Charity Shield 2009

[Timmah]

Why is it always the same two teams who play this game? Isn't it about time others were given a go? Gets a bit boring same two all the time.

There are a number of set trial traditions now, but none as big as the CS

Yearly now we have these same trials:
Foundation Cup - Roosters v Tigers @ SFS
Charity Shield - Rabbitohs v Dragons @ ANZ
Mercury Challenge - Dragons v Bulldogs @ WIN Stadium
Central Coast - Roosters v Eels @ Bluetongue
Hunter Valley - Knights v Sharks @ Cessnock
World Club Challenge - ESL v NRL Premiers @ UK

 

[Fein]

Calm down mate, have some respect. You're talking to an Australian test cricketer there.

Regards,
Joe Montana

:lol::lol:

Well mate, when I saw him refer to Merv Hughes as a great fast bowler, he was forever dropped from my cricket team. ;-)

 

[Non Terminator]

It's called tradition asswipe.

I think you'll find even non dragon/bunny fans look forward to this game. If you have the mindset of all WA league fans, here is the reason you do not deserve a spot in the NRL, yet.

Well said. I love the Charity Shield for these reasons.

• We finally see football! Two teams cracking! It's something we always look forward to.

• These two teams entertain, and always start the year with massive unpredictability, will they go good, will they go bad? We don't know. Plus the team personnel changes quite often, always a good indication of how they are gelling together, after all, they are two of the fifteen opponents my team will face.

 

[Non Terminator]

I remember the 2002 Charityh sheild. Packed house at the SFS, what atmosphere.

I still also remember the ringing of the bell in Round one that year.