NRL Grand Final Thread

[THE RED ROOSTER]

The Big Dance

Penny Panthers v the Bronx, Two teams not too popular in their own state it would appear, The Mountain Men suffering Tall Poppy syndrome as perennial winners wheras The Dolphins have apparently tapped into the anti-Bronco league support base in Brisbane.

A clash of two styles, Penrith relentless and Brisbane explosive

Two forward packs pretty even

Brisbane's backs more exciting and creative but Brisbane making more mistakes each game and leaving points on the field.

It comes down to compsure and experience, Penny Panthers been there done that and bought the proverbial T-shirt. Brisbane in new territory and the media beat up over Reece Walsh incident yesterday maybe less about Reece more about how tense the Bronx are getting.

Still the two best teams are in the final and I cannot think that Gus Gould's Penrith by 20 points assertion is likely, but I do think Brisbane need to be first to score. If Penrith build a lead then the wheels might start falling off the Brisbane Bandwagon.

As with Penrith back in 2020, Brisbane may have to lose one Grand Final to win the next one.

Good luck with your tips one final time.

 

[Irish Saint]

NRL  investigating  Grand Final week sledge involving Reece Walsh  a young Panthers fan is seen saying to him they'll take your head on Sunday to which Walsh replies " I'll take your mums"

Reported on Channel 7 news.

Unfortunately unable to post the youtube link were I watched the incident.

[Graham]

How about having a go in our tipping competition for the Grand Final. It’s quick and easy. You’ll find the details here:

 

Edited September 29, 2023 by Graham

[Graham]

Reece is a talented player but shows poor judgement too often. On this occasion he shouldn’t have risen to the youth’s bait. The lad was pleased with himself to get Walsh to bite.

[Farmduck]

 

 

[Irish Saint]

Good morning , afternoon, evening, everyone. Teams are out. Caught sight of a Thank You Souths banner in the Brisbane end presumably referring to Reynolds.

[Farmduck]

[Farmduck]

Morning all

[JohnM]

And they're off!

[Irish Saint]

The handbags are out after Farmworth loses posession. First chance for Panthers

[Futtocks]

...and do we have thread duplication because this is a big occasion? Why yes, of course we do.

Morning all! Hoping for a Broncos win, expecting a Panthers win.

[Futtocks]

Reece Walsh limping already.

[Irish Saint]

Great recovery from Staggs. ReeceWalsh hobbling.

40/20 from Walters

[Irish Saint]

Broncos. Farnworth with a better pass and Arthurs would have been in.

[Irish Saint]

Offload by Hass lost by Reynolds. Walsh appears to have recovered.

[Irish Saint]

Another error by Cobbo in own 20

[JohnM]

Where's Graham?

 

[Irish Saint]

Panthers run on 5th but Brisbane defence holds firm. 

11minutes gone no score.

[Irish Saint]

Just now, JohnM said:

Where's Graham?

 

Graham has NRL app I believe only Channel 9 show the game live. That is why it is their commentary and not Fox.

[Irish Saint]

Terrible error by Staggs five yards out after a great take. Incorrect play the ball. Scrum to Panthers 5 out

[Futtocks]

Penrith have got the blowtorch on the Broncos' defence here.

[Irish Saint]

Once again Brisbane hold firm.

[Futtocks]

Hands up who had Mitch Kenny as first try-scorer?

[Irish Saint]

First try .Reynolds short drop out batted back by Farnworth straight to Kenny who scores easy try.

[Irish Saint]

Crichton makes it 6-0.