2017 Rugby League World Cup

[Holmsey]

Congratulations to Tom to be make his debut!

 

[TokyoEagle]

Fiji have one 12 Brayden Wiliame

 

[HappilyManly]

Friday- Ch 7
Rest- 7mate

 

[Stuey Davis’s Socks]

Well done France, no Aussie ring-ins in your team.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Well done France, no Aussie ring-ins in your team.

That’s nice but will result in another massive blow out.

 

[Harvies elbow]

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Friday- Ch 7
Rest- 7mate

Samoa v Tonga.
Love those clashes.

 

[HappilyManly]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...r/news-story/887f1398e81ebbdb4195d39d615970ab

Sea Eagles: Dad’s proud words to rugby league World Cup bolter
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily

SOME special words between father and son have helped Sea Eagles under 20 grand final back Bilal Maarbani prepare to make his international debut for Lebanon against England in the rugby league World Cup.

The 19-year-old rookie back has been picked in the centres by Lebanese coach Brad Fittler to face the tournament heavyweights at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.

And no one was more surprised about Maarbani’s selection than his dad Omar.

“He didn’t believe it when I told him, he was like ‘seriously, what is happening’.” Maarbani said.

But when he realised it was true, Omar’s disbelief was replaced by pride.

“He told me he has faith in me and trust and believes I will go all right and I’ve just got to go out there and do my job.” Maarbani said.

“It made me feel a lot more comfortable and whenever he says something I really believe his word because it always happens.”

Maarbani has been on an express ride since scoring a sensational try for Manly in their thrilling Holden Cup grand final win over Parramatta.

He admits when he was named as a bolter in the Lebanese Cup squad he was not expecting to play a game.

“I thought I was only going to be there for experience and learn how the senior players prepare during the week and on game day,” he admitted.

“When I found out I was starting I can’t describe the feeling, it was awesome.”


SOME special words between father and son have helped Sea Eagles under 20 grand final back Bilal Maarbani prepare to make his international debut for Lebanon against England in the rugby league World Cup.

The 19-year-old rookie back has been picked in the centres by Lebanese coach Brad Fittler to face the tournament heavyweights at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.

And no one was more surprised about Maarbani’s selection than his dad Omar.

“He didn’t believe it when I told him, he was like ‘seriously, what is happening’.” Maarbani said.

But when he realised it was true, Omar’s disbelief was replaced by pride.

“He told me he has faith in me and trust and believes I will go all right and I’ve just got to go out there and do my job.” Maarbani said.

“It made me feel a lot more comfortable and whenever he says something I really believe his word because it always happens.”

Maarbani has been on an express ride since scoring a sensational try for Manly in their thrilling Holden Cup grand final win over Parramatta.

He admits when he was named as a bolter in the Lebanese Cup squad he was not expecting to play a game.

“I thought I was only going to be there for experience and learn how the senior players prepare during the week and on game day,” he admitted.

“When I found out I was starting I can’t describe the feeling, it was awesome.”



The apprentice electrician was 19th man in Lebanon’s first up win over France and will now line up against a star-studded English side that includes seasoned NRL stars Gareth Widdop and James Graham.

But one ingredient Maarbani won’t be short of when he runs onto the SFS is passion.

“I am playing for my family- all of my grandparents, my father and most of my uncles were born in Lebanon,” he said.


“It really means a lot to be representing them.”

And Maarbani said the Lebanese players like Robbie Farah are helping him get through the week.

“You tell the senior players you are feeling nervous and they say ‘it’s just another game, you will be right’,” Maarbani said.

 

[Harvies elbow]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ne...r/news-story/887f1398e81ebbdb4195d39d615970ab

Sea Eagles: Dad’s proud words to rugby league World Cup bolter
Jon Geddes, Manly Daily

SOME special words between father and son have helped Sea Eagles under 20 grand final back Bilal Maarbani prepare to make his international debut for Lebanon against England in the rugby league World Cup.

The 19-year-old rookie back has been picked in the centres by Lebanese coach Brad Fittler to face the tournament heavyweights at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.

And no one was more surprised about Maarbani’s selection than his dad Omar.

“He didn’t believe it when I told him, he was like ‘seriously, what is happening’.” Maarbani said.

But when he realised it was true, Omar’s disbelief was replaced by pride.

“He told me he has faith in me and trust and believes I will go all right and I’ve just got to go out there and do my job.” Maarbani said.

“It made me feel a lot more comfortable and whenever he says something I really believe his word because it always happens.”

Maarbani has been on an express ride since scoring a sensational try for Manly in their thrilling Holden Cup grand final win over Parramatta.

He admits when he was named as a bolter in the Lebanese Cup squad he was not expecting to play a game.

“I thought I was only going to be there for experience and learn how the senior players prepare during the week and on game day,” he admitted.

“When I found out I was starting I can’t describe the feeling, it was awesome.”


SOME special words between father and son have helped Sea Eagles under 20 grand final back Bilal Maarbani prepare to make his international debut for Lebanon against England in the rugby league World Cup.

The 19-year-old rookie back has been picked in the centres by Lebanese coach Brad Fittler to face the tournament heavyweights at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.

And no one was more surprised about Maarbani’s selection than his dad Omar.

“He didn’t believe it when I told him, he was like ‘seriously, what is happening’.” Maarbani said.

But when he realised it was true, Omar’s disbelief was replaced by pride.

“He told me he has faith in me and trust and believes I will go all right and I’ve just got to go out there and do my job.” Maarbani said.

“It made me feel a lot more comfortable and whenever he says something I really believe his word because it always happens.”

Maarbani has been on an express ride since scoring a sensational try for Manly in their thrilling Holden Cup grand final win over Parramatta.

He admits when he was named as a bolter in the Lebanese Cup squad he was not expecting to play a game.

“I thought I was only going to be there for experience and learn how the senior players prepare during the week and on game day,” he admitted.

“When I found out I was starting I can’t describe the feeling, it was awesome.”



The apprentice electrician was 19th man in Lebanon’s first up win over France and will now line up against a star-studded English side that includes seasoned NRL stars Gareth Widdop and James Graham.

But one ingredient Maarbani won’t be short of when he runs onto the SFS is passion.

“I am playing for my family- all of my grandparents, my father and most of my uncles were born in Lebanon,” he said.


“It really means a lot to be representing them.”

And Maarbani said the Lebanese players like Robbie Farah are helping him get through the week.

“You tell the senior players you are feeling nervous and they say ‘it’s just another game, you will be right’,” Maarbani said.

Massive task for the young fella.
Good luck to him, hope he rips in.

 

[HappilyManly]

 

[anthonyb1965]

Even though I can't stand the guy, Billy Slater is a great fullback. I'm excited that Tommy has the chance to learn from him during the World Cup which is a huge bonus for Manly!

 

[HappilyManly]

Turbo's on 8pm Sydney channel 7 tonight

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Just shook hands (his left) with young Jake, down near the players’ dugout.

 

[Shoe1]

Turbo's on 8pm Sydney channel 7 tonight

8pm? Wow that means people will be able to get to the game after work on a Friday.

This international rl crowd need to learn from the nrl and schedule Friday night games at 6pm in huge stadia that are impossible for fans of the particular team to get to.

 

[Harvies elbow]

8pm? Wow that means people will be able to get to the game after work on a Friday.

This international rl crowd need to learn from the nrl and schedule Friday night games at 6pm in huge stadia that are impossible for fans of the particular team to get to.

And introduce another referee so they can over police a stop start game.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Tommy's first touch.
Nerves gone.

 

[HappilyManly]

Turbo's 1st try 6:22 recalled due to Dead Eyes shepherd run

Only McLean 196cm is taller than Turbo 194cm, who is still growing

Ferris is the French Captain IMO

 

[manlyfan76]

Holy sheet! Morgan has passed the ball. I repeat Morgan has passed the ball.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Couple of questions to ponder as I sit in the western bowl of GIO Stadium:

Does Cameron Smith need a Brazilian performed on his chin; and

Has Aaron Woods ever been sighted in the same room as Bert Lahr?*

*The Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz.

 

[Harvies elbow]

The lolly legs call from the dude in the crowd affected sCam. Lol.

 

[Class of 96]

What the hell is going on with Maloney pissing off out of camp to deal with a personal issue. Did he wet his bed? Gone are the days they would have to forcibly drag you out of the team even if you had 2 broken legs. I must be getting old but this constant BS with players these days is way out of hand.