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newtiger
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@GoldXR50Leroy said:
G'day Leigh how's work going Las Vegas is great, enjoy work. :roll
Farah, Moses make Lebanon Squad...
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G'day Leigh how's work going Las Vegas is great, enjoy work. :roll
foreveratiger
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@GoldXR50Leroy said:
Reece Robinson Lebanese 😱pen_mouth: .
Robinso bros are half Lebanese, half Aboriginal.
@jirskyr said:
From the squad listed, here are the 'natives':
Ghassan Dandash, Ray Sabat (Jounieh RLFC), Ali Abou Arabi, Michael Elias, Kevin Sassin (Tripoli City RLFC), Toufic El Hage, Mike Tawk, Wael Harb (Wolves FC).
They actually have an 8 team competition in Lebanon which has been running for over a decade, and the game is growing each year from all reports.
Tiger_Watto
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@Abraham said:
Pretty much… Look at New Zealand. Not 1 player plays in their domestic comp.
They even have an Australian company as sponsor.
#freeloaders
@magpiecol said:
Wanna…
means - "want to"
I wanna happy meal!
farmduck
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http://lebanonrl.com/news/2017-rlwc-qualifier-mea-game-1-south-africa-12-lebanon-40/
2017 RLWC QUALIFIER – MEA GAME 1: SOUTH AFRICA 12 LEBANON 40
Last Updated: Sunday, October 25th, 2015
Lebanon are in pole position to contest their first Rugby League World Cup since 2000, after a convincing first leg win over hosts South Africa in Brakpan, near Pretoria
In the searing heat, the Cedars ran in seven tries, three to experienced winger Travis Robinson, while classy half back James Boustani landed six goals.
“We’ve been training together for five weeks and I thought it came together really well,” said Lebanon second rower, man of the match Elias Sukkar. “We played a tough opponent but we managed to get through them. Our structure was the difference and our defence was really good.
“Next week we just have to play our game and not move away from what we do so well and I’m sure we’ll confirm our place in the Rugby League World Cup.”
Robinson posted an ominous warning in the third minute, the Cedars spreading the ball wide direct from a scrum to go over in the corner, Boustani adding the extras from the touchline.
Centre Johan Joubert responded, running a terrific line to cut through two defenders to narrow the gap, Bradley Williams wide with the conversion attempt.
Lebanon skipper Chris Saab crossed from close in, the Cedars then losing experienced forward Ray Moujalli with a deep gash to his knee which required hospital treatment as Daniel Abou-Sleiman went over to increase the lead, Boustani making it 18-4.
Seven minutes before the break, Melbourne Storm’s Robinson went on a superb weaving solo run to cross in the corner to make it 22-4, too far out for Boustani to goal.
The heat and humidity began to take its toll in the second period, the visitors further hampered when Ahmad Ellazwas sin binned in the 52nd minute for a dangerous tackle.
South Africa immediately took advantage, Halvor Harris grubbering through and full back Jason King grounding, Williams again wide with the conversion.
Two tries in four minutes, from Mitchell Mamary and Tarek El Masri then took the game away from the hosts as Lebanon made good ground up the middle, Sukkar excelling, Nardus Raubenheimer replying with a score that looked to keep the second leg alive.
But Robinson put a significant gap between the teams with his hat-trick score two minutes from time.
“They dominated really well,” acknowledged South Africa coach Brian Greige. “Our completion rate was really good but we made too many mistakes in key areas, especially in the first half. We had 41 missed tackles which cost us the game, and the first 20 minutes hurt us after which we had to play catch-up football.
“We have a few things to work on this week but we should be good for the experience and hopefully we’ll turn it around.”
The sides meet again at the same venue on 30th October.
**SOUTH AFRICA 12**
Jason King, Gideon Mzembe, Johan Joubert, Jean Coetzer, Shuab Samaai, Theo Rhodes, Bradley Williams, Jaice Terblanche, Marcell Viljoen, Louis Musson, Dwayne Botma, Halvor Harris, Shane Gilham
Subs (all used): Nardus Raubenheimer, Rupert Wells, Rudolph Prinsloo, Jean Pierre Nel
Tries: Joubert (12), King (56), Raubenheimer (73)
Goals: Williams 0/2, Coetzer 0/1
**LEBANON 40**
Daniel Abou-Sleiman, Adham El Zbaidieh, Tarek El Masri, Chris Saab, Travis Robinson, Mark Daoud, James Boustani, Mitchell Mamary, Ali Allouche, Ray Moujalli, Elias Sukkar, Nick Kassis, Ahmad Ellaz
Subs (all used): Richard Coorey, James Elias, Wael Harb, Robin Hachache
Tries: Robinson (3,33,78), Saab (17), Abou Sleiman (21), Mamary (59), El Masri (63)
Goals: Boustani 6/7
Sinbin: Ellaz (52 – dangerous tackle)
Man of the match: Elias Sukkar
Half time: 4-22
Referee: Phil Bentham (England)
2017 RLWC QUALIFIER – MEA GAME 1: SOUTH AFRICA 12 LEBANON 40
Last Updated: Sunday, October 25th, 2015
Lebanon are in pole position to contest their first Rugby League World Cup since 2000, after a convincing first leg win over hosts South Africa in Brakpan, near Pretoria
In the searing heat, the Cedars ran in seven tries, three to experienced winger Travis Robinson, while classy half back James Boustani landed six goals.
“We’ve been training together for five weeks and I thought it came together really well,” said Lebanon second rower, man of the match Elias Sukkar. “We played a tough opponent but we managed to get through them. Our structure was the difference and our defence was really good.
“Next week we just have to play our game and not move away from what we do so well and I’m sure we’ll confirm our place in the Rugby League World Cup.”
Robinson posted an ominous warning in the third minute, the Cedars spreading the ball wide direct from a scrum to go over in the corner, Boustani adding the extras from the touchline.
Centre Johan Joubert responded, running a terrific line to cut through two defenders to narrow the gap, Bradley Williams wide with the conversion attempt.
Lebanon skipper Chris Saab crossed from close in, the Cedars then losing experienced forward Ray Moujalli with a deep gash to his knee which required hospital treatment as Daniel Abou-Sleiman went over to increase the lead, Boustani making it 18-4.
Seven minutes before the break, Melbourne Storm’s Robinson went on a superb weaving solo run to cross in the corner to make it 22-4, too far out for Boustani to goal.
The heat and humidity began to take its toll in the second period, the visitors further hampered when Ahmad Ellazwas sin binned in the 52nd minute for a dangerous tackle.
South Africa immediately took advantage, Halvor Harris grubbering through and full back Jason King grounding, Williams again wide with the conversion.
Two tries in four minutes, from Mitchell Mamary and Tarek El Masri then took the game away from the hosts as Lebanon made good ground up the middle, Sukkar excelling, Nardus Raubenheimer replying with a score that looked to keep the second leg alive.
But Robinson put a significant gap between the teams with his hat-trick score two minutes from time.
“They dominated really well,” acknowledged South Africa coach Brian Greige. “Our completion rate was really good but we made too many mistakes in key areas, especially in the first half. We had 41 missed tackles which cost us the game, and the first 20 minutes hurt us after which we had to play catch-up football.
“We have a few things to work on this week but we should be good for the experience and hopefully we’ll turn it around.”
The sides meet again at the same venue on 30th October.
**SOUTH AFRICA 12**
Jason King, Gideon Mzembe, Johan Joubert, Jean Coetzer, Shuab Samaai, Theo Rhodes, Bradley Williams, Jaice Terblanche, Marcell Viljoen, Louis Musson, Dwayne Botma, Halvor Harris, Shane Gilham
Subs (all used): Nardus Raubenheimer, Rupert Wells, Rudolph Prinsloo, Jean Pierre Nel
Tries: Joubert (12), King (56), Raubenheimer (73)
Goals: Williams 0/2, Coetzer 0/1
**LEBANON 40**
Daniel Abou-Sleiman, Adham El Zbaidieh, Tarek El Masri, Chris Saab, Travis Robinson, Mark Daoud, James Boustani, Mitchell Mamary, Ali Allouche, Ray Moujalli, Elias Sukkar, Nick Kassis, Ahmad Ellaz
Subs (all used): Richard Coorey, James Elias, Wael Harb, Robin Hachache
Tries: Robinson (3,33,78), Saab (17), Abou Sleiman (21), Mamary (59), El Masri (63)
Goals: Boustani 6/7
Sinbin: Ellaz (52 – dangerous tackle)
Man of the match: Elias Sukkar
Half time: 4-22
Referee: Phil Bentham (England)
Tiger_Watto
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Farah & Moses didnt play?
Wasnt Mark Daoud the SG Ball Halfback for the Tigers in 2012?
Wasnt Mark Daoud the SG Ball Halfback for the Tigers in 2012?
farmduck
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This was the 20-man squad Lebanon took to Sth Africa. Could be the same one.:
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LEBANON 20-MAN SQUAD
Mark Daoud (Asquith Magpies), Jamie Clark, Richard Coorey, Ead Kassem, Elias Sukkar (Auburn Warriors), Chris Saab (Guildford Owls), James Boustani (Hills), Ray Finan, Robin Hachache, (Immortals RLFC), Travis Robinson (Melbourne Storm), James Elias (Newcastle Knights), Daniel Abou-Sleiman, Ahmed Ellaz, Tarek El Masri, Ray Moujalli (Newtown Jets), Reece Robinson (Parramatta Eels), Nick Kassis, Mitchell Mamary (Wentworthville Magpies), Wael Harb (Wolves FC), Adham El Zbaidieh (Unattached)
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Reece Robinson dropped out because he has signed with RU's NSW Waratahs. Replaced by 19-year-old American University of Beirut back row Toufic El Hajj.
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LEBANON 20-MAN SQUAD
Mark Daoud (Asquith Magpies), Jamie Clark, Richard Coorey, Ead Kassem, Elias Sukkar (Auburn Warriors), Chris Saab (Guildford Owls), James Boustani (Hills), Ray Finan, Robin Hachache, (Immortals RLFC), Travis Robinson (Melbourne Storm), James Elias (Newcastle Knights), Daniel Abou-Sleiman, Ahmed Ellaz, Tarek El Masri, Ray Moujalli (Newtown Jets), Reece Robinson (Parramatta Eels), Nick Kassis, Mitchell Mamary (Wentworthville Magpies), Wael Harb (Wolves FC), Adham El Zbaidieh (Unattached)
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Reece Robinson dropped out because he has signed with RU's NSW Waratahs. Replaced by 19-year-old American University of Beirut back row Toufic El Hajj.
I wonder how many tries each team bombed…
farmduck
Member
Both sides bombed a few. There was a live stream. The camera work was pretty good but the stream lag meant it was hard to watch. At one stage they had 600 watchers. This was the team ranked 20th v 28th so even 600 watching the stream is pretty good.
It was about 28° and both teams struggled a bit.
It was about 28° and both teams struggled a bit.
innsaneink
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OK….no head high gags
Tiger_Watto
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@Tigersman said:
Yes… Light hearted humor is the basis of many good discussions.
@Tiger Watto said:
Light-hearted humour is fine, when it doesn't include making fun of incidents where many lives are taken almost daily.
Can you imagine an Abbott supporter blowing up the Anzac Bridge one Monday morning and killing thousands of innocent Australians on their way to work, just because he was ousted and then someone making light of it in Indonesia. I know i wouldn't like it and I'm sure you wouldn't either Watto.
Just because we live in the lucky country and don't have to deal with it here, doesn't mean it's fine to joke about it. The people dying overseas are just as human as we are.
Byron_Bay_Fan
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In sport that is what happened to Monica Seles, a mad fan of Steffi Graf stabbed Monica Seles in the back to stop her defeating Graf, so I don't recognise the validity of all of Graf's Grand Slam wins.
Only yesterday it came out about the conspiracy to sack Gough Whitlam, when Oz was almost at war, so it can happen to us as well. But keep these topics for a politics thread not THE GAME thread.
Only yesterday it came out about the conspiracy to sack Gough Whitlam, when Oz was almost at war, so it can happen to us as well. But keep these topics for a politics thread not THE GAME thread.
