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1983 was a long time ago now but that was the last time Manly played Parramatta in that famous grand final rivalry, which, as we know, the Eels came out trumps. Tonight sees it all again, albeit a new generation, new stars, but a long way from a grand final! I wish I was at Brookvale.
Friday, the Knights will be without Ponga, who is a real worry now in regard to his repeated concussions. Will the Dolphins' bubble burst on a hot, Newcastle night?
The Roosters v Rabbitohs is the main game tomorrow. I know Roosters fans are very unhappy with their team and thought them lucky to beat the Warriors last week. Souths are going well, they should win this derby on form.
Saturday, Titans v Storm. Interestingly, the latter are a bit off their game too although surely Bellamy has them bouncing back strongly against one of the league's lesser teams?
The Cowboys are at home, conveniently, against the Warriors. Despite being down a couple of key players (due to suspension) they should still be good enough to beat a team that doesn't traditionally play well in the heat.
Brisbane looks the goods so far this year, but will they begin their slide in results against a Dragons side that won well last week? That's also 30 years since these two met in a grand final rivalry. I remember all those players, starting with Alfie Langer and his infamous post-match taunt 'they can't play!' like it was yesterday.
Sunday, gee, the Bulldogs are back! Or should I say they were last week. The Tigers on the other hand are in dire straits. No side needs a win as much as they do this week. We close out with the Raiders v Sharks. Two good sides, yet to really get going this year. Something's got to give. What we do know is that, no matter what happens, there'll be a couple of intense-looking coaches - Sticky and Fitzgibbon - on show!
Enjoy.
Friday, the Knights will be without Ponga, who is a real worry now in regard to his repeated concussions. Will the Dolphins' bubble burst on a hot, Newcastle night?
The Roosters v Rabbitohs is the main game tomorrow. I know Roosters fans are very unhappy with their team and thought them lucky to beat the Warriors last week. Souths are going well, they should win this derby on form.
Saturday, Titans v Storm. Interestingly, the latter are a bit off their game too although surely Bellamy has them bouncing back strongly against one of the league's lesser teams?
The Cowboys are at home, conveniently, against the Warriors. Despite being down a couple of key players (due to suspension) they should still be good enough to beat a team that doesn't traditionally play well in the heat.
Brisbane looks the goods so far this year, but will they begin their slide in results against a Dragons side that won well last week? That's also 30 years since these two met in a grand final rivalry. I remember all those players, starting with Alfie Langer and his infamous post-match taunt 'they can't play!' like it was yesterday.
Sunday, gee, the Bulldogs are back! Or should I say they were last week. The Tigers on the other hand are in dire straits. No side needs a win as much as they do this week. We close out with the Raiders v Sharks. Two good sides, yet to really get going this year. Something's got to give. What we do know is that, no matter what happens, there'll be a couple of intense-looking coaches - Sticky and Fitzgibbon - on show!
Enjoy.
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