Draw 2015

[Raiderdave]

not the best rnd 1
but potentially better then this years I think
could still deliver 150K to 160K if the weather is OK

agree the Monday nite game should be in Melbourne

every game is a toss of the coin really
but heres my tips 12 weeks out

Broncos V Souths
Parra V Manly
Newc V Warriors
Cowboys V Roosters
Titans V Tigers
Penrith V Bulldogs
Sharks V Raiders
Dragons V Storm

 

[Cumberland Throw]

so 1/8 games will finish in the day light ?

 

[BuffaloRules]

so 1/8 games will finish in the day light ?

It is the week after summer has ended you know...

 

[RWB]

It is the week after summer has ended you know...

Great time to play a game in Townsville.

 

[BuffaloRules]

Great time to play a game in Townsville.

And I remember how great it was when the Tigers played at the Gold Coast in Round 2 on a sunny Sunday 40 degree arvo earlier this year...

But hey, gives Cumberland one less thing to whinge about I guess...

 

[thorson1987]

And I remember how great it was when the Tigers played at the Gold Coast in Round 2 on a sunny Sunday 40 degree arvo earlier this year...

But hey, gives Cumberland one less thing to whinge about I guess...

I'm sure he could find something else to whinge about.

 

[Spot On]

And I remember how great it was when the Tigers played at the Gold Coast in Round 2 on a sunny Sunday 40 degree arvo earlier this year...

But hey, gives Cumberland one less thing to whinge about I guess...

And Newy played on the Gold coast in r2?? or so a few years back in the arvo time slot. Needless to say the heat was oppressive and both coaches were pissed of about the fluid loss and heat stress players had to endure.

At least they are night games I suppose. Still going to be f**ken hot.

 

[Timmah]

Timmah I know you love to be pedantic.

Isn't the Sunday 9 game starting at 4.15 not 4?

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...eres-still-drama/story-fnp0lyn3-1227147085375

 

[Hello, I'm The Doctor]

I just think its shit that TV can determine WHERE the games are played...

Crazy.

 

[Canard]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...eres-still-drama/story-fnp0lyn3-1227147085375

I assume that like everything else in the Tele, that the 4pm kick off is wrong and it's 4.15pm.

It's no big deal of course.

 

[innsaneink]

I just think its shit that TV can determine WHERE the games are played...

Crazy.

How did they do this?

 

[Timmah]

I assume that like everything else in the Tele, that the 4pm kick off is wrong and it's 4.15pm.

It's no big deal of course.

You could apply the same logic to any FTA game, point is, I published them as listed. You're being silly.

 

[Canard]

You could apply the same logic to any FTA game, point is, I published them as listed. You're being silly.

Wasn't it officially confirmed that the Sunday game kick off was 4.15pm?

Yes, it is silly but it's the sort of thing you would normally be all over.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

Great time to play a game in Townsville.

To play the game in Townsville at 6pm Queensland time is absolutely disgraceful.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

I read somewhere that under ICC rules the Moore park precinct has to be free up to 24/48hrs before a World Cup game, so the SFS can't be used within 24hrs of a WC game at the SCG, ridiculous if true.

Sydney FC are playing at Allianz stadium Friday March 6th, Sunday March 15th and Friday March 20th. The NRL are playing second fiddle to A-League now for Allianz.

 

[papabear]

Is it just me or does Gus Gould's panthers get more sunday games then any other Sydney club?

 

[Captain Apollo]

Great time to play a game in Townsville.

7 pm local time, in Townsville is a good time to play a game in Townsville? :crazy: Mate, I was there in 2001 when the Roosters played the Cowboys in Townsville. The game kicked off at 8.30 pm local time on that day (i.e. Saturday 3 March 2001) and it was 28 degrees at kick-off and very high humidity. Was bad enough being in the crowd in those conditions let alone on the field.

I know there are problems cause by the Cricket World Cup contracts (the no games at other venues nearby within 48 hours is a stupid clause), but geepers it is not a good draw. A few quality games with some real "meh" games for mine.

 

[Timmah]

Wasn't it officially confirmed that the Sunday game kick off was 4.15pm?

Yes, it is silly but it's the sort of thing you would normally be all over.

Given "Negotiations between the NRL, Channel Nine and Fox Sports for the provision of live Sunday afternoon football broadcasts remain ongoing" (LINK), I don't know we've got it officially confirmed?

 

[LineBall]

That's a good point actually. The first round is a good round to sneak a few dud games through.

I agree with this. People are going to go to Round 1 games no matter who is playing, after being starved of footy for 5 months.

Using Roosters and Rabbits as an example - I would rather see them play about round 5 - give them time to get match fit, and blow the cobwebs out before they meet.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

7 pm local time, in Townsville is a good time to play a game in Townsville? :crazy: Mate, I was there in 2001 when the Roosters played the Cowboys in Townsville. The game kicked off at 8.30 pm local time on that day (i.e. Saturday 3 March 2001) and it was 28 degrees at kick-off and very high humidity. Was bad enough being in the crowd in those conditions let alone on the field.

I know there are problems cause by the Cricket World Cup contracts (the no games at other venues nearby within 48 hours is a stupid clause), but geepers it is not a good draw. A few quality games with some real "meh" games for mine.

It is 6pm local time (7pm Sydney time). Queensland don't have daylight savings. The NRL would have had a quite snigger at setting that time for the Roosters. It is no secret that David Smith does not like Nick Politis. The Roosters tried to get an explanation from Tony Archer last season about the lack of penalties the club was receiving on many times. Archer did not respond once. Written requests for some explanation were completely ignored. The NRL likes to run the game with zero transparency.