NRL finals footy discussion 2026

[happy_tiger]

He’s arguably been the best fullback this year.

He has lost that yard of speed in attack that made him elite

 

[Odessa]

Teddys not a winger.

No he's not

 

[orange&black]

Leota would be a great addition to us. Maybe he could drag something out of May and lead our pack. Add Martin or Hudson Young and now we’re talking. Some aggression and competitiveness that we just don’t have.
And then I woke up!!

 

[orange&black]

May looks cumbersome, slow and soft compared to guys like Whyte. I am not sure what’s the story with him because I think he actually has it in him but there’s simply not enough drive and aggression in contact. Maybe less minutes so he doesn’t preserve his energy? Benji needs to fire him up and challenge him to think pcms and breaking tackles.
As for Pole, i think he improved in the latter part of the season. He just needs more output and to learn to stamp himself on a game. Again just 2 x 20 minute stints where he rips in.
One more quality front rower needed to start (Leota would be great) and then Hunt makes up the rotation as long as he’s fit and firing. He builds fitness up to 2 x 15 min stints.
This would provide the grunt we need to play off.

 

[Spacecub]

Group 3 grand final

 

[Wezt]

The finals crowds have been so bad from the Sydney teams

Huge contrast to Eels Dogs in 2009 that got 74,000 and Tigers Dragons in 2010 that had 70,000

Sucks that the big fanbases are run by idiots

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

The finals crowds have been so bad from the Sydney teams

Huge contrast to Eels Dogs in 2009 that got 74,000 and Tigers Dragons in 2010 that had 70,000

Sucks that the big fanbases are run by idiots

any mix of
dogs, tigers, souths, dragons, parramatta would generate huge crowds

roosters penrith sharks manly just do not draw the same crowds even when successful

not sure roosters sharks draw much of a crowd, roosters should win by 20

 

[Milky]

Ugh tough one between Knights and Wahs for me, either of them beating Penrith would be nice

Fins v Knights/Wahs grand final would be so different and would be awesome no matter who won

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

I think it probably still ends up Penrith Roosters grand final
judging bu today's game it would be a good GF

 

[happy_tiger]

Yeah I wonder how the Roosters are going to back up against the Sharks
The Sharks had to do far less defending and Trindall will only improve with a game under his belt

 

[Tucker]

Yeah I wonder how the Roosters are going to back up against the Sharks
The Sharks had to do far less defending and Trindall will only improve with a game under his belt

Trindal’s shoulder is buggered.Roosters will target it until he will be forced to leave the field.
If Roosters play next week like they did today with a few tweaks, they’ll wipe the floor with the Sharks.
Sharks on the other hand will require a heap of improvement to bang with Easts.
Next week is unlikely to matter too much though …Penrith v Phins for the GF

 

[Tiger-ferret]

Trindal’s shoulder is buggered.Roosters will target it until he will be forced to leave the field.
If Roosters play next week like they did today with a few tweaks, they’ll wipe the floor with the Sharks.
Sharks on the other hand will require a heap of improvement to bang with Easts.
Next week is unlikely to matter too much though …Penrith v Phins for the GF

Yeah this looks likely and will be a cracker

 

[innsaneink]

Drinkwater copped a grade 1 charge on Moses field goal and was fined $1000...moses milked it too and bunged it on

I think Clearys on savala was more impact than the moses one, Savala spins 180*....but I doubt its more than a grade 1 which is a fine

Josh Aloia copped a gd 2 on Shaun Johnston 2 years ago...copped 1 week
Johnson wasnt injured and kicked the penalty to level up

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[innsaneink]

The finals crowds have been so bad from the Sydney teams

Huge contrast to Eels Dogs in 2009 that got 74,000 and Tigers Dragons in 2010 that had 70,000

Sucks that the big fanbases are run by idiots

Reading elsewhere prices for the semis are around double.for.normal club games which are already pretty steep

 

[Flippedy]

The finals crowds have been so bad from the Sydney teams

Huge contrast to Eels Dogs in 2009 that got 74,000 and Tigers Dragons in 2010 that had 70,000

Sucks that the big fanbases are run by idiots

Yes it should be in the NRL’s best interests to favour teams like the Tigers, Parra, Saints & Dogs, who would bring in good crowds and lots of money, and make sure they have every chance of being successful. And yet…