NRL Rugby League, General Discussion.

So many matches down to death over the last couple of rounds. Great stuff.

Yeah great to watch but not for my tipping, think I have been on the winning side in only 1 close match

Originally posted by tezel112:

He was involved in that disgusting ankle injury last season, I think mentally it's still in the back of his mind due to his style of play. Like Benji they're both hard steppers who rely on thier explosiveness to get defenders off balance to take off.

You're probably right on the mark tez it could be a psyche thing

Originally posted by JoNeo:

Morning
I just know the Warriors will punish me and win the week I don't pick them

They are always known to be a fickle team, can beat all the top teams and yet lose to a wooden Spooner or be their own worst enemy and give the opposition the win.

Storm/Dogs tonight
Storm at home should be specials
However it aint over till

Moses Mbai (hell ta spell) goes in after swooping on a loose ball
6/2 Dogs

Dogs12 Storm2
Tips not tops

Dayum
Bulldogs18 Storm 12

(If you pick up an error in the total, just let me know)
Tally - 6 Rounds:

SportO - 29/48 (4/8 - R6)
JoNeo - 24/48 (3/8 - R6)
4x4 - 22/48 (3/8 - R6)
220 - 19/48 (3/8 - R6)

Tough tipping round guys, low scores all round... I didn't get to watch any games live this week, I was watching the rival rugby instead ...Sry folks

I DVR'd a couple of games though & have just completed watching them... I got the see Napa's epic one man assault on the Bunnies & the Sea Eagles continue their dominance over the Warriors. (I knew I should have tipped Manly ).

Thanks again SportO for keeping track for us
You seem to be consistent with your tips
220 reckons he surges late
4by n me just try I guess
See what unfolds
Any idea's about Origin /Test tips ?

Originally posted by JoNeo:
Thanks again SportO for keeping track for us
You seem to be consistent with your tips
220 reckons he surges late
4by n me just try I guess
See what unfolds
Any idea's about Origin /Test tips ?

10 away team wins from 16 matches over the last 2 rounds isn't helping my tipping.
Still haven't got a handle on form and going for the home team when in doubt hasn't payed off the last 2 weeks.

Originally posted by 220s:

Originally posted by JoNeo:
Thanks again SportO for keeping track for us
You seem to be consistent with your tips
220 reckons he surges late
4by n me just try I guess
See what unfolds
Any idea's about Origin /Test tips ?

10 away team wins from 16 matches over the last 2 rounds isn't helping my tipping.
Still haven't got a handle on form and going for the home team when in doubt hasn't payed off the last 2 weeks.

Just as you described 220,slow starter ,just staying within striking distance ready to kick late when the finish line comes into view
But you are right ,its awfully hard to pick winners in this comp
Retirements,injuries,suspensions and sackings all seem to change the clubs year to year
I find it interesting how top players go to new clubs but cant gel with other top players at first but then click later on
The Chooks might be like that ,also Manly ,probably a few more
Good luck with the tips mate

Eels are another, defence has won them most games this year although the attacking combinations looked to be coming together last game.
Did hear last week was the 1st time Foran has actually done any training with the team, I would guess they should continue to improve.
Think the eels biggest problem will be what penalty they receive for their salary cap dramas. Will it be a token fine like has been issued on average to 5 teams every year since 2000, A points penalty like the warriors received or playing for no points like the storm and dogs.
I think they could still make the 8 with a 6 point penalty like the warriors got, can see them continuing to win 2/3 of their games, should see them finish on 40 points.
Don't think you will have any trouble making the 8 on 34 points, some years you can scrape in on 30. So any penalty of 10 points or less will see them with a very good chance of making the 8. More than a 10 point penalty and they might as well be playing for no points the result will be pretty much the same.

Salary cap fines since 2000
Storm 10 excluding points and tittle losses
Dogs 9 excluding points losses
Broncos 8
Canberra 8
St George 7
Tigers 6
Bunnies 6
Roosters 5
Knights 5
Penrith 5
Eels 5
Gold Coast 4
Sharks 3
Warriors 3 includes points penalty
Cowboys 1

Originally posted by 220s:
Salary cap fines since 2000
Storm 10 excluding points and tittle losses
Dogs 9 excluding points losses
Broncos 8
Canberra 8
St George 7
Tigers 6
Bunnies 6
Roosters 5
Knights 5
Penrith 5
Eels 5
Gold Coast 4
Sharks 3
Warriors 3 includes points penalty
Cowboys 1

So there's one for every year,
club I mean. And lots of multiples
Never realized that much