NRL: Eagles' plane drain

[WAMF]

THE Sea Eagles face a gruelling road trip of nearly 10,000km over the next fortnight as they strive to grab a top-four spot for the NRL finals series.

The resolve of the defending premiers will really be put to the test by the tough schedule which follows last Friday night's 20-12 loss to the Bulldogs in the big grudge match of the season at Brookvale Oval.

Tomorrow the frequent-flying squad makes the 3301km trip to Perth ahead of their grand final rematch against the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday evening at Patersons Stadium (5.30pm Sydney time).

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[HappilyManly]

That is why they get the big bucks!

The Warriors do it fortnightly and played in the GF.

So no more excuses Manky-time to treat each game with respect!

 

[Jatz Crackers]

So the $64 question is, is he implying that Snake is back this week ?

"And he said the return of fullback Brett Stewart will really boost the side's attacking weaponry"

 

[WAMF]

So the $64 question is, is he implying that Snake is back this week ?

"And he said the return of fullback Brett Stewart will really boost the side's attacking weaponry"

Well I noticed the article is written tomorrow, so anything is possible.

 

[TokyoEagle]

The Warriors have to fly further from NZ

 

[WAMF]

The Warriors have to fly further from NZ

Average flight time to Perth from Auckland is 6.5 hours.

 

[mickqld]

Thats nothing. The dogs are flying under the radar every week apparently.Much more gruelling.

 

[MWSE]

Thats nothing. The dogs are flying under the radar every week apparently.Much more gruelling.

Desmond is racking up the frequent flyers on that bad boy.