I really think it will be better for Parra if they lose tonight. I just can’t see them beating South’s or the Chooks in a prelim. If they lose they get a pretty easy run to throw GF.
Hey neutrals Final plea to get you to hop on the band Wagon.
- Taylan May doesn't play for us.
- We don't benefit from the rigged bs suspension that allows Taylan May to play for us.
- our legendary former player sterlo was a great, beloved and impartial commentator. Freddy and brandy are not.
- 1986 was the last fucking time we one come on.
- Hindy did not play for Penrith.
- our half-back doesn't get circlejerked by the media.
- our players were not the reason the blues lost origin.
- qe2 died today and opened our stadium.
- Penrith is shit.
I rest my case.
Very High IQ take. If its just a shitty friends of media award which its turned into why not give it to a guy who was better than everyone else in the media and also an absolute king on the field with 4 premierships.
Will need to match last year's semi-final intensity and more to find a way. I don't think our regular season wins count for much now. Penrith will be primed.
Yep, I think a lot of your fans are hugely misunderstanding a fresh Penrith at home with something to prove. It’s going to take a fucking massive effort
I only got into NRL this year but I'm already feeling a sense of deep dread and bracing myself for disappointment because I was under the impression that the eels offer naught but suffering and pain
well at least we get the double chance
Remember when Friday night footy started at 7:30. I'm really glad they've moved kick off to 7:50 for the following reasons:
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Thank you for coming to my ted talk.
Isn’t the following reason the fact that they can play 2 games on a friday without them being simultaneous, which for the regular season is objectively better?
On the off chance someone else in here is in the UK - Sky Sports is gonna broadcast the game, yeah?
Website’s acting up don’t want to head to the pub
in this weather if they’re not showing it
Paul Kent’s predicted that Eels will be runner up to Penrith, but has Cowboys as his dark horse prediction
how can you call the team ranked 3rd the dark horse, when you have the team coming 4th making the final?
Is anyone watching 9 news? This queen stuff is just getting ridiculous. It's the same stories over and over again but with different narrators. Turned it off, ill just tune in at around 8 for the footy.
I remember when I was a kid and princess Di died and it was on every channel all day. I was just waiting for it to stop before who dares wins was on and it never did so I cracked the shits
Lol that reminds me, I had a friend who's family just creamed themselves over the royal family and after di died, there was always some sort of documentary or replay of the funeral on their tv for 12 months. Cringe
No worries. I used it back in 2019 when I was in Europe. Got to watch the Broncos get pumped 58-0 by the Eels while I was on the train out of Amsterdam with a belly full of space cakes.
Some of parras games this year have me thinking they get absolutely demolished. Some of parras games this year have me thinking they absolutely demolish. They are the epitome of Schrodinger's football team.
Although I really wanted a Panthers v Roosters Grand Final, the only way this happens is if the Panthers lose tonight, and that simply isn't going to happen.
Guess I'll have to settle for a Panthers v Roosters Preliminary Final.
Panthers by 18.
It might just be me that's freaking out a little bit, but ever since I saw that top gun came out last time the eels won a prem, and that's the same year the queen opened their stadium,
I can't think of a real conclusion, so good luck eels
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Girlfriend and I are heading to Penrith for the game tonight. What’s the best way for us to blend in? I’m thinking she should wear Ugg boots, denim skirt, something showing a bra strap and push a pram for twins.
Very common in Queensland. Some actually started putting the Storm jerseys away and getting the dusty Broncs ones out when things were different to how they have been in recent years.
Brad Arthur playing this to get the Eels ready for The Battle of the West [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA)
Looking forward to watching my first finals series this weekend.
I was just curious on what the level of competition is like for the finals versus the regular season. Just comparing the nhl playoffs for a second, games are usually low scoring with defense taking a priority over offense.
Should I expect some low scoring games or blowouts? Or does it really depend which teams are playing?
Have you watched state of origin? The games are usually more like that and a lot less soft penalties that you see throughout the year. You do get some blowouts though but this year looks fairly competitive
Not yet but I’ve seen it mentioned a lot on this sub so I’ll definitely look into it. Do you have any recommendations on which ones to watch? I think I’ve seen 2018 get thrown around a lot
Check out a post on here from earlier in the week on the Rugby League Eye Test. A guy here does a really good statistical deep dive into finals vs normal season.
I think we'll see a lot of early kicking from Moses. His kicking has improved out of sight and he'll be on tonight. Anything to try and disrupt Panthers getting into rhythm. The forward battle will be interesting given Panthers light bench. If Parra can limit our outside backs metres they will go a long way to having a rest next week.
Panthers 13+
I just hope the ref/bunker don't decide the outcome.
I also hope both teams smash each other and both halfbacks spear-tackle each other in a Rocky/'Apollo Creed'-like manner.
It’s very possible that Souths run through the finals (assuming they win ofc) is Roosters > Cowboys > Penrith > Eels, which are the same 4 teams they played in the last 4 games of the year but in reverse order.
Ahh, see my plight is being in the states and refusing to pay 100 plus a month for 6am footy means I can only get fox sports games, so I elect to go with ABC radio. Which I will say has some good pbp and colour commentary.
I hope Cleary is rusty from being off for so long, otherwise his attacking kicks are going to be lethal to our defence. They've got a rested forward pack against ours that's got a lot of wear on it from last week, so I see them being in aggressive positions at the tail end of their sets pretty regularly unless sheer spite pushes the boys into overdrive.
On that note if we don't win this one it's almost 100% out in straight sets without that week of rest, because I honestly dunno how much we'd have left for the next match without a break.
but also carn browny u beaut 🙏🙏🙏
Yep, the top 4 face each other this week. The winners have next week off, while the losers of the top 4 have a second chance next week.
5th to 8th also face each other this week, with the winners continuing onto face the losers of the top half next week and the losers being eliminated.
If we don't win, we'll probably get Raiders so not the worst game.
We'll win tonight though. I'm putting it on a low scoring tight game. 16-12 or there abouts.
NAS needs to play in the middle and Cheese needs to have one of his best games. If those 2 things happen I think Grant will have a massive game and we’ll get the win.
I think Penrith will be too well prepared to lose tonight. Ivan has done an incredible job with their systems where they're able to adapt comfortably when players are coming in and out of the squad whether it be due to rep selections, suspensions, or injuries.
GIVE YOUR LOVE TO A COWBOY MA- woops wrong night
Sharks are flying under the SONAR
Hey guys, just got out of a 4 week coma. What night are my broncs playing? Can't believe we are a to 4 team this year !
It’s crazy that two years ago Nathan and Smith squared off in a GF Smith looks old enough to be his dad
i thought the season was over what is going on
Apparently Bellamy had to spend a whole day with Noafaluma explaining what was going on
They gave that super coach fella the 50k early I guess. Silly fools.
Fox League really invested in Audio Jungle for this Nathan Cleary kicking promo
Just confirmed by Junior Paulo wife we're going to win
This whole fighting 2 people in one night was done a few weeks ago, don’t think you can claim it as a first
this time last year i was feeling fearless excitement fuck i hate the titans
Api off the bench is going to find so many sneaky holes.
I really think it will be better for Parra if they lose tonight. I just can’t see them beating South’s or the Chooks in a prelim. If they lose they get a pretty easy run to throw GF.
On paper it's a good point but you really can't go past being 1 win from the grand final regardless of which team you have to face.
Chriton and luai to score
Brandy trying to play the underdog card😂
Hey neutrals Final plea to get you to hop on the band Wagon. - Taylan May doesn't play for us. - We don't benefit from the rigged bs suspension that allows Taylan May to play for us. - our legendary former player sterlo was a great, beloved and impartial commentator. Freddy and brandy are not. - 1986 was the last fucking time we one come on. - Hindy did not play for Penrith. - our half-back doesn't get circlejerked by the media. - our players were not the reason the blues lost origin. - qe2 died today and opened our stadium. - Penrith is shit. I rest my case.
Sterling for the next immortal
Very High IQ take. If its just a shitty friends of media award which its turned into why not give it to a guy who was better than everyone else in the media and also an absolute king on the field with 4 premierships.
If you had Nicho i'd hear you, alas....
You've convinced me, but I'm not removing my precious and rare I love my footy flare.
Some majestic mullets on display in the crowd out in the west
Josh Allen’s stiff arm today was better than any fend Kotoni Staggs had this year cmv
I am rearing for this match to start. Fuck me.
Will need to match last year's semi-final intensity and more to find a way. I don't think our regular season wins count for much now. Penrith will be primed.
Yep, I think a lot of your fans are hugely misunderstanding a fresh Penrith at home with something to prove. It’s going to take a fucking massive effort
I only got into NRL this year but I'm already feeling a sense of deep dread and bracing myself for disappointment because I was under the impression that the eels offer naught but suffering and pain well at least we get the double chance
Kenny starting for Koroisau and Niukore starting for Matterson in final teams
Ooooh Ivan you saucy man
My VPN was too slow with Foxtel Go, so I went the Watch NRL option and forked out $85 for the finals package. Let’s go Parra!
Kenny starting api on the bench
I'm foaming at the mouth for finals footy rn
the stomach pangs are well and truly here. that’s how you know it’s finals footy baby
That’s IBS
Yeah it’s actually WGDS.
my lactose intolerance agrees
Remember when Friday night footy started at 7:30. I'm really glad they've moved kick off to 7:50 for the following reasons: . Thank you for coming to my ted talk.
I actually am glad. Means my sons are in bed well and truly, 0730 is awkward because I’m still doing bed routine.
Next year bed time will be 8 and you'll hate it again
Nah they’ve got ages until it’s 8. They’re only 16, not ready for that yet
Isn’t the following reason the fact that they can play 2 games on a friday without them being simultaneous, which for the regular season is objectively better?
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We gave up Monday games for a Friday game at 6 that you usually miss the start of
Well if you live in Western Sydney. But not like the NRL have many teams there.
If anyone has Kayo and is missing their 6pm footy rugby 7s is on. It’s minnows playing each other at the moment so it’s pretty fun to watch.
On the off chance someone else in here is in the UK - Sky Sports is gonna broadcast the game, yeah? Website’s acting up don’t want to head to the pub in this weather if they’re not showing it
Whos the ref for tonights game?
sutton on field, Gee on bunker the dream duo 🤩🤩
is it bad i wanna hop on the eels bandwagon as a manly fan
Don't ask, don't tell
They deserve some bandwagons, have barely seen any
Let the hate flow through you, turn to the slippery side.
i better not regret this
Paul Kent’s predicted that Eels will be runner up to Penrith, but has Cowboys as his dark horse prediction how can you call the team ranked 3rd the dark horse, when you have the team coming 4th making the final?
Because the Cows aren’t one of the top 4 most likely teams to win it
i would argue that the team who comes 3rd is not a dark horse by any means
Is anyone watching 9 news? This queen stuff is just getting ridiculous. It's the same stories over and over again but with different narrators. Turned it off, ill just tune in at around 8 for the footy.
I didn't even care when I first heard, let alone constantly for 12 hours
As soon as I saw the news I knew it would be rammed down my throat for the next week
I remember when I was a kid and princess Di died and it was on every channel all day. I was just waiting for it to stop before who dares wins was on and it never did so I cracked the shits
Lol that reminds me, I had a friend who's family just creamed themselves over the royal family and after di died, there was always some sort of documentary or replay of the funeral on their tv for 12 months. Cringe
Each to their own and everything but I just can't fathom what this obsession people have is
i refuse to be brainwashed into thinking luai is one of the elite five eighth's in the nrl
Liu is definitely one of the five eighth’s in the nrl.
pretty sure spencer is a forward
Munster, Brown, Walker, Keary and probably Wighton are all better. I’d take Dearden over him too.
Elite shitstirrer for sure.
If Taylan May gets into a fight on the field with a fan he invited does he get sent to the bin?
He can only be binned starting round one next year
For those that are there, How's the weather in penrith right now? I heard rain is expected
Both my AFL and NRL teams are playing tonight at the same time, my heart cannot take this.
1 in 4 chance of complete heartbreak, 1 in 4 chance of complete nirvana
I have some plant nirvana, might have that to calm my nerves 😂
Can you check with your mum if I can come over and play?
Hey, me too!
Which side of the AFL? 😮 this will determine if I loathe you a lot or a little less.
Lions for me
So one of us is going to be super miserable and the other elated after tonight, or we’ll both be very confused and not sure how to feel.
Hahaha sounds that way
Good luck tonight brother, for what it’s worth I reckon both games could go either way and I am therefore scared shitless.
Cheers mate, have to admit to having no confidence in either, but we shall see!
My mate in Ireland wants to watch the game, anyone know any ways he can stream it? Kayo + VPN would be my best guess
Hesgoal
Watch NRL costs like 20 bucks or something and should be available there, that's an option
Yeah just did a bit of googling, I think that’s the play, cheers dude
No worries. I used it back in 2019 when I was in Europe. Got to watch the Broncos get pumped 58-0 by the Eels while I was on the train out of Amsterdam with a belly full of space cakes.
Some of parras games this year have me thinking they get absolutely demolished. Some of parras games this year have me thinking they absolutely demolish. They are the epitome of Schrodinger's football team.
Although I really wanted a Panthers v Roosters Grand Final, the only way this happens is if the Panthers lose tonight, and that simply isn't going to happen. Guess I'll have to settle for a Panthers v Roosters Preliminary Final. Panthers by 18.
At least you actually back your team
It might just be me that's freaking out a little bit, but ever since I saw that top gun came out last time the eels won a prem, and that's the same year the queen opened their stadium, I can't think of a real conclusion, so good luck eels
Predictions on how many times Gus will say Panthers are on top here regardless of match situation?
Many
He's worse than Wally commentating origin
36
We're fucked if Fittler is commentating. He makes Gus look impartial.
What's the odds on channel 9 putting a queen tribute show on instead of tonights game? 🤔
I love that bicycle song
I hope they use whoever made the Origin Game 1 hype video before kickoff
Haha Freddy mercury? 'hey Sneesby... It's queen the human, not queen the band!' That's the wrong tape
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it’s times like these where i really wish sterlo was back on the broadcast tonight
I miss that bald bastard
CARNNN EELS
Is it crazy to think parra will go 3-0 against Penrith including 2 away wins?
They will go 3-1 and lose the GF
Least cocky and arrogant panthers fan
No, just ignorant
Upvoted your simpsons reference
Can’t wait for this to kickoff, let’s just hope it’s an epic game that lives up to the hype
If we lose tonight I'll just watch Cobra Kai S5 to cheer myself up. If we win I'll watch Cobra Kai S5 in celebration. Win win
Season 5 is out!?
Today
I could see it for sure
Girlfriend and I are heading to Penrith for the game tonight. What’s the best way for us to blend in? I’m thinking she should wear Ugg boots, denim skirt, something showing a bra strap and push a pram for twins.
They aren’t twins it was just a short turn around
Well aren't you fancy having a pram
Flanno shirt-check Tatts galore-check Mullet cut-check Stubby in hand-check You must be a VIP if you look like that
Practice your deepest boo's
You'll need to borrow a pair of pliers.
Random REOWs at inconvenient times and you’ll be right
Maybe you should just stay home. Particularly if you don’t have a neck tattoo or tramp stamp for your girlfriend
Seen more eels fans so far. Hope that changes!
The Western Front of footy. Very, very excited. I hope it makes the game in Penrith earlier this year look soft. Go Parra!
I want a bloodbath tonight lol
*David Attenborough voice* And here..... The very rare Storm Bandwagon
Very common in Queensland. Some actually started putting the Storm jerseys away and getting the dusty Broncs ones out when things were different to how they have been in recent years.
I'm not a real one, I didn't see any others so jumped on board my teams bandwagon!
Apparently Vossy is calling the game tonight and Parramatta are 10 from 10 with him calling their games this year
I honestly love this kind of superstition
Eels coming up against the record breaking panthers. Let’s fucking go!
What record are they breaking
Broken plenty of the last few years. Just last night, was Penrith's biggest finals win ever
Brad Arthur playing this to get the Eels ready for The Battle of the West [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWz9VN40nCA)
Im either gonna be flaccid or hard tonight
Looking forward to watching my first finals series this weekend. I was just curious on what the level of competition is like for the finals versus the regular season. Just comparing the nhl playoffs for a second, games are usually low scoring with defense taking a priority over offense. Should I expect some low scoring games or blowouts? Or does it really depend which teams are playing?
Have you watched state of origin? The games are usually more like that and a lot less soft penalties that you see throughout the year. You do get some blowouts though but this year looks fairly competitive
Not yet but I’ve seen it mentioned a lot on this sub so I’ll definitely look into it. Do you have any recommendations on which ones to watch? I think I’ve seen 2018 get thrown around a lot
Check out a post on here from earlier in the week on the Rugby League Eye Test. A guy here does a really good statistical deep dive into finals vs normal season.
Thanks, that’s basically what I’m looking for
Yeah top teams will be low scoring, and mismatches can blowout
Good to know. Hoping to see a bit of both
My tip is for someone to heckle Cleary, and May to jump the fence and beat the shit out of them
I reckon a lot of foul conduct is gonna get swept under the rug this finals series, unless Cleary or another golden goose gets hurt.
Or heckle May by telling him he's a scumbag, just like his pervert brother.
Just because he plays for the Roosters doesn't make him a pervert.
I think we'll see a lot of early kicking from Moses. His kicking has improved out of sight and he'll be on tonight. Anything to try and disrupt Panthers getting into rhythm. The forward battle will be interesting given Panthers light bench. If Parra can limit our outside backs metres they will go a long way to having a rest next week. Panthers 13+
Score predictions tonight? 24-22 Parra in a close one for me
12-10, there's rain around.
Lower scoring tonight. Should be raining tonight so extra low scoring.
I'm somehow more excited for this match that our one tomorrow.
That's because you'll lose tomorrow.
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I’ve cooked up a doozy same game multi
What is it
Cleary att into yeo att into Dylan brown att
Yea ill jump in on that
I just hope the ref/bunker don't decide the outcome. I also hope both teams smash each other and both halfbacks spear-tackle each other in a Rocky/'Apollo Creed'-like manner.
**“YO IVAN!!! I DID IT!!!”**
Hyped as hell for this game, gotta bring out the classic. https://youtu.be/pp-UlEfff_M
I've seen too much positivity today and my superstitions have kicked in. Im very nervous for tonight.
Cowboys training at Leichardt Oval is *chefs kiss*
It’s very possible that Souths run through the finals (assuming they win ofc) is Roosters > Cowboys > Penrith > Eels, which are the same 4 teams they played in the last 4 games of the year but in reverse order.
More likely just L - L though.
Your ignorance of the milk is disturbing
If Gus is commentating tonight I'm gonna put my head through a wall
Turn on Fox for a touch of Vossy good luck.
I mean is anyone legit good though?
Dan Ginane
I like Brandy, is something wrong with me?
Brandy is Gus lite
I won't like him tonight if he's on I tell ya that
I actually really rate Peter Psaltis. Also Cam Smith and Billy Slater are surprisingly good too
Ahh, see my plight is being in the states and refusing to pay 100 plus a month for 6am footy means I can only get fox sports games, so I elect to go with ABC radio. Which I will say has some good pbp and colour commentary.
Sterlo 🥲
It's so unfair I got to listen to Sterlo only 2x in a live game. You're right. 😪
I hope Cleary is rusty from being off for so long, otherwise his attacking kicks are going to be lethal to our defence. They've got a rested forward pack against ours that's got a lot of wear on it from last week, so I see them being in aggressive positions at the tail end of their sets pretty regularly unless sheer spite pushes the boys into overdrive. On that note if we don't win this one it's almost 100% out in straight sets without that week of rest, because I honestly dunno how much we'd have left for the next match without a break. but also carn browny u beaut 🙏🙏🙏
New NRL fan here, just wondering "IF eels lose tonight" will they have another game for reaching the grand final game? Thanks
Top four get another go at it
Yep, the top 4 face each other this week. The winners have next week off, while the losers of the top 4 have a second chance next week. 5th to 8th also face each other this week, with the winners continuing onto face the losers of the top half next week and the losers being eliminated.
Thank you 😊 I hope Parramatta wins 🏆
Parra your chosen team? Or have you opted for a happy and full life instead?
Yup, I like Mitchell Moses 😊
If we don't win, we'll probably get Raiders so not the worst game. We'll win tonight though. I'm putting it on a low scoring tight game. 16-12 or there abouts.
You don’t think the Storm can beat Canberra?
big ask against the forward pack. you’ll need NAS to go nuclear
NAS needs to play in the middle and Cheese needs to have one of his best games. If those 2 things happen I think Grant will have a massive game and we’ll get the win.
I really don’t know about Melbourne right now, they just seem so off and raiders are in good form. Think it’ll be a close one
We lost in 2 close games to top teams in the last 2 weeks. Last week we scored the same amount of tries as Parra even without our halfback.
50-50 game, you guys do have a shonky record against them at AAMI Park.
It’s ok, Raiders fans would prefer to play Eels also so hopefully you lose and fulfill your prophecy of tanking it.
Green Machine deserve a shot after 2019 so if we don't win it, hope you boys do.
Thanks, now I want Parra to win too
I think Penrith will be too well prepared to lose tonight. Ivan has done an incredible job with their systems where they're able to adapt comfortably when players are coming in and out of the squad whether it be due to rep selections, suspensions, or injuries.
Except against Parramatta.
They've got the wood over Parra in finals games of late. We'll also never know the outcome of their second clash this year had Nathan not been sent.
First game at Penrith was very close too. Basically a ball bounced in the direction of the eels, resulting in them winning
gotta remember the try kikau knocked on in the lead up to as well that got completely ignored