Round 25 Schedule

[Timmah]

Round 25 - August 29-September 1

FRIDAY
7:35pm - Wests Tigers v Cronulla @ Leichhardt
7:35pm - Sydney v South Sydney @ SFS
SATURDAY
5:30pm - Newcastle v Melbourne @ EnergyAustralia Stadium
7:30pm - St George Illawarra v Parramatta @ ANZ Stadium
7:30pm - North Qld v Canberra @ Dairy Farmers Stadium
SUNDAY
2:00pm - Warriors v Panthers @ Mt Smart Stadium
3:00pm - Bulldogs v Brisbane @ ANZ Stadium
MONDAY
7:00pm - Manly v Gold Coast @ Brookvale Oval

 

[Jobdog]

That.


Will.


Deadset.


Do.



Me.



How is Newcastle and Melbourne a 5.30 sh*thouse timeslot game more so than Warriors and Penrith? Hell, even the Roosters and Souths who are no hope of making the eight.

 

[lockyno1]

I like Brisbane on FTA..but seriously how is that game worth FTA!

 

[Gaba]

You would have think they should swap the bulldogs vs broncos game with the knights vs melbourne game

 

[paulyt]

Saints Vs Parra will be the game of the decade :sarcasm:

 

[Downie]

So Beaver's last regular season game at Brookie is going to be on a Monday night? Bloody hell.

 

[Mitcho]

The monday night slot has been given to the Manly Vs Titans game, which is an absolute joke with it being Steve Menzies last ever game at brookie, and after rallying to get a Sunday afternoon game fitting for his farewell to all the supporters from the fans and the club we get given this, where many people from out of town or due to work won't be able to make it. The Nrl have no idea whatsoever.

 

[paulyt]

The monday night slot has been given to the Manly Vs Titans game, which is an absolute joke with it being Steve Menzies last ever game at brookie, and after rallying to get a Sunday afternoon game fitting for his farewell to all the supporters from the fans and the club we get given this, where many people from out of town or due to work won't be able to make it. The Nrl have no idea whatsoever.

Manly will have a home Semi so it won't be his final match at Brooky

 

[ooeey_ranga]

Manly and the Titans on a Monday night! That'll deadset do me!

Surely they are worthy of the Sunday arvo game, beavers last comp game at Brooky (before the home semi)!!!!

 

[Jobdog]

The NRL, Channel Nein and Fox are fair dinkum having a laugh aren't they? Roosters-Rabbitohs FNF, Newcastle-Melbourne 5.30 Saturday evening, Bulldogs-Brisbane Sunday 3pm channel nein and Manly-Gold Coast a MNF game. Seriously, what have they been smoking?

 

[Downie]

Manly will have a home Semi so it won't be his final match at Brooky

From Grant Meyer on MSE:

'For those that believe that the Home Final will be his last game you are only partly correct. The event itself is controlled by the NRL and our ability to acknowledge Beaver's achievements will be limited due to other demands on that day. For this reason we will continue with our plans to celebrate his career in Round 25 vs the Titans.'

 

[brooksy19]

Friday night at the Den.

Should be a packed house, should win, Brett Hodgson last home game.

 

[Spank]

Leichardt on a Fridya night aye, what happened to Sunday arvo for our last game there... totally killed all tradtion.

 

[Timmah]

:lol: WHat a load of tripe.

Irrespective of who controls the event, the home semi will be his final home game. Geezus.

 

[Timmah]

Leichardt on a Fridya night aye, what happened to Sunday arvo for our last game there... totally killed all tradtion.

Tradition? :lol: Get a grip. Just because "Leichhardt" appears on the draw doesn't make it automatically a Sunday.

Friday night there will be bloody awesome too.

 

[Jobdog]

Swap the Roosters-Rabbitohs game with Manly-Gold Coast and Broncos-Bulldogs with Newcastle-Melbourne and they could get away with what they've come up with.

 

[Karmawave]

Wow Danny Buderus last game for Newcastle relegated to the 5.30pm Saturday timeslot?

Unbelievable.

There goes a 25,000 sellout dropped back by about 5 or 6 thousand to high teens/low twenties.

 

[Timmah]

Full statement from the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles

5/08/2008 - By Grant Mayer - CEO, Manly Sea Eagles
We have been advised today that the Round 25 fixture against the Titans has been scheduled for Monday 1st September. As you would all be aware the club has lobbied the NRL to have this game scheduled for a Sunday afternoon but both Fox and Channel 9 have had the final say, as is their right under the terms of the broadcasting agreement.
We've asked the NRL if the game could be pushed back to a later start to allow our members and fans extra time to get to Brookvale Oval this will be confirmed at a later date.
Whilst we understand your desire to scream from the roof tops about this decision we can assure you that nothing will change the games scheduling.
I respectfully ask that our fans get behind this decision, support the club and more importantly support Beaver in his last NRL home game at Brookvale Oval.
For those that believe that the Home Final will be his last game you are only partly correct. The event itself is controlled by the NRL and our ability to acknowledge Beaver's achievements will be limited due to other demands on that day. For this reason we will continue with our plans to celebrate his career in Round 25 vs the Titans. This will ensure we can deliver a tribute that is a worthy acknowledgement of everything he has done for the Sea Eagles and the community in general.
Celebrations will include a commemorative jersey and a major announcement that will etch Steve Menzies' name into the clubs fabric for eternity … stay tuned!
For those fans who were looking to travel down for this game, we apologise for the inconvenience but rest assured Aaron Markie and Mark Tramby will work tirelessly to come up with the best possible package for our Home Final.


Thanks Always
Grant Mayer
CEO

 

[Downie]

:lol: WHat a load of tripe.

Irrespective of who controls the event, the home semi will be his final home game. Geezus.

No sh*t, I was pointing out how they won't be able to fully pay tribute to Menzies due to all the other stuff that is going on. Instead, they're gonna have to cram it in on a Monday night which a lot of fans won't be able to make.

 

[tiger_nick]

surely the knights v storm would be the match of the round? maybe 9 dont think newcastle will still be in with a shot at the finals??? seems like a ridiclous decision to me.