General NRL chat

[double hoops]

Doubt he'd return to Manly. We are the club that killed his career.

 

[Dion Johnson]

WOW at 60 still lacing up the boots for a run about.

Former Rothmans Medal winner Ewan McGrady has made a rugby league comeback – at 60.
McGrady won the game’s most prestigious award way back in 1991 as a halfback at the Bulldogs, the night he needed a police escort to get to the medal presentation when it became clear midway through the evening that he had a chance of winning.

On Saturday McGrady made his comeback for his home town of Toomelah, population 250, in an indigenous knockout competition in Lismore.

McGrady’s cousin, country football pundit Troy Adams, says he is still a crowd favourite.

“They were a couple of players short so Ewan jumped in,” Adams said.

“He loves playing with his nephews and it is still a big thing for him to represent his community.”

Ewan McGrady playing for the Moree Boars.

Former Canterbury star Ewan McGrady made a return to footy, aged 60.
McGrady came off the bench to play at halfback.

The kick-and-chase plays and the electrifying speed are obviously not there these days.

Not when you’re 33 years into retirement.

“But he still knows his way around a football field,” Adams said, “He’ll never lose it.

“He steered them around beautifully and loved every moment of it.

“And the fans love it. Everyone up his way still worships him.”

Ewan’s team won the grand final on Sunday against Casino. His nephew, Lindon McGrady, kicked the winning penalty goal in extra time.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Oh don’t worry , I won’t this time @globaleagle

However , I think he’s been going ok in the super league, so he might be ( at the right price ) a fair pick up

 

[double hoops]

Ewan could play. Wow. 60.

 

[Captain Moondog]

Interesting , could be a reasonable pick up

He changed his nationality. He must have really liked it over there.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

WOW at 60 still lacing up the boots for a run about.

Former Rothmans Medal winner Ewan McGrady has made a rugby league comeback – at 60.
McGrady won the game’s most prestigious award way back in 1991 as a halfback at the Bulldogs, the night he needed a police escort to get to the medal presentation when it became clear midway through the evening that he had a chance of winning.

On Saturday McGrady made his comeback for his home town of Toomelah, population 250, in an indigenous knockout competition in Lismore.

McGrady’s cousin, country football pundit Troy Adams, says he is still a crowd favourite.

“They were a couple of players short so Ewan jumped in,” Adams said.

“He loves playing with his nephews and it is still a big thing for him to represent his community.”

Ewan McGrady playing for the Moree Boars.

Former Canterbury star Ewan McGrady made a return to footy, aged 60.
McGrady came off the bench to play at halfback.

The kick-and-chase plays and the electrifying speed are obviously not there these days.

Not when you’re 33 years into retirement.

“But he still knows his way around a football field,” Adams said, “He’ll never lose it.

“He steered them around beautifully and loved every moment of it.

“And the fans love it. Everyone up his way still worships him.”

Ewan’s team won the grand final on Sunday against Casino. His nephew, Lindon McGrady, kicked the winning penalty goal in extra time.

I’ll Never forget when he came back from Sydney and played for the Moree Boars in a GF over at Tamworth.

Wests ( Tamworth ) were morals to win and led at half time something like 32-12.

After half time Moree put on a massive stink on to try and unsettle them , being a GF no one got sent off.

And rattle them it did , however with 10 minutes to go Moree were still behind 38-18 , we were gone for all money UNTIL McGrady finally decided to have a crack, and in the space of 8 minutes scored 4 individual try’s ( all converted ) , West Tamworth were shell shocked.

The Moree side won that game 42-38.

And in an interesting side line just last weekend the Moree Boars won their first group 4 GF since that one , 21 years ago.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

He changed his nationality. He must have really liked it over there.

I think he had UK grand parents , so became a dual citizen.

 

[The '47ers]

WOW at 60 still lacing up the boots for a run about.

Former Rothmans Medal winner Ewan McGrady has made a rugby league comeback – at 60.
McGrady won the game’s most prestigious award way back in 1991 as a halfback at the Bulldogs, the night he needed a police escort to get to the medal presentation when it became clear midway through the evening that he had a chance of winning.

On Saturday McGrady made his comeback for his home town of Toomelah, population 250, in an indigenous knockout competition in Lismore.

McGrady’s cousin, country football pundit Troy Adams, says he is still a crowd favourite.

“They were a couple of players short so Ewan jumped in,” Adams said.

“He loves playing with his nephews and it is still a big thing for him to represent his community.”

Ewan McGrady playing for the Moree Boars.

Former Canterbury star Ewan McGrady made a return to footy, aged 60.
McGrady came off the bench to play at halfback.

The kick-and-chase plays and the electrifying speed are obviously not there these days.

Not when you’re 33 years into retirement.

“But he still knows his way around a football field,” Adams said, “He’ll never lose it.

“He steered them around beautifully and loved every moment of it.

“And the fans love it. Everyone up his way still worships him.”

Ewan’s team won the grand final on Sunday against Casino. His nephew, Lindon McGrady, kicked the winning penalty goal in extra time.

There's a massive bloodline out there, a McGrady playing for Valleys up here lost the GF to the @maxta Potato Pickers. Goondiwindi used to be the McGrady team but they chop and change a bit.

 

[maxta]

There's a massive bloodline out there, a McGrady playing for Valleys up here lost the GF to the @maxta Potato Pickers. Goondiwindi used to be the McGrady team but they chop and change a bit.

Yeh mate - Corey Mcgrady I believe.
I was speaking to a leading player manager who rated him as 1 of those big potential player's, simply not committed to the disciplines of NRL and content with playing park footy

 

[The '47ers]

V’landys confirms NRL investigating Ponga’s ‘disrespectful’ Kangaroos call

‘Disrespectful’: NRL investigates Ponga as V’landys speaks on ‘disappointing’ Kangaroos call

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[double hoops]

The 2024 Australian Men’s Prime Minister’s XIII is as follows (in alphabetical order):

Luke Brooks (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
Ethan Bullemor (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
Nat Butcher (Sydney Roosters)
Damien Cook (South Sydney Rabbitohs) - captain
Tallis Duncan (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Beau Fermor (Gold Coast Titans)
Jamal Fogarty (Canberra Raiders)
Lachlan Galvin (Wests Tigers)
Reuben Garrick (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles)
Kobe Hetherington (Brisbane Broncos)
Alofiana Khan-Pereira (Gold Coast Titans)
Jacob Liddle (St George Illawarra Dragons)
Dylan Lucas (Newcastle Knights)
Sam McIntyre (North Queensland Cowboys)
Sean Russell (Parramatta Eels)
Xavier Savage (Canberra Raiders)
Alex Seyfarth (Wests Tigers)
Fletcher Sharpe (Newcastle Knights)
Kaeo Weekes (Canberra Raiders)
Hudson Young (Canberra Raiders)

What a great Ozzie team to take to PNG.

It's a new age purpose built side for this 6 again footy thing. Only one big bopper in Lucas. Everyone else is all about speed and mobility.

 

[The '47ers]

😳

 

[The '47ers]

Gutho going once, going twice, going

Clint Gutherson granted permission to talk with rivals as Ryles continues Eels cleanout

Eels’ cleanout continues as Gutho allowed to talk to rivals after Ryles meeting

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[double hoops]

Can't say I was expecting.
Nat Butcher playing Prop.
Tyran Wishart playing edge.

 

[The '47ers]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/sharks-star-jesse-ramien-launches-gofundme-to-get-premature-baby-born-in-bali-home-to-australia/news-story/45ec630619c9a32e3bc24f72f96fdc68

 

[rj90]

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans will finally tie the knot next month with his long time partner Vessa Rockliff after 16-years as partners. The couple have three children together.

Their nuptials are set for the end of November at Manly Pavilion with an after-party set for Blacket’s Bar at Hotel Steyne.

We will also see Toafofoa Sipley and his partner Nancy along with Lachlan Croker and his partner Abbey get married this off season as well.

(via FB)

 

[double hoops]

About time turtle.

 

[Tragic Eagle]

Looks like she’s decided to keep him!

 

[Phobia]

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans will finally tie the knot next month with his long time partner Vessa Rockliff after 16-years as partners. The couple have three children together.

Their nuptials are set for the end of November at Manly Pavilion with an after-party set for Blacket’s Bar at Hotel Steyne.

We will also see Toafofoa Sipley and his partner Nancy along with Lachlan Croker and his partner Abbey get married this off season as well.

(via FB)

Probably after this, I'd take 16 years too...

Love the comment: "I'll bet she's nervous on their wedding day. Big chance he'll do a a backflip and leave her at the altar" lol

 

[ALinda]

Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans will finally tie the knot next month with his long time partner Vessa Rockliff after 16-years as partners. The couple have three children together.

Their nuptials are set for the end of November at Manly Pavilion with an after-party set for Blacket’s Bar at Hotel Steyne.

We will also see Toafofoa Sipley and his partner Nancy along with Lachlan Croker and his partner Abbey get married this off season as well.

(via FB)

Surprised there's no mention of Jake marrying Alix Waddell in December (as I understand it).

Thanks for that @rj90 and congrats to all the loved up couples.