2023 Grand Final predictions

[RedVDave]

Go the Penny Panthers! Hope they win via a contentious call and the Bronx fans don't stop sooking about it.

 

[blue bags]

Then we could claim Broncos can't play

 

[blacksafake]

Is the forecast for next Sunday rain?

Not sure

It’s supposed to be 34 degrees

 

[dannyt]

Then we could claim Broncos can't play

We could, but...

 

[justadragon]

Panthers by 13+ I reckon and Edwards for the Medal.

 

[Walpole]

Broncos by 4, Adam Reynolds for the Clive Churchill. Two standout teams all year, both in great form and has the potential to be one of the best grand finals in recent memory. Never thought I'd say it but, go the Broncos!

 

[Hound of Dracula]

Screw both of them, but especially the Donkeys.

Come Sunday I'm watching my copy of the 2010 grand final.

 

[56to66]

I'm jealous- wish it was the Dragons going for three in a Row. Penrith fans to become like Parramatta fans!
Penrith will win.

 

[Victoire]

It should be a pearler. Panthers have dominated in recent weeks (years) due to their imperious middle forwards just running the show, hogging possession and making easy yardage. They might meet their match against the Broncos in this department. Intriguing stuff

 

[dannyt]

I'm jealous- wish it was the Dragons going for three in a Row. Penrith fans to become like Parramatta fans!
Penrith will win.

That would be nice if the riff become like Parramatta. Three premierships in a row (1981-1983), four grand finals in a row (1981-1984), and their last premiership 37 years ago in 1986.

 

[Old Timer]

Penrith are a well oiled machine that can keep repeating clinical football set after set.

They are like the Roman Legions as they continually press forward and dominate that which is in front of them.

However they do lack pure speed and improvisation which the Broncos have in abundance.

If Mam and / or Walsh are given any latitude and find some room I think the Broncos will win and in fact win well.

Fingers crossed no refereeing clangers.

 

[Gareth67]

I still can’t believe that Jerome Luai‘s shoulder is good to stand up to a grand final intensity. Once a shoulder dislocates it can never return to pre dislocation tightness.

I would still go Panthers but if Luai shoulder goes it spells disaster.

I thought that he damaged it once again in a tackle he made as he grimaced and held it , however he finished the game , although he did have a rest on the bench in the 2nd half .

 

[Gomarchin]

Who cares!? I'm just jealous of the Panthers and Broncos fans during this time.

When will we get to play in a GF again that's what I care about?

 

[Gareth67]

Screw both of them, but especially the Donkeys.

Come Sunday I'm watching my copy of the 2010 grand final.

Would you believe I bought the dvd a week after the win , but decided not to enjoy it until the Dragons next premiership win .

Still sitting in my dvd library in the cellophane wrapper collecting dust .

 

[Walpole]

Would you believe I bought the dvd a week after the win , but decided not to enjoy it until the Dragons next premiership win .

Still sitting in my dvd library in the cellophane wrapper collecting dust .

They might not have DVD players when the next win comes around - better watch it now!

 

[Gareth67]

They might not have DVD players when the next win comes around - better watch it now!

Your right Walpole, I may as well . I just hope the container has not sealed itself together , we have had some damn hot summers over the last 13 years .

 

[Slippery Morris]

I think the Panthers will win quite comfortably and the Bronco's will learn a lot from this and will beat the Panthers next season. Both the 2 best teams of 2023 and deserve to be in the GF. Both teams pretty young so will dominate the NRL for years to come.

I still cannot believe Panthers could not beat St Helens earlier in the year to be the world club champions because they clearly or should I say Cleary the the best team in the world and have been for some time.

Ivan Cleary also deserves the Coach of the year no matter what. Webster and Walters had phenomenal seasons but the NRL screwed up by giving it to Bellamy and Paten the 2 years before and for Cleary not to get it in these 3 years is pure rubbish. If he wins the GF he has achieved something Bellamy or Bennett have done in winning 3 on the trot.

Score Prediction - Panthers 26 - Broncos 10
Clive Churchill - Nathan Cleary (his last 2 games have been outstanding)

 

[Jersey No 14]

Broncos will play like thugs. But forget it’s a 80min game.
Penrith by 8
Back to back Clive Churchill Medal -
Dylan Edwards

 

[R&WTILLIDIE]

there...I said it

 

[dannyt]

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there...I said it

I'll be using this again!!!