Re: Rugby League 2021

by JGK Tue 05 Oct 2021, 06:41

skully wrote:A highly worthy GF if a little dour.

Congrats to the Panthers. They won the match by controlling possession.

It was like a game of chess. One or two bold moves but largely about strategy.

Nathan Cleary was a clear MoM for me. His kicking game was supreme. He did not give Souths a single opportunity to restart play from the 20 m line after a Penrith 5th tackle at Souths end. His ability to land a high 5th tackle kick in the field of play near the Rabbits' line was amazing. This lead to numerous under the posts restarts from Souths, and it wore them down.

I guess it was a shame Adam Reynolds didn't lock in a fairy tale by converting the last try. But well done to Steven Crighton on a brilliant read for the winning intercept try.

In the end - Souths were brave but Panthers were worthy 2021 NRL Premiers.

Good summary.

by lardbucket Thu 07 Oct 2021, 04:57

No mention of Souths being dudded by about ten controversial calls?

by Nath Mon 11 Oct 2021, 11:19

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-set-to-announce-redcliffe-dolphins-as-competitions-17th-team/news-story/8f868a5d23c1b7c314dfd90344956533

so if they're not from "Redcliffe", where are they from? North Brisbane? Moreton Bay?

by Big Dog Mon 11 Oct 2021, 20:53

Nath wrote:https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-set-to-announce-redcliffe-dolphins-as-competitions-17th-team/news-story/8f868a5d23c1b7c314dfd90344956533

so if they're not from "Redcliffe", where are they from? North Brisbane? Moreton Bay?

"The Dolphins will be based in Redcliffe, approximately 40km from Brisbane’s CBD. However, the club reportedly won’t use “Redcliffe” in its name."

by skully Tue 12 Oct 2021, 04:49

Nice part of the world.

I wish the Dolphins well (but not too well!!)

by skully Tue 12 Oct 2021, 04:51

Nath wrote:https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-set-to-announce-redcliffe-dolphins-as-competitions-17th-team/news-story/8f868a5d23c1b7c314dfd90344956533

so if they're not from "Redcliffe", where are they from? North Brisbane? Moreton Bay?

The "Brisbane Dolphins", I imagine, Nath.

by Nath Tue 12 Oct 2021, 09:04

skully wrote:
Nath wrote:https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-set-to-announce-redcliffe-dolphins-as-competitions-17th-team/news-story/8f868a5d23c1b7c314dfd90344956533

so if they're not from "Redcliffe", where are they from? North Brisbane? Moreton Bay?

The "Brisbane Dolphins", I imagine, Nath.

Are they playing home games at SeaWorld? fishing

by skully Fri 15 Oct 2021, 09:40

Some senior ex-players are suggesting The Dolphins definitely attach a region to the fish name. Perhaps the Morton Bay Dolphins is a show.

Meanwhile, the Drags pick up off-contract Cronulla prop Aaron Woods for next season. A much more sensible acquisition than the earlier rumoured target of Viliame Kikou, which seems (mercifully) isn't coming to pass.

by Nath Fri 15 Oct 2021, 11:40

skully wrote:Some senior ex-players are suggesting The Dolphins definitely attach a region to the fish name. Perhaps the Morton Bay Dolphins is a show.

Meanwhile, the Drags pick up off-contract Cronulla prop Aaron Woods for next season. A much more sensible acquisition than the earlier rumoured target of Viliame Kikou, which seems (mercifully) isn't coming to pass.

Moreton Bay Bugs was right there!

by skully Fri 15 Oct 2021, 21:19

Ha!. Noice, Nath. Very Happy

by Nath Wed 27 Oct 2021, 11:18

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/only-one-red-v-dolphins-unveil-first-jersey-amid-warning-from-dragons-legend/news-story/ea66ea2046c0f7ec8b275ef85e39a3da

Red V war!

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