Blair
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It's a literal 'wet week' here in Sydney and that's not a prospect most sides, and fans, want.
Tonight, they must've had a crystal ball back when the planned this year's draw. Eels v Rabbitohs should've just been an average Sydney show but right now it's not. Both sides are the first steps on the ladder but only one side seems like it's staying there. Add some big personalities, like Gutho and Lattro, and it's bound to be good. One thing to ponder is this: if Gutho gets a questionable shot put on him by Lattro, what does the referee do?
Friday, Cronulla should dispatch the Titans on a cold and grim Shire night. If so, surely that's the end of any Gold Coast 'we're going pretty good, despite our ladder position' spin? They'll be firmly at or near the bottom. There's reasons for that.
Then the blockbuster, Broncos hosting Penrith. Both sides are losing more than they think they should (well, according to their fans, anyway) and this is the time to put it all right.
Saturday, it's wet, the Warriors don't want that. The Bulldogs might, but their lethal edges might miss out on some free-ranging ball. The Tigers won't ambush Melbourne in this kind of weather, the Storm will be glad to be up in the 'tropics'. In the real tropics, NQ are on a roll now and a win over a good side like Manly will just add to their solid recovery on the ladder.
Sunday, let's get this weekend done (it's the weather, guys, I'm over it) and, for St George's sake, hopefully it won't be a flashback to Anzac Day. The Roosters really got their season going then (remember 'time's up for Robbo') but these two have evened things up now. We finish with a jittery Canberra hosting Newcastle, with Ponga back, whose razzle-dazzle might bring some 'sunlight' into the grey skies.
Enjoy.
Tonight, they must've had a crystal ball back when the planned this year's draw. Eels v Rabbitohs should've just been an average Sydney show but right now it's not. Both sides are the first steps on the ladder but only one side seems like it's staying there. Add some big personalities, like Gutho and Lattro, and it's bound to be good. One thing to ponder is this: if Gutho gets a questionable shot put on him by Lattro, what does the referee do?
Friday, Cronulla should dispatch the Titans on a cold and grim Shire night. If so, surely that's the end of any Gold Coast 'we're going pretty good, despite our ladder position' spin? They'll be firmly at or near the bottom. There's reasons for that.
Then the blockbuster, Broncos hosting Penrith. Both sides are losing more than they think they should (well, according to their fans, anyway) and this is the time to put it all right.
Saturday, it's wet, the Warriors don't want that. The Bulldogs might, but their lethal edges might miss out on some free-ranging ball. The Tigers won't ambush Melbourne in this kind of weather, the Storm will be glad to be up in the 'tropics'. In the real tropics, NQ are on a roll now and a win over a good side like Manly will just add to their solid recovery on the ladder.
Sunday, let's get this weekend done (it's the weather, guys, I'm over it) and, for St George's sake, hopefully it won't be a flashback to Anzac Day. The Roosters really got their season going then (remember 'time's up for Robbo') but these two have evened things up now. We finish with a jittery Canberra hosting Newcastle, with Ponga back, whose razzle-dazzle might bring some 'sunlight' into the grey skies.
Enjoy.
