2019 GF | PREMIERS - Roosters 14-8 Raiders @ ANZ

[Xcalibre]

Are Bateman and Soliola the only Raiders that have played in a grand final? I’ve done some research and it looks like it to me, unless I’ve missed something.

Bateman played in 3 gfs in SL in 3 different positions according to Wikipedia. Soliola played and won the 2014 SL GF.

There’s a huge disparity in grand final experience which will be extremely difficult to overcome. If Canberra manages to do it, it will be remarkable tbh.

 

[GAZF]

Are Bateman and Soliola the only Raiders that have played in a grand final? I’ve done some research and it looks like it to me, unless I’ve missed something.

Bateman played in 3 gfs in SL in 3 different positions according to Wikipedia. Soliola played and won the 2014 SL GF.

There’s a huge disparity in grand final experience which will be extremely difficult to overcome. If Canberra manages to do it, it will be remarkable tbh.

Leilua in 2010.

 

[GAZF]

First Hodgson had it (i.e. a virus), now Batemen's got it - https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/casualty-ward--late-mail-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news/

Raiders have biology turning against them.

Roosters by a parsec.

 

[MilkShark]

Are Bateman and Soliola the only Raiders that have played in a grand final? I’ve done some research and it looks like it to me, unless I’ve missed something.

Bateman played in 3 gfs in SL in 3 different positions according to Wikipedia. Soliola played and won the 2014 SL GF.

There’s a huge disparity in grand final experience which will be extremely difficult to overcome. If Canberra manages to do it, it will be remarkable tbh.

Leilua played

 

[Captain Apollo]

Leilua played

Yep, 2010 Grand Final for the Roosters v the Dragons.

 

[skeepe]

First Hodgson had it (i.e. a virus), now Batemen's got it - https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/casualty-ward--late-mail-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news/

Now I’m no conspiracy theorist, but that sounds exactly like Uncle Nick has had a virus genetically engineered to only affect Poms.

It’s genius, and exactly the sort of skulduggery I’d expect from the Roosters.

 

[adamkungl]

I expect Bateman will publicly release his own sex tape on Grand Final Eve

 

[Walt Flanigan]

From the Wide World of Sports website -

Very sad that both hookers share this same tragedy.

 

[King hit]

Made the same mistake as Bennett in 2015. Stopped playing footy and tried to protect the lead.

Balmain still went out to seal the game and if it wasn't for the crossbar, Meninga's ankle tap or Pearce bombing a 3 on 1 overlap they would've done it.

 

[Valheru]

First Hodgson had it (i.e. a virus), now Batemen's got it - https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/01/23/casualty-ward--late-mail-all-the-latest-nrl-injury-news/

They are trying hard aren't they?

Pappali for the trifecta tomorrow?

 

[YoHadrian]

Well we only let Melbourne score once too.

But you don't have Teddy. His off the line defensive ability is amazing.

 

[The Vaulting Violinist]

I expect Bateman will publicly release his own sex tape on Grand Final Eve

Old tripod Bateman I suspect

 

[The Vaulting Violinist]

Batemans Bay was created to accomodate his manhood

 

[MilkShark]

A little left field but does anyone reckon Bellamy might give Ricky some pointers

(yes I am aware Rorters have it over Storm currently)

 

[Valheru]

A little left field but does anyone reckon Bellamy might give Ricky some pointers

(yes I am aware Rorters have it over Storm currently)

Probably.

Just add it to our adversity

 

[GAZF]

Probably.

Just add it to our adversity

The only adversity you'll see at Easts in the next week is how they'll struggle to fit everthing in their trophy cabinet on Monday morning.

 

[adamkungl]

The only adversity you'll see at Easts in the next week is how they'll struggle to fit everthing in their trophy cabinet on Monday morning.

We're gonna have to sell the trophy cabinet to continue trading past Monday
The shame of getting flogged by Canberra will sink the Leagues club.

 

[GAZF]

We're gonna have to sell the trophy cabinet to continue trading past Monday
The shame of getting flogged by Canberra will sink the Leagues club.

Valcluse in name but hardly in nature. The entirety of the ACT is on the public teat. Dysentery is rife and has broken into the playing ranks because of a lack of clean running water. We appreciate your intention to donate the proceeds of your soon to be upgraded trophy cabinet... but it will barely cover Joey's leg brace, let alone support four English refugees.

 

[BadnMean]

I expect Bateman will publicly release his own sex tape on Grand Final Eve

He'll be the only one in it. And it will still be glorious.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Very sad that both hookers share this same tragedy.

I didn't know that about Hodgson. So yes, I agree, it is very sad to hear