Rounds 22-25 Draw. Round 25 Announced today

[Timmah]

Newcastle have now had five - their closest rival is Cronulla with Four.

Not sure why Canberra are whinging - they've only had three allocated and the two already gone were massively successful by Canberra standards.

 

[skeepe]

I don't have a problem with it at all. I was just stating what Canberra have been assured by the NRL as compensation for swapping the Roosters match.

Actually, I'm sure the Raiders wouldn't mind more home Monday matches after the great response for the last two... that said, it'd have to be on the proviso that we don't have to back up on the Saturday again... every other team playing Monday nights gets to back up on the Sunday, why can't we?

 

[Timmah]

Not always the case - some have backed up Saturday IIRC.

 

[skeepe]

You're correct of course, I was just bein overly dramatic.

Interestingly, the Cowboys were the first team to backup on a Saturday and win. Every other team that has backed up on a Saturday has been soundly beaten. Surely it's something Fox/9 need to look at.

 

[Timmah]

:lol:

You think the networks give a flying f**k about the workload and welfare of our players? :lol:

 

[Jobdog]

Round 14-18 the Knights have 3 out of 5 matches on a Monday night. What a f**king disgrace. I wouldn't care all that much if we needed to have Monday night games, just space them out a bit more FFS.

 

[skeepe]

Looks like the Eels have been rewarded for getting flogged :crazy:

 

[Quidgybo]

Interestingly, the Cowboys were the first team to backup on a Saturday and win. Every other team that has backed up on a Saturday has been soundly beaten. Surely it's something Fox/9 need to look at.

Not at all. It's no different to playing on Sunday and then backng up on the following Friday night. And that's happened countless times over the years without even a peep from the clubs. At the end of the day it's still just one game per week. Everything else is all in the mind. The clubs and players will soon get used to Monday nights and work out how best to deal with it and win. Just as they learnt how to handle golden point, limited/unlimited/limited (again) interchange and every other change there's ever been.

Leigh.

 

[Knight87]

OFFICIAL

R18 - 13-16 Jul

Manly v Wests Tigers - Brookvale Oval - Friday 7:30pm Ch 9
Cowboys v Broncos - Dairy Farmers Stadium - Friday 7:30pm Ch 9
Bulldogs v Penrith - Telstra Stadium - Saturday 5:30pm Fox Live
Sydney Roosters v Cronulla - Aussie Stadium - Saturday 7:30pm FOX
Warriors v St Geo Illa - Mt Smart Stadium - Sunday 12:00pm FOX (2pm NZT)
Canberra v Gold Coast - Canberra Stadium - Sunday 2pm FOX
Parramatta v South Sydney - Sunday 3pm Ch 9
Melbourne v Newcastle - Olympic Park - Monday 7pm FOX

What happened to the Round 19 draw? I thought they have picked them 2 weeks at a time at the end of each round this year:?

 

[Timmah]

I think now they've gotten this far ahead they're scaling it back to one week at a time.

 

[Bomber]

Another one to make the travelling fans happy. Expect a newspaper inspired "uproar" at some point in the next few months.

Would they rather Monday night Football again? :roll:

Boo hoo can't travel in on a friday night. Is this the same mob who complained about a lack of FTA coverage

Some interesting sentiments there. Whilst I welcome the Cowboys being on FNF, I wonder exactly what's wrong about a club wanting to host games at a time where they can attract the maximum number of spectators? Why would the needs of Cowboys supporters be less valid than those living in Kogarah or Balmain?

Is it perhaps jealousy at the dedication of some of our supporters, who consistently give up their time and money to travel up to six hours to support their team?

As for the complaints about FTA coverage...they were last voiced in 2004, by which time the Cowboys had not been shown on tele for nearly ten whole seasons. Regardless of club affiliation, you must admit that is an extraordinarily long and unacceptable period of time, particularly in today's economic marketplace. In the period since Round 25 2004, when the Cowboys played the Tigers on FTA, we have been shown on tele on average four times a year, which is par for the course in my opinion (excluding finals).

Personally, I now won't be able to make it to the game due to the change from Saturday to Friday, but that suits me fine (since I can now save my money and convert it into plane tickets for the GF, hehehehehehehehehe)

 

[beckster05]

Round 14-18 the Knights have 3 out of 5 matches on a Monday night. What a f**king disgrace. I wouldn't care all that much if we needed to have Monday night games, just space them out a bit more FFS.

I was under the impression at the beginning of the season that each team would only be having 2 Monday Night games each. Where has that idea gone.

 

[Timmah]

That wasn't possible. 15 teams - 25 rounds. 25 x 2 = 50

50/15 = at least 3, some would get four.

Newcastle, yes, have been dealt a harsh hand.

 

[innsaneink]

Some interesting sentiments there. Whilst I welcome the Cowboys being on FNF, I wonder exactly what's wrong about a club wanting to host games at a time where they can attract the maximum number of spectators? Why would the needs of Cowboys supporters be less valid than those living in Kogarah or Balmain?

Is it perhaps jealousy at the dedication of some of our supporters, who consistently give up their time and money to travel up to six hours to support their team?

As for the complaints about FTA coverage...they were last voiced in 2004, by which time the Cowboys had not been shown on tele for nearly ten whole seasons. Regardless of club affiliation, you must admit that is an extraordinarily long and unacceptable period of time, particularly in today's economic marketplace. In the period since Round 25 2004, when the Cowboys played the Tigers on FTA, we have been shown on tele on average four times a year, which is par for the course in my opinion (excluding finals).

Personally, I now won't be able to make it to the game due to the change from Saturday to Friday, but that suits me fine (since I can now save my money and convert it into plane tickets for the GF, hehehehehehehehehe)

I think you'll find many Sydney clubs too have their loyal travelling fans that reside some distance from their teams base, that think nothing of spending many hours week in week out travelling to and from games. Nothing to be really jealous about

 

[Timmah]

Before anyone says anything - I'm not trying to exemplify being a hero - but I can vouch for ink's point - I'm over an hour away for home games at Telstra. I think nothing of it tbh - but I'm sure there are plenty of fans who come even further.

 

[Dr Crane]

Before anyone says anything - I'm not trying to exemplify being a hero - but I can vouch for ink's point - I'm over an hour away for home games at Telstra. I think nothing of it tbh - but I'm sure there are plenty of fans who come even further.

I know Warriors fans that travel from Palmerston North, and probably further as well.


Travelling fans aren't exclusive to one or two clubs.



I should know - i'm going to Wellington in December for an A-League game.

 

[Timmah]

First post fixed to show everything up until now:

Thu 3 May City v Country - Coffs Harbour


ROUND 8 - May 4-7

FRIDAY
Brisbane v South Sydney @ Suncorp 7:30pm 9 Live
St Geo Illa v Penrith, OKI Jubilee Stadium 7:30pm 9 Delay

SATURDAY
Warriors v Cronulla @ Mt Smart Stadium 5:30pm Fox Live
Parramatta v Sydney Roosters @ Parramatta Stadium 7:30pm Fox Live Multiview
Wests Tigers v Melbourne @ Bluetongue Stadium Gosford 7:30pm Fox Live Multiview

SUNDAY
Canberra v Manly @ Canberra Stadium 2:00pm Fox Live
Bulldogs v Newcastle @ Telstra Stadium 3:00pm 9 Delay

MONDAY
Gold Coast v North Qld @ Carrara Stadium 7:00pm Fox Live


ROUND 9 - May 11-14

FRIDAY
Manly v Parramatta - Brookvale Oval 7:30pm 9 Live
Cronulla v Brisbane - Toyota Park 7:30pm 9 Delay

SATURDAY
Newcastle v Warriors - EnergyAustralia Stadium 5:30pm Fox Live
North Qld v Penrith - Dairy Farmers Stadium 7:30pm Fox Live Multiview
South Sydney v Canberra - Telstra Stadium 7:30pm Fox Live Multiview

SUNDAY
Sydney Roosters v Gold Coast - Aussie Stadium 2:00pm Fox Live
Wests Tigers v St Geo Illa - Telstra Stadium 3:00pm 9 Delay

MONDAY
Melbourne v Bulldogs - Olympic Park Melbourne 7:00pm Fox Live

ROUND 10 - May 18-21

FRIDAY
Dragons vs. Titans - WIN Stadium 7:30pm Ch 9

SATURDAY
Eels vs. Cowboys - Parramatta Stadium 5:30pm Fox Live
Storm vs. Roosters - Olympic Park 7:30pm Fox Sports

SUNDAY
Warriors vs. Wests Tigers - Mt Smart Stadium 2:00pm AEST Fox Live
Bulldogs vs. Sharks - Telstra Stadium 3:00pm Ch 9

MONDAY
Sea Eagles vs. Broncos - Brookvale Oval 7:00pm Fox Live

Rabbitohs, Panthers, Knights, Raiders - Bye


STATE OF ORIGIN I - Wednesday 23 May Suncorp Stadium 8pm


ROUND 11 - May 25-27

FRIDAY
Raiders vs. Dragons - Canberra Stadium 7:30pm Ch 9
Bulldogs vs. Cowboys - Suncorp Stadium 7:30pm Ch 9

SATURDAY
Sea Eagles vs. Storm - Brookvale Oval 5:30pm Fox Live
Sharks vs. Roosters - Toyota Park 7:30pm Fox Live
Titans vs. Rabbitohs - Carrara Stadium 7:30pm Fox Live/Multiview

SUNDAY
Broncos vs. Knights - Suncorp Stadium 2:00pm Fox Live
Panthers vs. Wests Tigers - CUA Stadium 3:00pm Ch9 4:00pm

MONDAY
Eels v Warriors - Parramatta Stadium 7:00pm Fox Live


ROUND 12 - June 1-4

FRIDAY
Panthers v Sea Eagles - CUA Stadium Penrith 7:30pm Ch9 NSW
Dragons vs. Broncos - OKI Jubilee Stadium 7:30pm Ch9 QLD

SATURDAY
Roosters vs. Knights - Bluetongue Stadium Gosford 5:30pm Fox
Cowboys vs. Sharks - Dairy Farmers Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice
Storm vs. Rabbitohs - Olympic Park Melbourne 7:30pm - Viewers' Choice

SUNDAY
Titans vs. Raiders - Carrara Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Warriors vs. Bulldogs - Mt Smart Stadium 2:00pm (4pm NZT) Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Wests Tigers vs. Eels - Telstra Stadium 7:00pm Fox


ROUND 13 - June 8-11

FRIDAY
7:30pm Rabbitohs vs. Panthers - Telstra Stadium 7:30pm Ch9

SATURDAY
Raiders vs. Eels - Canberra Stadium 5:30pm Fox
Roosters vs. Cowboys - Aussie Stadium 7:30pm Fox

SUNDAY
Warriors vs. Storm - Mt Smart Stadium 2:00pm (4pm NZT) Fox
Knights vs. Wests Tigers - EnergyAustralia 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Dragons vs. Sharks - OKI Jubilee Stadium 7:00pm Fox

BYES - Bulldogs, Broncos, Sea Eagles, Titans


STATE OF ORIGIN II - Wednesday 13 June Telstra Stadium 8pm


ROUND 14 - June 15-18

FRIDAY
Bulldogs v Broncos - Telstra Stadium 7:30pm Ch9
Sea Eagles v Rabbitohs - Brookvale Oval 7:30pm Ch9

SATURDAY
Sharks v Warriors - Toyota Park 5:30pm Fox
Cowboys v Storm - Dairy Farmers Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice
Panthers v Roosters - CUA Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice

SUNDAY
Eels v Dragons - Parramatta Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Tigers v Titans - Campbelltown Stadium 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Knights v Raiders - EnergyAustralia Stadium 7:00pm Fox


ROUND 15 - June 22-25

FRIDAY
Sea Eagles v Bulldogs - Brookvale Oval 7:30pm Ch9 Live
Warriors v Panthers - Mt Smart Stadium 6:00pm Ch9 Delay (8pm NZT)

SATURDAY
Raiders v Cowboys - Canberra Stadium 5:30pm Fox
Roosters v Eels - Aussie Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice
Titans v Knights - Carrara Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice

SUNDAY
Rabbitohs v Sharks - Telstra Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Storm v Dragons - Olympic Park 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Broncos v Tigers - Suncorp Stadium 7:00pm Fox


ROUND 16 - June 29-Jul 2

FRIDAY
Knights v Rabbitohs - EnergyAustralia Stadium 7:30pm Ch9 Live

SATURDAY
Titans v Warriors - Carrara Stadium 5:30pm Fox
Panthers v Broncos - CUA Stadium 7:30pm Fox

SUNDAY
Raiders v Tigers - Canberra Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Dragons v Sea Eagles - OKI Jubilee Stadium 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Bulldogs v Roosters - Telstra Stadium 7:00pm Fox

BYES Cowboys, Eels, Sharks, Storm


STATE OF ORIGIN III - Wednesday 4 July Suncorp Stadium 8pm


ROUND 17 - Jul 6-9

FRIDAY
Broncos v Titans - Suncorp Stadium 7:30pm Ch9
Tigers v Panthers - Telstra Stadium 7:30pm Ch9

SATURDAY
Rabbitohs v Storm - Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium, Gosford 5:30pm Fox
Sea Eagles v Roosters - Brookvale Oval 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice
Cowboys v Warriors - Dairy Farmers Stadium 7:30pm Fox - Viewers' Choice

SUNDAY
Dragons v Raiders - WIN Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Sharks v Bulldogs - Toyota Park 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Eels v Knights - Parramatta Stadium 7:00pm Fox


ROUND 18 - Jul 13-16

FRIDAY
Cowboys v Broncos - Dairy Farmers Stadium 7:30pm Ch9
Sea Eagles v Tigers - Brookvale Oval 7:30pm Ch9

SATURDAY
Bulldogs v Panthers - Telstra Stadium 5:30pm Fox
Roosters v Sharks - Aussie Stadium 7:30pm Fox

SUNDAY
Warriors v Dragons - Mt Smart Stadium 12:00pm Fox (2pm NZT)
Raiders v Titans - Canberra Stadium 2:00pm Fox
Eels v Rabbitohs - Parramatta Stadium 3:00pm Ch 9 Delay

MONDAY
Storm v Knights - Olympic Park 7:00pm Fox

 

[Bomber]

Dodge, Ink and Victor - all valid points there. I hope what I was saying didn't come across as a personal attack. Of course, the Cowboys aren't in a unique situation with travelling supporters, but the logic of requesting Saturday games is so that all supporters have the opportunity to travel if they wanted, rather than only those within the greater Townsville-Thuringowa area.

Anyway, we could go on and on and on, I guess.....

 

[Timmah]

I'm with you, there's no denying that it would be ideal to have certain teams play certain days but in awarding certain teams that preference, you're potentially dudding other teams of top attendances in that same vein. Storm 5:30 Sat, Warriors 2pm Local Sunday and Cowboys 7:30pm Sat and Canberra Sunday arvo are four ideal slots but it doesn't always work that way - the slots need to be shared around.

 

[nqboy]

Rounds 10-12 have the Illasox on FNF. Do these duds still rate?