'12 | WCC | Sat 18 Feb 7am | Leeds 26-12 Manly | Headingley

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

NRL trials > WCC

 

[Parra Pride]

I agree with the OP, Leeds > Manly.

 

[Dragon Slayer]

Leeds by 16.

Should of just saved on the airfare and not bothered flying over, its cold and we're playing at our regular home ground this time and not at Elland Road as normal in the WCC, we know you softies don't like it cold and damp :lol:

Hope you smash them by more than that.

I hope the whole year is a misery for them.

 

[hardbaby]

I think the Eagles will win. One of the big problems in years gone by is the changes in the playing roster over the off season (look at the team the Dragons fielded last year and compare it to the side that won the premiership). But the Eagles have had very few changes. They will be full strength.

Yes the English sides have a number of major advantages (home ground, climate, fitness, combinations etc) but at the end of the day, they actually aren't as good as the Ozzie sides. Same game, played 2 months later in Oz...they would get trounced.

I loathe Manly but I expect them to win in a tight game.

 

[firechild]

It'll go the same way it did in 2009. Australian sides have won the last 3 and that trend is set to continue.

 

[Packy]

What will the crowd be like?

 

[Patorick]

Leeds by 16.

Should of just saved on the airfare and not bothered flying over, its cold and we're playing at our regular home ground this time and not at Elland Road as normal in the WCC, we know you softies don't like it cold and damp :lol:

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=215234

:crazy:

 

[Patorick]

And:

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=215331

:crazy:

 

[manlyforever08]

Channel 9 have kinda come to the party and will be showing it LIVE on GEM from 6.45am (NSW time).

 

[BunniesMan]

This should be a good fun little entree to the big game of the day. It pains me that I'm forced to go for Manly but I don't think they'll win.

 

[Johnny_L_O]

What will the crowd be like?

As good as sold out (cap is officially 20,500) with only 200 tickets left yesterday. Atmosphere should be good.

 

[innsaneink]

Heard Des say as they left theres no more mention of the weather/cold.
Thats all Ive heard them discussing since they got there....f**king softcocks
Leeds to flog em....Leeds by 24

 

[Johnny_L_O]

I've been working outside in a Tshirt today. It got to a balmy 8 degrees, which feels warm after 2 weeks of sub zero temperatures :lol:

 

[Usain Bolt]

Why are they playing at Headingley and not Elland Rd which is twice the size

 

[Johnny_L_O]

Because Leeds United are playing Doncaster on the Saturday so the Stadium was unavailable for a Friday night game.

20k at Headingley will make much more noise than 25k or so in a 40k seat Stadium though. All the Headingley venue will do is stop more neutrals going.

 

[Tommax25]

Hope you smash them by more than that.

I hope the whole year is a misery for them.

^butthurt :lol:

 

[Patorick]

May I suggest sitting on a pillow?

 

[Packy]

Leeds to win. Aussie teams don't care about this no matter what they say.

 

[Sans Souci Sainter]

Here we go again.
Hearing about Richard Reid's Hollywood gossip is more important than the WCC. Gem has a new release movie (1955) followed by informercials and Go has cartoons.
Absolutely pathetic.
SBS manages to televise the African Cup of Nations between Zambia and Ivory Coasy live on Australian TV yet channel 9 can't put the Premiers of the highest rating program/sport on live on one of their 3 channels.
Unfathomable.

Spot on.

Nein are a f**king abomination on this great sport.

How they think they can bid for the rights after this type of treatment is mind boggling.

 

[LeedsStorm]

Leeds to win. Aussie teams don't care about this no matter what they say.

You're spot on there. Look at this mob. They can barely crack a smile :sarcasm:

http://www.google.com.au/imgres?q=m...tart=0&ndsp=28&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=99&ty=72