Nrl grand final
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weststigers4life
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Dog act by Graham for what looked like he bites Slater's ear. Also poor Inu has now lost his third GF after losing at Parra & Warriors as well.
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weststigers4life
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http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ … 6484854461
CANTERBURY prop James Graham today became part of rugby league infamy, accused of biting the ear of Melbourne superstar Billy Slater in a volatile NRL grand final at ANZ Stadium.
In one of the greatest grand final scandals in the history of the game, the British international was alleged to have bitten Slater's left ear during a 25th minute melee.
Slater had no hesitation making an on-field complaint against Graham when asked by referee Tony Archer whether he wanted the allegation made official and placed on report.
"Yeah f--- oath," Slater replied.
"He bit me on the ear."
Archer noted Slater's ear was indeed bleeding from the melee and placed the incident on report.
The only saving grace for Graham remaining on the field was the fact officials did not clearly see the incident involving the first-year NRL player.
JAMES GRAHAM V BILLY SLATER
Screen grab of the incident involving James Graham and Billy Slater. Picture: Channel 9 Source: The Daily Telegraph
The allegation means Graham joins Canterbury's Terry Lamb in league's grand final book of scandalous low acts after he took out British great Ellery Hanley with a high shot in the 1988 decider.
Graham's incident occurred after Bulldogs players took exception to Slater's sliding challenge on winger Sam Perrett as he scored a superb try in the corner to level scores at four-all in the first half.
The melee erupted multiple times and spilled towards the boundary fence, with Graham running from some distance to grab Slater and appear to bite at his ear as their heads were beside each other in a tight grip.
Storm captain Cameron Smith was immediately furious when told of the incident and approached the referees demanding action.
JAMES GRAHAM V BILLY SLATER
Screen grab of the incident involving James Graham and Billy Slater. Picture: Channel 9 Source: The Daily Telegraph
"The last player that bit someone got 18 weeks," Smith said.
It is believed Smith was trying to reference former Bulldog Brad Morrin, who was banned for eight weeks in 2007 for a deliberate bite on Parramatta's Timana Tahu.
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CANTERBURY prop James Graham today became part of rugby league infamy, accused of biting the ear of Melbourne superstar Billy Slater in a volatile NRL grand final at ANZ Stadium.
In one of the greatest grand final scandals in the history of the game, the British international was alleged to have bitten Slater's left ear during a 25th minute melee.
Slater had no hesitation making an on-field complaint against Graham when asked by referee Tony Archer whether he wanted the allegation made official and placed on report.
"Yeah f--- oath," Slater replied.
"He bit me on the ear."
Archer noted Slater's ear was indeed bleeding from the melee and placed the incident on report.
The only saving grace for Graham remaining on the field was the fact officials did not clearly see the incident involving the first-year NRL player.
JAMES GRAHAM V BILLY SLATER
Screen grab of the incident involving James Graham and Billy Slater. Picture: Channel 9 Source: The Daily Telegraph
The allegation means Graham joins Canterbury's Terry Lamb in league's grand final book of scandalous low acts after he took out British great Ellery Hanley with a high shot in the 1988 decider.
Graham's incident occurred after Bulldogs players took exception to Slater's sliding challenge on winger Sam Perrett as he scored a superb try in the corner to level scores at four-all in the first half.
The melee erupted multiple times and spilled towards the boundary fence, with Graham running from some distance to grab Slater and appear to bite at his ear as their heads were beside each other in a tight grip.
Storm captain Cameron Smith was immediately furious when told of the incident and approached the referees demanding action.
JAMES GRAHAM V BILLY SLATER
Screen grab of the incident involving James Graham and Billy Slater. Picture: Channel 9 Source: The Daily Telegraph
"The last player that bit someone got 18 weeks," Smith said.
It is believed Smith was trying to reference former Bulldog Brad Morrin, who was banned for eight weeks in 2007 for a deliberate bite on Parramatta's Timana Tahu.
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Inu is 0/3 and Graham 1/7 in grand finals. Not great records to have there.
Graham the biter. What a fool. Once a biter, always a biter.
Melbourne were clinical and deserved winners. The Bulldogs didn't seem to get into their stride once. They lacked direction and done leadership.
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Graham the biter. What a fool. Once a biter, always a biter.
Melbourne were clinical and deserved winners. The Bulldogs didn't seem to get into their stride once. They lacked direction and done leadership.
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foreveratiger
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@cruzer said:
1st vaso behind his leg, now bites the ear , what's next (eye gouge)?.
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tits_magee
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Minor premiers in all 3 grades … Chokers in all 3 grades .... BOUYA
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happy_tiger
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I'm guessing the Dogs supporter will now destroy the town
Worth it though
Worth it though
mike
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@tits magee said:
Was just thinking the same thing…
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Blackpearl
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so again the " master " coach is shown up for no plan B. when dezzy the whingers sides' don't physically dominate the opposition it all goes pear shaped.
really enjoyed the result. imo the best team won easily.
really enjoyed the result. imo the best team won easily.
tigersrule4life
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Whooo go the storm haha at dogs chokers there goneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.
tigermaniac
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Well Des all year you claimed you were the underdog, and there were others that deserved the benchmark tag. Well I'm glad now that the benchmark team took the title.
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PS: M Ennis you will never reach the heights that Farah has achieved, but I suppose there's always next life.
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PS: M Ennis you will never reach the heights that Farah has achieved, but I suppose there's always next life.
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SO happy the dogs lost especially after my boofhead Bro in law from Punchbowl bagged me out for the BRET loss after lunch at the outlaws.
Hate em..
Hate em..
Melb clearly the better team and all over the dogs, never really threatened but couldnt relax…stifled the dogs....great team effort I really couldnt pick a MOTM
Brisbane_Tiger
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4 pts seriously how good is Bellamy.
The big 3 were good but the team were better.
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The big 3 were good but the team were better.
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What a sensational day at the footy! I love my grand finals…..
I sat in a pocket of Storm fans who all joined me in cheering on Balmain and the NYC cubs and backed me up when the sea of dogs fans surrounding us gave me crap all day about the Tiges. It was a great feeling to then back up my new "freinds" and cheer home the Storm. I have always appreciated the way Melbourne play football and was genuinely happy to see them raise the trophy.
For a club who are nothing short of "scum, cheats and an embarrassment to the league" as only the most ardent morons on here would attest, they are a very very professional and complete football side. Well done to them.
I sat in a pocket of Storm fans who all joined me in cheering on Balmain and the NYC cubs and backed me up when the sea of dogs fans surrounding us gave me crap all day about the Tiges. It was a great feeling to then back up my new "freinds" and cheer home the Storm. I have always appreciated the way Melbourne play football and was genuinely happy to see them raise the trophy.
For a club who are nothing short of "scum, cheats and an embarrassment to the league" as only the most ardent morons on here would attest, they are a very very professional and complete football side. Well done to them.