2017 RLWC FINAL - AUS 6-0 ENG @ Brisbane

[Scubby]

Oh England can forget it. They will definitely not beat the Roos now. Thats shocking. Perenara shouldve been the neutral ref. Theres no WORLD to this RLWC.

It is pathetic when you have a Kiwi NRL ref

 

[King hit]

There has been a lot of English fans around Brisbane. It should be a great atmosphere.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

It is pathetic when you have a Kiwi NRL ref

How so? I dont see the intelligence in that statement.

The All Blacks are the greatest team in all of team sports. They dont have NZ refs EVER reffing their games. It looks stupid. Especially in a 'world' cup final. The 'Roos are already a good team, having an aussie ref reffing their wins is as pathetic as it sounds.

 

[Scubby]

How so? I dont see the intelligence in that statement.

The All Blacks are the greatest team in all of team sports. They dont have NZ refs EVER reffing their games. It looks stupid. Especially in a 'world' cup final. The 'Roos are already a good team, having an aussie ref reffing their wins is as pathetic as it sounds.

I meant it is pathetic when you appoint an Australian ref to referee Australia when a Kiwi referee (who referees every week in the NRL) is available and on the World Cup referees panel. How difficult is it to appoint a neutral referee?

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

That has to be the most random cutaway in a RL game I've ever seen.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

I meant it is pathetic when you appoint an Australian ref to referee Australia when a Kiwi referee (who referees every week in the NRL) is available and on the World Cup referees panel. How difficult is it to appoint a neutral referee?

Oh yeah I see and true that. Totally agree.

 

[Scubby]

That has to be the most random cutaway in a RL game I've ever seen.

Random underpass shot

 

[TheFrog]

The Kangaroos haven't had a hard game since the opener against this same England side, who lost their best player. They've been pretty ruthless against outclassed teams since then. I think they'll get a tough test here, but stop short of tipping England to win it. The one advantage England have, is Bennett. Whether his ability to get his sides playing mistake free percentage footy is enough, well we will see. Absolutely everything would have to go England's way.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

England won't get many opportunities so they can't afford to miss them when they come along. If they do it will be another 20-4 style scoreline.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

The Kangaroos haven't had a hard game since the opener against this same England side, who lost their best player. They've been pretty ruthless against outclassed teams since then. I think they'll get a tough test here, but stop short of tipping England to win it. The one advantage England have, is Bennett. Whether his ability to get his sides playing mistake free percentage footy is enough, well we will see. Absolutely everything would have to go England's way.

When the documentary regarding the kiwis 2008 RLWC win came out, it revealed that Wayne Bennett was a massive influence behind the kiwis turn around to win it. Bennett can be seen giving the halftime speech in that final and the players in that doco talked mostly about Bennett. So yeah, having an experienced proven world renowned coach is an advantage.

 

[Burns]

How important is first scorer England?

When I watched the Opener, they honestly appeared stunned that they had scored within the first 5 minutes and seemed lost with what to do next.

 

[Burns]

Also,


Where Malcolm? Where's anyone prominent in Australia?

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

How important is first scorer England?

When I watched the Opener, they honestly appeared stunned that they had scored within the first 5 minutes and seemed lost with what to do next.

Its important they're the first 2 try scorers. Whilst that does guarantee a win, its a step in the right direction.

 

[thorson1987]

Oh England can forget it. They will definitely not beat the Roos now. Thats shocking. Perenara shouldve been the neutral ref. Theres no WORLD to this RLWC.

Yes, give the biggest game of the comp to someone who isn't even NSW Cup standard.

The only reason he is kept in the NRL is because he is an ex player.

 

[thorson1987]

That has to be the most random cutaway in a RL game I've ever seen.

I was expecting to see the Kangaroos or poms walk past, next thing straight back to the game.

 

[Walt Flanigan]

So weird going for the poms

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

Lol. Have to interrupt talking about the game to shill the 7+ app.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Yes, give the biggest game of the comp to someone who isn't even NSW Cup standard.

The only reason he is kept in the NRL is because he is an ex player.

You can say the same for Sutton whos been in the media for controversial calls in the NRL.

The thing is aussie refs will ref aussie wins and that sounds pathetic. The Roos dont need an aussie ref to take away the gloss from their win. They can win it with Perenara but obviously you dont sound too confident and thats why you say what you said about Perenara in your post above.

 

[The Vaulting Violinist]

No way australia smash England. 18.5 is a ridiculous start

 

[ed-grimley]

This could possibly be the last time Slater plays representative footy

Through choice?