Rugby League 2018

zim · Post by **zim** » November 2, 2017, 9:13 pm

Having a half that defends like Maloney next to the penrith 2nd rowers is going to be a big target for attack. He's not going to have the protection of a Luke Lewis or Wade Graham.

the bone · Post by **the bone** » November 2, 2017, 9:26 pm

Maloney would be a great buy for the panthers

FuiFui BradBrad · Post by **FuiFui BradBrad** » November 4, 2017, 7:23 am

It’s not really a shock swap. I heard and posted it in the Panthers forum 2 months ago.

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gangrenous · Post by **gangrenous** » November 4, 2017, 7:30 am

I’m calling it now. Sharks to implode next year.

Wasting truckloads if cap on Dugan and Moylan. Neither player seems to fit with the attitude of “tough grind through the hard times” culture that got Sharks a premiership.

the bone · Post by **the bone** » November 4, 2017, 8:14 am

gangrenous wrote:I’m calling it now. Sharks to implode next year.

Wasting truckloads if cap on Dugan and Moylan. Neither player seems to fit with the attitude of “tough grind through the hard times” culture that got Sharks a premiership.

I agree with you. They already had fifita, then they signed Dugan, and now moylan. They're all pretty good players, but they're also all douchebags, fifita and Dugan in particular. Moylan just seems a bit immature, and he's always wearing that **** eating grin. These aren't the sort of players you build a healthy culture around.

Post by **greeneyed** » November 4, 2017, 8:27 am

You forgot the drug cheats... Paul Gallen and Wade Graham.

gangrenous · Post by **gangrenous** » November 4, 2017, 10:31 am

But those two actually play hard and dig in when things get tough GE.

zim · Post by **zim** » November 29, 2017, 10:18 pm

Sharks now favourites to sign Pearce

The Cronulla Sharks have emerged as the favoured landing destination of Mitchell Pearce after the halfback met with club officials on Wednesday.

Pearce is yet to commit to a club but is understood to be now leaning towards the Sharks despite strong interest from the Newcastle Knights and the Manly Sea Eagles.

Pearce wants around $1 million a season to join the Knights given the lifestyle change that comes with the move and the fact he would likely be giving up a chance at a premiership in the next couple of years with the rebuilding Knights.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/sharks-now-favourite ... fault.aspx

zim · Post by **zim** » November 29, 2017, 10:21 pm

Sea Eagles fans would be **** themselves over that news and Val Holmes would be a bit worried about the move too.

1. Moylan
2. Holmes
3. Dugan
6. Townsend
7. Pearce

Surely the Knights are being a bit too picky if they are worried Pearce is signing for the money.
Who lines up at 6 for the Eagles if they don't sign Pearce?

-PJ- · Post by **-PJ-** » November 30, 2017, 11:39 am

I just saw the 2018 NSW Orign strip..

Well it's different I spose.

Light blue jersey with a dark blue double V....

Manbush · Post by **Manbush** » November 30, 2017, 1:58 pm

Just saw set to sign with the Knights.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... 63898bb62f

Sid · Post by **Sid** » November 30, 2017, 2:04 pm

expecting Lamb to Sea Eagles to be next

zim · Post by **zim** » November 30, 2017, 2:17 pm

I don't see why they can't hold on to both. I'd be dropping hodko way before lamb.
Hingano might head to the eagles.

Postman Pat · Post by **Postman Pat** » November 30, 2017, 2:20 pm

zim wrote:I don't see why they can't hold on to both. I'd be dropping hodko way before lamb.
Hingano might head to the eagles.

They might end up getting fined for still being under the salary cap if they let Hodkinson go.

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zim · Post by **zim** » November 30, 2017, 2:34 pm

Jason wrote:
zim wrote:I don't see why they can't hold on to both. I'd be dropping hodko way before lamb.
Hingano might head to the eagles.
They might end up getting fined for still being under the salary cap if they let Hodkinson go.

Just pay X amount of his salary. Easier to get rid of him that way too.

Postman Pat · Post by **Postman Pat** » November 30, 2017, 3:37 pm

zim wrote:
Jason wrote:
zim wrote:I don't see why they can't hold on to both. I'd be dropping hodko way before lamb.
Hingano might head to the eagles.
They might end up getting fined for still being under the salary cap if they let Hodkinson go.
Just pay X amount of his salary. Easier to get rid of him that way too.

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Post by **greeneyed** » December 1, 2017, 5:50 pm

NRL on verge of national women's comp in 2018

The NRL is planning to launch a national women's rugby league competition next year in what would be a watershed moment for the female game in Australia.

Several details are yet to be finalised including what teams will be involved, whether they will be based on territories or existing NRL clubs, and for how long the competition will run.

It's understood the first edition of the league will be a condensed format and will run alongside the NRL finals in September-October, following the completion of the state-based NSW and Queensland women's competitions.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/nrl-on-verge-of-nati ... fault.aspx

Green eyed Mick · Post by **Green eyed Mick** » December 3, 2017, 7:24 pm

NSW government looking to spend $2 Billion to knock down and rebuild SFS and the Olympic stadium.

Post by **greeneyed** » December 3, 2017, 7:44 pm

Canberra Stadium a lot older than both.

FuiFui BradBrad · Post by **FuiFui BradBrad** » December 3, 2017, 8:42 pm

Just signed a change.org petition against it.

Peter Fitzsimmons makes a good point that for the same money you could upgrade suburban stadiums, work on discounting junior memberships and still have some spare change

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Post by **greeneyed** » December 3, 2017, 8:45 pm

Except we need state of the art new stadiums for our code. Not band aids on decaying suburban grounds that condemn our sport forever to small crowds.

Anything Peter Fitzsimmons says is not going to promote the interests of rugby league.

Notaroboticfish · Post by **Notaroboticfish** » December 3, 2017, 8:52 pm

Why are they knocking down the SFS? It’s the second best rectangular stadium we have, and the new one will have a smaller capacity. What’s the **** point in doing a knock down rebuild?

gangrenous · Post by **gangrenous** » December 3, 2017, 9:04 pm

Why are they knocking down stadium Australia? It’s like 20 years old

-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » December 3, 2017, 9:20 pm

Cause it's a **** place to watch footy

They're converting it into a rectangle stadium

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Post by **greeneyed** » December 4, 2017, 3:11 am

Notaroboticfish wrote:Why are they knocking down the SFS? It’s the second best rectangular stadium we have, and the new one will have a smaller capacity. What’s the **** point in doing a knock down rebuild?

It will only have a smaller capacity to the tune of 500 people. The SFS upper tiers have always been poorly designed, in particular, more thought given to the way the roof line looks than the spectators. It’s 30 years old and has lots of safety and structural issues, reportedly.

Post by **greeneyed** » December 4, 2017, 8:34 am

New Sydney stadium plans look amazing, I think. Hopefully they proceed and a new Canberra Stadium isn’t far away either.

BJ · Post by BJ » December 4, 2017, 10:28 am

I’m all for fixing Homebush it’s a shocker to watch League.

But better transport to SFS and SCG will increase crowds more effectively than a stadium upgrade.

Post by **dubby** » December 4, 2017, 11:32 am

I'd rather spend the money on hospitals, health care, (emergency services in general).

Post by **greeneyed** » December 4, 2017, 12:15 pm

As pointed out in the press today, the NSW Government is investing 100 times that amount in health and education in the same period.

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FuiFui BradBrad · Post by **FuiFui BradBrad** » December 4, 2017, 6:13 pm

dubby wrote:I'd rather spend the money on hospitals, health care, (emergency services in general).

Or spending the $2b into 100 $10m projects and still have $1b to spare as Fitzsimmons has suggested

Post by **greeneyed** » December 4, 2017, 6:32 pm

Let's put the $2 billion in perspective. Do you know the estimate of what Australians will spend on Christmas presents this year? $11 billion. That means over the next four years, they will spend at least $44 billion (about) just on Christmas presents. These stadiums are major public goods, major pieces of community infrastructure, and the two brand new stadiums are going to cost just $500 million a year over four years.

Maybe we could spend very slightly less on Christmas presents... and give the money to our local sports clubs, or spend it on the sports registration fees?

This whole thing is a MASSIVE beat up by a politically motivated rugby union journalist!

Post by **greeneyed** » December 4, 2017, 6:34 pm

Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:
dubby wrote:I'd rather spend the money on hospitals, health care, (emergency services in general).
Or spending the $2b into 100 $10m projects and still have $1b to spare as Fitzsimmons has suggested

A $10 million project goes absolutely nowhere. Local sports grounds... are a local government/community issue.

Post by **dubby** » December 4, 2017, 7:00 pm

Just dump state govermments and have federal and local

gangrenous · Post by **gangrenous** » December 4, 2017, 7:06 pm

Just dump all government and install gangrenous as benevolent dictator

Post by **dubby** » December 4, 2017, 7:09 pm

No. He'll just forget all about you and think of Dibbers.