General NRL chat

[double hoops]

June form set to decide Tevaga’s future at Warriors

Jazz Tevaga knows the clock is ticking on his hopes of securing an upgraded offer from the Warriors to remain in Auckland beyond 2024.

www.nrl.com

Now if I was looking to replace the shoe at Man. I'd certainly do some due diligence on this one.

 

[Dion Johnson]

Jeeze what a beat up this is with Walsh..

BRISBANE BOSS HITS OUT: Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy calls for NRL to crackdown on Reece Walsh treatment with tougher suspensions.

Donaghy reveals he had spoken to NRL CEO Andrew Abdo about protecting Walsh.

Talk about putting pressure on the referees..

 

[Uk eagle]

Jeeze what a beat up this is with Walsh..

BRISBANE BOSS HITS OUT: Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy calls for NRL to crackdown on Reece Walsh treatment with tougher suspensions.

Donaghy reveals he had spoken to NRL CEO Andrew Abdo about protecting Walsh.

Talk about putting pressure on the referees..

Just let him walk past unopposed, that's what everyone wants to see 🙄 Seriously, the better you are, the more you get targeted. Always has been always will be.

 

[double hoops]

Cliffy had the hands that were just magical, he could make footy poetic, graceful just mesmerising to watch.

The Hammer similarly has been blessed with a similar kind of magic. Just watching him run, it's graceful, it's effortless it's just mesmerising to watch.

Jack Elsegood had the speed without effort but I've never seen someones running style as pretty as the hammers. Poetry in motion.

‘Top 2 or 3’: Bennett’s big claim, legendary comparison as 100m try stuns NRL world

‘Top 2 or 3’: Bennett’s big claim, legendary comparison as 100m try stuns NRL world

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[double hoops]

Just looking at the U 19 origin squads.
Roosters, Bulldogs, seem to be spending up on more than just the top grade.

 

[globaleagle]

Singo hits out at Bears and WA as Jets bid dies

'Too many games being played'

www.nine.com.au

Newtown's plan to become part of Perth's NRL bid has ended after businessman John "Singo" Singleton confirmed the club has pulled out of the running.

The Jets emerged as a shock contender in the race for the NRL's 18th team, and were prepared to join forces in the west.

However, The Sydney Morning Herald revealed a text message from Singleton had ended all hopes as the iconic businessman took a shot at the North Sydney Bears in the process. The Bears are likely to join forces with Perth, instead of the Jets.

 

[The '47ers]

https://au.sports.yahoo.com/nrl-clubs-set-to-demand-league-bosses-change-dog-of-a-rule-that-is-killing-the-game-234546775.html

 

[The '47ers]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/boxing-champ-erupts-at-daughter-dating-nrl-star-bradman-best/news-story/9ee7bf8527dde7b8b4fb74ff25b1dafe

 

[ALinda]

JWH finally got his just deserts after failing to get a downgrade at the judiciary - a 4-game suspension, instead of the usual meaningless slap-on-the-wrist fine, due to his loading. Karma prevails and good on the MRC/judiciary for not being swayed by his milestone game on Sunday or anything else.

 

[The '47ers]

One tackle changed Ethan Lowe’s life. Now he’s suing for $1m

Lowe has a spinal injury which means he can’t recognise he’s burning his hand in the kitchen and sometimes falls over uncontrollably. The NRL’s insurer won’t let him claim under the game’s policy.

www.smh.com.au

 

[The '47ers]

‘It’s been a disaster’: NRL’s dilemma as Broncos’ $3m hole raises awkward Origin question

‘It’s been a disaster’: NRL’s dilemma as Broncos’ $3m hole raises awkward Origin question

www.foxsports.com.au

Let's change it now that Brisbane suck🤦🏻‍♂️
Origin and not having an equal home/away comp has tilted the competition "integrity" for years!

 

[globaleagle]

‘It’s been a disaster’: NRL’s dilemma as Broncos’ $3m hole raises awkward Origin question

‘It’s been a disaster’: NRL’s dilemma as Broncos’ $3m hole raises awkward Origin question

www.foxsports.com.au

Let's change it now that Brisbane suck🤦🏻‍♂️
Origin and not having an equal home/away comp has tilted the competition "integrity" for years!

What a load.

1 - this issue has been raised on and off for years. Usually by Bennett.
2 - If tom was fit Manly would've had 4 out as well. with Tom injured around games 1 and 2 we had '4' out anyway. But no bleating by phil then.

Whilst I do think some tweaks could be made to the scheduling, it's disingenuous to state that this is the reason Brisbane are rubbish 'this year'.

With their constant 7 day game schedule and most of the time at home benefits, they should be travelling just fine, thanks.

(though i was surprised to read in the combined thread....that the Brisbane fans see the constant Friday night games as a hindrance not a benefit. Seriously delusional, and we'll have that hindrance anytime thanks.)

 

[Nordburg]

What a load.

1 - this issue has been raised on and off for years. Usually by Bennett.
2 - If tom was fit Manly would've had 4 out as well. with Tom injured around games 1 and 2 we had '4' out anyway. But no bleating by phil then.

Whilst I do think some tweaks could be made to the scheduling, it's disingenuous to state that this is the reason Brisbane are rubbish 'this year'.

With their constant 7 day game schedule and most of the time at home benefits, they should be travelling just fine, thanks.

(though i was surprised to read in the combined thread....that the Brisbane fans see the constant Friday night games as a hindrance not a benefit. Seriously delusional, and we'll have that hindrance anytime thanks.)

My Bronco friends,who are members,believe it’s a hindrance as well,but only from a fan point of view.Theyd much prefer the Sunday arvo slot as there’s no rush from work,no late night and it’s a much better time for kids

 

[globaleagle]

My Bronco friends,who are members,believe it’s a hindrance as well,but only from a fan point of view.Theyd much prefer the Sunday arvo slot as there’s no rush from work,no late night and it’s a much better time for kids

You lost me at friends.

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I'm so funny!

 

[The '47ers]

State of Origin referee Eddie Ward finds peace hosting weddings - ABC News

amp.abc.net.au

 

[The '47ers]

Former NRL player loses $1 million legal battle against rugby league insurer

Ethan Lowe had alleged he had suffered permanent paralysis to one side of his body after a tackle ended his career in 2020 in what was a test case for NRL players challenging the current policy.

www.smh.com.au

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

NFL to scrap kickoffs... and mention concern for player health and safety

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/27/sport/nfl-kickoff-rule-changes-2024-spt-intl/index.html

 

[Phobia]

Shaun Johnson to retire at season's end. It's good that the 2011 GF halfbacks will play one more game against each other.

End of era: Shaun Johnson to retire | NRL.com

 

[The '47ers]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-nrl-bans-kasey-badger-from-working-in-bunker-for-south-sydney-rabbitohs-games/news-story/a0c7a39e9fc4e87c93e1fb02a2e24a8d

 

[globaleagle]

Pay wall?

ok...read this then.

A footy referee has been banned from working games that involve the South Sydney Rabbitohs in an extraordinary turn of events from the NRL.

Saturday night's game between Cronulla and the Bunnies was clouded by awkwardness after Kasey Badger was in charge of the bunker while her husband Gavin Badger was in the Souths' box assisting Ben Hornby.

Gavin, a former leading referee, has been a consultant for the Rabbitohs for two years and the NRL has therefore deemed it unnecessary for Kasey to officiate any games involving the club.

According to News Corp, the NRL was unaware of the potential conflict of interest before the Sharks game and admitted it was 'not a good look'.

'It won't happen again,' head of football Graham Annesley said.

'We do not question Kasey's objectivity or professionalism but we acknowledge it's not a good look.'

Female footy referee is BANNED from officiating one team's games

According to News Corp, the NRL was unaware of the potential conflict of interest before the Sharks game and admitted it was 'not a good look'.

www.dailymail.co.uk