Blair
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With Magic Round done we're quickly back into the relentless grind of week in, week out, NRL footy. It's what separates the tough from the not so tough and we might see a few teams sprint ahead of the pack from here on in.
Thursday, Eels v Dolphins. Parra have been playing OK. On that note their season doesn't have to be a disaster many were predicting. Their big, home crowd are still engaged and Redcliffe are a long way from home.
Friday, gee, it's struggle street. Newcastle hosting Gold Coast. Who was saying the Knights' coach would be the first to go this season? Last week he had them humming and it's Dessie who's suddenly needing a win!
Souths looked poor during Magic but so did Brisbane. These are two big clubs, with two big coaches, that expect better things. It's the perfect match-up!
Saturday, another perfect match-up, Canberra v Canterbury. Magic was good for them but it's suddenly back to reality for both, a cold afternoon at Canberra Stadium. This is the aforementioned grind we know so well.
The Dragons (Illawarra) were the Warriors first opponent on Australian soil in 1995 and it was also our first hiding. We were warned about the grind, after the glitz of our inaugural game had wore of. We weren't up to it then. Let's hope things have changed. But the glitzy occasion last week and then a trip to Wollongong, is uncanny.
Townsville will be rocking with the defending Premiers in town. The Cowboys came up short in a game they should've won last week, whilst Penrith think it's still on for a five-in-a-row after showing some familiar good form.
Sunday, Melbourne have an extra-livid coach after the defeat to Canberra. The Storm tend to fix things quickly once they're home but this season? It's unpredictable. Wests could win. We close with Manly (remember them?) hosting Cronulla, it's the eight at stake, so get off the surfboards and play some ball.
Enjoy.
Thursday, Eels v Dolphins. Parra have been playing OK. On that note their season doesn't have to be a disaster many were predicting. Their big, home crowd are still engaged and Redcliffe are a long way from home.
Friday, gee, it's struggle street. Newcastle hosting Gold Coast. Who was saying the Knights' coach would be the first to go this season? Last week he had them humming and it's Dessie who's suddenly needing a win!
Souths looked poor during Magic but so did Brisbane. These are two big clubs, with two big coaches, that expect better things. It's the perfect match-up!
Saturday, another perfect match-up, Canberra v Canterbury. Magic was good for them but it's suddenly back to reality for both, a cold afternoon at Canberra Stadium. This is the aforementioned grind we know so well.
The Dragons (Illawarra) were the Warriors first opponent on Australian soil in 1995 and it was also our first hiding. We were warned about the grind, after the glitz of our inaugural game had wore of. We weren't up to it then. Let's hope things have changed. But the glitzy occasion last week and then a trip to Wollongong, is uncanny.
Townsville will be rocking with the defending Premiers in town. The Cowboys came up short in a game they should've won last week, whilst Penrith think it's still on for a five-in-a-row after showing some familiar good form.
Sunday, Melbourne have an extra-livid coach after the defeat to Canberra. The Storm tend to fix things quickly once they're home but this season? It's unpredictable. Wests could win. We close with Manly (remember them?) hosting Cronulla, it's the eight at stake, so get off the surfboards and play some ball.
Enjoy.
