Blair
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Like a being in a bad job and waiting for Friday to come around (which it always does) the same can be said for summer and footy. Summer wasn't bad but it's a bit boring without it!
What's changed in the off-season? We'll find out over the next few days. Tonight, Eels v Storm. Bellamy looks to be stepping down this year, will this motivate Melbourne even more? Big shot Papenhuyzen is still out injured, that's always a blow for a side, when their best player can't start round one. My Eels mates are negative but my deep mole is positive, he reckons they've sped up their off-the-ball play.
Friday, the Warriors are back in NZ albeit not at Mt Smart. I'm worried about us being favourites v Knights in such a big game. The Panthers are still at Penrith Stadium so far this year and are looking at a 'three-peat' despite Cap pressures weakening their roster. The Broncos? Who knows.
Saturday, time to relax with three games at leisure. Sea Eagles v Bulldogs is anyone's guess. Two new coaches, a legendary one gone, a potential new legend beginning with the Dogs. NQ v Raiders, and the return of Aussie Jim in Cowboys' colours. Can he go out with another ring? Sticky will want a fast start too, after a poor start last year had critics talking up moving him on.
Sharks v Rabbs. Typical Sydney fare, but good to have back all the same.
Sunday, the game of the round. Dolphins v Roosters. Is Brisbane a two-horse town? It wasn't in '95/96, when the Crushers came along, but Super League had something to do with that. This time, the NRL won't want any failures. I'm going for a Bennett-inspired upset here against the Chooks.
We close out with the Tigers v Titans at Leichhardt. I want this to work for the black and gold. Two legends are back, Sheens and Benji, the crowds are back, the vibe is good. The spoon just can't be!
Enjoy.
What's changed in the off-season? We'll find out over the next few days. Tonight, Eels v Storm. Bellamy looks to be stepping down this year, will this motivate Melbourne even more? Big shot Papenhuyzen is still out injured, that's always a blow for a side, when their best player can't start round one. My Eels mates are negative but my deep mole is positive, he reckons they've sped up their off-the-ball play.
Friday, the Warriors are back in NZ albeit not at Mt Smart. I'm worried about us being favourites v Knights in such a big game. The Panthers are still at Penrith Stadium so far this year and are looking at a 'three-peat' despite Cap pressures weakening their roster. The Broncos? Who knows.
Saturday, time to relax with three games at leisure. Sea Eagles v Bulldogs is anyone's guess. Two new coaches, a legendary one gone, a potential new legend beginning with the Dogs. NQ v Raiders, and the return of Aussie Jim in Cowboys' colours. Can he go out with another ring? Sticky will want a fast start too, after a poor start last year had critics talking up moving him on.
Sharks v Rabbs. Typical Sydney fare, but good to have back all the same.
Sunday, the game of the round. Dolphins v Roosters. Is Brisbane a two-horse town? It wasn't in '95/96, when the Crushers came along, but Super League had something to do with that. This time, the NRL won't want any failures. I'm going for a Bennett-inspired upset here against the Chooks.
We close out with the Tigers v Titans at Leichhardt. I want this to work for the black and gold. Two legends are back, Sheens and Benji, the crowds are back, the vibe is good. The spoon just can't be!
Enjoy.
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