NRL : The Official NRL Thread 2006 (3 Viewers)

[transcendent]

I want leave my first match with my sister without getting harassed. Bulldog matches have a history of hooliganism and I'm basing it on that.

 

[Bookie]

if youre being serious - then you can usually buy tickets at the game.

unless its a blockbuster whered youd wanna book the week ahead.

or if you want 50m seats, then you best book now as well. usually through ticketek but some teams arent affiliated with them so call the home club up and ask.

 

[DRAGONZ]

My sister wants to see a Dragon's game that's close by so it's this week's Panther's game or the early August match against the Eels. How much are tickets usually? Do I have to book? How and where?

Chances are that it's going to be raining on Saturday night.

I braved the downpour at Oki Jubilee on Friday night, but it would be dumb to get your sister standing in the rain to watch a match. Especially one that will be as low-quality as what I think Panthers vs Dragons will be this weekend.

So General Admission tickets is probably out of the equation -- I think Penrith's GA area is the grass behind the posts on both sides .. perhaps it has changed since the recent upgrade.

In which case, pre-purchasing tickets in the main grandstand is the way to go. Not sure if you have to be a Panthers member for those seats, I've never been to Penrith Football Stadium (CUA Stadium now) before so I don't know the setup.

Buying two grandstand tickets would probably be 60 dollars, though. 30 dollars a ticket seems ok, considering I paid 22 for my General Admission one on Friday. Sucks being an adult. If your sister is under 16, I think she gets concession prices.

 

[transcendent]

Cool, thanks for that Bookie, DRAGONZ.

 

[Bookie]

Friday, 9th June 2006

Manly v Wests at Brookvale Oval, 7.30pm

Sea Eagles: Brett Stewart, Michael Robertson, Paul Stephenson, Steve Matai, Chris Hicks, Travis Burns, Matt Orford, Mark Bryant, Michael Monaghan, George Rose, Glenn Stewart, Anthony Watmough, Ben Kennedy (c)
Interchange: Shane Dunley, Luke Williamson, Phil Morwood, Kylie Leuluai

Tigers: Shannon McDonnell, Taniela Tuiaki, Dene Collis, Shane Elford, Michael Crockett, Benji Marshall, Scott Prince (c), Ryan O'Hara, Robbie Farah, John Skandalis, Anthony Laffranchi, Todd Payten, Jamaal Lolesi
Interchange: Stuart Flanagan, Chris Heighington, Bryce Gibbs, Ben Galea

Referee: Shayne Hayne

Saturday, 10th June 2006

Penrith v St George Illawarra at CUA Stadium, 5.30pm

Panthers: Rhys Wesser, Michael Gordon, Danny Galea, Luke Lewis, Luke Rooney, Preston Campbell, Craig Gower, Joel Clinton, Luke Priddis, Craig Stapleton, Matthew Cross, Tony Puletua (c), Trent Waterhouse
Interchange: Frank Puletua, Bryan Norris, Matthew Bell, Paul Aiton

Dragons: Clint Greenshields, Colin Best, Daryl Millard, Ben Creagh, Brett Morris, Chris Sheppard, Ben Hornby (c), Jason Ryles, Dean Young, Justin Poore, Sam Isemonger, Corey Payne, Matt Bickerstaff
Interchange: Michael Henderson, Charlie Leaeno, Danny Wicks, Aaron Gorrell

Referee: Jarred Maxwell

North Queensland v Cronulla at Dairy Farmers Stadium, 7.30pm

Cowboys: Matt Bowen, Brenton Bowen, Josh Hannay, Paul Bowman, Matt Sing, Shane Muspratt, Brett Firman, Mitchell Sargent, Aaron Payne, Shane Tronc, Justin Smith, Jacob Lillyman, Travis Norton (c)
Interchange: Rod Jensen, David Faiumu, Gavin Cooper, Matthew Scott

Sharks: David Simmons, Darren Albert, Nigel Vagana, Phil Bailey, Luke Covell, Brett Kearney, Brett Kimmorley, James Stosic, Kevin Kingston, Luke Douglas, Lance Thompson, Greg Bird, Paul Gallen
Interchange: Hutch Maiava, Matt Hilder, Reece Williams, Beau Scott, Luke Harlen (one to be omitted)

Referee: Sean Hampstead

South Sydney v Brisbane at Telstra Stadium, 7.30pm

Rabbitohs: David Peachey, Luke MacDougall, Todd Polglase, Adam MacDougall, Nathan Merritt, John Sutton, Joe Williams, Peter Cusack (c), Shane Walker, Manase Manuokafoa, David Fa'alogo, Mark Minichiello, Shane Rigon
Interchange: Jaiman Lowe, Paul Mellor, Ben Rogers, Shannan McPherson

Broncos: Darius Boyd, Tame Tupou, Greg Eastwood, Casey McGuire, Leon Bott, Brett Seymour, Shane Perry, Shane Webcke, Ian Lacey, Brad Thorn, Dane Carlaw, Corey Parker, David Stagg
Interchange: Dave Taylor, Ben Hannant, Neville Costigan, Joel Moon

Referee: Ben Cummins

Sunday, 11th June 2006

Sydney v New Zealand at Aussie Stadium, 2.30pm

Roosters: Shaun Foley, Vince Mellars, Iosia Soliola, Ryan Cross, Lelea Paea, Josh Lewis, Jamie Soward, Adrian Morley, Heath L'Estrange, David Shillington, Anthony Tupou, Nigel Plum, Craig Fitzgibbon (c)
Interchange: John Doyle, Shane Shackleton, Mickey Paea, Charles Tonga

Warriors: Brent Webb, Patrick Ah Van, Tony Martin, Simon Mannering, Manu Vatuvei, Jerome Ropati, Grant Rovelli, Ruben Wiki (c), Nathan Fien, Evarn Tuimavave, Awen Guttenbeil, Louis Anderson, Sione Faumuina
Interchange: Sam Rapira, Wairangi Koopu, Micheal Luck, Lance Hohaia, Clinton Toopi (one to be omitted)

Referee: Russell Smith

Parramatta v Melbourne at Parramatta Stadium, 3.00pm

Eels: Joel Reddy, Jarryd Hayne, Brett Delaney, Luke O'Dwyer, John Williams, John Morris, Tim Smith, Nathan Cayless (c), PJ Marsh, Fuifui Moimoi, Daniel Wagon, Chad Robinson, Glenn Morrison
Interchange: Mark Riddell, Dean Widders, Michael Vella, Justin Tsoulos

Storm: Billy Slater, Chris Walker, Jake Webster, Matt Geyer, Steve Turner, Scott Hill, Cooper Cronk, Garret Crossman, Nathan Friend, Brett White, David Kidwell, Ryan Hoffman, Jeremy Smith
Interchange: Ian Donnelly, Ben Cross, Antonio Kaufusi, Jamie Feeney

Referee: Paul Simpkins

Monday, 12th June 2006

Canterbury v Canberra at Telstra Stadium, 3.00pm

Bulldogs: Luke Patten, Hazem El Masri, Sonny Bill Williams, Cameron Phelps, Matt Utai, Daniel Holdsworth, Brent Sherwin, Chris Armit, Corey Hughes, Roy Asotasi, Brad Morrin, Tony Grimaldi (c), Reni Maitua
Interchange: Billy Ngawini, Ben Czislowski, Nick Kouparitsas, Dallas McIlwain

Raiders: Clinton Schifcofske (c), Craig Frawley, Phil Graham, Adam Mogg*, David Howell, Todd Carney, Lincoln Withers, Jason Williams, Simon Woolford, Michael Hodgson, Tom Learoyd-Lahrs, Jason Croker, Alan Tongue
Interchange: Marshall Chalk, Ben Jones, Trevor Thurling, Michael Weyman, Adrian Purtell
(* a replacement will be named for Adam Mogg as he is on State duty)
Referee: Gavin Badger

The Newcastle Knights have the bye in Round 14.

 

[snickerdoodle]

Maitua Re-signs for Three Years
Source: www.bulldogs.com.au

Mitsubishi Electric Bulldogs player Reni Maitua will stay at the Club for at least another three years, having re-signed until the end of the 2009 season.

Maitua, 23, a member of the 2004 Grand Final-winning team has proved a valuable utility player for the Bulldogs filling the positions of second row, lock, five eighth and centre over the past two-and-a-half seasons in first grade.

Commenting on the signing, Bulldogs coach Steve Folkes said, "It's good news. Reni is a quality player and I'm impressed that he has shown loyalty to the Bulldogs and to his team mates.

"He is obviously confident that we can perform well over the next few years and we're confident that he has it in him to be a representative player."

Maitua said, "I'm lucky to be playing with such a great bunch of guys so I'm really happy to be staying at the Bulldogs."

He added, "I'm relieved the whole negotiation process is over and I can now concentrate on my performance on the field."

Maitua joined the Bulldogs in 2002 and has played 97 Club games, 47 of those in First Grade.

Bulldogs CEO Malcolm Noad said, "Reni's form over the last month has been fantastic and he has the potential to be an influential leader in the team over the next few years."


Told ya so.

 

[DRAGONZ]

Yep, Maitua with the Dogs for another three years, lucky I got in with the adjusted information a few days in advance

Also, Willie Tonga has re-signed with the Dogs for two years .. I'm not sure if it's been on the news yet, but it's happened.



Simon Woolford has signed with the Dragons, it will be announced in a week or two. Not sure how long the contract is, probably 1/2 years.

Asotasi looking more and more likely to leave the Dogs and head to ESL; same story with Luke Patten. Souths player Todd Polglase is looking to go back to the Dogs.

Storm player Jake Webster is almost certainly going to Gold Coast Titans next year; his teammate Steve Turner is going to either Titans or Tigers next year.

Cowboys are now looking seriously at Jamie Lyon.

Dragons looking at Evan Tuiamavave from the Warriors.

 

[Random_87]

No peachey. No. Why play against the team you said you could never face. That sucks some serious ass. I think the sharks should just sign him next year.

 

[Bookie]

UP THE PEACH!

Glory glory to South Sydney!

UP (oh i hate saying this) NODDY!

Up up cronulla! the boys in the black white and blue!

 

[iamsickofyear12]

Souths didn't deserve to win. The only reason they didn't get belted is because the Broncos are missing so many players.

Now they are going to think they are really awesome when they are still just as pathetic as they have been the whole season.

 

[matt#1]

omg!! the Rabbitohs won a game!!! They looked a lot more organised with David Peachey in their side against Canberra last week, so perhaps it is not such a big surprise that Souths were able to put in a good performance against a depleted Brisbane side. Go the Bulldogs on Monday against Canberra!! .

 

[DRAGONZ]

1000th POST W0000000T!!! ​

So far in 2006: Sydney FC - A-League Premiers; NSW Blues - ING Cup Champions

Hopefully to come in 2006: St George Illawarra - NRL Premiers; Australia/Serbia&Montenegro/Croatia- World Cup Champions; Sydney Swans - AFL Premiers.

Souths didn't deserve to win. The only reason they didn't get belted is because the Broncos are missing so many players.

Now they are going to think they are really awesome when they are still just as pathetic as they have been the whole season.

Souths fully deserved to win. You should realise that Souths were missing 9 regular first-graders through injury themselves.

Congratulations to the Bunnies. Hopefully they can win another few matches throughout the season. As long as they don't beat us in a few weeks, I'm fine



Dragons had another win, four in a row now. And missing eight regular first graders against a nearly full-strength Penrith side .. ah, only two points off the lead right now, but Melbourne will probably win today and push the gap to four again.

 

[sando]

yep..... Melbourne are starting to give parra a belting

Also Warriors get the win against Roosters

 

[Cpt obvious]

Next week it is the clash for the wooden spoon Eels Vs Bunnies it should be a good game.

 

[stazi]

Next week it is the clash for the wooden spoon Eels Vs Bunnies it should be a good game.

Eels are actually not going too badly recently - in terms of how theyre playing

 

[Bookie]

Eels are actually not going too badly recently - in terms of how theyre playing

dont know what they taught you at feng shui high, but losing your games is pretty bad.

 

[kimberly.loves]

I lol cos the last team on the ladder beat the team coming first, despite the fact Broncos had 3/4 of their team missing. But what a whoooping. Its preety funnnny.

AND FUCKING ROOSTERS. I blame Brett Finch yet again.

 

[copious]

No no Warriors were just too good , MANU THE BEAST VATUVEI!!

 

[katy-g]

Up the sharkies

 

[kimberly.loves]

Nah, i still blame Finch. Its the only plausible explanation. Im too blinded by denial to see anything else.