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NRL Rd 21 2019 - General Non-Warriors Thread

Blair

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Well, there it is. The last two games of the round and the top-four play each other.

Raiders at home to Roosters, Rabbitohs to host the Storm (albeit on the Central Coast). They've been the best four teams all year, with perhaps the Sea Eagles the only 'outlier' threatening them.

Tonight's game used to be the highlight of the season but, of course, in 2019, both the Cowboys and the Broncos are also-rans. It should still be a good game though, only it doesn't mean much in regard to who eventually wins the competition. How the mighty have fallen.

The Sea Eagles, in true Manly v Warriors mode, should do the business over in Auckland. Remarkably, the Warriors are still in it! Yes, they are.

If they beat Manly, and the Tigers, Broncos, Knights and one of the Panthers and Sharks lose (they play each other), then the Warriors will be officially stalking those teams for the next round (they'll either be one point behind or equal on points, with bugger all regard to for/against). Ahh, we're clutching at straws, I know that. But still.

Johnson is up against a young half making his debut for Penrith. Time flies, ay? In 2011 Johnson was that debuting young half. I'm sure the experienced man will dominate the boy this time.

Dragons v Titans. Spoonsville. I bet both teams and fans want their season's over, so they can move on to next year.
 
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McGuire looks to possbiley in another eye gouge. 3rd this season.
Should have been rubbed out for 6 weeks on his first on Munster.
Seems to show proof that he isnt learning.
If proven give him 10-12 weeks.
QLD play = another fine.
Kiwi = out for 12 weeks. :p
 

Blair

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Just when I thought the first result of the round would go our way tonight, Broncos snatch it at the death with a try.

Another Cows v Broncs classic, sort of.

18-14.
 

Izz

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Well the Sharkies did a Manly and made it close. But a loss is still a loss!
 

Blair

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We are in stalk mode.

Now, c'mon Doggies! They can do a job on the flaky Tigers, surely.
 

Blair

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It's Parra v Knights up first, before the Dogs v Tigers game. So, c'mon Eels!
 

Blair

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Just heard the ABC Radio Grandstand team write-off the Titans, Dogs and Dragons only for season 2019.

So, it's not just me that thinks the Warriors are still a chance!
 

Blair

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Lane going good for Parra. He was a bit of a loss for us, offered something different.

If Ponga was a Warrior then he'd have probably been pinged for a shoulder-charge in that try-saver.
 

JJ

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Just heard the ABC Radio Grandstand team write-off the Titans, Dogs and Dragons only for season 2019.

So, it's not just me that thinks the Warriors are still a chance!
Mathematical

But they’re not good at mathematics
 
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If Ponga was a Warrior then he'd have probably been pinged for a shoulder-charge in that try-saver.
Exactly, probably a send off.
The inconsistency is becoming appalling.
If you play for Qld or NSW you get treated special.
Clearly a shoulder charge.
 

Blair

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Mathematical

But they’re not good at mathematics

Glad I'm not on my own with this 'Warriors can still make the finals (if heaps of other results also go our way) caper'. An hour ago, my Warriors forum mates' silence, was deafening! Bunch of defeatists!

Eels are doing their best to kill our chances though.
 
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Lane going good for Parra. He was a bit of a loss for us, offered something different.

If Ponga was a Warrior then he'd have probably been pinged for a shoulder-charge in that try-saver.
Lane even has a kicking game putting it into touch 1m out.
 
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So next week.
Warriors beat Rooster :)
Manly beat Tigers
Panthers beat Broncos
Dragon beat Sharks

Warriors move into the top 8.

Don't get excited the refs will be briefed on this during the week and know what to do. :p:cool:
 

JJ

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Top 4 are quite different to the rest

Yet again it’s self evident that it should be a top 5 playoff, the rest are mediocre and rubbish
 

Blair

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Top 4 are quite different to the rest

Yet again it’s self evident that it should be a top 5 playoff, the rest are mediocre and rubbish

I really think we saw the best rugby league when that was the case. For example, 1991. Canberra finished fifth and stormed their way to the Grand Final. That was probably the most exciting finals series I can think of.
 

Blair

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Round 21 Ladder:

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"I just can't help believin'
When she smiles up soft and gentle
With a trace of misty morning
And the promise of tomorrow in her eyes..."


I Just Can't Help Believin' - Elvis Presley
 

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