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Comment on The 2010 NRL predictions post by Shaun

Shaun — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:30:34 +0000

You gonna push for Sammut to play Origin? Having him out of the team may be bonus.

Comment on The 2010 NRL predictions post by Mountain Boy

Mountain Boy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:05:25 +0000

my tip is leave Jennings out. Origin put him on the sidelines for 10 weeks I think it was and cost Penrith a top 8 spot, possibly a top 4 as far as where they were sitting. Play one Origin game in October when it doesn’t affect the teams.

Comment on The 2010 NRL predictions post by Shaun

Shaun — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 19:24:45 +0000

Prediction is that the selectors will find way to stuff it up. To be honest I have no idea. The positions are open and early season form will decide. If Pearce plays like he did in the trial game I saw in the games leading up to Origin then he deserves another chance.

As for 5/8 I fear Bird will get the nod. Prefer someone who can offer more in attack and can kick. Campese maybe but I’m not sure he can handle big games.

Comment on The 2010 NRL predictions post by gilmae

gilmae — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:59:51 +0000

Care to make a halves prediction for the Blues?

Comment on St George Illawarra Dragons 2010 Preview by Mountain Boy

Mountain Boy — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:56:27 +0000

It took a bit of work to produce this Dragons stat shared with you on September 10th prior to Finals week one last year .. “Yes, we all know its been 30 long years since their last Grand Final drinks, but more pertinent, this will be their 17th finals series since 1979 for no result!”

In today’s telegraph, Joey gives his run-down of the teams, telling of St George …”The Dragons have now made 17 finals series without a premiership since 1979″.

Only difference I can see is Joey got paid for his insightful comment.

Anyway, nice compliment for myself that the great A.Johns reads stuff on sidelined – and shamelessly partakes in that most-beloved pastime of the average journo : cut/paste/change a few words.

Comment on South Sydney Rabbitohs 2010 Preview by Bismark O'Measles

Bismark O'Measles — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:45:34 +0000

Chrissy’s got a habit of doing that however I’ve seen one connect and it’s not a pretty sight.

Only time will tell with the Buns. They’re either turning up or giving in and I firmly hope it’s the former of these – I’d dearly love to see them not only make the eight but get to (hmmmm) the semi’s???

Dream-on Bis!

Comment on Parramatta Eels 2010 Preview by Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:56:29 +0000

Thanks MB. And best of luck to the Panthers. Along with the Bulldogs and Tigers, the West should have a good year.

With the Eels current roster and proposed re-signings (the word is that Dan Mortimer will sign a multi-year deal with the Eels) the next few years are the best chance in a long time to win a premiership.

Hindmarsh will get the premiership that he most assuredly deserves.

Comment on Newcastle Knights 2010 Preview by Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:51:41 +0000

Yes, that is a weird story. But it does bump the other news about the Knights off the back page.

Anyway, I think $BW will end up in NZ rugby.

Comment on Penrith Panthers 2010 Preview by Shaun

Shaun — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:48:49 +0000

MB, as said before, my problem with Jennings is that he can go missing. There are times when he needs to go looking for the footy and not be content to hang in the centres waiting for it.

Something he may need to do in Origin is Bellamy gets the halves wrong again. You’d think a game plan would have some component that involved getting the ball to your fastest centre.

Comment on Newcastle Knights 2010 Preview by Bismark O'Measles

Bismark O'Measles — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:43:58 +0000

At least Joey Johns, the shining example of clean-living rectitude, is rallying the fans bless ‘im.

Hold on – Sonny Bill’s coming back !?!?! That’s some wierd s^&*t they’re taking up there.