NRL : The Official NRL Thread 2006 (2 Viewers)

[chocolate_lover]

Funny that, i couldn't think of one for the Souths either!

 

[tigerian]

You forgot about Benji Marshall and the Tigers!

Being a tigers fan for over 25 years I really believe its not Benji Marshall who we depend upon the most its Robbie Farah. they win ok without Benji but they struggle without Farah. They cant win the comp without Farah they can without Marshall.

Go the premiers

Ian

 

[tigerian]

THE LUCK IS ABOUT TO END 4 SHARKS hahaha

Dykes faces three months on NRL sideline

Tuesday, May 9, 2006 - 5:04 PM


Cronulla five-eighth Adam Dykes will miss up to three months of rugby league with a ruptured ankle ligament.

Dykes will require surgery after he injured his ankle in the closing stages of the Sharks' NRL victory over St George Illawarra on Sunday and he won't be able to play for up to 12 weeks.

The news is a huge blow to the resurgent Sharks who had charged into the top eight on the back of three straight wins orchestrated by the veteran half.

Sharks physiotherapist Matt Green said Dykes's injury was similar to that suffered by halfback Brett Kimmorley five weeks ago.

"It is very similar to Brett's ankle injury, with the difference being Adam has completely ruptured the ligament, which means he is likely to require surgery and have a pin put in to stabilise the joint," said Green.

"After that he will be in a boot for about eight weeks before we can do any rehab on the ankle."

The surgery is likely to take place later this week.

Kimmorley is expected to return next week after resuming training on Monday.

I wouldn't worry about that. Kimmorley is no loss but Dykes is a devastating loss to the sharks.

 

[rewster]

@ rewster
I've supported the dragons since I knew what League was. Which growing up in my house meant about 2. I havent changed my mind in the last 18 years and I dont plan to ever. I love the dragons unconditionally. It was more of a lamentation over our inconsistency than a whinge cos we're not doing well.


So in short, I do support the one team.

Haha, yeah I know. Don't worry I was only mucking around, I didn't really think you wanted to change teams

 

[DRAGONZ]

Being a tigers fan for over 25 years I really believe its not Benji Marshall who we depend upon the most its Robbie Farah. they win ok without Benji but they struggle without Farah. They cant win the comp without Farah they can without Marshall.

Go the premiers

Ian

Farah is definitely an incredibly important part of the Tigers team.

However, the statistics don't lie.

Tigers win over 70% of the games that Benji Marshall plays in.

Tigers win less than 30% of the games that Benji Marshall does not play in.

The second figure is conclusive, because the stat is something like 7 wins from 23 matches or something outrageous like that.

Farah + Marshall is much like Buderus + Johns.

Both teams rely HEAVILY on their hookers, but without their star player, they just don't have the same confidence, flair and ability to win games.

If Marshall has a season-ending injury this weekend, the Tigers won't make the Finals IMO.

 

[Bookie]

Brad Fittler and the Roosters.

Mathew Head and the Dragons.

Jason Smith and the Raiders.

Nathan Hindmarsh and the Eels.

Darren Lockyer and the Broncos.

Anti-Brett Kimmorley and the Sharks.

lol.

Being a tigers fan for over 25 years I really believe its not Benji Marshall who we depend upon the most its Robbie Farah. they win ok without Benji but they struggle without Farah. They cant win the comp without Farah they can without Marshall.

Go the premiers

Ian

 

[SarahMary]

Haha, yeah I know. Don't worry I was only mucking around, I didn't really think you wanted to change teams

Thats cool. I tend to get defensive when people pick on my team, or tell me that I don't love them haha
I seriously have a football obsession...

 

[Bookie]

Injured Dykes not ready to pull pin on season just yet
By Glenn Jackson
May 10, 2006

SHARKS halfback Adam Dykes quickly went from shattered to stoked last night when it emerged his ankle injury might not be as bad as first thought.

Dykes, 29, had tests on his ankle late yesterday that showed he may avoid the need for a pin to be inserted, which would put him out for about five months.

The Sharks initially lost Dykes for three months after results of an MRI scan confirmed yesterday he had ruptured an ankle ligament, but just hours later after visiting a specialist the halfback was far more upbeat.

"It's pretty good news," Dykes said. "He [the specialist] is not 100 per cent but I'll have an arthroscopy on Thursday. They originally thought I'd have to get it pinned but from what he's saying, he doesn't think it needs to get pinned. It could be only four or six weeks."

There remains the chance, however, the in-form halfback will need a pin inserted to repair the injury, suffered on Sunday in a dominant Dykes performance against St George Illawarra. That would put him out for the rest of the season.

"He's pretty sure it'll only be four or six," Dykes said. "He'll clean out the cartilage but he said he can't promise me anything - if he opens it up and it needs to be pinned, he'll just pin it on the spot. I came out of there pretty excited, considering I'd originally gone in there to book in for an operation to have a pin put in. I'm stoked at the moment."

Sharks coach Stuart Raper has named Brett Kearney as halfback to play Canberra on Sunday. There is some hope, however, that Brett Kimmorley, who suffered a similar injury to that of Dykes, may return the following weekend against the Bulldogs. "There's a slight chance, but it'll probably be the week after," Raper said. Facing another battle will be Dragons halfback Mathew Head, who spoke yesterday of his devastation at yet another injury setback. Head will be out for six weeks and said there was a risk he might miss the rest of the season after re-injuring his troublesome right knee.

"There might be a chance," Head said. "But the best way to not have it happen is to do the rehab. There's always a chance of something going wrong, of it not coming together."

Head, 24, said he feared the worst when told he was facing another lengthy stint on the sidelines - he missed most of last season after undergoing a knee reconstruction. "I was just thinking, is the season over? It was pretty devastating. It was a dreadful time. But I've had a day to think about it.

"It's just not as strong as it's got to be. I'll have six weeks off and get it as strong as I can. I'm only young, I've got the rest of my career ahead of me. I may as well get it right now."

English referee Russell Smith, meanwhile, was axed from first grade yesterday after his controversial Tigers-Sea Eagles game on Sunday. "He was dropped," referees spokesman Bill Harrigan said. "After viewing the match, [referees boss] Robert Finch had a look at a number of decisions, and he made the decision he had to stand down this weekend. But we expect him to bounce back."

NSWRL chief executive Geoff Carr said he would write to Parramatta after winger Eric Grothe turned up two hours late to a City medical on Monday. "We'll be asking the Parramatta club and Eric Grothe to explain what happened," Carr said. "When we've received a reply, we'll determine what course of action should be taken."

The Eels have named Grothe to play the Bulldogs on Sunday after he was ruled out of the City side because of a back injury.

Broncos coach Wayne Bennett has dropped centre Shaun Berrigan to his bench to face Manly on Saturday - he makes way for Brent Tate. Cowboys second-rower Luke O'Donnell will be given until the last minute to recover from a rib injury to face Melbourne on Saturday.

Also, Grothe wasnt ruled out because of a back injury, he failed to turn up to his medical. He should never rep. No commitment. What a cunt.

 

[snickerdoodle]

Grothe is seriously a lazy uncommited mutherfucka.

Grothe is seriously a lazy uncommited hot mutherfucka.

He better not freaking decide to play for Parra on Sunday or I'll be mad as all hell.

 

[nerd2die4]

dykes could only be out 4-6 weeks
not as bad as first thought

 

[DRAGONZ]

Dykes may only be out for 4/6 weeks. Not as bad as first thought.

Ahhh damn, I didn't realise it's already been posted.

Twice.



Bookie, with regards to this line from the article:

"Facing another battle will be Dragons halfback Mathew Head, who spoke yesterday of his devastation at yet another injury setback. Head will be out for six weeks and said there was a risk he might miss the rest of the season after re-injuring his troublesome right knee."

The latest mail is that Head is almost certainly gone for the season.

Unless he can prove that his knee is able to sustain high impact, which looks unlikely, he will be ruled out until 2007.

As it turns out, one of his quotes in that article almost proves it:

"I'm only young, I've got the rest of my career ahead of me. I may as well get it right now."



Can anyone believe that with the current injury crisis at the Dragons, they have a -8.5 points start against the Warriors this weekend? Along with the nine players already out, Hornby and Creagh will be backing up from Shitty Country, less than 24 hours beforehand, and yet they think St George will win by 8 points.

What a joke.

 

[Stubbs]

Dykes will be a huge loss for the Sharks he has really directed teh etam around the park well and made the big plays at crucial moments.

I never though I would say it but they need Noddy back as soon as possible if they are going to be a force again.

 

[sando]

Its stupid and pathetic that Dragons are offering Gasnier captaincy if he stays... Just let him go... its not the end of the world.... Dragons are quite capable of winning a premiership without him

 

[DRAGONZ]

Agreed.

It is obviously a plus if he sticks around, but he isn't really needed. We have the Morris brothers and Tom Hewitt in particular who can all play on the wing, with Naiqama shifting into the centres.

Nothing to worry about in terms of depth.

And plus, losing Gasnier, Barrett, Bailey and Timmins (plus perhaps another forward such as Sims or Poore) would give the club HUGE money to offer a couple of big-name players.

As everyone would know, the Dragons haven't purchased a big-name player for years and years, as they prefer to develop talent through the grades. Which is why our JF and PL teams are generally always strong.


When Baz goes, the captaincy should go to either Ryles or Young. In fact, the captaincy should probably go to one of them right now ..

 

[rewster]

Its stupid and pathetic that Dragons are offering Gasnier captaincy if he stays... Just let him go... its not the end of the world.... Dragons are quite capable of winning a premiership without him

Ryles should be their captain

 

[sando]

Agreed.

It is obviously a plus if he sticks around, but he isn't really needed. We have the Morris brothers and Tom Hewitt in particular who can all play on the wing, with Naiqama shifting into the centres.

Nothing to worry about in terms of depth.

And plus, losing Gasnier, Barrett, Bailey and Timmins (plus perhaps another forward such as Sims or Poore) would give the club HUGE money to offer a couple of big-name players.

As everyone would know, the Dragons haven't purchased a big-name player for years and years, as they prefer to develop talent through the grades. Which is why our JF and PL teams are generally always strong.


When Baz goes, the captaincy should go to either Ryles or Young. In fact, the captaincy should probably go to one of them right now ..

Morris... u joking... u obviously didnt watch sharks v dragons....

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TODAYS PAPER: TELE- MAIN GAME

Justin Poore is asking for $600,000 for 3 years otherwise he might start talking contracts with the Sydney Roosters...

 

[DRAGONZ]

Morris... u joking... u obviously didnt watch sharks v dragons....

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TODAYS PAPER: TELE- MAIN GAME

Justin Poore is asking for $600,000 for 3 years otherwise he might start talking contracts with the Sydney Roosters...

sando, you have got to realise that it was his First Grade DEBUT. Do you expect that he is supposed to outshine everybody in his first match?

He has to get used to the pace of the NRL, and he has to get used to the harder hits etc.

In Jersey Flegg last year, he was just about the best player in the competition. In Premier League so far this season, he has gone very well.

Watch him and wait .. Brett Morris is an absolute star of the future. His brother Tom, who is still in Premier League, is just as good as him.

Not surprising, though .. they have pretty good pedigree .. Slippery Morris was one of the best.


With regards to Poore, we don't want him for $200,000 a year .. he's not worth that. For him to demand that amount of money, he needs to play well EVERY week. Not every OTHER week.

Currently, he goes crap for a month, and then puts in a solid performance .. and endless cycle.

However, this is his initial request, and chances are he'll be bargained down.

In my opinion, he's only worth about $160,000 a season .. considering the average wage for props is somewhere around $150,000, and he's probably a bit better than average at the moment.

 

[sando]

i believe that Poore is better value for money that bailey or ryles... considering they are asking for double and they are more injury prone...
the only reason the agent asks for much is cos they already know that he'll get argued down... the agent is probly aiming for $180,000 and has told the tele in order to scare the dragons into contract talks

 

[DRAGONZ]

If he goes, it is defiintely no loss.

We can cover MORE than adequately through our juniors .. Leaneo, Houston, and Dunning are the three best front row prospects at the club.

Danny Wicks is debuting tomorrow night as well .. he's a backrower in the mould of Willie Mason. Big and mobile, with an offload to boot. Hopefully he can go well, he has big things ahead of him.

And with Te Maari named as 18th man, that means 5 of the 18 players named for the Warriors match are from last year's Jersey Flegg Premiership team.

I doubt many other clubs have a figure that impressive .. nor an injury toll that impressive to boot

 

[copious]

12 - 10 to the Country.

I didnt watch the game, but i find it funny everytime I turn on the tv and Finch is playing, he always kicks the ball out on the full when finding touch .