2024 GRAND FINAL

[BOZO]

For years I've wondered if there was a word or term that describes when you're hoping both teams lose in a 2 team game.

The closest I've come so far is courtesy of AI and, I quote:

"There isn't a widely recognized single word for wanting both teams to lose in a sporting match, but a common phrase used to express this sentiment is "rooting for a meteor." This is often said humorously when someone dislikes both teams and wishes for an outcome where neither can win"

Classic post by the Classy Silvertail @vidmar

 

[BOZO]

Our First Manly Premiership Winning Hero's
The Great Manly Men who raised our Legendary Clubs Status and set our High Benchmark standards and then accomplished them once again the following year

Our 1972 Magnificent Manly Premiership Winning Legends
We Will Remember Them
Lest We Forget

 

[Frogz]

Saw Gordon Tallis on "NRL360" trying to defend NAS and saying he deserved to play so the fans would see the best of the best. He brought up the Cam Smith suspension for the 40-nil grand final, and said it ruined the game as a "spectacle", and that nobody enjoyed watching it.

Pretty sure most Manly fans enjoyed the sh*t out of it, as well as a large percentage of the neutrals…

Hasn't Tallis turned into a w@nker on NRL360. Last night arguing for Kevvie and the Broncos and then saying over and over again. Im a Titan. Im a Titan.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Hasn't Tallis turned into a w@nker on NRL360. Last night arguing for Kevvie and the Broncos and then saying over and over again. Im a Titan. Im a Titan.

Dropkick

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Saw Gordon Tallis on "NRL360" trying to defend NAS and saying he deserved to play so the fans would see the best of the best. He brought up the Cam Smith suspension for the 40-nil grand final, and said it ruined the game as a "spectacle", and that nobody enjoyed watching it.

Pretty sure most Manly fans enjoyed the sh*t out of it, as well as a large percentage of the neutrals…

Gorden (anagram for ‘drengo’) is not a smart man.

Presumably he will soon be telling us that everybody enjoyed watching the 1997 GF.

He wouldn’t be the first.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Didn 't realize that Cam Smith was worth 40 or 40 plus points in a G F .
Must have got him confused with Superman but on a serious note a bit delusional if he thinks that Cam could have made a winning difference the Storm 's way in that game

He wouldn’t be the first.

Warren Ryan thought along similar lines.

 

[maxta]

1 of the biggest chances Melbourne had on Sunday, was for the spine was gunna be off the back of big NAS winning momentum with power charges and quick play balls....but fact is, he done the crime so does the time...Tallis is a hypocrite and though he was a strong player, I don't feel he is an accurate commentator and at times very opinionated to the point it gets annoying.

 

[vidmar]

Tbh, I’d just be happy for a root. But probably have more chance in seeing a meteor!
Good to see you on here Bob. How goes the comedy gig/s?

Hello mate, thanks for the note. All's well so hope same goes for you and yours?
Comedy is going well thanks and I'm running a couple of rooms monthly on the Northern Beaches (see my Gig Guide on my website www.bobstevenson.com.au) plus shows at other venues (including performances in 6 different country's in the last 18 months - AUS, NZ, USA, London's West End, 6 nights at 2023 Edinburgh Fringe and 3 nights at the Tokyo Comedy Bar in May this year)
I was in a few shows in Sept just gone for the Sydney Fringe and I'm planning a solo show for the Sydney and Perth Comedy festivals in Apr/May 2025
I've also been doing a bit of work as an extra for the telly and TV commercials (including the soon to be released Bundy Rum ad with Cameron James and Gordy Tallis LOL)
Not bad for a fella with a head for radio....
MWTS

 

[StuBoot]

For years I've wondered if there was a word or term that describes when you're hoping both teams lose in a 2 team game.

The closest I've come so far is courtesy of AI and, I quote:

"There isn't a widely recognized single word for wanting both teams to lose in a sporting match, but a common phrase used to express this sentiment is "rooting for a meteor." This is often said humorously when someone dislikes both teams and wishes for an outcome where neither can win"

My terminology for it is "sinkhole".
Eg - when Souffs and Parra play each other and my son asks "who do we want to win this game?"
My reply is "sinkhole" ( as in l hope a sinkhole opens up under the ground and swallows both teams and their supporters into the abyss and we'll never see or hear from them again!)

One day....

 

[BOZO]

I'm planning a solo show for the Sydney and Perth Comedy festivals in Apr/May 2025
I've also been doing a bit of work as an extra for the telly and TV commercials (including the soon to be released Bundy Rum ad with Cameron James and Gordy Tallis LOL)
Not bad for a fella with a head for radio....
MWTS

You are too humble Bob and this is what makes you the great Manly human being that you are .
Keep up your Great work !

 

[mickqld]

Yes a big YAWN. Don't care for either side. Still in a state of despair from last weeks capitulation.

 

[Rackets]

How the hell does Klown get to be the best referee and get the GF gig? Says a lot about the officials this year. I'll be watching unfortunately and praying for a howler of a call from him that ultimately decides the game and gets everyone offside especially Anusley. I'll bet Adam Gee will be too.

 

[BOZO]

Yes a big YAWN. Don't care for either side. Still in a state of despair from last weeks capitulation.

Winners should not allow capitulating losers to rewrite our Legendary clubs history
Capitulations does not define our Mighty clubs High benchmark Premiership Winning Standards
1972,
1973,
1976,
1978,
1987,
1996,
2008,
2011

 

[CollaroyJo]

Classic post by the Classy Silvertail @vidmar

Yeah.... hate them both.

 

[BOZO]

Yeah.... hate them both.

Who are these both that you hate and why feathered friend ?

 

[sheridanstand78]

The cool cats to win this game against the hated win at all costs drizzle!!

 

[Cliffy's Jockstrap]

The bride and I will be watching down at a preferred local, it should be a great game. The two best sides of the year. It is great watching League played about as well as it can be, and as others have said it is a chance to note Manly's Improvement Areas without any pain.

 

[globaleagle]

The NRL's head of football, Graham Annesley, has admitted the bunker incorrectly disallowed a try to Penrith's Sunia Turuva in the preliminary final.

Annesley's assessment comes after Panthers coach Ivan Cleary admitted to "anxiety" surrounding the adjudication of the obstruction rule.

'Our game's not perfect': NRL admits to bunker error after Ivan Cleary blasted video refereeing standards

NRL head of football Graham Annesley attempts to clear some confusion over obstruction calls ahead of Sunday's grand final between the Panthers and Storm.

www.abc.net.au

NRL grand final match officials:

Referee: Ashley Klein
Review official: Grant Atkins
Review official: Peter V'landys
Review official: Sportsbet 365
Touch judges: David Munro and Chris Sutton
Brown Paper Bag supplier: Unc Nick
Brown Paper Bag filler: News limited
Standing around looking confused: G. Annesley
Standby referee: Gerard Sutton
Standby touch judge: Phil Henderson

 

[BOZO]

THE MANLY WAY
is not the losing way
That's the Wrong Way !

THE MANLY WAY
It is the Winning way
It is the only way to our Benchmark Premiership Winning Great Standards
And behind every Great Grand final Manly win
There is a Great Manly coach who inspires and lifts his Great Manly Men to Premiership Winning Greatness and Glorifies our Legendary Manly Club

Every Picture Tells a story ....
The Picture of the Pinnacle of Manly Greatness
The Great Bob Fulton being LIFTED by his Great Manly players after he LIFTED them to Another Great Manly Premiership Win
We will Remember them
Lest We Forget

 

[CollaroyJo]

Who are these both that you hate and why feathered friend ?

Melbourne.....and Penrith.. Can only get excited when manly are playing. Very one eyed