
Hasler should have Manly physically primed; Foran's the match winner; he'll play well under pressure.
Wests, Manly, Dragons and Broncos are my final four.
Manly and Broncos GF.
I thought Gallen wrote a good piece in today's paper; not afraid to step on a few toes. Good to see.
Mark^Bastard
Great White
I'm going for the Warriors because it'll piss the media and Nine off. I hope it's something like Warriors vs Cowboys hahaha. I'm dirty at the NRL and the 'glamour' Sydney teams that always get the rub of the green so I could never back the Tigers or teams like that.
Beejay
Carcharodon Megalodon
I'd be pissed if I was a Manly supporter. They have to play this weekend at the SFS even though they won a home final. What happened to playing at your home ground during week one of the finals?
The Broncos looked average but they scored quite a few points. They could have scored a lot more if Parker's boot was more accurate and they scored those tries instead of knocking the ball on at the line (I think there were 3 of them).
The Broncos looked average but they scored quite a few points. They could have scored a lot more if Parker's boot was more accurate and they scored those tries instead of knocking the ball on at the line (I think there were 3 of them).
snowman
Total gronk
Storm
sandman77
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I am jumping on the Tigers band wagon and will cheering them on till they get knocked out, then I will cheer on the Broncos, as they will win since its rigged just like when Webkie retired
Illawarra Shark
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My smokies at the start of the season were the Warriors, and I still stand by that. Would like to see a Warriors v Cowgirls GF just so it means it'll be a 1st premiership for someone
stormshark
Jaws
Unfortunately i think Manly.
Mr Wright
Jaws
Up the Broncos.
deano the p
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I actually dont mind the Broncos for once. I usually hate them but I respect what they have done with their young side.
sharkarm
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Wests Tigers or Warriors
No Sydney team gets a home finals match - all semi-finals are hosted by the "home city" now, rather than the home ground. You can thank the Dragons who refused to move their semi-final against the Eels in 2009 to a bigger ground.
Out of town teams - one city teams like Brisbane and Melbourne- still get their home ground advantage though.
kiwishark
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:good: top guys those boys
snowman
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i thought melbourne were playing at etihad??
i know, its still in melbourne, but not their home ground?
Mark^Bastard
Great White
Wow, that sucks. So no home finals at Shark Park ever again? That's pathetic.
snowman
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correct, they are moved to bigger venues
it will be no issue if we ever get a home final against an out of town team, but if we play the tigers/dogs/roosters at anz or sfs, it will be horse ****
it will be no issue if we ever get a home final against an out of town team, but if we play the tigers/dogs/roosters at anz or sfs, it will be horse ****
Beejay
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Yeah that truely is bull****. The NRL has been telling us how strong we are in the suburbs of Sydney or a GWS AFL team won't penetrate the rugby league heartland and then next they stop playing all the finals in suburban grounds! They don't care about the suburbs!