The National Rugby League 2012

[dc68]

Seeing as I have no interest in the remainder of the 2011 season.


Go Broncos!!!


Post Locky I have absolutely no expectations that we can win it let alone make the finals.

[PeteyD]

Tigers will win it.

[Iain]

Go Panthers!!

[Eag's]

Up the Mighty Dragons!!

[popper81]

Seeing as I have no interest in the remainder of the 2011 season.


Go Broncos!!!


Post Locky I have absolutely no expectations that we can win it let alone make the finals.



+1 But I think they will make the finals for sure..........They still have the best half in the NRL on the books, go Alfie!!!!!

[3oneday]

Excellent work DC, now the Dogs are a chance ;)

[Lagerlover]

Tigers will win it.

+1

[Eldrick]

Best thing about this thread is that the Dragons aren't premiers in it

[jaybam]

Go the eels. Gotta be better than this year lol

[Jarro]

Go the eels. Gotta be better than this year lol<br />
<br />

Wouldn't be hard :p

Go Broncs !!!!

[Eldrick]

Go the eels. Gotta be better than this year lol

+1

[TheTrueReview]

...
Go Broncos!!! Post Locky I have absolutely no expectations that we can win it let alone make the finals.

What about Thaiday's head-wobbling leadership?

[MegaWatty]

Best thing about this thread is that the Dragons aren't premiers in it<br />
<br />
That can't be said for another 369 or so more days.

[IamViva]

atleast i cant be anymore disappointed next season, expectations have dropped! titans wont finish any lower then they did this year :D

[PerryGroves]

Reasonably confident that the emptiest trophy cabinet in world sport will see some silverware. Sharks in 2012.

[TheTrueReview]

Reasonably confident that the emptiest trophy cabinet in world sport will see some silverware. Sharks in 2012.

Head knock Perry?

[Jarro]

Head knock Perry?<br />
<br />

Must be :roll:

[PerryGroves]

Head knock Perry?

Copped a Cameron Smith knee at lunch today, tried to get up and Sika trod on my calf.

They must be due.

[Marto65]

The only way the sharks will get anything in their trophy cabinet will be to sell the cabinet on ebay to Manly.

[PeteyD]

Do you get a trophy for losing the GF?

[mike]

I think you get a participation certificate.

[Jarro]

I think you get a participation certificate.

.. like you guys in '92/93 ?

[mike]

.. like you guys in '92/93 ?Steelers? Yep they should have won the whole shebang in '92. Only team that would have beaten the broncs.

[Jarro]

Steelers? Yep they should have won the whole shebang in '92. Only team that would have beaten the broncs.

You guys had a good side for sure, but i doubt you would've got over the top of us that year (or the next)

We were just plain awesome !!!

[sol381]

go the eels .. they are a certainty ... to finish top 16

[solarman]

Go Panthers......now that they will have the 2011 premiership coach on board, I'm back with them.

[Steve57]

Go Panthers......now that they will have the 2011 premiership coach on board, I'm back with them.

There's the kiss of death if ever I have seen it - the NAGA's blessing!!!

[Iain]

Go Panthers......now that they will have the 2011 premiership coach on board, I'm back with them.

FFS.... :roll:

[Marto65]

Do you get a trophy for losing the GF?

Our cabinet has been empty for less time than your cabinet. And we still have a chance to put something in it this year. ;)

[PeteyD]

Indeed.

[Courty]

Titans 8)

Nowhere left to go but up. ;)

[TheTrueReview]

Titans 8) ..

Should they become known as the Cronulla Titans? Both clubs performed a lot like each other => they had the smell of death about them & were no hope of making the finals.

[Eag's]

Titans 8)

Nowhere left to go but up. ;)

It could be worse mate, you could be a Rabbits supporter.

[Grunt]

How many NRL supporters on here are actually Club Members/Ticket holders?

Have been a Bunnies Member for over 10 years myself and get to as many games as I can.

[Eag's]

I am.

[dc68]

I have had a season ticket to the Broncs since 93

[shazza_rs]

I've got awesome foursome membership for the broncos. Four home games a year. Probably couldn't commit to more than that.

[Dotty]

It's more fun being with people that support other teams.

Go the Sea-Eagles.

[PerryGroves]

How many NRL supporters on here are actually Club Members/Ticket holders?

Have been a Bunnies Member for over 10 years myself and get to as many games as I can.

So post bandwagon. What about when they needed you?

[Grunt]

So post bandwagon. What about when they needed you? Closer to 20 but did not think that mattered. Supported them as long as I can remembered.

[PeteyD]

Nah not much point in being a member of a sydney team.

[MegaWatty]

Yup. Dragons member and can't even get to a game.

[timah!]

How many NRL supporters on here are actually Club Members/Ticket holders?

Have been a Bunnies Member for over 10 years myself and get to as many games as I can.

You know that if you donated to a real charity it's tax deductible right?

[Ned]

You know that if you donated to a real charity it's tax deductible right?

That's what his daughter has been doing with the shrapnel from his note spending :razz:

[AndyP]

Nah not much point in being a member of a sydney team.It financially supports your club and helps keep it afloat. A merger could have been avoided if the clubs had enough money of their own. Do they have interstate memberships?

[MegaWatty]

Yes.

[Grunt]

Bunnies do. Also have supporters membership for those who can't get to games.

[Jarro]

I'm not a current Broncos club member, but will be next season :)

[dc68]

This started yet? :(

[MegaWatty]

Spoilers?

[dc68]

Spoilers?

SGI are no longer the Premiers.

[MegaWatty]

SGI are no longer the Premiers.

That's why I hate spoilers!

[timah!]

SGI are no longer the Premiers.

Like! X10000000000000000


I supergoaled Tapatalk.

[jaybam]

I do think it is going to be strange not seeing Lockyer there for the broncos. But then it will also be interesting seeing Pedro back in the broncos jersey. I hope they have made the right choice in Sammy as capitan though.

[mudrat]

Go the Eels :)

[jaybam]

Go the Eels <img src="images/smilies/icon_smile.gif" border="0" alt="" title="Smile" smilieid="1" class="inlineimg" /><br />
<br />

Oh hell yeah. Can't be worse than this year surely.

[dc68]

I do think it is going to be strange not seeing Lockyer there for the broncos. But then it will also be interesting seeing Pedro back in the broncos jersey. I hope they have made the right choice in Sammy as capitan though.


Agree on Locky and Pet.

Sam is not the right choice.

[jaybam]

I didn't think so either but as much as I hate to admit it they always seem to get things right at the broncos. Maybe it's a forced way of making him grow a bit. Bit of a sook but he is a good footy player without that.

[PeteyD]

Petero will bitch slap him if he acts like a dick.

[Jarro]

Petero is gonna be awesome for us next year :)

[TheTrueReview]

Petero is gonna be awesome for us next year :)

Should be captain. The head-wobbler is not the right choice.

[PeteyD]

Remains to be seen.

[Jarro]

Should be captain. The head-wobbler is not the right choice.

I'm sure Petero will assume some type of leadership role onfield

[popper81]

I'm sure Petero will assume some type of leadership role onfield



I didn't think so either but as much as I hate to admit it they always seem to get things right at the broncos. Maybe it's a forced way of making him grow a bit. Bit of a sook but he is a good footy player without that.



Petero is gonna be awesome for us next year :smile:

I think Petro is going to be very handy guy to be around the club.... His involvement around the group, (hannant, parker, thaiday) could be the polish they need to really hit their straps as the leaders the club needs. Also the like of Mcguire and Teo etc will cherish the chance to learn pick the guys brain.. I could see Petro's minutes being down on this year and the odd time when he will not start but come on late in the half and give the punch through the ruck around tired bodies. Still think he is a good buy. Not sure Dane Carlaw would agree though.

[damoocow]

Petro is an old hack that they are wasting money on - get rid of Loser Thaiday too - keep the young guns coming through [ except for Gumby Reed]...

[TheTrueReview]

I'm sure Petero will assume some type of leadership role onfield

He'd want to. A lot of respect here for Petero. The head-wobbler will be busy throwing his arms in the air when tackled & arguing with refs.

[IamViva]

heard on the news last night that the titans are offering todd carney a lifeline! theres hope for us yet, Courty ;)

[Grunt]

heard on the news last night that the titans are offering todd carney a lifeline! theres hope for us yet, Courty ;)

Did you see the article where Searle says he and John Cartwright ran into Carney in the street while in Sydney? Please! my arse they ran into him.

[Eldrick]

tripped over him in a gutter more likely

anyone else heard anything about SBW possibly going to the Dragoons?

[Grunt]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/titans-offer-to-todd-carney-based-on-model-which-saved-greg-bird/story-e6frg7mf-1226160674973

Titans coach "John Cartwright and I were actually in Sydney on other business when we bumped into Todd and asked him if he was interested in coming to the Gold Coast," Searle said yesterday.

[Grunt]

tripped over him in a gutter more likely

anyone else heard anything about SBW possibly going to the Dragoons?

Only word I had heard was the Bulldogs were going to try and talk to him after the World Cup.

[Grunt]

I guess my contacts were a season out Hasler to abandon Manly and signs with the Bulldogs for 2013

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/des-hasler-deserts-manly-sea-eagles-signs-with-canterbury-bankstown-bulldogs/story-fn2mcuj6-1226161000250

[Eldrick]

sucks for Dymock

[Grunt]

sucks for Dymock

Sure does

[sms316]

heard on the news last night that the titans are offering todd carney a lifeline! theres hope for us yet, Courty ;)
Carney will fit in quite well on the Gold Coast. Should be dead by round 4.

[TheTrueReview]

Did you see the article where Searle says he and John Cartwright ran into Carney in the street while in Sydney? ....

Was Carney working "The Wall" at Kings Cross in some denim cut-offs?

[Jarro]

Maybe the Titans are desperate to get Carney because the rumour about Prince going back to the Tigers is true ?

Big gamble signing Carney though..... especially with all the distractions around down at the goldie :roll:

[Marto65]

Distrasctions = Nate Myles.

[Jarro]

He certainly won't help things ....

[Grunt]

Am hearing Carney knocked the offer back as it was a very low offer and there are other interested parties that have offered him more.

[Jarro]

The Titans offer was incentive based ..... no wonder he knocked it back ;)

[TheTrueReview]

Distrasctions = Nate Myles.

It'd be just like old times for Carney.

[mike]

http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t325/yumbotto/premiers.jpg

[jaybam]

hahahahahahahaha not a chance lol

[Lobsta]

hahahahahahahaha not a chance lol

Obviously! Bennet is in that picture.

[Eldrick]

"Todd Carney to Souths on 1 year deal"

heard this floating around on twitter tonight

[Tongueboy]

"Todd Carney to Souths on 1 year deal"

heard this floating around on twitter tonight

oh dear

[TheTrueReview]

"Todd Carney to Souths on 1 year deal"

heard this floating around on twitter tonight


oh dear

Sorta like a chick with a bad case of herpes trying to get someone to take her out. She puts out but ...

[Jarro]

Any word on whether Scott Ponce will still be at the Titans next year ?

There were strong rumours that he might be going back to the Tigers next year ???

[shavey]

"Todd Carney to Souths on 1 year deal"

heard this floating around on twitter tonight

They must have moved on that pretty quick as Carney was staying at our Goldie hotel for a few days, saw him Thursday night.

[Jarro]

They must have moved on that pretty quick as Carney was staying at our Goldie hotel for a few days, saw him Thursday night.

He's on the coast for a mates wedding today

[shavey]

Any word on whether Scott Ponce will still be at the Titans next year ?

There were strong rumours that he might be going back to the Tigers next year ???

He'll be staying mate, don't think the Titans would let him go. However at the recent NRL owners meeting the Titans were asking for an advance on their grant money so perhaps push could come to shove.

[Jarro]

He'll be staying mate, don't think the Titans would let him go. However at the recent NRL owners meeting the Titans were asking for an advance on their grant money so perhaps push could come to shove.

Yeah i found it strange to hear that they might willingly let him go.

[Grunt]

Am hearing the deal that Carney was offered with South's is way less money than both the Titans & the Sharks. He had talks with McGuire and the conditions he is under are very strong. If he cant handle them he may only be a short term 2012 player. Also am hearing he chose Souths after looking at the playing roster he was to join.

On the Prince to Tigers issue, I think you will find it is more about what happens at the Tigers rather than the Titans. Robert Lui issue along with Moltzen needs resolution and it means the Tigers could be without a half back for 2012.

[mike]

Any club that would even consider taking Carney on must be either desperate or crazy or both.

[Sydney Hacker]

Any club that would even consider taking Carney on must be either desperate or crazy or both.

That pretty much confirms the Souths rumour then!

[WBennett]

Todd Carney is a cancer to any football club.

[Tongueboy]

he won't be at souths

[sms316]

Even Carney has standards. He shouldn't lower himself to play for Souths

[Tongueboy]

played with your scummy lot so how low did he go? looks like he even wouldn't do the K9 blow job and left before they let fluffy of the chain.

[solarman]

Sean Berrigan to the Raiders......I thought he liked German Shepherds.

[sms316]

What is the point of signing him up? He'd want to be better than the last person they brought back from the UK Super League.

[Grunt]

But he is coming from NZ SMS. A handy guy to have, not like Orford at all.

[sms316]

He might be a handy utility/interchange player, but I can't see why we need another hooker. Surely any decent hooker these days should be an 80 minute player, or they are wasting an interchange spot.

[Grunt]

I think you have mixed him up with his brother. He is a centre

[KristianJ]

To be fair to sms, Berrigan did win the Clive Churchill Medal in 06 playing as a hooker.

[Jarro]

He's still a great player and has plenty to offer the Raiders.

[mike]

Excellent buy. He can play so many positions.
Do the Raiders still have Orford?

[dc68]

Excellent buy. He can play so many positions.
Do the Raiders still have Awful?


Fixed.

[mike]

Oh dear god no.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/todd-carney-dragged-into-tim-moltzen-war/story-e6frg7mf-1226172259934

[TheNuclearOne]

I'll piss myself laffing if he goes to the Dragons. I also wouldn't be surprised if he produced a bumper first season before the behavioural wheels fell off. He could cover the milkman if injured!!!!! :D

[popper81]

The Moltzen thing is starting to drag.... Much like when Steve Turner did it with Melbourne, it annoys me. Moltzen appears to be great talent though, i understand the stink from everyone involved It..

Not sure carney will fit at the big red V.

[Eag's]

Oh dear god no.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/todd-carney-dragged-into-tim-moltzen-war/story-e6frg7mf-1226172259934

+1

[sms316]

Oh dear god no.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/sport/todd-carney-dragged-into-tim-moltzen-war/story-e6frg7mf-1226172259934


+1
Sucked in.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[mike]

Has to be paper talk. Dragons aren't that idiotic.

[Jarro]

I thought Carney was going to the Sharks ??

[mike]

I hope he is.

[Jarro]

Rest easy mikey ... your mob won't sign him

[Ned]

Cronulla's push to sign Todd Carney stalls as St George Illawarra launch late bid

http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2011/10/23/1226174/166056-todd-carney.jpg
Formidable combination ... Todd Carney could fill a Red V jersey alongside Jamie Soward. Source: Sam Ruttyn / News Limited

St George Illawarra have made a last-ditch play to lure Todd Carney to Wollongong next season as the Tim Moltzen saga continues to infuriate the Dragons.

After he was expected to ink a two-year deal with Cronulla (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/teams/sharks) on Saturday, it is understood Carney (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/player?id=108786&name=todd-carney&team=55013)'s move to the Shire has stalled due to a late bid from the 2010 premiers.

In a bizarre twist, it is the ongoing Moltzen contract wrangle with Wests Tigers (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/teams/tigers) which has forced the Dragons (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/teams/dragons) to try to recruit Carney.

And they aren't the only club making a last-minute pitch to sign the sacked Sydney Roosters five-eighth.

North Queensland are also clouding Carney's anticipated move to the Sharks.

Family will play a role in Carney's final decision, with his mum Leanne due to arrive in Sydney today to discuss her son's next move.

Whichever club signs Carney, NRL chief executive David Gallop has again re-inforced the need for the 2010 Dally M Medallist to take control of his life off the field.

"I've certainly indicated to at least one club, and probably said publicly, that I would want to sit down and talk to him," Gallop said.

"I met up with him a few weeks ago and said to him that I want him to get to 32 or 33 years of age and people to just be talking about his footy, not what he does off the field.

"And if he does find another club, then he needs to be able to tell us that he's going to be able to stay out of the spotlight off the field."

If St George Illawarra succeed in luring Carney to Wollongong, the next question would be where does he fit into the club's playmaking puzzle.

Captain Ben Hornby, Jamie Soward and Chase Stanley are all contracted for next season.

Halfback or fullback would appear the most likely option, with NSW Origin five-eighth Soward expected to remain in the No 6 jersey.

Cronulla have always been in the box seat to land Carney's signature and are confident of holding off the late bid by the Dragons.

Their biggest trump card has been captain Paul Gallen (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/player?id=100240&name=paul-gallen&team=55006), who is managed by David Riolo - the same person who looks after Carney.

For the last month, Carney has told those close to him about the appeal of signing with the Sharks and living in the Shire.

If Cronulla can secure Carney on a two-year deal, coach Shane Flanagan will have managed to assemble a strong roster while still having one arm tied behind his back.

Given the lack of resources and administration at Cronulla, Flanagan and football manager Darren Mooney have done an outstanding job.

The final part of the Carney puzzle will hinge on the actions of the star five-eighth.

If he wants to truly redeem himself, he has the footballing talent to do so.

Off the field, his track record's not as flash.

Ultimately, this is where he will be judged.

[mike]

Ah excellent, it's a News Ltd/Telegraph article.

A sure bet it won't happen. What a relief.

[mike]

http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=44676&title=dragons-recruit-vea-for-2012

(http://www.dragons.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=44676&title=dragons-recruit-vea-for-2012)
The Dragons can also confirm they have no interest in signing Todd Carney and have made no formal enquiries about his services despite reports to the contrary.

The Daily Telegraph is good for toilet paper, nothing else.

[Jarro]

If they're keen to sign Carney then you would imagine that Moltzen isn't going to be going there next year

[mike]

The Daily Telegraph is saying Soward will be at Brisbane next year.

What do you Broncos wankers think about that?

[Jarro]

We don't want that little faggott here !!!

[mike]

:lol:

As expected.

[Jarro]

Daniel Mortimer to the Roosters.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/daniel-mortimer-joins-sydney-roosters-from-parramatta-eels-signs-two-year-deal/story-fn2mcuj6-1226175261866

[TheTrueReview]

Daniel Mortimer to the Roosters.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/daniel-mortimer-joins-sydney-roosters-from-parramatta-eels-signs-two-year-deal/story-fn2mcuj6-1226175261866

Could turn out a very good buy. Go the chooks!!

[Peter]

I don't rate him, but he works hard and will probably suit the structured approach that Smith likes.

Plus he's not a dickhead like Carney.

[popper81]

He has the ability to give good service when required. With Anasta and Pearce there I think he is a handy pickup. He is a better player than park footy. I still doubt the boys from Bondi will be a threat next season, top 8 maybe.

[IamViva]

Could turn out a very good buy. Go the chooks!!

I think his services may have been purchased as a back up for Anasta and Pearce, those 2 would be my first picks in the halves... its not like Mortimer really set NSW cup alight to warrant a return for the eels

[Jarro]

So Gallen is going to take Carney under his wing and help him get his footballing life back on track.


:lol:

[TheTrueReview]

So Gallen is going to take Carney under his wing and help him get his footballing life back on track.


:lol:

Maybe Gallen will just talk to him and help him see the error of his ways. :roll:

[Peter]

The Shire has the potential to be a terrible place for a young bloke with a high profile drinking problem.

[Jarro]

I really hope that Carney can get his act together ...

.. but as Peter said, the Shire probably isn't the place to start :(

[Eldrick]

Ill give it to Round 9 before he's in strife

[Jarro]

Ill give it to Round 9 before he's in strife

on field or off ?

;)

[Peter]

Wanna bet?

[Yossarian]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS4X5_-OAE8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS4X5_-OAE8)

[TheNuclearOne]

Why would they pay him $700 000 for 2 years. For him to command that in his current blight is astounding.

[Grunt]

Could Carney be hte Missing link to allow Cronulla to win their first premiership before they go broke and fade into the distant past like Nerwtown and North Sydney.

[MegaWatty]

Could Carney be hte Missing link to allow Cronulla to win their first premiership before they go broke and fade into the distant past like Nerwtown and North Sydney.

Maybe a trip to the courts could help them.

[PerryGroves]

Could Carney be hte Missing link to allow Cronulla to win their first premiership before they go broke and fade into the distant past like Nerwtown and North Sydney.

Could be, if only the other foundation clubs you mentioned had media wankers and kiwi actor backers.

[dc68]

Are we there yet? :(

[Ned]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/united-resources-management-poised-to-launch-55-million-takeover-of-manly-sea-eagles-from-penn-sport/story-fn2mcuj6-1226181162988

And in the comments section, the first one left for the article......................

"Radical Rabbit says… Today at 9:51 AM
How appropriate. A waste management company taking over a rubbish club."




Tongueboy, you on the ball or what ?????????????????

[TheNuclearOne]

Molzen staying at the Tigers i heard.

[3oneday]

Molzen staying at the Tigers i heard.yep, feigning injury to a shoulder that requires 6 months rehab, but in the next breath says starts training Monday :)

[Eag's]

Molzen staying at the Tigers i heard.

Good, we didn't need him anyway.

[PeteyD]

Nah you'll lose regardless.

[TheNuclearOne]

yep, feigning injury to a shoulder that requires 6 months rehab, but in the next breath says starts training Monday :)

LOL

[Tongueboy]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/united-resources-management-poised-to-launch-55-million-takeover-of-manly-sea-eagles-from-penn-sport/story-fn2mcuj6-1226181162988

And in the comments section, the first one left for the article......................

"Radical Rabbit says… Today at 9:51 AM
How appropriate. A waste management company taking over a rubbish club."




Tongueboy, you on the ball or what ?????????????????


get a grip boyo

[Peter]

Good decision by the Dragons. You never want a guy who doesn't really want to be there.

Having said that, I believe that there should be some kind of action taken over these incidents - perhaps fine the agent or suspend the player for a few rounds?

[Sydney Hacker]

I thought I read somewhere that the Dragons were still planning on taking the Tigers to court over the issue, they have just agreed not to register his contract.

I would suspect it will basically involve the Tigers paying some sort of compensation to the dragoons.

[Grunt]

Not good that if had to go to the Dragons that his shoulder would require surgery but now he is staying at the Tiger, thier CEo comes out and says it will be managed like last year without surgery. Hmm.

Not sure what laws the Dragons will be able to be compensated under, but am sure we have some wannabe lawyers here that will know.

[mike]

The whole thing makes Moltzen look like a whiney littler bitch.

I'm glad he's staying.

[Jarro]

I thought i read that the Tigers never really released him, as far as giving him a written release ??

That being the case, how could he have a legally binding contract with St.George in the first place ??

[Eag's]

It is a lot of fuss over a very average player IMOP.

[Jarro]

Yeah i've never really understood all the fuss about him ?

It's probably more a case of the Tigers really needing him now, if they intend to ditch Lui (as has been rumoured)

[Grunt]

Think the Agent is the real problem, signing the contract with St George before the release signed. But the Tigers are just as bad, tell him to look else where and when it is announce he is going to the Dragons they have a hissy fit that it should not have been announced until later. They then don't file the release to the NRL. Lui then get in trouble and they need Moultzen so the situation changes somewhat.

[Peter]

Eags, fully agree. He finished the season well but is no superstar.

[TheNuclearOne]

It is a lot of fuss over a very average player IMOP.

He did seem to come on reasonably strong last season, i thought he showed benuine improvement. I'll sit back make my assessment after next year. Deffo no superstar right now.

[popper81]

The whole thing makes Moltzen look like a whiney littler bitch.

I'm glad he's staying.

+1 and I still think the same about Steve Turner

[PeteyD]

He's solid. Not sure he is worth the fuss. At least he doesn't bash his girlfriend.

[mike]

2012 draw has been released.
Two good things to come out of it;
1. Dragons play a game in Townsville. They only seem to play there one out of three years.
2. Dragons only play the Raiders once. Thank Christ for that.

[Ned]

2. Dragons only play the Raiders once. Thank Christ for that.

Unless they meet in the finals...................

[Jarro]

I'm looking forward to round 5 when my boys take on St.George.

We're going to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our first premiership ... wearing a replica jersey as well 8)

Should be a good one 'eh mikey ?

[Eldrick]

another leg up to the dragons from the NRL.
now they just have make sure that Archer ref's most of their games

[MegaWatty]

another leg up to the dragons from the NRL.now they just have make sure that Archer ref's most of their games Why wouldn't you look after your biggest fan base?

[PerryGroves]

Why wouldn't you look after your biggest fan base?

Thanks Eddie

[Eldrick]

NVM

[mike]

I'm looking forward to round 5 when my boys take on St.George.

We're going to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of our first premiership ... wearing a replica jersey as well 8)

Should be a good one 'eh mikey ?Should be a fantastic game if the dragons win.

[Jarro]

Should be an interesting game for both clubs seeing as they'll have gone through some major changes player wise.

[mike]

Jarro, the Dragons are an unknown quantity atm. Still plenty of talent, just have to wait and see if they can get the hunger back.
I honestly think the Broncos are going to struggle without Lockyer. I hope I'm right.

[MegaWatty]

Thanks Eddie ;)

[TheNuclearOne]

Reports coming out of factions in Manley and the club being in absolute disarray. Rumours Foran to follow Hasler and Hasler being pulled from the helm in 2012.

[Jarro]

Also heard that DCE might join up with The Broncos in 2013 8)

[TheNuclearOne]

Also heard that DCE might join up with The Broncos in 2013 8)

Gee, you'd be unhappy about that LOL

[Jarro]

Gee, you'd be unhappy about that LOL

Hell yeah ... i'm devo :lol:

[Sydney Hacker]

Why the **** would the cows buy Lui for 2 years, he is likely to be/should be in jail for 6 months of it!

[Jarro]

He's from up there initially i believe, maybe a homecoming might sort him out ..... with family up there perhaps.

Let's hope so anyway.

[TheNuclearOne]

Why the **** would the cows buy Lui for 2 years, he is likely to be/should be in jail for 6 months of it!

I still reckon the Tigers knew thru the year new trouble was inevitable. I'd hate to know what hasn't been reported the last 2 years. Speculation, but jeeeeeez.

[mike]

TNO you always have the best avatars.

[TheNuclearOne]

TNO you always have the best avatars.


Cheers mate. They'd be a lot better but keeping it extremely modest to comply with the (agreed upon) ozgolf guidlines.

[mike]

Rules are meant to be broken.

[sms316]

No they're not Mike.

[Jarro]

not around here they're not

[sms316]

That's right Jarro. Keep up the great work (and that goes for all of the other mods too).

[MegaWatty]

Thanks SMS. You're a joy to work with. ;)

[sms316]

Thanks SMS. You're a joy to work with. ;)
That will make a nice sig.

[mike]

Haha.

[Grunt]

Hasler very close to being sacked now.

http://www.seaeagles.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=45045&title=official-statement-on-des-hasler

[matty]

I hope he is free to coach next year at the doggies. I'd like to see what he can do to the place with the staff he is bringing with him, his coaching assistant, Foran, Cleal for recruitment. There's even talk of Brett Stewart going to the dogs plus a couple more big names.

As a doggies supporter all my life I'm excited, but growing up at Manly, and having the Eagles as my second team all my life it's sad to see the club falling apart.

[PerryGroves]

As a doggies supporter all my life I'm excited, but growing up at Manly, and having the Eagles as my second team all my life it's sad to see the club falling apart.

Falling apart?, we have just won the premiership. Des may be chasing the filthy lucre which we don't have but so be it. Brett Stewart is not going to Canterbury.

Is there a 2nd team concept?

[mike]

Falling apart?, we have just won the premiership.Just won the premiership, yep. Falling apart, yep.

[matty]

Falling apart?, we have just won the premiership. Des may be chasing the filthy lucre which we don't have but so be it. Brett Stewart is not going to Canterbury.

Is there a 2nd team concept?

'Won' is past tense. My post is about what is happening now. If you don't think the club has fallen apart since winning the premiership then I don't know what would have to happen for you to think the club has imploded.

And as for a 2nd team concept, it depends how much you want to get carried away with it all.

[PerryGroves]

I think we will struggle next year however a winning culture is important, go ask the Sharks. The Daily Telegraph isnt a barometer of performance, mid season they need to sell papers.

Heads up
-we have no coin.
- Des wants plenty. go sell your soul to the filthy Dogs. Next year was always going to be intolerable.
- I like Todd Geenberg he seems a touch of class, as oppossed to the supporter base.
- 2nd team, its not geting carried away, just a pointles concept, do you have a 3rd

[TheNuclearOne]

Not falling apart at all

Des Hasler's reign at Manly appears to be over with the two-time NRL premiership-winning coach stood down and ordered to front the Sea Eagles board over alleged breaches of contract.

The announcement follows a marathon seven-hour meeting of the Manley board to discuss Hasler's future at the Northern Peninsula club.




"The Manly Warringah board have met this evening and are of the opinion that there have been serious breaches of contract by coach Des Hasler," club chairman Scott Penn said.



"The board has invited Des to explain his actions and in the meantime he has been stood down."
Penn refused to elaborate on the breaches of contract until Hasler fronts board to explain his actions.


Asked whether it was to do with Hasler attempting to take players with him to Canterbury in 2013, Penn replied, "I'll leave that up to you."

[Jarro]

Who cares :roll:

It's only manly after all

[PeteyD]

2nd team - loser concept. My second team is the one that wins the premiership when the Tigers don't, unless it is Manly ;)

If you are going to fall apart it is better to do it this time of year than in mid season. Manly, like the Broncos, have a winning culture. They won't be down for long. Bastards.

[Grunt]

They will certainly test their mettle though Pete.


Coach to be sacked
Infighting about alot of issues at board level
is being fought in public and not hte boardroom
Players have issues with admin
Club owners not liking one another and looking to buy each other out.
Key coaching staff leaving and I mean other than Hasler

These are just some of the issues that have been made public

[matty]

Perry, you're obviously a passionate Manly supporter but what the Telegraph says mid season, the winning culture at Manly, or the dirty supporter base at the dogs has nothing to do with the fact Manly is falling apart. They'll bounce back but the board has a lot to answer for. A fish stinks from the head down.

As for the second team concept, would you prefer it if I said I had a real 'soft spot' for Manly? Lighten up. I don't see the issue with me standing on the hill at Brooky singing Eagle Rock. I've gone for the dogs all my life out of loyalty and following them as a kid through the glorious 80's and through a lot of crap on the 00's. I can't do much about their inbred supporter base, although in a previous life I would have locked up dozens of the oxygen thieves.

At the end of the day it's only footy.

[PerryGroves]

At the end of the day it's only footy.

Indeed mate

[Ned]

Lui has signed with the Cowgirls!

[Grunt]

Guess they had to hold that back until the Moltzen saga had evolved. Tigers would have been screwed if they did not get Moltzen. Wonder if Lui will actually play with the Cowboys. Half was not a problem for them this year and that young 5/8 they uncovered did not do too badly last season. Another thing is what if he is convicted of the charges he is under?

[mike]

Perry, Manly are falling apart. I wish I hated them as much as I did 20 years ago.

[Yossarian]

It is cricket season boys, give this ghey shit a rest.

PS

Go storm.

[mike]

Storm are scum. Storm are filth.

[mike]

Cheats too.

[dc68]

Guess they had to hold that back until the Moltzen saga had evolved. Tigers would have been screwed if they did not get Moltzen. Wonder if Lui will actually play with the Cowboys. Half was not a problem for them this year and that young 5/8 they uncovered did not do too badly last season. Another thing is what if he is convicted of the charges he is under? Think you would see JT go to 5/8 and Lui at hb.With Qld and therefore Aust well served for half backsI am sure JT wants a crack at Lockys rep jumpers.

[dc68]

It is cricket season boys, give this ghey shit a rest. PSGo storm. Back in your box gimp.

[Jarro]

Back in your box gimp.

^^^^ this :roll:

[3oneday]

Heads up
-we have no coin.
- Des wants plenty. go sell your soul to the filthy Dogs. Next year was always going to be intolerable.
- I like Todd Geenberg he seems a touch of class, as oppossed to the supporter base

You had the coin, just no leadership as to when to act and when to sit on ones hands. Toys out of the cot yet ?

If Manly had Greenberg this wouldn't have happened. The fans are rightly cranky at however many owners the Manly has this week, no one knows who the **** is in charge it seems. The board also won't be able to prove Hasler has breached, lack of evidence I'd suggest, it will cost your broke club even more.

Very sad, although I'm a proud Dogs supporter too. If Matai comes over I'm outa there :lol:

[Jarro]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/sacked-manly-sea-eagles-coach-des-hasler-set-to-take-over-as-canterbury-bankstown-coach-immediately/story-fn2mcuj6-1226193351798

[Ned]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/canterbury-bankstown-confirm-des-hasler-will-assume-head-coaching-role-at-bulldogs-immediately/story-fn2mcuj6-1226193870480

Good reply by Des. (And outcome)

[Jarro]

The Stewart brothers might be considering a jump form Manly to the Dragons ??

That ok with you mikey ?

[Eag's]

I heard that one as well, will be interested to see what pans out.

[Jarro]

yeah it will mate, they'd be handy additions to any side.

[Eldrick]

Lucky there isn't a salary cap on dickheads

[PeteyD]

Lock up the young girls

[TheTrueReview]

Lucky there isn't a salary cap on dickheads

There's a personality test in order to be a footballer?

[mike]

The Stewart brothers might be considering a jump form Manly to the Dragons ??

That ok with you mikey ? :roll:
More rumours. Seriously sick of these sort of stories.

However, if it were true I'd prolly jiz.

[Jarro]

http://www.nrl.com/clubs-agree-to-sign-licence-agreements/tabid/10874/newsid/65478/default.aspx

[dc68]

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FrCvQgq&h=lAQEs2hTfAQEP6idEP6ry1d1Mdbicdr3xUHbQlsI2Vztl5A


:)

[mike]

Tigers are 8/1 faves to win the comp next year.

The bookies must be on crack.

[Jarro]

Last game of football early tomorrow for a legend of the game.

Thanks for the memories Locky 8)

[jaybam]

Good ridance ;)

[Jarro]

Still won't help you clowns win Origin anytime soon :lol:

[Eag's]

Amen brother :)

[Jarro]

James Maloney leaving the Warriors for the Roosters in 2013

http://www.nrl.com/roosters-sign-maloney-to-three-year-deal/tabid/10874/newsid/65531/default.aspx

[Grunt]

Next years thread Jarro 2013 is not 2012. Wonder if the TV deal falls through how many of these big deals that have been signed fall through too?

[Jarro]

Maloney has s get out clause if the Bears get readmitted to the comp :lol:

[Grunt]

Bears are South's Feeder team at the moment. Think they will stay that way too. Perth is the next big team in the NRL I think.

[Jarro]

Are Souths relocating ?

[Grunt]

Are Souths relocating ?

NEVER!!

Sharks are next to die, then Manly.

[Jarro]

I hope Perth get the nod

[Grunt]

Yeah a truly National comp and then a 2nd Brisbane team is a must, got to cut the Bronco monopoly.

[Jarro]

We don't need two teams here in Brissy ... we've already got the Gold Coast and the Cowboys just up the road ....

[Grunt]

RIP Artie Beetson

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/artie-beetson-dead-20111201-1o7vz.html
(http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/artie-beetson-dead-20111201-1o7vz.html)

[Jarro]

Very sad.. he was a champion QLDer

[Grunt]

Yeah Jarro, I met Artie as a kid when he was out injured with a broken jaw at Redfern Oval around 1978-79. Had the time to talk to a kid in a Souths Jumper, with his jaw wired up. Saw him years later when he was the publican at the Pier Hotel at Botany. Enjoyed a beer with him more than on one occasion there.

RIP Artie.

[TheTrueReview]

NEVER!!

Sharks are next to die, then Manly.

For your second prediction to happen, your avatar will need to turn pink & start flying.

[mike]

Artie was at his peak when I started following league. Incredible player. Had all the skills.

[TheTrueReview]

Artie was at his peak when I started following league. Incredible player. Had all the skills.

+ 1. I was amazed when Sky News was running the story today. All the footage had him in his Roosters gear yet not a mention of his lifelong involvement with the club.

Here's some of his profile posted today on the Rooster's website.


"Arthur Beetson was inducted into the Roosters Hall of Fame in 2010.Player number 615 for the Sydney Roosters, Artie is one of rugby league’s seven immortals is still referred to as the best prop Australia has ever seen.
Arthur played 131 games for Easts between 1971 and 1978, captaining the 1974 and 1975 premiership winning teams, and coached the club between 1985 and 1988, earning the ‘Coach of the Year’ award in 1987.
Beetson then used his incredible gift of understanding what it took to be an elite rugby league player to recruit some of the best young players in the country as the Sydney Roosters Recruitment Officer, a position he held until 2008.
In 2003 he was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall of Fame. In 2008, in rugby league’s Centenary year, Beetson was awarded the Clive Churchill Medal, for the best player on the field, for the 1974 Grand Final, as well as being named in rugby league’s Team of the Century, QLD’s Team of the Century and the Indigenous Team of the Century."

[mike]

Yep, he actually started at Balmain, but that was before my time.
Finished his career at Parra. Hit the line hard and had simply amazing speed for a big guy. Could have 4 players hanging off of him and offload with ease.

[Courty]

I'm guessing Damoocow is behind this (http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/brisbane-broncos-youngster-jack-reed-leading-the-way-in-voting-for-nrl-all-stars-team/story-e6frf3ou-1226224575914). ;)

[dc68]

I was just about to link that too Count!!

[TheNuclearOne]

:lol:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/cursed-manly-under-evil-spell-manly-warringah-spelled-manly-warringan-on-jerseys-jackets-for-2012-nrl-season/story-fn2mcuj6-1226241377350

[TheTrueReview]

:lol:

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/nrl-premiership/cursed-manly-under-evil-spell-manly-warringah-spelled-manly-warringan-on-jerseys-jackets-for-2012-nrl-season/story-fn2mcuj6-1226241377350

So solly!!

[mike]

That so sums up Manly atm.

LOL

[Dude, Where's my Par?]

That's implying that one thes who bought it could read it to know it was wrong ...

[Eldrick]

so 1 in 1000 Manly fans can read?