SOO Game III [2021] - Discussion thread.

[Newcastle Eagle]

fm....d

Just how stupid are these morons.

And you know what doesn't cut it?

this:

"I know I have let a lot of people down, including my teammates, coaching staff and fans right across the rugby league community," Arrow said in a statement sent out by the Queensland Rugby League.

“For this I am truly sorry. I have fully cooperated with the NRL integrity unit, and I understand the scrutiny and criticism coming my way.”


that stupid templated apology just isn't enough.

Bulldogs, dragons.... and yet after all that you still bring someone back to the hotel? followed by a 'boohoo I'm soooooo sooooorry... but a guy has to dip the wick amirite? fellahs?"

Yeah 35k fine, big deal. They need to be turfed for the rest of the year.

thank God I follow other sports where the participants have an IQ greater than potato.

Hey i have known some quite smart potatoes and they can be handy when the chips are down.

 

[pt73]

fm....d

Just how stupid are these morons.

And you know what doesn't cut it?

this:

"I know I have let a lot of people down, including my teammates, coaching staff and fans right across the rugby league community," Arrow said in a statement sent out by the Queensland Rugby League.

“For this I am truly sorry. I have fully cooperated with the NRL integrity unit, and I understand the scrutiny and criticism coming my way.”


that stupid templated apology just isn't enough.

Bulldogs, dragons.... and yet after all that you still bring someone back to the hotel? followed by a 'boohoo I'm soooooo sooooorry... but a guy has to dip the wick amirite? fellahs?"

Yeah 35k fine, big deal. They need to be turfed for the rest of the year.

thank God I follow other sports where the participants have an IQ greater than potato.

Another grovelling apology written by a PR person at the QRL.

What he really would have said is something like this:

"I was really horny so rang my girlfriend, what's the problem with that ?"

 

[manlyfan76]

Origin to the GC

 

[manlyfan76]

Here comes the bluewash tour of QLD

 

[HoldenV8]

The third State of Origin game has been moved from Newcastle to the Gold Coast after the NSW Government wouldn't allow a crowd due to the current Covid situation in the state.

 

[Eagles4Life]

Bloody hell.

 

[davohan123]

Why not ACT al least closer than QLD

we better get all 3 games next year in NSW.

but imagine if we win 3-0 in QLD

 

[Waz13]

Matter of time until Qld venues have games each day of the weekend I reckon. Bring Manly up and base em at Redcliffe for sone games. Be bloody great - for me anyway.

 

[manlyfan76]

Blues ready 'anywhere, anytime' after Origin moved to Gold Coast

The Gold Coast will host Ampol State of Origin III on Wednesday night after the Australian Rugby League Commission was advised by the NSW Government today that it would not allow a major event with a crowd to be held at Newcastle next Wednesday evening.

www.nrl.com

The Gold Coast will host Ampol State of Origin III on Wednesday night after the ARLC was advised by the NSW Government today that it would not allow a major event with a crowd to be held at Newcastle next Wednesday.

The NSW Government was ensuring the current outbreak does not spread to regional NSW.


While there is no community infection in Newcastle, the worsening COVID situation in Sydney over the last couple of days caused the NSW Government to believe hosting a major event in a regional community with a crowd could create additional risk to the community.

Given that there will be no live crowd permitted for the event the Commission held an emergency meeting this evening and decided to move the match interstate to ensure a viable event and live match atmosphere for the final Ampol State of Origin match in the series.

The decision means the Gold Coast will host Ampol State of Origin for the first time in the city’s history. A capacity crowd of over 27,000 will be allowed to attend Wednesday night’s game.

“We are disappointed not to be able to give Newcastle the city’s first State of Origin, but we must operate within all State Public Health Orders and not having a crowd in Newcastle negates the opportunity for our fans from the region,’’ NRL CEO Andrew Abdo said.

“The Gold Coast has a very low infection rate and both Origin camps are currently located within driving distance of Cbus Stadium. It means neither team will be disadvantaged by travel.

“This is an exciting outcome for the Gold Coast. It will be the first time in history that the Gold Coast has hosted State of Origin.

“The Gold Coast is an important market for us and in the current circumstances presents a safe outcome for the community and a great outcome for our fans in southeast Queensland.

“It does mean all three games are played in Queensland, but our priority is ensuring the safety of the community and the continuity of the competition.”

 

[wombatgc]

Woohoo. Now to try and get a ticket.

 

[Waz13]

Why not ACT al least closer than QLD

we better get all 3 games next year in NSW.

but imagine if we win 3-0 in QLD

Were you going to the game D? If not who cares the series is over anyway.

 

[manlyfan76]

Woohoo. Now to try and get a ticket.

And to make a TURBO sign!

 

[davohan123]

Were you going to the game D? If not who cares the series is over anyway.

No I was not but before this outbreak as a member of stadium Australia I was going to go. I just hope the blues smash Queensland.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Whoops sorry I’ll delete my thread!

 

[davohan123]

Whoops sorry I’ll delete my thread!

Just merge it don’t delete it

 

[sheridanstand78]

This game needed to be played in Canberra rather than the Gold Coast. NRL yet again look after QLD!

 

[davohan123]

State of Origin finale moved to Gold Coast after NSW Covid chaos

State of Origin finale moved to Gold Coast after NSW Covid chaos

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[yokahontas]

This game needed to be played in Canberra rather than the Gold Coast. NRL yet again look after QLD!

True, but…it probably makes sense given the Blues are in camp at Kingscliff. Minimises movement for both squads.

 

[wombatgc]

I reckon the owners of Robina Tavern and The Dog and Parrot must think they’ve just won the lottery.

 

[sheridanstand78]

True, but…it probably makes sense given the Blues are in camp at Kingscliff. Minimises movement for both squads.

We MUST get two games down here next year!