Pacific Championships 2024

[Perth Tiger]

Is jahream bula injured?

underwent shoulder surgery with about 4 weeks left in the season so I assume still recovering

 

[warriors 95]

underwent shoulder surgery with about 4 weeks left in the season so I assume still recovering

OK. Thanks.

 

[jim_57]

I said it last year I’ll say it again but they really need to beef up the schedule to get the most out of this window.

NZ, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa could have all played warm up games last weekend minus GF players. Top tier should be 4 teams to double the amount of games pre-final. Involve Lebanon in a warm up and/or playing a ‘bye week’ team.

Plenty of options, 8 games total over 4 weeks for 6 teams in the definition of doing the bare minimum. 10 games for 8 teams if we include England & Samoa.

 

[Burns]

So, realistically

Will tomorrows game be close? As much as I would love to see Tonga reproduce 2019, that was a game played under very different rules (no 6 again!).

Can’t see how Australia don’t win, say 36-16.

 

[Billythekid]

I said it last year I’ll say it again but they really need to beef up the schedule to get the most out of this window.

NZ, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa could have all played warm up games last weekend minus GF players. Top tier should be 4 teams to double the amount of games pre-final. Involve Lebanon in a warm up and/or playing a ‘bye week’ team.

Plenty of options, 8 games total over 4 weeks for 6 teams in the definition of doing the bare minimum. 10 games for 8 teams if we include England & Samoa.

I agree with what was said above that it’s weird that teams don’t play every week. It drags things out for the tournament and the players.

So, realistically

Will tomorrows game be close? As much as I would love to see Tonga reproduce 2019, that was a game played under very different rules (no 6 again!).

Can’t see how Australia don’t win, say 36-16.

Would that really be such a bad score line.

 

[Coastbloke]

36-16 is no problem. We’ve had enough Origin blow outs btw..

 

[mikail-eagle]

Do feel sorry for Coates.
The crazy passion for Rugby League and the Kumuls in particular is a double edged sword at times.

‘Celebrate his journey’: Kangaroos rally behind debutant after shocking social media abuse

‘Celebrate his journey’: Kangaroos rally behind debutant after shocking social media abuse

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Clarkent]

So, realistically

Will tomorrows game be close? As much as I would love to see Tonga reproduce 2019, that was a game played under very different rules (no 6 again!).

Can’t see how Australia don’t win, say 36-16.

I feel like everyone doesn't rate tonga's chances tonight which is crazy because they have a legit halfback in the spine, one of the best forwards in the game and most of these guys have played together with Tonga. Kangaroos has Moses who is a class player but he hasn't played in 3 months! I won't be surprised if Tonga wins tonight tbh

 

[Chins get the wins]

I feel like everyone doesn't rate tonga's chances tonight which is crazy because they have a legit halfback in the spine, one of the best forwards in the game and most of these guys have played together with Tonga. Kangaroos has Moses who is a class player but he hasn't played in 3 months! I won't be surprised if Tonga wins tonight tbh

Yeo is the best half playing tonight

 

[Perth Red]

They'd have been better inviting England and France into these two years of tournaments and having a decent number of 'local' games to watch live on a weekend.

Could have been for 23/24:
Eng
Aus
Nz
Tonga
Samoa

PNG
Fiji
France
Cook Is

4 games a weekend plus women's games

then Aus tour Eng and France in 2025
with Nz, Tonga, Samoa, PNG, Fiji in a 5 nation pacific cup

2026 RLWC

that would have been a much better schedule imo

 

[Perth Red]

I feel like everyone doesn't rate tonga's chances tonight which is crazy because they have a legit halfback in the spine, one of the best forwards in the game and most of these guys have played together with Tonga. Kangaroos has Moses who is a class player but he hasn't played in 3 months! I won't be surprised if Tonga wins tonight tbh

Australia will be smarting after last years embarrassing final. I suspect it may be a blood bath unless Tonga can hold them in first 30min.

 

[Jim from Oz]

Any idea of ticket sales for tonight??

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Any idea of ticket sales for tonight??

Should nudge over 30k

 

[England87]

That is decent for text footy

 

[England87]

I would be shocked if Australia covers the 16.5 start. Tonga have a point to prove after their average tour last year

 

[warriors 95]

Do feel sorry for Coates.
The crazy passion for Rugby League and the Kumuls in particular is a double edged sword at times.

‘Celebrate his journey’: Kangaroos rally behind debutant after shocking social media abuse

‘Celebrate his journey’: Kangaroos rally behind debutant after shocking social media abuse

www.foxsports.com.au

I blame both Xavier Coates and international RL eligibility rules.

 

[warriors 95]

That is decent for text footy

It’s more than decent for “text” footy, it’s unheard of

 

[League Unlimited News]

In-match discussion: https://forums.leagueunlimited.com/threads/2024-pacific-championships-18-oct-to-10-nov.492845/

 

[Clarkent]

Tonga doing well in the first half. Playing physical and the aussies are feeling it

 

[Coastbloke]

Imagine this was International rules and neutral refs. Like proper global sports..