2020 Finals discussion thread

[davohan123]

Yep souths vs storm GF is my pick

Bunnies have lost 2 straight preliminary finals and will have motivation to want to not lose again at week 3.

Storm cam Smith farewell GF you can see that being enough motivation to push storm into GF.

I hope I am wrong on both fronts as I want a Panthers vs raiders GF.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Yep souths vs storm GF is my pick

Bunnies have lost 2 straight preliminary finals and will have motivation to want to not lose again at week 3.

Storm cam Smith farewell GF you can see that being enough motivation to push storm into GF.

I hope I am wrong on both fronts as I want a Panthers vs raiders GF.

Love to see a Panthers v Raiders GF but for all the reasons you listed above I can see that this is unlikely.

Best I’ll get, Panthers v Storm

But just as likely to be the option you picked.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Panthers vs Raiders for mine. Can't see Storm winning but I think Rabbits upset is possible.

 

[wombatgc]

Have you got a few days?
Sorry mate.....he’s a great player but his head is so swollen & his demeanour reeks of someone who thinks he’s God’s gift to rugby league, which he’s certainly not. Like I posted in another thread do you see the likes of Teddy, RTS, CNK, Paps or our own Trbo carry on like he does on the football field? He’s not in their class as a player or their humble characters. The sooner he learns to shut his mouth & not carry on like a twat, the sooner he’ll be looked at in the same class as the others. Until then I stand by my dislike of the guy & never want to see him in Manly colours again. I know many disagree but it’s my personal opinion.

I hear what you’re saying, and it’s true. But I just like the kids extra efforts. He’s obviously been drinking from the Parramatta sewer River. Someone like Brett Kenny needs to get in his ear about the art of humbleness when in elite company.

 

[wombatgc]

Love to see a Panthers v Raiders GF but for all the reasons you listed above I can see that this is unlikely.

Best I’ll get, Panthers v Storm

But just as likely to be the option you picked.

I want the Panthers to do it for Mick.....simple as that.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I want the Panthers to do it for Mick.....simple as that.

Yep he’d be watching down from wherever saying “ come on ya ****ers “

 

[davohan123]

Campbell Graham came off early against the Eels and is out for the Rabbitohs after failing a fitness test due to a groin complaint. Jed Cartwright is expected to start, although, the Rabbitohs do have a specialist centre in Steven Marsters in their remaining squad of 20.

Late Mail: Souths ring in changes, Panthers make shock centre switch

Late Mail: Souths ring in changes, Panthers make shock centre switch

www.foxsports.com.au

huge out and I was tipping Souths but now panthers i think

 

[Ranga]

Campbell Graham came off early against the Eels and is out for the Rabbitohs after failing a fitness test due to a groin complaint. Jed Cartwright is expected to start, although, the Rabbitohs do have a specialist centre in Steven Marsters in their remaining squad of 20.

Late Mail: Souths ring in changes, Panthers make shock centre switch

Late Mail: Souths ring in changes, Panthers make shock centre switch

www.foxsports.com.au

huge out and I was tipping Souths but now panthers i think

Yeah agree, Campbell has been in great form. As the article suggests, I reckon Marsters will come in. He has plenty of ability, so you never know. Still expect Souths to win.

 

[mickqld]

It wasn't his fault, he didnt have enough coaching staff.

He didn't have enough garden chairs.........smashed over his FUKING head.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

The QLD premier doing her best to give the Storm their Queensland advantage by not allowing the Raiders to fly up early, go to a hotel and have a rest before the game.

What a ****ing joke!!

 

[Scorpio]

I don't know why Ricky chose to make another public complaint to the media, on the eve of a big game, about how something has disadvantaged the Raiders. Makes it seem like they already have a reason to lose.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I don't know why Ricky chose to make another public complaint to the media, on the eve of a big game, about how something has disadvantaged the Raiders. Makes it seem like they already have a reason to lose.

I’d probably have to agree with that , should have just shut up!

 

[Leader of the Flock]

Or, Ricky’s giving his boys extra motivation; you know the bastards are all against us, bloody dropkick banana benders, we’ll show them, we can win against the odds, etc.

 

[Scorpio]

Or, Ricky’s giving his boys extra motivation; you know the bastards are all against us, bloody dropkick banana benders, we’ll show them, we can win against the odds, etc.

Sticky actually seemed to tone down these type of public comments (everyone's against us / ref blaming / I've got a lot of boys that are hurting) in the past few years, and the Raiders have actually improved a lot.

That's why I don't understand why he didn't just dead-bat it when asked by the media.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I don't know why Ricky chose to make another public complaint to the media, on the eve of a big game, about how something has disadvantaged the Raiders. Makes it seem like they already have a reason to lose.

I often hear Stuart lauded for his 'passion'. Much less often for his smarts.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

I think you are 100% correct with the calls in relation to his ability (which is good , but definitely below those you mentioned), but I will give Gutho credit as equal to any of them with "Effort plays" something Manly really lacked in 2020....certainly plays to his potential and gives his all, this type of player will generally lift those around him and Manly sadly lacked this season, looked disinterested.

Exactly. A Ben Kennedy of the backline.

 

[simon64]

I think the Pennies will win this pretty well. And if pushed, I'd go with the Storm in close one.

My multi would be Pennies 13+ into Storm 1-12. Might throw a lazy lobster on it.

 

[Go manly]

Should never have let souffs back in the comp

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Go panthers!

 

[davohan123]

Sadly storm 13+ tonight I think it's a very safe bet, the raiders had there GF last weekend.

The raiders may be able to stay with the storm for 40-60 minutes but I can see them fading in the last 20 minutes.