Pacific Championships + Tonga tour of UK

[bazza]

It isn't a crime to not sing the anthem is it?

the diggers fought for our right to not sing a song if we choose to

 

[TheParraboy]

I don’t give two shits about players not singing the anthem.

I do, however, have a problem with a current Australian player publicly mentioning that they would love to represent another country one day. It’s not a good look.

Can’t see how hard it is

As soon as you make your NRL debut, you pledge which country you want to play for for the remainder of your playing days.

Australia’s commitment to “growing the game” is the years of junior development and youth origin/Australias games leading up to their nrl debut.

btw I don’t give a shit if a bloke doesn’t sing the anthem either , as long as his heart is for one country (Australia) and not looking change forever.

 

[bazza]

tbh - NSW qualified players who decide to play for QLD shit me more

 

[Noise]

tbh - NSW qualified players who decide to play for QLD shit me more

And then we pick them anyway - Keary, TPJ. f**k those guys and those who selected them.

 

[the phantom menace]

Only 12 players from the World Cup squad retained for the Tonga series

England squad

Matty Ashton (Warrington Wolves)
John Bateman (Wests Tigers)
Tom Burgess (South Sydney Rabbitohs)
Daryl Clark (Warrington Wolves)
Ben Currie (Warrington Wolves)
Tyler Dupree (Wigan Warriors)
Liam Farrell (Wigan Warriors)
Chris Hill (Huddersfield Giants)
Tom Johnstone (Catalans Dragons)
Toby King (Wigan Warriors)
Morgan Knowles (St Helens)
Matty Lees (St Helens)
Mikey Lewis (Hull KR)
Tommy Makinson (St Helens)
Mike McMeeken (Catalans Dragons)
Robbie Mulhern (Leigh Leopards)
Harry Newman (Leeds Rhinos)
Victor Radley (Sydney Roosters)
Harry Smith (Wigan Warriors)
Danny Walker (Warrington Wolves)
Jack Welsby (St Helens)
Elliott Whitehead (Canberra Raiders)
George Williams (Warrington Wolves)
Dom Young (Newcastle Knights)

Shaun Wane U-turns to call up Harry Newman for new-look England

Shaun Wane had said he would not pick Leeds centre Harry Newman due to concerns over his attitude, but he is set to make his Test debut on Sunday

www.theguardian.com

 

[T.S Quint]

Can’t see how hard it is

As soon as you make your NRL debut, you pledge which country you want to play for for the remainder of your playing days.

Australia’s commitment to “growing the game” is the years of junior development and youth origin/Australias games leading up to their nrl debut.

btw I don’t give a shit if a bloke doesn’t sing the anthem either , as long as his heart is for one country (Australia) and not looking change forever.

If some 32 year old player who isn’t going to be picked for Australia again wants to go and represent the country of his heritage, then all good. Just don’t talk about that shit whilst you’re actually representing this country.

 

[Gronk]

Pacific Championships: Week 2 ~ EELS​

New Zealand v Samoa​

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
• Date: Saturday 21 October
• Time: 4pm AEDT
• Eels to watch: Dylan Brown, Wiremu Greig (New Zealand) Junior Paulo, Daejarn Asi (Samoa)

Kiwi Ferns v Tonga​

• Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
• Date: Saturday 21 October
• Time: 1:45pm AEDT
• Eels to watch: Cassey Tohi-Hiku, Jade Fonua, Amelia Mafi, Shannon Muru (Tonga), Capri Paekau (Kiwi Ferns)

Fiji v Cook Islands​

• Venue: Santos National Football Stadium, Port Morseby
• Date: Sunday 22 October
• Time: 4pm AEDT
• Eels to watch: Maika Sivo, Waqa Blake (Fiji)

PNG Orchids v Cook Islands Moana​

• Venue: Santos National Football Stadium, Port Morseby
• Date: Sunday 22 October
• Time: 1:45pm AEDT
• Eels to watch: Elsie Albert (PNG)

 

[Gronk]

^^^ https://x.com/theparraeels/status/1714151621289185514?s=61&t=q0pzBgfp65RbZZanL3hgyw

 

[Gronk]

I reckon Dutton should deport anyone who doesn't sing the national anthem. I suggest you take notes.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Shame Emu didnt make the 17.

Hopefully he makes his test debut the following week against the Aussies.

 

[bazza]

I reckon Dutton should deport anyone who doesn't sing the national anthem. I suggest you take notes.

most of the crowd should be deported too

 

[yy_cheng]

I don’t give two shits about players not singing the anthem.

I do, however, have a problem with a current Australian player publicly mentioning that they would love to represent another country one day. It’s not a good look.

I don't. Many ppl from different backgrounds associates themselves with their mother country and australia.

Italian Australia, Chinese Australian, etc. It is their choice as an Australian. Otherwise, Australia would not allow dual citizenship and would make you rescind all your other citizenships when you become a citizen.

If he is good enough to make the Australian side, then can get picked. If the selectors think not, then he won't get picked.

We picked Semi for Australia but obviously his heart lied elsewhere. But if he is Australian (actually I dont know if he is) then he can play for Australia.

 

[JokerEel]

Simmonson & Greig playing for NZ A.

Greig is a playing ok, Simmonson you don't notice.

Wallbrick is getting no ball from Berry. ZDC isn't a halfback ahole.

 

[Gronk]

Simmonson & Greig playing for NZ A.

Greig is a playing ok, Simmonson you don't notice.

Wallbrick is getting no ball from Berry. ZDC isn't a halfback ahole.

Nathan Cayless coach of NZ A.

 

[JokerEel]

Nathan Cayless coach of NZ A.

Feleti Mateo co coach of Tonga

 

[Gronk]

They should take the kicking license off Critter.

 

[Gazzamatta]

They should take the Captaincy licence off Jnr.

 

[Gazzamatta]

They should take the kicking license off Critter.

Hes going great in the blue and white!

 

[JokerEel]

NAS is a grubby POS

 

[King-Gutho94]

Didn't see the game but looks like next week is a waste of time.

Basically Australia and New Zealand are already in the final. So next week is a warm-up

Great thinking putting the draw like that.