Benji still got it. might not be enough though.

It wasn't but they were a bit unlucky to go out after winning 2 out of 3.
Knights would have been unlucky to go out after conceding that no try.

First scrum after about 20 games.

Interview with Crooksie.
Thought he might of got a run-out at the 9's.

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The final was brilliant, drop kick from touch to tie the game for the Sharks was awesome, pity they couldn't get the winning try but Souths were deserved winners, apparently Richo has left Souths to work for the NRL

Ricoh getting this job could help progress the game globally hopefully!

Seeing as a few of you are missing him here's an interview with Uncle Peter, pre-season at the Eels.
He's looking well without the millstone of Hull FC round his neck.



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Ben looking a cool dude in shades at a recent Eels Community Festival.
Looks even thinner than when he left us, thought they might have tried to bulk him up a tad.

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I'm salivating at the thought of this kicking off Thursday morning.
Willie Mason starting at prop for Manly.
Josh Hodgson got the starting gig at 9 for the Raiders.
Blake Green as Cooper Cronk's halve partner.
Tuivasa Sheck taking over at full-back from Mini's bro.
The Flying Scotsman at the Knights.
Watching how Tomkins, Graham, Widdop, Cooper and the Burgess brothers go with another season on their backs.

Just hope the season opener isn't too good b'cos we've gotta go to the KC later in the day.



Team lists - Round One.

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Quiet first half for the seasons opener.
29 degrees and 80% humidity inside Suncorp. Bit of difference from the Bunnies last competitive game at Langtree Park.

Can see Bunnies winning it again this year. When they´re on, they´re untouchable. Oh, and they have GI.

Broncos will offer more with Bennett there, and Milford with Hunt who´s coming off the back off a good season last year. Roosters without Mini and SBW, but the usual quality from them. Be interesting to see the Cronk and Green partership at Storm as well. Really hope Crooks goes well, if/when given the opportunity. I laughed when I heard Hodgeson was going to the NRL, will also be interesting to see how he goes.

Looks like Wayne Bennett has plenty of work on his plate.

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Great Bunny try
Forward decoy out the back three times before going through hands.
Class.

Manly trying to match last nights second half performance.

didn't see that result coming. fair play to the eels

Alarm clock set for 3 live games in morning.

Knights v Warriors - 5-30am
Titans v Wests - 8-00am
Cowboys v Roosters - 10-00am

Yabbadabbadoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Good win for Newcastle coming from behind to beat a Tomkins-less Warriors.
I like the Knights. Blue-collar club, no bigshots, conducted themselves with great dignity over last years Alex McKinnon tragedy, and they have the Flying Scotsman.



Oh, and I played a large chunk of last nights +12 Wakefield winnings on the Knights at 12/5 when they were losing at ht.

Lad playing for Tomkins was arguably Warriors best player. Townsend will be a weakness this season. Warriors have a woeful first match of the season record and I could not understand how they were favourites for this game. Am really looking forward to the Cowboys v Roosters match.

Will be at the Panthers v Bulldogs match tomorrow featuring Gratham as the new club captain. Always go to one of the opening round matches.

Yup the kid wearing the 2 shirt at full-back looks a little speed merchant.
Also looking forward to Cowboys v Roosters.
Titans putting up a decent fist up of it against Wests afer all their troubles and players missing. Big boost having DCE going there next season. Pat Richards for Wests must be the best dual SL/NRL player there's been. Still knocking the points up.
Enoy the Panthers v Dogs game. I'll be viewing it.

I was right.
Richards is class. Drop goal winner with 2 seconds left on the clock.

Roosters -Cowboys game on freeview

That is what you call centre play great play from Jennings

Good game but all match momentum lost waiting for that lengthy VR decision.

Jennings again wow great play

And again.
I backed Roosters as Cowboys were 4/6 favs.

The Cowboys looked shot behind the posts then and that restart ain't gonna help either

Sloppy two good chances gone