2023 Grand Final predictions

[dannyt]

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.

Agree with all of this, except for the last sentence.

 

[Kiwi Dragon supporter]

I think you are right @Gareth67 . Both teams attack well, but I think the Panthers defence will win the game for them. Besides, I despise the Broncos and Reece Walsh appears to be a (talented but) arrogant jerk!

Walsh is arrogant, remember not long ago he was suspended for dissent. He thinks he is bigger than the game.

 

[kit66]

I think we're in for an epic game with both sides looking deadly. I think Penrith have the edge, having done it all before and done it well but if the Broncs throw caution to the wind and get a roll on they could make little Kevvie very happy.
I say Penrith in a close one though.. I'm slowly coming around to the Broncs because I like Kevvie but.......all that history....I still hate them mostly.

 

[since77]

The thing that amuses me most about this grand final is it illustrates how epically stupid South’s were to prioritise Walker over Reynolds. Monumentally dumb decision.

 

[Slippery Morris]

The thing that amuses me most about this grand final is it illustrates how epically stupid South’s were to prioritise Walker over Reynolds. Monumentally dumb decision.

I hope we are not saying the same thing with Bud in a few years time.

 

[chowiesplatterpoo2]

I thought the Broncos got the rub of the green with the refs vs. the Warriors, particularly around the ruck (other than the very obvious forward pass). I think they were playing silly buggers slowing them down intentionally and for way too long and too often. If they get the same latitude vs. the Panthers, they will win. I watch the Panthers and how they address the ruck and they are just super fit and race back onside etc. if they don't get the advantage with the tackle. It will be won in the ruck, the forwards, the arm wrestle, penalties and mistakes.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Panthers will come out firing and completely wipe the floor with them.

Strike all over the park, too well drilled and brilliantly coached.

18 plus.

cc: Yeo

 

[blue bags]

Have sneaky feelings about these donkey's
Irarated by the vibes
For the betterment of the NRL
Broncos win would be fantastic
I believe Panthers deserves it

 

[possm]

I live in QLD and for some time now have copped it from my mates with regard to Saints performances and losses to the NSW SOO team.

On this occasion, I am going for Penrith.

 

[mickeylane]

Very tough one I predicted Penrith w 3 peat this year but looking at Broncos last week they seem very dangerous across the Park .. can Haas win the Churchill Medal because I think it w take the Brisbane forwards to getting over the top of Penrith’s to win this ..
predicting a field goal victory for the Broncos 19-18!

 

[Rocket Rod]

Brisbane for AFL NRL double
GET ON !

 

[This Year?]

I'm getting over the Broncos fan boys at Fox. Hoping Penrith win so then I get compensated with the sad QLDers on 9 after being subjected to their rubbish for the 4th time this year.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

I'm getting over the Broncos fan boys at Fox. Hoping Penrith win so then I get compensated with the sad QLDers on 9 after being subjected to their rubbish for the 4th time this year.

Turn the sound down and take in the enchanting aural atmosphere of the neighbours humping next door!

That’s what we do.

 

[rasaint]

Sorry to repeat my previous post; a dislocated shoulder is a big injury and Luai has to carry it throughout a grand final. His first dislocation may only have been partial, just jumping in the socket and loosening tendons. He sort of ‘got away with it by hiding in defence last match. This match, I think the broncs will run at him constantly. I just can’t see him avoiding another dislocation in the match. If he was fully fit without injuryI would say Panthers.Now the pendulum is swinging back.

The shoulder dislocates in the match and that leaves the component but less brilliant Jack Cogger to cover and one less on the bench.

 

[Budpower]

Saints by 16, Raper, Gasnier, King, Smith and Clay to slay them!!

 

[blue bags]

Changa white Boots
Teddy lord ted Goodwin scores under the post from a chip n chase solo

 

[Mazzman]

I'm getting over the Broncos fan boys at Fox. Hoping Penrith win so then I get compensated with the sad QLDers on 9 after being subjected to their rubbish for the 4th time this year.

The journos on 360 have spent the last two days highlighting Penrith tactics they believe are unfair or illegal.
They are on the Broncos for sure, and have now put pressure on NRL to focus on Penrith tactics in GF.
No mention of Broncos forward passes and continually off side in defense.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Alex Twal Grubber, Reynolds juggles, it hits Batemans head and rebounds into Nado who trips and scores.

 

[Mr Angry]

Penalty Bronco's!

 

[Trifili13]

The journos on 360 have spent the last two days highlighting Penrith tactics they believe are unfair or illegal.
They are on the Broncos for sure, and have now put pressure on NRL to focus on Penrith tactics in GF.
No mention of Broncos forward passes and continually off side in defense.

I saw them talking about it last night. It just highlights the NRL's incompetence to properly run the game and favour certain teams over others. It's illegal plain and simple and who cares if they were not penalised during the year. If they do it during the GF I hope the ref penalises them. I know big Gordie will be barracking for the Broncos but his arguement was correct "it's against the rules, end of argument". Don't get the other nobheads on the 360 panel saying it will put pressure on the ref. Ref to the rules and no one can have an argument. It's when you turn a blind eye that people complain.