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Is rivalry round legit for your team?

Loudstrat

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It's definitely soften in recent years.

It goes back further than 97, back to the days where they were admitted. Brisbane the glamour club were the antithesis of the honest strugglers from Newcastle and it had all the makings of a classic rivalry from day one.

I remember the Knights made a big deal of their first victory against the Broncos in...I want to say '94. Before then there was a beauty of a contest in '92 that was considered the game of the season and one of the best Bennett's ever seen.

It definitely softened after the retirement of Joey but could very well come alive with Bennett at the helm.

I wonder who has the most rivalries? Despite not being in the competition as long as most clubs I'd say our club could rival most.

St. George Illawarra
Gold Coast
Melbourne
North Queensland
Warriors
Newcastle
Canterbury-Bankstown
Sydney
Canberra
Manly
Parramatta

That's only because most people think you are scum ;-)
 

DC_fan

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I think most teams have at least two major rivals, so why not have two rivalry rounds each season.

Obviously you couldnt have the rounds too close together. One could be during the first 8 rounds and the second during the last 8 rounds.
 

beave

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I'd say Broncs v Cowboys is a big one, there's not many games that get 45-50k these days.

They are the team I hate the most, which is highly ironic considering I used to be a Brisbane fan prior to 1993 when we got the nod.
 

drago brelli

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How are Brisbane and the Warriors rivals? It's round 19, that's all. Rugby league is full of stupid gimics and stunts.
 

gUt

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Brisbane are hated by pretty much every other club and I can think of a reason to get all rivally with most teams (I admit some are tenuous):

Canberra - They've had a couple of shock wins against us including our biggest ever defeat. Fellow 1-city team. In the early 90s it was a real shame Canberra and Bris didn't play off in a GF.

Bulldogs - 1998 GF, 2006 Prelim, rich like us, lots of fans in Bris so they bring home games to Lang Park

Sharks - Super league GF, they've also knocked us out of at least 1 finals series. No real hate for the Shire boys I spose.

Titans - upstart chumps from down the road, motherf**kers usually push us to the limit. Still they're our bitches.

Manly - First ever match was against Manly. Everyone hates Manly. Robbed us of a fairy tale finish for Locky although they needed us to do it for them.

Storm - Genuine rivalry I feel. Qld v Qld, fellow 1 city team, both clubs mere zombie pawns in Rupert's Evil Empire. Oh and they usually beat us. Oh and 2006 GF.

Newcastle - Current version of Newcastle debuted the same year as us. f**king upstarts got all happy with their win in that little comp they had going in 1997, I forget what it was called. No real hatred from this side although I'm sure they haven't forgotten round 11 2007 where we just got away with a close win, 71-6. Newcastle also handed us our worst ever collapse when they scored 22 unanswered points in the second half in 2000 to win a game.

Warriors - Always seems to be a little more whack in the tackles against the Warriors. Ex-Bronco Campion using Webcke's head as a punching pad springs to mind. In my mind there is a genuine rivalry here although the flavour of the rivalry is not really hate. Hard to explain but I always look forward to these ones.

Cows - Qld v Qld mk II. We bashed these merkins so often for so long that for a time it was almost shameful to cheer the Broncs against them. However lately the Cows have shown they're pretty much our equal. Matches with these 2 teams is a great way to start the NRL season. Can't really hate them but sure do like beating them.

Parra - Somewhat manufactured rivalry on the back of the supposed mutual animosity between Smith and Bennett. In 2007 they scored 68 against us which I think is the record for the Broncs. I think fans of both clubs relish victory over the other although lately some of the life has gone out of it because... well, you know.

Penrith - Peter Wallace's field goal is a painful memory, so painful we poached that motherf**ker and turned him into a SOO player. The Panthers had the last laugh though when they swapped Petero for f**king Joel Clinton. No real hate against the Panthers probably.

Souths - lol@50uff$

Roosters - Genuine competitive rivalry. The Good Friday thing was great while it lasted, especially when played in Sydney, not sure why they stopped it. We love beating the Chooks and they love beating us. I mean, Brisbane vs Sydney mang, what more do you want? When Gould was in the background at the Chooks it added more spice to the dish. f**k the Chooks.

Dragons - Got to be our number 1 rivalry, surely. First you have the back-to-back GFs with Allan Langer singing a lovely little song that's still remembered. Second, they are 1 of only 2 teams that we have a negative win/loss against (the other is Melbourne). Third, there was a time for a number of years where we were to St George what St George are to Canberra. f**k it hurt watching the likes of Ryles walking off Lang Park laughing at our heckling and pointing to the scoreboard. f**k THAT! Death to the Dragons!!

Tigers - meh.
 
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beave

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Homeless wino methadone clinic appreciation round (every Souffs game)........................
 
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adamkungl

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For us:

Souffs, Dragons, Dogs.

Disagree with TT on Dogs, it's a modern rivalry but it's there. There have been so many on and off field incidents between the 2 clubs in the last 10 years, it's always a game to look forward to.
 

Pig Mouth

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I'd say Broncs v Cowboys is a big one, there's not many games that get 45-50k these days.

They are the team I hate the most, which is highly ironic considering I used to be a Brisbane fan prior to 1993 when we got the nod.

Should have stuck with Brissie. They delivered abundantly. Cowboys...not so much.
 

beave

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I would rather put my hand into a medical sharps waste bin and stab the contents of said bin into my eyes than support that f**king over rated merkin of a club.

I am NQ born,bred and proud of it, I couldn't care less if we never win a GF................ I cannot back that last bit up but you get my point.
 

Pig Mouth

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I would rather put my hand into a medical sharps waste bin and stab the contents of said bin into my eyes than support that f**king over rated merkin of a club.

I am NQ born,bred and proud of it, I couldn't care less if we never win a GF................ I cannot back that last bit up but you get my point.

Yeah the Cowboys did beat Brisbane this year. Which was surprising. They seem to really psych up for these games. I guess it'd suck being the shadow of such a great club and the Cowboys always have to try and prove themselves.
 

beave

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Shadow?

Pfffft, the only time we've played where it really mattered (finals) we f**king won. It's not our fault other clubs can't do the same and give them saloon passages to premierships...................
 

Loudstrat

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I would rather put my hand into a medical sharps waste bin and stab the contents of said bin into my eyes than support that f**king over rated merkin of a club.

I am NQ born,bred and proud of it, I couldn't care less if we never win a GF................ I cannot back that last bit up but you get my point.
:clap::clap: Beave, if you had a set of tits I'd marry you!

Manly - First ever match was against Manly. Everyone hates Manly. Robbed us of a fairy tale finish for Locky although they needed us to do it for them.
Wow - great reason for a rivalry. "We gotta hate Manly too or we will miss out" Idiot!
 
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Manly's rivalry with Wests died years ago. I never understood why they didnt have one with the Roosters or Dragons. And your rivalry with the Dogs - that's more a current thing about Des and Crusher, right?

Still, it's another reason the bring the bears back. More manly hate!

I like the rivalry comp, sounds like Canberra would have to forfeit though.

Yep, Thats Right, but i think this one will grow as the years roll on, as another poster said there is also our rivalry with Melbourne that has evolved over the last few years

as for the Bears I wont derail this thread as I don`t want it to turn into a shit fight, all I will say, is that we will have to agree to disagree on this point
 

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