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[RL The greatest game]

I hate to say it but, the best thing that can happen for Rugby League is for England to become world champions, and give the game here a reality check, and this holier than thou attitude that the ARLC/NRL has at the moment.

 

[Perth Red]

I hate to say it but, the best thing that can happen for Rugby League is for England to become world champions, and give the game here a reality check, and this holier than thou attitude that the ARLC/NRL has at the moment.

But would Gould still want the NRL to run the IRL?

 

[RL The greatest game]

But would Gould still want the NRL to run the IRL?

The only reason Goose Gould wants the NRL to run IRL is to make sure it doesn't undermine SOO

 

[mozza91]

They’ve been the best team by far this tournament. I could see them beating NZ in the final but they’ll shit the bed if they play Australia.

 

[Stinkfinger]

They’ve been the best team by far this tournament. I could see them beating NZ in the final but they’ll shit the bed if they play Australia.

I honestly don't know how you can tell who've been the best side. England I think will pump a severely depleted Samoa and lose in the final whoever they play against.

 

[KennySterling]

Samoa should beat them this time and if not Australia will pump them

Hmm, certainly living up to your 'Smug' name....

 

[The Clan]

Junior Paulo is free to play in the Semi-Final after winning his appeal

 

[Perth Red]

Junior Paulo is free to play in the Semi-Final after winning his appeal

I thought the knee lift was more dangerous in this day and age of concussion avoidance.

 

[Stinkfinger]

Junior Paulo is free to play in the Semi-Final after winning his appeal

Correct decision. Not even a penalty that one.

 

[Stinkfinger]

But would Gould still want the NRL to run the IRL?

If that's what he advocates he's got a point. At the present time it's a bit like the fleas telling the dog what to do.

 

[Smug Panther]

Hahahaha

 

[_Johnsy]

It's a bit of a dream isn't it? A WC victory on home soil. So far the best team in the comp. They seem to be perfectly balanced but have they just not face a real test? Pun intended.

I'm dreaming of an English WC victory

Why England is the team that can put the magic into the Rugby League World Cup

After a lifetime of waiting, England's flamboyant dispatch of Papua New Guinea might be the queue for fans to start dreaming, writes Nick Campton.

www.abc.net.au

 

[Gobsmacked]

Wow!

 

[SBD82]

Quality thread. 10/10

Would read again.

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Ouch. I thought I was hurting.

 

[Nealo 12]

Panther Boys getting it done .... like normal

 

[mxlegend99]

So many threads / posts from after week 1 of the tournament have aged poorly.

To be fair who could have predicted England and Samoa would face each other twice, with England scoring 86 points and Samoa scoring 33. Yet Samoa would be the one in the final.

Goes to show you can't judge a teams form by good they are on a flat track. England were the ultimate flat track bullies this tournament

 

[Perth Red]

We still have hope in the wheelchair tournament! All is not lost!

 

[stryker]

Damn shame that England choked this tournament out.
The Northern hemisphere needed the win.
Oh well Australia vs a team made up of Australians in the final.

 

[This Year?]

England v PNG: England just continued from where they started their campaign and just steamrolled their opposition. PNG couldn't handle any of England raids and it got away from them very quickly. Was a shame seeing Olam compounding their horrible day and such a meek ending for the Kumuls.
England have been the form team of the comp and IMO should be World Cup favourites. The way their middles bash and barge with some subtle work from Radley and Bateman is a joy to watch. Their backs have such a luxury off the back of that with all the time and space.

Samoa v Tonga: I think Tonga will be kicking themselves after they got themselves back into the game but their spine has been horrible right from the start except for the 1or2 good games from Lolohea. They rely too much on the power game and when that doesn't work they got scrappy.
Samoa somehow negated Tonga's power game and it was strange seeing Milford making all his tackles and playing pretty well. Luai was great too good on the Samoans for making the semi. That hit on Koloamatangi from May was unforgettable. Lots over here with flags on their cars driving around which is great to see.

Sorry England. It's all my fault.
I Bunniesmanned it.
Whoever I bandwagon is doomed!