The Finals thread: (week 1)

[globaleagle]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/the-nrl-has-downgraded-cronulla-star-nicho-hynes-dangerous-contract-charge-freeing-him-to-play-the-finals/news-story/0f1c10a64eef2ab8d102baabeff7ba2a

A pity Tof didn’t play for cronulla then. May have been able to play his 100th.

Consistency is overrated.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

A pity Tof didn’t play for cronulla then. May have been able to play his 100th.

Consistency is overrated.

Nicho was a clesnskin , I’d suggest that made a big difference

 

[mave]

So in summary, the NRL had charged Nicho with a grade 2, worthy of a 1 week ban.
Then backflipped to a grade 1 charge because the injured player apparently isn't as injured as first thought according to the Bulldogs medicos....allowing Nicho to play.

This doesn't seem fraught with potential buggery by the clubs / NRL at all does it?

Would the Doggies have let on that their player wasn't that badly injured if they were facing the Sharks again this week?

Would the Doggies potentially prefer to play the Sharks, not Roosters later in the finals, thus releasing this info.

And haven't we been previously told that the injury doesn't determine the punishment?

Fk me drunk, the NRL find new and exciting ways to undermine their own comps integrity year after year after year.

 

[Waz13]

Raiders will go out in straight sets I reckon.

It's the Broncos comp to lose, unfortunately.

I reckon Dogs out in straight sets - which will see them 0-3 in finals under Gus Ciraldo.

 

[Hibyemama]

I just noticed we were just 3 wins from a top 4 spot- LOL- This is a stat to make Seibold say- Im so proud of the group and the effort put in in 2025 - 😆

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I just noticed we were just 3 wins from a top 4 spot- LOL- This is a stat to make Seibold say- Im so proud of the group and the effort put in in 2025 - 😆

And remember we lost to the Titans & Newcastle

I’m afraid the Chaser has more to answer for than most , these were the games where he really really “ phoned it in “.

 

[The Wheel]

So in summary, the NRL had charged Nicho with a grade 2, worthy of a 1 week ban.
Then backflipped to a grade 1 charge because the injured player apparently isn't as injured as first thought according to the Bulldogs medicos....allowing Nicho to play.

This doesn't seem fraught with potential buggery by the clubs / NRL at all does it?

Would the Doggies have let on that their player wasn't that badly injured if they were facing the Sharks again this week?

Would the Doggies potentially prefer to play the Sharks, not Roosters later in the finals, thus releasing this info.

And haven't we been previously told that the injury doesn't determine the punishment?

Fk me drunk, the NRL find new and exciting ways to undermine their own comps integrity year after year after year.

In the immortal words of Greenturd;

‘Consistency is overrated’

 

[Phobia]

Three future Manly players in Fogarty, Hetherington, and Blake Wilson, all named to play this week. Blake Wilson might drop out however, as Kiraz is on the Dogs' extended bench.

That'll be Friday at 7:50pm for Storm vs Bulldogs, and Sunday at 4:05pm for Raiders vs Broncos, if you're only interested in watching Manly players lol.

 

[The Wheel]

Three future Manly players in Fogarty, Hetherington, and Blake Wilson, all named to play this week. Blake Wilson might drop out however, as Kiraz is on the Dogs' extended bench.

That'll be Friday at 7:50pm for Storm vs Bulldogs, and Sunday at 4:05pm for Raiders vs Broncos, if you're only interested in watching Manly players lol.

We definitely don’t get this chance with West Tigers players

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Three future Manly players in Fogarty, Hetherington, and Blake Wilson, all named to play this week. Blake Wilson might drop out however, as Kiraz is on the Dogs' extended bench.

That'll be Friday at 7:50pm for Storm vs Bulldogs, and Sunday at 4:05pm for Raiders vs Broncos, if you're only interested in watching Manly players lol.

Good experience for them , cannot hurt can it .

 

[DanielTurbo888]

Sharks will absolutely hammer the Roosters 20+

Raiders will destroy the Broncos mark my words.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Sharks will absolutely hammer the Roosters 20+

Raiders will destroy the Broncos mark my words.

It’s funny , I’m going the exact opposite 🤷🤷🤷

 

[mickqld]

Only game that matters. Sydney Shield GF Sat 1pm Leichardt oval. Wenty v Manly Coach by Toovey.

 

[Uber Eagle 72]

Sharks will absolutely hammer the Roosters 20+

Raiders will destroy the Broncos mark my words.

I hope you’re right mate

 

[mickqld]

Here's my finals rating on a tolerance level from best to worst.
1. Warriors - we beat them in 2011, never done us harm except for Johnston's acting last year.
2. Sharks - we beat them in GF 1973 and 1978 plus many other finals
3. Raiders - we beat them in 1987
4. Panthers - I know 4 GF wins but the only damage to us was back in 2017 semi final ,1985 play-off for 5th
5. Broncos - I know , they're Qld trash but they haven't beaten us in a GF yet.
6. Canterbury- 1995 GF cheated us out of it.
7. Storm - cheated us out of 2007 but we smashed them in 2008.
8. Scum sucking rorters - most hated disgusting cheating filth in the game. Cheated us out of 2013 GF , stolen premierships, at least we beat them in 1972.