2017 Draw

[umina panther]

This is idiotic even for an organization known for geniused decisions. People wont even be home in time to watch on tv let alone make it to games.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

Cowboys v Raiders in Townsville for Round 1. 2nd v 4th isn't FTA worthy of course.

 

[Diesel]

Great so 5pm in QLD when most are stuck in traffic or commuting

 

[The Mad Hatter]

So it's official. Bulldogs have dropped Bankstown from their name.

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Cowboys v Raiders in Townsville for Round 1. 2nd v 4th isn't FTA worthy of course.

Never heard of the f**kers.

 

[Timmah]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...n/news-story/efcc755e746e14a8414f75eb36ee6527

Thu Sharks Broncos
Fri Dogs Storm (Belmore, 6pm), Souths Tigers (ANZ)
Sat Warriors Dragons, Titans Roosters, Cowboys Raiders
Sun Manly Eels 4pm, Panthers Knights 6pm

 

[Timmah]

Cowboys v Raiders in Townsville for Round 1. 2nd v 4th isn't FTA worthy of course.

The flipside is having an awful crowd when played on a weeknight because fans can't attend in the region. It's already hot at that time of year, so they're gonna get the late Saturday game. Regardless of opponent.

 

[NrlVader]

6pm in the Sydney suburbs. That'll be a laugh.

Be OK for the Doggies. The majority of their supporters are on Centerlink.

 

[adamkungl]

0/10

 

[Timmah]

So it's official. Bulldogs have dropped Bankstown from their name.

Why do you say that? Because Buzz didn't use of proper name?

 

[no name]

So the Warriors are at home and not playing the 6pm Friday game?
Genius.

 

[adamkungl]

Might just be the least hype-worthy round 1 of all time. What a bunch of dud match-ups.

I guess there's some logic in counting on Round 1 to draw big on its own merits, and save the big clashes for later?

 

[Timmah]

Might just be the least hype-worthy round 1 of all time. What a bunch of dud match-ups.

I guess there's some logic in counting on Round 1 to draw big on its own merits, and save the big clashes for later?

That's what I was thinking, maybe they're opening low key and have key clashes across R2-5 to compensate.

 

[Mig2006]

You f**kas would whinge about anything...

 

[Cumberland Throw]

Who are the warriors playing rd 1... surely they are prime targets for the bulk of the gridlock games

 

[Timmah]

Who are the warriors playing rd 1... surely they are prime targets for the bulk of the gridlock games

Dragons at home in the first Saturday game. Bizarre logic IMO

 

[Cumberland Throw]

Dragons at home in the first Saturday game. Bizarre logic IMO

Genius work NRL..

 

[Dragon Slayer]

I doubt the NRL would register the contract, tbh..

Why wouldn't they?

12 match ban is all he got.

 

[Timmah]

Why wouldn't they?

12 match ban is all he got.

He's officially a free agent right now - any contract registered for a player in Barba's circumstances would be scrutinised closely by the NRL.

 

[Valheru]

This is idiotic even for an organization known for geniused decisions. People wont even be home in time to watch on tv let alone make it to games.

They don't care.

They are hoping everyone watches it at the pub apparently...