NRL 2022

mariner4life

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

Massive second half by the Panthers. Bunnies had nothing (they’re lucky to be there in the first place).

Should be an interesting GF, two very different sides. I think I’ll go for the Eels

Penrith once it becomes a Penrith game will kill you

The Eels only chance is offloads. Their offload game last night was awesome, and it's how they have beaten Penrith in the past.

If you allow an arm wrestle with Penrith you lose

ARHS

Thanks goodness Penrith dealt with bad luck bad tmo calls and some dirty shots from South's. Justice done. Edwards Kikau Too and Cleary all so awesome. Lattrell you are a dirt bag with the cheap shots. Crichton clearly scored too!

ACT Crusader

@ARHS Kikau was clearly on the warpath in the first half. Not sure what his points situation is or where he is up to on the judiciary front. But they need him.

You’ve gotta love the NRL commentators. After the shoulder and report, they immediately go into the whole “we want to see the best players on the party, if Penrith win of course”. No shame aye!

ARHS

@ACT-Crusader allowing Burgess to play the final if South's got there was bad enough.

bayimports

Grand final this weekend

Im guessing most will think Penrith win, but I would be surprised if many supporting them in the game.

Interestingly given no real supporters of either side..not as much interest either.

I will support the blue and yellow of Parramatta..just hope the good Parra turns up

mariner4life

I'm going. I'm taking the kids. My youngest is a Penrith supporter so he will be stoked when he finds out he's going.

I myself will be cheering on Parra (still so pissed the Cowboys couldn't get up)

But i do not expect them to win unless they can offload the ball a lot. Penrith's game style is perfect for this type of game. And they are unflappable, they stick to that structure no matter what.

Parra need huge shifts from their forwards, Moses to kick well, and then someone to break the game open out wider. And as i said, offload the ball.

ACT Crusader

@mariner4life a little worried about a couple of the Eels forwards being exploited by the Panthers halves. I think they’ve got the offload game in them, just that Panthers are better than most in crowding the tackle. So if they do get it off there are potential opportunities, but it’s a tough ask.

bayimports

Lane and Papali'i and Paulo have a good offloading game, Lane especially is running good lines too.

Moses and Brown need to be on their game for Parra to stay in this.

For me Parra need to keep hitting up their big men, running good lines to smash Penrith., cant be passive just looking for space against the riff otherwise you will get hit from everywhere

ARHS

Go Penrith!

Nepia

I really don't have a favourite in this match. I'll have to work out who has the most NZers (who want to play for NZ) and then support that team.

Bovidae

The Eels haven't won since 1986 (when Sterling still had some hair) so surely the neutrals have to support them. Also, I read that Penrith are going for the clean sweep of titles this season.

mikey07

Go the Panthers! Read something funny today in 86 when the Eels last won their last premiership and Top Gun was the highest grossing film on the year the other one was that neighbours premiered in 86 and ended this year.

mariner4life

@mikey07 said in NRL 2022:

Go the Panthers! Read something funny today in 86 when the Eels last won their last premiership and Top Gun was the highest grossing film on the year the other one was that neighbours premiered in 86 and ended this year.

I've made worse bets on shakier omens

voodoo

I dont watch a great deal of league but I'm looking forward to this. Wife's whole family are Parra supporters, her dad grew up in Blacktown. Got a decent crew of them organised to watch this together, and a prime table booked at the Palm Beach RSL for a 6.30pm start.

Let's go Eels!!!

ACT Crusader

NRL GRAND FINAL
Referee : Ashley Klein

Panthers: 1. Dylan Edwards 2. Charlie Staines 3. Izack Tago 4. Stephen Crichton 5. Brian To'o 6. Jarome Luai 7. Nathan Cleary 8. Moses Leota 9. Apisai Koroisau 10. James Fisher-Harris 11. Viliame Kikau 12. Liam Martin 13. Isaah Yeo 14. Mitch Kenny 15. Scott Sorensen 16. Spencer Leniu 17. Jaeman Salmon 18. Sean O'Sullivan 19. Matt Eisenhuth 20. J'maine Hopgood 21. Sunia Turuva 22. Chris Smith

Eels: 1. Clinton Gutherson 2. Maika Sivo 3. Viliami Penisini 4. Bailey Simonsson 5. Waqa Blake 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard 9. Reed Mahoney 10. Junior Paulo 11. Shaun Lane 12. Isaiah Papali'i 13. Ryan Matterson 14. Nathan Brown 15. Jakob Arthur 16. Oregon Kaufusi 17. Marata Niukore 18. Bryce Cartwright 19. Makahesi Makatoa 20. Tom Opacic 21. Ofahiki Ogden 22. Ky Rodwell

SBW1

@ACT-Crusader https://nzrl.co.nz/counting-kiwis-lining-up-in-2022-nrl-grand-final/

ACT Crusader

@SBW1 said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader https://nzrl.co.nz/counting-kiwis-lining-up-in-2022-nrl-grand-final/

So @Nepia can get on the Eels!

Donsteppa

Go the Bay Colours!

Nepia

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@SBW1 said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader https://nzrl.co.nz/counting-kiwis-lining-up-in-2022-nrl-grand-final/

So @Nepia can get on the Eels!

I was about to say yes then saw @Donsteppa ’s post.

Donsteppa

@Nepia said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2022:

@SBW1 said in NRL 2022:

@ACT-Crusader https://nzrl.co.nz/counting-kiwis-lining-up-in-2022-nrl-grand-final/

So @Nepia can get on the Eels!

I was about to say yes then saw @Donsteppa ’s post.

Excuses, excuses

The Silver Fern

NRL 2022