Finals footy: as things stand now

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Playing the storm puts us on the other side of draw to the dogs so the hasler dogs v the mighty eagles gf we all want would be very likely.

Except I don't want the Dogs anywhere near the grand final

 

[mickqld]

Playing the storm puts us on the other side of draw to the dogs so the hasler dogs v the mighty eagles gf we all want would be very likely.

Thats assuming we beat Storm and Dogs win over Souffs or Cows. We lose we go onto the Dogs side of the draw.Would have to play them in the prelim final.

 

[mickqld]

Playing the storm puts us on the other side of draw to the dogs so the hasler dogs v the mighty eagles gf we all want would be very likely.

Thats assuming we beat Storm and Dogs win over Souffs or Cows. We lose we go onto the Dogs side of the draw.Would have to play them in the prelim final.

 

[clontaago]

Regardless of the team, it's always better when you don't have to travel. Therefore it's dogs for me.

 

[clontaago]

Regardless of the team, it's always better when you don't have to travel. Therefore it's dogs for me.

 

[simon_eagle]

So to Simon and anyone else, who would we prefer to play in the 1st week - the Dogs at ANZ or the Storm at AAMI?

I'm inclined to think the Dogs.

Storm at AAMI. No question.

Having said that, at full strength we can and should be anybody.

can I ask why?

Our record there is atrocious - 1/6. Equal worst number of wins there of any team with Canberra and the Titans.

Have you watched the Bulldogs play over the last 12 weeks?

 

[simon_eagle]

So to Simon and anyone else, who would we prefer to play in the 1st week - the Dogs at ANZ or the Storm at AAMI?

I'm inclined to think the Dogs.

Storm at AAMI. No question.

Having said that, at full strength we can and should be anybody.

can I ask why?

Our record there is atrocious - 1/6. Equal worst number of wins there of any team with Canberra and the Titans.

Have you watched the Bulldogs play over the last 12 weeks?

 

[simon64]

I'll echo the sentiments of many posters.

The only side that can beat Manly is Manly. If we play as we have the last 3 weeks, it doesn't matter. We will beat any side even if they are at full strength and playing to their potential.

I don't care who we play. If you're not good enough to beat one of the sides and you fear them, you don't deserve the premiership. We are THE side in this comp.

 

[simon64]

I'll echo the sentiments of many posters.

The only side that can beat Manly is Manly. If we play as we have the last 3 weeks, it doesn't matter. We will beat any side even if they are at full strength and playing to their potential.

I don't care who we play. If you're not good enough to beat one of the sides and you fear them, you don't deserve the premiership. We are THE side in this comp.

 

[mmmdl]

So to Simon and anyone else, who would we prefer to play in the 1st week - the Dogs at ANZ or the Storm at AAMI?

I'm inclined to think the Dogs.

Storm at AAMI. No question.

Having said that, at full strength we can and should be anybody.

can I ask why?

Our record there is atrocious - 1/6. Equal worst number of wins there of any team with Canberra and the Titans.

Have you watched the Bulldogs play over the last 12 weeks?

Yep.

Shouldn't have the win from this week and were somewhat lucky last week.

No way they beat us again either. 3 tries, 1 from a silly pass and 2 from kicks - they can't beat our line, they were at the top of their game then and we were only on our upward surge.

 

[mmmdl]

So to Simon and anyone else, who would we prefer to play in the 1st week - the Dogs at ANZ or the Storm at AAMI?

I'm inclined to think the Dogs.

Storm at AAMI. No question.

Having said that, at full strength we can and should be anybody.

can I ask why?

Our record there is atrocious - 1/6. Equal worst number of wins there of any team with Canberra and the Titans.

Have you watched the Bulldogs play over the last 12 weeks?

Yep.

Shouldn't have the win from this week and were somewhat lucky last week.

No way they beat us again either. 3 tries, 1 from a silly pass and 2 from kicks - they can't beat our line, they were at the top of their game then and we were only on our upward surge.

 

[Mals]

ANZ Stadium is fast becoming our home away from home so I would be comfortable with us playing the Bulldogs there in the 1st week of the finals.

Go the Dragons tonight.

 

[Mals]

ANZ Stadium is fast becoming our home away from home so I would be comfortable with us playing the Bulldogs there in the 1st week of the finals.

Go the Dragons tonight.

 

[Brookie4eva]

BTW Does anyone know what days the Finals will be played? Would make the cost of the flights at least cheaper.

1 v 4 -??
2 v 3 -
5 v 8 -
6 v 7 -

I emailed the NRL regarding the scheduling, and their response was -

The details for the 2012 Telstra NRL Finals Series have not yet been finalised. Under the new Finals System, teams who finish 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th in the Minor Premiership, will receive a home game in the first week of the Finals Series.

The venue of these games will affect when these games can be held, so until the 'top eight' have been decided, we are unable to provide you with any more information regarding Match Scheduling.

So I guess we'll have to wait til after the final round to know the scheduling.

 

[Brookie4eva]

BTW Does anyone know what days the Finals will be played? Would make the cost of the flights at least cheaper.

1 v 4 -??
2 v 3 -
5 v 8 -
6 v 7 -

I emailed the NRL regarding the scheduling, and their response was -

The details for the 2012 Telstra NRL Finals Series have not yet been finalised. Under the new Finals System, teams who finish 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th in the Minor Premiership, will receive a home game in the first week of the Finals Series.

The venue of these games will affect when these games can be held, so until the 'top eight' have been decided, we are unable to provide you with any more information regarding Match Scheduling.

So I guess we'll have to wait til after the final round to know the scheduling.

 

[simon_eagle]

BTW Does anyone know what days the Finals will be played? Would make the cost of the flights at least cheaper.

1 v 4 -??
2 v 3 -
5 v 8 -
6 v 7 -

I emailed the NRL regarding the scheduling, and their response was -

The details for the 2012 Telstra NRL Finals Series have not yet been finalised. Under the new Finals System, teams who finish 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th in the Minor Premiership, will receive a home game in the first week of the Finals Series.

Interesting that teams 5 and 6 get a home game but teams 3 and 4 do not. I understand why, that the comp is essentially split into two groups - 1-4, 5-8 - but I still find it a little strange.

I am looking forward to the new finals system though.

 

[simon_eagle]

BTW Does anyone know what days the Finals will be played? Would make the cost of the flights at least cheaper.

1 v 4 -??
2 v 3 -
5 v 8 -
6 v 7 -

I emailed the NRL regarding the scheduling, and their response was -

The details for the 2012 Telstra NRL Finals Series have not yet been finalised. Under the new Finals System, teams who finish 1st, 2nd, 5th and 6th in the Minor Premiership, will receive a home game in the first week of the Finals Series.

Interesting that teams 5 and 6 get a home game but teams 3 and 4 do not. I understand why, that the comp is essentially split into two groups - 1-4, 5-8 - but I still find it a little strange.

I am looking forward to the new finals system though.

 

[Volley]

Teams 3 and 4 get a home final in either Week 2 or Week 3.

 

[Volley]

Teams 3 and 4 get a home final in either Week 2 or Week 3.

 

[NFN2IT]

I hope we play & smash the dogs in week 1... make a statement right there and then.