World Cup Live Games Super Thread

[globaleagle]

Was in the Cook islands a few weeks ago. They love their NRL there, far more so than union, so it's nice to see them get a win. Meant to post this as well, a clubhouse in Rarotonga with a familiar-looking logo:

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New Feeder Club!


(or Manly will sue over breach of logo rights...sigh)

 

[globaleagle]

Bloody cat hit my hand while I was typing and made me hit send what I was trying to say was he said something similar that while PNG is the only country to have league as it's national sport, it is the no.1 sport in the Cook Islands too

lol

Cat decided you weren't paying it enough attention, as they do.

 

[globaleagle]

Lebanon five-eighth Adam Doueihi has been granted an appeal after being found guilty of abusing referee Grant Atkins and suspended for one match at a judiciary hearing in Manchester.

Doueihi chose to fight the charge at a specially convened World Cup judiciary hearing on Tuesday night, which went for three hours, but was unsuccessful, with the panel accepting Atkins' version of what was said.

However, Lebanon lodged an appeal on Wednesday in a desperate bid to have Doueihi play in this weekend's match against Ireland, which is expected to decide which of the two nations advance to the quarter-finals.

The Wests Tigers star was sent from the field in the 60th minute of Lebanon's loss to the Kiwis and was charged with Grade A foul and abusive language to a match official.

There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time.

Atkins said he told Doueihi “you’re not going to call me the c-word” as he sent him off.

However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls".

Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi’s uncle.

A appeals hearing will be held on Thursday night (UK time) to determine whether Doueihi can play.

 

[Uk eagle]

Lebanon five-eighth Adam Doueihi has been granted an appeal after being found guilty of abusing referee Grant Atkins and suspended for one match at a judiciary hearing in Manchester.

Doueihi chose to fight the charge at a specially convened World Cup judiciary hearing on Tuesday night, which went for three hours, but was unsuccessful, with the panel accepting Atkins' version of what was said.

However, Lebanon lodged an appeal on Wednesday in a desperate bid to have Doueihi play in this weekend's match against Ireland, which is expected to decide which of the two nations advance to the quarter-finals.

The Wests Tigers star was sent from the field in the 60th minute of Lebanon's loss to the Kiwis and was charged with Grade A foul and abusive language to a match official.

There was no on-field audio of the incident due to a technical glitch at the time.

Atkins said he told Doueihi “you’re not going to call me the c-word” as he sent him off.

However, Doueihi claims he said: "Give us some f---ing calls".

Doueihi apologised to Atkins after full-time and was provided a character reference by Lebanon coach Michael Cheika, who is also Doueihi’s uncle.

A appeals hearing will be held on Thursday night (UK time) to determine whether Doueihi can play.

Although surely saying to the ref what he is claiming to say was enough to get him sent off. I know when I played (although a looong time ago and at a very low level) swearing at the ref was a send off, questioning a decision was a penalty and marched back 10 yds etc. Although if it was Doueihi's version of events it would probably be sending off sufficient rather than a subsequent ban

 

[globaleagle]

Although surely saying to the ref what he is claiming to say was enough to get him sent off. I know when I played (although a looong time ago and at a very low level) swearing at the ref was a send off, questioning a decision was a penalty and marched back 10 yds etc. Although if it was Doueihi's version of events it would probably be sending off sufficient rather than a subsequent ban

If he is going to be done either way...he should go with what the ref claims he said...and repeat it in the hearing a few times.

 

[R3]

Paul Gallen was right when he told Aloiai to his face he's an average footballer.

I was hoping Aloiai would use that as motivation to prove him wrong and become a beast but, instead he went deeper into religion and politics…

 

[R3]

Commentators bagging DCE's game

I finally caught up some bits I missed.
It goes to show it’s not the fault of the players around him unable to keep up with his ‘brilliance’. He’s just a dud.

JT, Cronk, Foz, Munster and Cleary would never develop a dirty habit of cramping their own team like this imposter

I watched the World Cup 9’s Australian matches today, including the final.
DCE was easily the worst player in the green and gold. Kyle Feldt had a better temperament and feel for the game and looked a more capable playmaker/game manager (a slow career winger ffs)

I really don’t want Daly involved in any playing or coaching for Manly so, I Seibold at least strips him of the captaincy to win over his new squad and supporters

 

[Ryan]

I finally caught up some bits I missed.
It goes to show it’s not the fault of the players around him unable to keep up with his ‘brilliance’. He’s just a dud.

JT, Cronk, Foz, Munster and Cleary would never develop a dirty habit of cramping their own team like this imposter

I watched the World Cup 9’s Australian matches today, including the final.
DCE was easily the worst player in the green and gold. Kyle Feldt had a better temperament and feel for the game and looked a more capable playmaker/game manager (a slow career winger ffs)

I really don’t want Daly involved in any playing or coaching for Manly so, I Seibold at least strips him of the captaincy to win over his new squad and supporters

He just needs to learn to run more direct, and distribute his passes to players not just standing there. Take a leaf out of Foz book, momentum, momentum, momentum.

 

[R3]

He just needs to learn to run more direct, and distribute his passes to players not just standing there. Take a leaf out of Foz book, momentum, momentum, momentum.

I do agree but, at his age (and mine), I’m sick of waiting for him to add this to his game

 

[Uk eagle]

Could be a score of 100 in today's game

 

[globaleagle]

Oops, I forgot it was on

8-0

 

[The '47ers]

40mins 40-0

 

[globaleagle]

it's a bit of a mis-match

I wonder what odds they were offering for a Scotland win?

 

[globaleagle]

46-0

42 mins in

 

[globaleagle]

2 sets... 2 tries.

It'll prob not do any good but that #24 prop for Scotland is a pylon

52-0

44 mins

 

[Nordburg]

it's a bit of a mis-match

I wonder what odds they were offering for a Scotland win?

I took the 99.5 start for Scotland,think I may rip up my ticket now.

 

[globaleagle]

It's raining...should suit Scotland one would think!


though...it's been raining in Aust for 2 years apparently

 

[globaleagle]

Bit of a harsh 10 in the bin for Scotland

try

62 -0

 

[Ryan]

DCE won't get important matches ever again. How much more fluent and direct are we

 

[Ryan]

Watching a team I support have a real and proper number 9 is such a pleasure guys, isn't it. Everything is coming off Harry Grant. He runs, he's explosive, he adds ex-fsctor, he kicks.

But we keep going with Croker. FMD.