Upcoming Anzac Test Match

[Wearnze]

I never really follow the ANZAC test, but it amazes me how the selectors are considering naming Gidley on the bench. I know he can play pretty much any position, but he has just come back from injury and is far past his prime in my opinion.

Surely there are better options as a utility...Ryan Hinchcliffe, Josh Reynolds, Matt Gillett, Chris McQueen, Wade Graham, Luke Lewis, Greg Bird. I don't think there's any point putting a dummy half on the bench with the desire to play Cameron Smith for the full 80. If I was a selector I would have Hinchcliffe, but thats probably why I ain't a selector.

Any who, not my problem I Guess. State of Origin is definitely the better game.

 

[CroydonDog]

Gidley will be selected as there is a section of the NRL constitution that reads: "thy will select someone fom Newcastle for every representive game". I'm surprised they don't select 55 year old Buderus.

I think we're still supposed to pity Newcastle from the 1989 tremor... I mean MAJOR EARTHQUAKE that rocked this poor working class city.......

 

[Stoofy]

I how got no idea why Gidley is still even selected for rep games. I believe he is way past it. If they put him in for anytime as a fullback for NSW, QLD will love it!

 

[Mallyboy]

It's called politics. It's happens in all sports and will continue to be the case for ever.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

I'd rather they don't pick Dogs players. Last thing we need is another injury. Let them pick Gidley.

 

[Lov_Dog]

What time is kickoff tonight, please? 7:30, 7:45 or 8pm?

 

[CroydonDog]

What time is kickoff tonight, please? 7:30, 7:45 or 8pm?

TV coverage starts at 7:30, so my guess would be about 8pm, so around 4am for yourself!

 

[Lov_Dog]

thanks CroydonDog. 8pm = 5am here...don't want to miss the Anthems and Haka!!

 

[hazem_elmasri]

What are you even doing in America?
I lived in Phoenix and hated it. Couldn't even watch a game

 

[Stanna man]

Just heard that Simon mannering is out tonight but was hoping someone can confirm if true from reliable source???

 

[CroydonDog]

thanks CroydonDog. 8pm = 5am here...don't want to miss the Anthems and Haka!!

No worries.

Many moons ago (2004) I was living in the British Virgin Islands. After months starved of footy, I was fired up for SOO, which was live on Fox Sports World (read: soccer and other non-US sports channel). But, the evening before, my cable went out. I eventually convinced an Amercian bird I was occasionally shagging a the time to let me into her apartment at 6am on the proviso I cooked her breakfast after the game.

The funniest moment was her waking up mid-first half... her only comment was "oh, it's like football, without the helmets"

Enjoy the game mate.

 

[Stoofy]

Our new halfback, Mr Frank Pritchard!

Nice try by NZ

 

[Pom_81]

Our new halfback, Mr Frank Pritchard!

Nice try by NZ

Best grubber kick from a Bulldog all year. By a long way.

 

[Blue&White]

NZ are a lot better team without Benji. With Kasiano, Eastwood, SBW and Inu they will beat Australia.

 

[Indiandog]

Frank the tank is killing it wonder why we didnt see this Frank in last 6 games ?

On the other note: Aussies are leveled with the 2nd rate Kiwi team after 1st half.

 

[Indiandog]

Our new halfback, Mr Frank Pritchard!

Nice try by NZ

Billy had ample time to take the ball out, he watched the ball instead and tried to palm it at the very last minute... WTF??!!!

 

[Pom_81]

Billy had ample time to take the ball out, he watched the ball instead and tried to palm it at the very last minute... WTF??!!!

Billy loves his meltdowns against the Kiwis.

 

[Bakes]

Frank the tank is killing it wonder why we didnt see this Frank in last 6 games ?

Matey, Frank was out for the first few weeks, clearly he is fit now and hitting great form

 

[Snowmann]

What a game from both our boys.. I sense a change in the mood of our team after this. GO NZ.

 

[Blue&White]

Matey, Frank was out for the first few weeks, clearly he is fit now and hitting great form

Frank the tank is killing it wonder why we didnt see this Frank in last 6 games ?

On the other note: Aussies are leveled with the 2nd rate Kiwi team after 1st half.

He is playing with great halves - Foran and Johnson. That's the difference