Impact of NRL Squads Missing

[siv]

This weekend all 30+6 NRL players were not able to play in NSW Cup and Qld Cup

What we saw this weekend is what would happen to these competitions if NRL Reserve Grade was established, especially in Queensland

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Panthers.

 

[Big Pete]

This weekend all 39+6 NRL players were not able to play in NSW Cup and Qld Cup

What we saw this weekend is what would happen to these competitions if NRL Reserve Grade was established, especially in Queensland

Just NSW Cup, QCup doesn't have any such restrictions.

 

[roofromoz]

Panthers.

A makeshift Panthers NSW Cup side have kept their unbeaten run alive with a remarkable 46-18 upset victory over Newtown Jets at BlueBet Stadium on Saturday.

As a result of the upgraded NRL COVID-19 protocols, the Panthers were forced to field a team consisting of nine St Marys Ron Massey Cup players and eight members of the Panthers Jersey Flegg squad.

Despite having 24 hours notice of their promotion to the NSW Cup, and no opportunity to train with their new teammates, the Panthers showed undeniable spirit to overcome an early 14-0 deficit and shoot down the Jets.

Newtown raced out of the blocks, scoring three tries in the opening 22 minutes of play.

https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/...nthers-score-incredible-victory-over-newtown/

Competition leaders with an 'upset' win 8th placed Newtown including a number of players from the Ron Massey Cup competition leaders... but PENRITH!!!

 

[Tiger5150]

Apparently Parra didnt play along

 

[Captain Apollo]

The restrictions for NSW cup over the weekend were imposed by the NRL to ensure they would not have any problems with the Qld Government for "Magic Round" this coming weekend. Its why the Parramatta Eels, who disregarded the request to not play its fringe first graders in NSW Cup that now sees them not having 21 players who were in the COVID Bubble, and hence may cause issues for getting a squad into Qld.

Sources: https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/parram...-players/ecd3430b-3810-497f-ae7a-1972aa29e1be

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bu...-players-for-magic-round-20210509-p57q9z.html

 

[Captain Apollo]

Now some clubs reckon the NRL should punish the Eels - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...-urge-nrl-to-punish-eels-20210510-p57qhq.html

 

[GongPanther]

Now some clubs reckon the NRL should punish the Eels - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...-urge-nrl-to-punish-eels-20210510-p57qhq.html

Will this will get the silent treatment on NRL 360 and channel Nine's 100% Footy? Stay tuned.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Update on the Eels request for a Biosecurity Bubble exemption- https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nr...est-for-bubble-exemption-20210511-p57quf.html

 

[_snafu_]

NRL says no.

 

[AnonymousLurker]

NRL says no.

It’s a yes . They can name them in the 21 , and once in Brisbane they can join the team and play

 

[betcats]

Panthers.

How dare you