DavidM Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 Just now, Dunbar said: Thanks. Forgive my ignorance but am I right in assuming that means that $1 on Tonga returns $3.55 if they win? 11/4 . Australia 30/100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted September 23, 2018 Author Share Posted September 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Dunbar said: Thanks. Forgive my ignorance but am I right in assuming that means that $1 on Tonga returns $3.55 if they win? Ive never placed a bet but I assume so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubby Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 2 hours ago, B rad said: Ive never placed a bet but I assume so. Always knew you weren't a bona fide Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherry and White Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 https://www.oddschecker.com/rugby-league/internationals/tonga-v-australia/winner HOLD ON TIGHT TO YOUR DREAM. liverpool fc-rome 1977 wigan rl-wembley 1985 redsox-2004 GB RL-????? Lancashire cricket 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlno1 Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 11 hours ago, Allora said: How is Super Leagues development of France, Wales, Ireland and Scotland going in the North? Have the owners of Wigan, St Helens, Warrington and Leeds sorted out the northern hemisphere International calendar yet? How would Australian Rugby League go if they had the EPL, European soccer and a very powerful rugby union in THEIR backyard to compete with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Damien said: I do Of course you do! It's the easy way out. While you as rugby fan may think it is worthwhile, neutral spectators will question the legitimacy of the international level. And ultimately they are the people we want to attract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 12 hours ago, B rad said: I don't think it matters if they sell out so fast, its a business remember. Down the track if Tonga build a decent stadium and there is enough money to put aside it would be nice to see a few home games played in Tonga. Its unrealistic right now though I think. That has to be the plan long term. Posters here don't want to do the hard yards. They want quick results. Without a foundation, it'll come crumbling down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 45 minutes ago, Yorkshire Knight said: Of course you do! It's the easy way out. While you as rugby fan may think it is worthwhile, neutral spectators will question the legitimacy of the international level. And ultimately they are the people we want to attract It's not. It's the practical and profitable solution and is the only way these types of matches can happen against the other major nations with all of the star players involved, as is the case with other sports. This has been discussed to death on numerous over threads were you have brought it up as it is so I'll leave it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Knight Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Damien said: It's not. It's the practical and profitable solution and is the only way these types of matches can happen against the other major nations with all of the star players involved, as is the case with other sports. This has been discussed to death on numerous over threads were you have brought it up as it is so I'll leave it there. No it's not the only way. It could have happened in Australia seeing that they're the other team involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Yorkshire Knight said: That has to be the plan long term. Posters here don't want to do the hard yards. They want quick results. Without a foundation, it'll come crumbling down I think there is more Tongans or people from Tongan families in New Zealand and Australia then there are in Tonga. Definitely needs to be a game there sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_57 Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 6 hours ago, Yorkshire Knight said: Of course you do! It's the easy way out. While you as rugby fan may think it is worthwhile, neutral spectators will question the legitimacy of the international level. And ultimately they are the people we want to attract Tonga has a population of 107k. You can put in as many hard yards as you like but they're never going to get 25k+ there like they can in NZ. I agree that they should try and play in Tonga occasionally but it simply wouldn't be affordable or practical for them to play there very often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allora Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 Deleted. Talent is secondary to whether players are confident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/05/mate-maa-tonga-squad-to-face-kangaroos/?utm_source=NRLTWContent&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=NetworkContent Squad reduced to 21. Sika Manu cleared of serious knee damage and will take part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 5 hours ago, B rad said: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/10/05/mate-maa-tonga-squad-to-face-kangaroos/?utm_source=NRLTWContent&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=NetworkContent Squad reduced to 21. Sika Manu cleared of serious knee damage and will take part. What a pack they will have from that squad. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted October 5, 2018 Author Share Posted October 5, 2018 Might look something like this 1 : Hopoate 2 : Tupou 3 : Kata 4 : M Jennings 5 : Fusitu'a 6 : Lolohea 7 : Hingano 8 : Fifita 9 : Havilli 10 : Fonua-Blake 11 : Pangai jr 12 : Manu 13 : Taumalolo 14 : Ofahengaue 15 : Taukeiaho 16 : Murdoch-Masilla 17 : Katoa Robert Jennings is under Development Player so maybe they might be sneaky and put him in since he was 3rd highest try scorer though it would be hard to drop Tupou. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odsal Outlaw Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I see it’s been confirmed as being shown on sky sports in the U.K. now! Brilliant! (Along with Aus v Kiwis and Ferns v Jillaroos) Nottingham Outlaws Rugby League Harry Jepson Winners 2008 RLC Midlands Premier Champions 2006 & 2008 East Midlands Challenge Cup Winners 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 Rotterdam International 9's Cup Winners 2005 RLC North Midlands Champions 2003 & 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 8 hours ago, Odsal Outlaw said: I see it’s been confirmed as being shown on sky sports in the U.K. now! Brilliant! (Along with Aus v Kiwis and Ferns v Jillaroos) Great news... nothing beats test match rugby. Should be there great games and then we have the England games. "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. "If someone doesn't value evidence, what evidence are you going to provide to prove that they should value it? If someone doesn't value logic, what logical argument could you provide to show the importance of logic?" — Sam Harris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 How good are the Tongan wingers if Mahe Fonua cannot get in that team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 16 minutes ago, Wellsy4HullFC said: How good are the Tongan wingers if Mahe Fonua cannot get in that team! They have more skill than just being a battering ram if that’s what you’re referring to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellsy4HullFC Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 14 minutes ago, DoubleD said: They have more skill than just being a battering ram if that’s what you’re referring to He's a bloody good battering ram though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Just now, Wellsy4HullFC said: He's a bloody good battering ram though! That might be effective in SL where defences are generally more porous but it’s not at NRL or international level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 35 minutes ago, DoubleD said: They have more skill than just being a battering ram if that’s what you’re referring to His defence stats aren’t too hot either. He missed 25% of attempted tackles for Wests this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Tiger Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 As if Fonua, who spent most of the year injured or in reserve grade, would be picked ahead of the NRL leading try scorer and a grand final winning winger. Guyra Super Spuds website Guyra Super Spuds Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTK Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Tupou and Fusitua are world-class wingers and easily picked, more of a case could be made for Fonua over Hurrell IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B rad Posted October 6, 2018 Author Share Posted October 6, 2018 3 hours ago, DoubleD said: That might be effective in SL where defences are generally more porous but it’s not at NRL or international level He was still fairly destructive in the NRL. Won man of the match on an occasion from centre, then didn't show up to training and got dropped. I probably would have had him in the centres. Kata and Hurrell make to many mistakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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