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Monday, September 27, 2010 at 01:40am
THE 2010 NRL season has had plenty of highs and lows, ranging from the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal to Todd Carneys redemption and Dally M win. And there has been plenty of other drama in between. Lote Tuqiri and Mark Gasnier both returned to the NRL, star fullbacks Jarryd Hayne and Billy Slater went face to face, literally when the Storm and Eels met, Des Hasler took his frustrations out on a door and Simon Dwyer rattled Jared Waerea-Hargreaves with the biggest hit in 10 years.
Check out the full list of the Top 50 dramatic moments and then join me at 1pm to tell me what you think.
Send questions and comments now
Top 50 dramatic moments of 2010
1) Storm kicked out of the competition and stripped of two premierships for worst salary cap rorting in history.
2) The blockbuster crowd of 72,212 at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night for the Dragons-Tigers grand final qualifier.
3) Benji Marshalls sensational field goal from halfway at Campbelltown against the Gold Coast Titans.
4) Des Hasler rips the door off the hinges at Parramatta Stadium after a blatant forward pass cost his team victory.
5) Simon Dwyers sensational tackle on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, described by David Gillespie as the best in a decade.
6) Israel Folau quits the NRL to sign with Aussie Rules but somehow keeps his spot in Maroons Origin team.
7) The failed betting sting on a penalty goal as first scoring option in the Cowboys v Bulldogs match in Townsville.
8) Jarryd Haynes head-butt on his arch-rival Billy Slater at Parramatta Stadium. Somehow he escaped suspension.
9) Timana Tahu storms out of NSW Origin camp after being racially abused by Blues legend Andrew Johns in camp.
10) Roosters star Todd Carney winning the Dally M award, completing the greatest comeback in league history.
11) All 16 clubs vote for the establishment of an independent commission at an historic meeting in January.
12) Luke Burts missed penalty goal against the Tigers at Parramatta Stadium, all but ending the Eels season.
13) Ricky Stuart and Richard Fisk walk out on the Cronulla Sharks, unable to work with rookie chairman Damian Irvine.
14) The blame-Hayne drama when Eels coach Daniel Anderson criticised his champion fullback after Broncos loss.
15) Rookie Souths winger Dylan Farrell, on debut, scores the match-winning try after full-time against the Wests Tigers.
16) The NRL season is launched in spectacular fashion with the All-stars game on the Gold Coast.
17) The unforgettable Roosters-Tigers semi-final that lasted 100 minutes at the Sydney Football Stadium.
18) Sharks winger Luke Covell undergoes revolutionary LARS knee surgery to complete miraculous comeback in 11 weeks.
19 )Penrith winger Sandor Earls freakish touchdown against the Canberra Raiders in the semi-final at CUA Stadium.
20) Sharks rookie fullback Nathan Gardners length-of-the-field try against the Roosters at the SFS.
21) Jarryd Haynes astonishing 80-metre try against the Panthers at CUA. The Eels trailled 22-nil but won 34-28.
22) Braith Anastas wonderful field goal under huge pressure against the Tigers in the unforgettable SFS semi-final.
23) The Daily Telegraph reveals Mark Gasnier is making a comeback to the St George-Illawarra Dragons.
24) Craig Bellamy quits as coach and Laurie Daley as a selector after Blues lose yet another Origin series.
25) Lote Tuqiri makes his return to the NRL and scores with his first touch of the football against Manly at the SFS.
26) The sacking of video ref Bill Harrigan for awarding Dragons centre Mark Gasnier a try in Round 23 against Manly.
27) The NRL smashes the 3.1 million attendance mark - the highest in the history of rugby league.
28) Raiders centre Jarrod Croker does `a Luke Burt and misses a penalty in the semi-final against Wests Tigers.
29) Sharks half-back Scott Porter bravely plays Melbourne after his sister died, just seven months after losing his mum.
30) The South Sydney Rabbitohs put 50 points on the Tigers in the heritage round match at the SCG.
31) The Morris brothers Brett and Josh stage a mock fight at Kogarah Oval in Round two.
32) Tigers-Sea Eagles match at Bluetongue in Gosford sells out, highlighting the regions desire to have its own NRL team
33) Battle for NRL TV rights hots up with Channel 7 launching Matty Johns Show, sparking an outburst from Nine boss David Gyngell.
34) Titans accused of salary cap cheating by former sponsor who claims he was building a free house for Scott Prince.
35) A crowd of 37,994 turns up at the Sydney Cricket Ground for a colossal game between the Roosters and the Dragons.
36) Police arrest and lock up Johnathan Thurston for drunken behaviour in Brisbane.
37) Parramatta CEO Paul Osborne is sprung meeting Storm assistant coach Stephen Kearney in Melbourne.
38) The emergence of Fijian flyer Akuila Uate in the Newcastle backline as the NRLs top try-scorer for the season.
39) Kevin Sheedy asks ... Who is Nathan Hindmarsh?
40) League good guys Brett Kimmorley, Steve Price and Luke Patten announce their retirements from the game.
41) Michael Gordon breaks the Panthers point scoring records when he scores 30 points on his own against the Rabbitohs.
42) The General Patten post-try celebration which revived a great old fan favourite that seems to have disappeared.
43) Origin broadcasting legend Darryl Eastlake reveals he is bedridden 24/7 with serious illness and dying.
44) Philip Ronald Gould suddenly disappears from the Footy Show after an on-air attack on NRL boss David Gallop.
45) Manly fullback Brett Stewart ruled out for the year then faces court on sexual assault charges.
46) An NRL rule change sees the death of the corner post after 102 years.
47) Melbourne opens its first purpose built rectangular stadium, AAMI Park, with a sell-out crowd watching the Kangaroos defeat New Zealand.
48) Nathan Merritt fumbling the ball, with no-one to beat, and bombing a certain try against Roosters in Round 1.
49) The mystery bashing of Manly tough guys Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai on the eve of the premiership.
50) The featherweight punch-up between Benji Marshall and Mitchell Pearce at the SFS that cost the Tigers a try.
http://blogs.news.com.au/dailyteleg...s/buzzs_top_50_most_dramatic_moments_of_2010/
Monday, September 27, 2010 at 01:40am
THE 2010 NRL season has had plenty of highs and lows, ranging from the Melbourne Storm salary cap scandal to Todd Carneys redemption and Dally M win. And there has been plenty of other drama in between. Lote Tuqiri and Mark Gasnier both returned to the NRL, star fullbacks Jarryd Hayne and Billy Slater went face to face, literally when the Storm and Eels met, Des Hasler took his frustrations out on a door and Simon Dwyer rattled Jared Waerea-Hargreaves with the biggest hit in 10 years.
Check out the full list of the Top 50 dramatic moments and then join me at 1pm to tell me what you think.
Send questions and comments now
Top 50 dramatic moments of 2010
1) Storm kicked out of the competition and stripped of two premierships for worst salary cap rorting in history.
2) The blockbuster crowd of 72,212 at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night for the Dragons-Tigers grand final qualifier.
3) Benji Marshalls sensational field goal from halfway at Campbelltown against the Gold Coast Titans.
4) Des Hasler rips the door off the hinges at Parramatta Stadium after a blatant forward pass cost his team victory.
5) Simon Dwyers sensational tackle on Jared Waerea-Hargreaves, described by David Gillespie as the best in a decade.
6) Israel Folau quits the NRL to sign with Aussie Rules but somehow keeps his spot in Maroons Origin team.
7) The failed betting sting on a penalty goal as first scoring option in the Cowboys v Bulldogs match in Townsville.
8) Jarryd Haynes head-butt on his arch-rival Billy Slater at Parramatta Stadium. Somehow he escaped suspension.
9) Timana Tahu storms out of NSW Origin camp after being racially abused by Blues legend Andrew Johns in camp.
10) Roosters star Todd Carney winning the Dally M award, completing the greatest comeback in league history.
11) All 16 clubs vote for the establishment of an independent commission at an historic meeting in January.
12) Luke Burts missed penalty goal against the Tigers at Parramatta Stadium, all but ending the Eels season.
13) Ricky Stuart and Richard Fisk walk out on the Cronulla Sharks, unable to work with rookie chairman Damian Irvine.
14) The blame-Hayne drama when Eels coach Daniel Anderson criticised his champion fullback after Broncos loss.
15) Rookie Souths winger Dylan Farrell, on debut, scores the match-winning try after full-time against the Wests Tigers.
16) The NRL season is launched in spectacular fashion with the All-stars game on the Gold Coast.
17) The unforgettable Roosters-Tigers semi-final that lasted 100 minutes at the Sydney Football Stadium.
18) Sharks winger Luke Covell undergoes revolutionary LARS knee surgery to complete miraculous comeback in 11 weeks.
19 )Penrith winger Sandor Earls freakish touchdown against the Canberra Raiders in the semi-final at CUA Stadium.
20) Sharks rookie fullback Nathan Gardners length-of-the-field try against the Roosters at the SFS.
21) Jarryd Haynes astonishing 80-metre try against the Panthers at CUA. The Eels trailled 22-nil but won 34-28.
22) Braith Anastas wonderful field goal under huge pressure against the Tigers in the unforgettable SFS semi-final.
23) The Daily Telegraph reveals Mark Gasnier is making a comeback to the St George-Illawarra Dragons.
24) Craig Bellamy quits as coach and Laurie Daley as a selector after Blues lose yet another Origin series.
25) Lote Tuqiri makes his return to the NRL and scores with his first touch of the football against Manly at the SFS.
26) The sacking of video ref Bill Harrigan for awarding Dragons centre Mark Gasnier a try in Round 23 against Manly.
27) The NRL smashes the 3.1 million attendance mark - the highest in the history of rugby league.
28) Raiders centre Jarrod Croker does `a Luke Burt and misses a penalty in the semi-final against Wests Tigers.
29) Sharks half-back Scott Porter bravely plays Melbourne after his sister died, just seven months after losing his mum.
30) The South Sydney Rabbitohs put 50 points on the Tigers in the heritage round match at the SCG.
31) The Morris brothers Brett and Josh stage a mock fight at Kogarah Oval in Round two.
32) Tigers-Sea Eagles match at Bluetongue in Gosford sells out, highlighting the regions desire to have its own NRL team
33) Battle for NRL TV rights hots up with Channel 7 launching Matty Johns Show, sparking an outburst from Nine boss David Gyngell.
34) Titans accused of salary cap cheating by former sponsor who claims he was building a free house for Scott Prince.
35) A crowd of 37,994 turns up at the Sydney Cricket Ground for a colossal game between the Roosters and the Dragons.
36) Police arrest and lock up Johnathan Thurston for drunken behaviour in Brisbane.
37) Parramatta CEO Paul Osborne is sprung meeting Storm assistant coach Stephen Kearney in Melbourne.
38) The emergence of Fijian flyer Akuila Uate in the Newcastle backline as the NRLs top try-scorer for the season.
39) Kevin Sheedy asks ... Who is Nathan Hindmarsh?
40) League good guys Brett Kimmorley, Steve Price and Luke Patten announce their retirements from the game.
41) Michael Gordon breaks the Panthers point scoring records when he scores 30 points on his own against the Rabbitohs.
42) The General Patten post-try celebration which revived a great old fan favourite that seems to have disappeared.
43) Origin broadcasting legend Darryl Eastlake reveals he is bedridden 24/7 with serious illness and dying.
44) Philip Ronald Gould suddenly disappears from the Footy Show after an on-air attack on NRL boss David Gallop.
45) Manly fullback Brett Stewart ruled out for the year then faces court on sexual assault charges.
46) An NRL rule change sees the death of the corner post after 102 years.
47) Melbourne opens its first purpose built rectangular stadium, AAMI Park, with a sell-out crowd watching the Kangaroos defeat New Zealand.
48) Nathan Merritt fumbling the ball, with no-one to beat, and bombing a certain try against Roosters in Round 1.
49) The mystery bashing of Manly tough guys Anthony Watmough and Steve Matai on the eve of the premiership.
50) The featherweight punch-up between Benji Marshall and Mitchell Pearce at the SFS that cost the Tigers a try.
http://blogs.news.com.au/dailyteleg...s/buzzs_top_50_most_dramatic_moments_of_2010/
