Sun 25 Oct: NRL Grand Final : Penrith Panthers v Melbourne Storm KO 8.30am (UK Time)

[Neutralfan7]

Thats a harsh call for Penrith 

[EastLondonMike]

Tense opening 20mins. Panthers look a bit excited at the moment. If they can calm down a bit points should come. 

Providing they can hold out the storm

[JohnM]

5 minutes ago, Just Browny said:

Melbourne can block and high tackle anyone they like, but one dive that was camper than Christmas for the Penrith try saw that struck off.

So you've not knocked it on the head already, after all. Good decision. 

[Spidey]

4 minutes ago, Neutralfan7 said:

Thats a harsh call for Penrith 

I seem to be saying that a lot

[Futtocks]

Kikau's a bit over-excited and making errors.

[Just Browny]

Another penalty for nothing.

[JohnM]

1 hour ago, Hela Wigmen said:

The NRL coverage ahead of any game is very good but the Grand Final and State of Origin games, they raise their levels to unparalleled levels. I could watch them build up a game for a week and not get bored. 

You're not a true fan then. We don't watch these things for enjoyment. We're hard Northern men who are only happy when miserable.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Melbourne coming up with less errors so far and capitalising on Penrith’s.

I know it’s a pretty obvious thing to say.

It’s been a frantic pace and I agree with those who say the Panthers need to show more composure with the ball.

[Gerrumonside ref]

Wow!

[Guest]

Thats possibly game over already. Very disappointing final, fast and frantic but full of errors.

[Spidey]

Daft pass out wide

[High Peak Rhino]

Just now, Spidey said:

Daft pass out wide

Absolutely. Was never going to reach the man. 

[Hela Wigmen]

Panthers freezing on the big stage. The experience of the Storm showing. Panthers still look dangerous but I can’t see Storm dropping a lead of this size. 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Penrith need the next try and ASAP 

[Guest]

Another incorrect decision.

[EastLondonMike]

Panthers their own worst enemy at the moment. 

One more Storm try and we're done.

[Tommygilf]

This has shades of Cas V Leeds 2017 with Penrith blowing opportunities and Melbourne staying resolute.

Also anyone else irked by Gus' onesided whining?

[Rupert Prince]

Some complete rubbish from both sides, and thats before we get to the refereeing.

 

[Gerrumonside ref]

Why don’t the Aussies ever play like this against England in big games!

[Gerrumonside ref]

Purple reign, purple reign!

Can’t see Melbourne letting this lead slip now, but that’s the beauty of sport 

[thebrewxi]

Is it me or are the commentators despondent at the scoreline. They seem completely depressed. They're desperate for a Panthers win I think. 

[EastLondonMike]

No question of checking a correct  PTB?

sadly I think this one is over.

[Just Browny]

Remembered why I don't bother with this every week. Boring robot rugby winning out and very dodgy refereeing.

[dkw]

Some terrible decisions going storms way, as usual. 

[Rupert Prince]

Just now, thebrewxi said:

Is it me or are the commentators despondent at the scoreline. They seem completely depressed. They're desperate for a Panthers win I think. 

Its rubbish, thats why.