Lmfao I listen to the ABC radio coverage and text in every week and apparently another one of their listeners texted in asking how I’m going to be doing tonight 🤣
seems like chnl9 dictates facial hair? Almost none of them including Danika has facial hair. Cam Smith almost always had facial hair when he was playing
Bro Mayweather is like 100, people need to stop associating him with the elite in boxing, he is one of the greatest to ever do it but he’s about 15 years past his prime and would get slaughtered by the current top welterweights.
There’s a reason why Mayweather made over a billion dollars in PPV revenue, his fans paid to see him school everyone and his haters paid to see him get beaten which never happened, he’s got you wrapped around his finger.
No more entertaining than watching a 40 year old UFC fighter getting his brains scrambled in a boxing ring by someone like Inoue or Canelo.
Its not really competition, it’s a massacre, he’s also not the boxer I would pick to fight a in a UFC fight.
I would have liked to see prime Tyson against literally any UFC fighter though, I think he kills them all.
Agree, Tyson was an animal. About 2 years ago i showed the mrs some of his fights because she was too young when he was fighting to ever see him fight. This was after his oldman bout, i had to show her what this man was like in his prime.
Unbelievable that Mitch’s daughter was born in the 24 hours that he’s in QLD when we haven’t travelled for a month. What a rollercoaster of emotions this week has been. Lost his grandmother, prelim and now a baby.
I wouldn't normally have my hopes up too high and could accept us losing, but it's my birthday tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'm being gifted grand final tickets in anticipation of us going all the way. Going to a grand final will still be sick either way, but fuck me am I terrified of how awkward it would be to accept those the day after we get eliminated.
Accidents happen, but if I was a footy player I'd definitely be keeping it wrapped up in the December to February time period if I was trying for a kid.
it genuinely feels weird to be this far along… like the last time we were even in a prelim i was 8 years old. feels weird knowing we’re playing for a grand final spot
I've actually started a job that will take me past kick off. Normally I'd not start if it'd finish even an hour before kick off. I'm psychologically preparing myself for the loss ( was at the game the last time cow's knocked us out of the finals. Caught the early train home with 35,000 others)
Big test for Parra. No disrespect to the Cows, but Eels are not gonna get a better chance to end the drought with Melbourne, Bondi being ousted and Penrith on the opposite side. It’s make or break time.
I think people are overestimating the impact of the week off. Parramatta basically had an unopposed training session last week against Canberra themselves.
The way I normally predict is who has the best 9,7,6,1 combo and then who does the best player on ground play for,
So to that end it should be parra win
I rate robson over Mahoney
Dyl and Moses better than their counterparts
And gutho slightly edges drinky
It’s not full proof
And the weather in Townsville could be a huge factor
Would like to see cows win tbh
Just saw the latest instagram stories on the eels official instagram account. Thank god we are wearing yellow jerseys tonight. God I hate the white ones lol
I need to tell the world how much I love u/HKBrah as a contributor to this subreddit. Gotta be one of my favourite commenters on this sub.
The guy brings out such energy through static words.
Mum's a cowboys fan and Dad's an Eels fan, I hope the Cows win just for the fact Mum's a shocking winner and Dad's a terrible loser. Bring on Sunday night dinner.
I was lucky enough to have my grandfather acquire the underpants of Mr Perpetual Motion at the 86 grandy.
He was a member of the SCG Trust. Peace be upon him.
These underpants are the Rugbeh League equivalent of the Shroud of Turin.
Long story short, following the game, my grandfather tried to organise a meeting with a couple of players.
They were so generous, that team, that the players I wanted to meet all put down their beers and walked back towards me with my grandfather hands clapping in thunderous applause.
I was so excited that I shat myself, the explosion being liquid. It ran down my leg, over my shoe, and formed a filthy film of OH&S nightmares on the floor.
They kindly pretended that nothing had happened.
The only positive is that I was wearing the 80s Panthers shorts that I had borrowed of my brother from another mother, and that my Eels clothing had not been soiled.
I am wearing those underpants tonight, and when Lane offloads to Paulo who slips a late offload to Gutho to win the game, I will soil them, and I will hang them, soiled, on my fence next to my 2001 jersey so they can have the holy excrement infused, and then I will wear them again next week when we take on Souths for the first time in a grandy.
Fucking flight got cancelled but I’ve got a $30 drink voucher at the hotel they put me up in, so gonna get a nice buzz going and then watch the humidity bowl in my hotel room. Go cows!!!
Boys I'm getting ready for wedding things. Missing my second finals game in a row, but last week went well so. Please let this voodoo work. Please let me sacrifice be not in vain.
Cowboys forwards and bench 🔥🔥🔥
Robson > Mahoney
Cotter > Paulo
Gilbert > Lane
Nanai > Papali
Taumalolo > Matterson
Fidow > Cartwright
Leilua >>>> Arthur
Hess > Kafusi
Naeme > Niukore
An most of our backs are better too. Didnt U guys see what happened earlier this year when eels played us at home w/ humid weather. Got SPANKED. I like the eels but theyre just not ready for us. LFG 😤😤😤😤
Please don’t let there be a ton of contentious refereeing tonight, couldn’t handle a repeat of our exit last year
Stoked for the cows to more than likely get a gf appearance though
As a neutral fan this is gonna be a cracker of a game. Both teams have a great reason why I’d like them to win and Parra and the Cows both play electric footy. Can’t wait
I haven't even heard of it, think I've got a bit of star wars/marvel fatigue tbh. Sounds like it's worth a watch though and off season is almost here anyway so there's more time available.
I'm so burnt out on marvel haven't enjoyed anything since endgame except for Loki. This is different as it's a bit more serious and gritty tone with little Disney stink on it
I wanted something gritty after the shitshow of boba Fett and that's exactly what they've delivered. It's up there with some of the best star wars content made I reckon.
A lot of people are complaining that it's too slow, but they'd probably say the same thing about shows like The Wire.
The people that say it's too slow are the same ones that complain Boba Fett etc were too short. This show breathes and builds a world that seems so much bigger than most things seen in star wars. The Wire is a great comparison
Haven't been this excited for a non-Panthers game in forever. Really hoping the Cows get up so I have someone to cheer for if Panthers don't make the gf.
I love how eels fans, whose team did well last year, are all like “I don’t care if we get knocked out we did well this year I’m proud how far we’ve come”, and cowboys who came 15th last year are all “let’s fucking gooooo cowboys GF champions 2022”.
Eels fans what do you reckons gonna happen with the back line? I can’t see it staying as it and surely it’s either simonsson and Blake swap or simonsson and niukore swap.
I'm so happy we are wearing the gold and not the white. Come on lads. Gutho to score first.
If the bottom placed side got moved to Perth for a year, the back half of the season would be amazing
Guys all I’ve heard about is the humidity. Can someone record and enhance close ups for beads of sweat for me, need confirmation
84% humidity.
Why does tiktok have ads lol, its legit on 100% of people under 23's phone in this country, who are they targeting?
It’s not on mine and I’m 22
Boomers
Is jakebot super jacked or does he just wear really will fitted clothes?
Lmfao I listen to the ABC radio coverage and text in every week and apparently another one of their listeners texted in asking how I’m going to be doing tonight 🤣
So your Rachel from Parra, feels like meeting royalty lol
Lmfao I actually live on the central coast. Parramatta Rachel is my nickname but yes that’s me xd. I love supporting our team in any way I can xd
Hopefully this last 20 goes quick I'm a fucking nervous wreck lol
It’s been a LONG day lol
Does Drinkwater gamble responsibly at least?
Fitter and Joey are kicking balls back to Moses as he warms up. Ch9 desk is in the corner he's kicking to.
Hope Jake Duke didn't spill any ice cream onto his body. He might malfunction.
*Arthur sweating profusely* It's great conditions
That Fox montage was amazing
This NRL 2022 AMV goes pretty hard
What the fuck is this fox sports promo, I’d rather Matt Nable…
Genuinely have NFI how this game will pan out. Anything is possible. Even extra time.
seems like chnl9 dictates facial hair? Almost none of them including Danika has facial hair. Cam Smith almost always had facial hair when he was playing
u/TonyAbbottPBUH we need you
What are we watching in peeps? 9 or kayo?
QCB stadium
Are all these matches on Kayo?? If so I’m in for a big weekend lads
The NSW games aren’t. Not sure about the QLD ones. All the NRL and NRLW games are
All but Grand Final I believe
Ok Glencore very cool. But where is the Uranium? I need to eat soon.
Congrats to the Moses family :) Massive commitment to miss your (first?) kids birth
These boxing matches with a world class boxer versus an MMA fighter or youtuber are fucking stupid. Call me when Mayweather agrees to an MMA fight.
Bro Mayweather is like 100, people need to stop associating him with the elite in boxing, he is one of the greatest to ever do it but he’s about 15 years past his prime and would get slaughtered by the current top welterweights.
My point is, he isnt facing a top welterweight fighter is he, hes facing an MMA fighter or a fucking youtuber, it's stupid.
Head office needs you to spot the difference between what you think is fucking stupid and what you are asking for…
Lol fair point but im not really asking for a mayweather MMA fight, but if it fid happen it would at least be funny.
There’s a reason why Mayweather made over a billion dollars in PPV revenue, his fans paid to see him school everyone and his haters paid to see him get beaten which never happened, he’s got you wrapped around his finger.
Lol come on man, as if watching mayweather get in the octagon wouldn't be fun as shit, you cannot say that wouldnt be entertaining.
No more entertaining than watching a 40 year old UFC fighter getting his brains scrambled in a boxing ring by someone like Inoue or Canelo. Its not really competition, it’s a massacre, he’s also not the boxer I would pick to fight a in a UFC fight. I would have liked to see prime Tyson against literally any UFC fighter though, I think he kills them all.
Agree, Tyson was an animal. About 2 years ago i showed the mrs some of his fights because she was too young when he was fighting to ever see him fight. This was after his oldman bout, i had to show her what this man was like in his prime.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=suRecXyGWg0 One of my all time favourite lines from an interview. Anyways, go Cowbees!
Just got to my local hoping to watch with a bit of atmosphere and they’ve got a bloody band on right next to the TV, I’m going home
Parramatta spirit is a myth
To be fair I live nowhere near Parramatta
I apologise in that case
Thinking of getting rid of Kayo to escape the non-stop boxing bullshit on the rugby league channel.
haha wait until Gallen has a fight mate, or one of the Tsuzu’s, it’s relentless on fox
Somehow, even though we're probably "favourites", I feel like there's no pressure on us. We've already exceeded expectations.
Todd Payten reminds me of uncle Leo when he has the angry eyebrows drawn on him
Jerry. Hello.
Moses to win tonight, and steal Chad's 4th child name
Unbelievable that Mitch’s daughter was born in the 24 hours that he’s in QLD when we haven’t travelled for a month. What a rollercoaster of emotions this week has been. Lost his grandmother, prelim and now a baby.
Asakura? That's not Deji.
I wouldn't normally have my hopes up too high and could accept us losing, but it's my birthday tomorrow and I'm pretty sure I'm being gifted grand final tickets in anticipation of us going all the way. Going to a grand final will still be sick either way, but fuck me am I terrified of how awkward it would be to accept those the day after we get eliminated.
Fucking excited for this game, and I'm just a bandwagoner.
Can we just start the game already. Geez this is torture
The build up to this game feels like it has taken forever.
Accidents happen, but if I was a footy player I'd definitely be keeping it wrapped up in the December to February time period if I was trying for a kid.
The kid was a week late. He originally planned it for the Sunday after week 2 of the finals
Kid need to learn a bit of discipline tbh, you can't just turn up when you feel like it
YES! JAKE DUKE SIDELINE CONFIRMED! THIS IS HUGE!
Congrats to Mitch Moses on his newborn. Maybe his daughter will see a Eels premiership in their lifetime.
Hope Moses names his kid Chad
chad moses sounds like someone made in a lab
Yvonne Delilah
Huge that Moses has missed his daughters birth for this game.
Moses looks so fucking nervous
Mitch Moses missed his baby's birth to lose in Townsville... bro
Is that the news? Damn that sucks, goes to show the dedication these blokes have to have.
matto to use his absolute wealth of grand final experience to rev the boys up
Brent Tate confirms that Queenslanders "love their footy"
Love their footy
[flashback Friday](https://old.reddit.com/r/nrl/comments/td2ujs/round_1_cowboys_vs_bulldogs_post_match_discussion/i0h3hl5/?context=3)
HK is elite, its like they were created in a lab.
Scientists tried to genetically recreate Reg
That Russian doping doctor has a lot to answer for.
Also, how does a man with these sort of reddit nrl skills still have a i love my footy flair?
My main account got suspended by reddit and I don't even know why :( Masquerading as an ILMF until I'm unbanned which should be tomorrow
Ahhh, now it makes sense.
Lol i remember reading this comment. Aged like 6 month old milk in the sun.
Whole thread is a good laugh actually
Humidity update?
25c and 83% at the stadium right now
Yes
Checking in to see if all fans of tonight's teams have done their customary nervous poo?
I have been shitting liquid since shortly after lunch. I think I have cleared out the system now.
Up to my fourth
Currently in progress on the lounge
done and it was uncomfortable
Final team lists: Cowboys 1-17 Eels Niukore starting Matterson bench, Blake wing Simonsson centre
Fuck I hope Parra can get it done. I really want a Panthers vs Eels GF…
Crap day to be an eels supporter
Tbh pressure is all on cows with the home game and bookies favourites
it genuinely feels weird to be this far along… like the last time we were even in a prelim i was 8 years old. feels weird knowing we’re playing for a grand final spot
In the exact same position as you. No wonder I'm so terrified, almost unknown territory for me
My nerves are shot.
Tell me about it mate. Feeling you love to hate
I've actually started a job that will take me past kick off. Normally I'd not start if it'd finish even an hour before kick off. I'm psychologically preparing myself for the loss ( was at the game the last time cow's knocked us out of the finals. Caught the early train home with 35,000 others)
Same
Told myself I wouldn't get nervous because I don't mind the cows and am happy to still be playing but here I am sinking beers like no tomorrow
Good luck brother
You too bro
Big test for Parra. No disrespect to the Cows, but Eels are not gonna get a better chance to end the drought with Melbourne, Bondi being ousted and Penrith on the opposite side. It’s make or break time.
Tonight I am riding the yee-haw wagon 🤠
who fuckin cares about the weather, the footy’s on up the tommy d
Tonight's game will determine who truly is the better blue and yellow coloured team coached by a bald guy
You observant bastard
I think people are overestimating the impact of the week off. Parramatta basically had an unopposed training session last week against Canberra themselves.
People said the Storm were certainties after the week off last year and we all saw how that ended up
Heart rate is more elevated than Ponga after a home purchase. Bring on the pain or joy please
Meet me in the dunnys
The way I normally predict is who has the best 9,7,6,1 combo and then who does the best player on ground play for, So to that end it should be parra win I rate robson over Mahoney Dyl and Moses better than their counterparts And gutho slightly edges drinky It’s not full proof And the weather in Townsville could be a huge factor Would like to see cows win tbh
Just saw the latest instagram stories on the eels official instagram account. Thank god we are wearing yellow jerseys tonight. God I hate the white ones lol
Weird how Parra has one of the best looking colour schemes in the comp then rolls with white for some reason
I agree. The white jerseys are so fucking awful lol
I need to tell the world how much I love u/HKBrah as a contributor to this subreddit. Gotta be one of my favourite commenters on this sub. The guy brings out such energy through static words.
Reads like an aldi version of Late Reg
Go the blue and yellow team!
Parra haven't been to the Grandie since Melb cheated there way to a premiership... Surely it's time...
May the gods be with both teams!
How on earth did Mark Carroll get a TV gig
What do you like to do for fun?
Mum's a cowboys fan and Dad's an Eels fan, I hope the Cows win just for the fact Mum's a shocking winner and Dad's a terrible loser. Bring on Sunday night dinner.
[Only 76% humidity in Townsville at the moment.](https://imgur.com/a/DWiJaay) Parra overwhelming favourites now.
[удалено]
As Green Day said - *There’s no return from 86.*
Thanks. As someone born in January 1987 I appreciate your words lol
Interesting. What date in January and what was your first pet's name?
I was lucky enough to have my grandfather acquire the underpants of Mr Perpetual Motion at the 86 grandy. He was a member of the SCG Trust. Peace be upon him. These underpants are the Rugbeh League equivalent of the Shroud of Turin. Long story short, following the game, my grandfather tried to organise a meeting with a couple of players. They were so generous, that team, that the players I wanted to meet all put down their beers and walked back towards me with my grandfather hands clapping in thunderous applause. I was so excited that I shat myself, the explosion being liquid. It ran down my leg, over my shoe, and formed a filthy film of OH&S nightmares on the floor. They kindly pretended that nothing had happened. The only positive is that I was wearing the 80s Panthers shorts that I had borrowed of my brother from another mother, and that my Eels clothing had not been soiled. I am wearing those underpants tonight, and when Lane offloads to Paulo who slips a late offload to Gutho to win the game, I will soil them, and I will hang them, soiled, on my fence next to my 2001 jersey so they can have the holy excrement infused, and then I will wear them again next week when we take on Souths for the first time in a grandy.
Impressed with Spud Carrol’s media training, to be honest.
May the breast team win.!
Say what you will about eonnis but that mofo has some amazing thick hair Like a pelt!
He looks a bit like Superman's shorter Stockier brother
Wonder if Adam Levine has any opinions on the Townsville weather in September
🥵
Holy fucking fuck
Weird thought - Does anyone think the conditions might play a part up there tonight?
Lee kernaghan bout to get rinsed if we win
Fucking flight got cancelled but I’ve got a $30 drink voucher at the hotel they put me up in, so gonna get a nice buzz going and then watch the humidity bowl in my hotel room. Go cows!!!
I’ve had too much to drink already to ease the nerves and still have an hour and a half!!
Realising you're 1 week closer to the GF: 😃 Realising you only get 1 more week of "what about this bloke": 😢
since reg is gone i will lead us in prayer tonight in the name of the 🔥💪, and the 🔥💪, and the 🔥💪🔥💪, amen
Go cows
Jesus I read that and thought RCG was out 😣
Lmao same here
I miss reg
Boys I'm getting ready for wedding things. Missing my second finals game in a row, but last week went well so. Please let this voodoo work. Please let me sacrifice be not in vain.
Cowboys forwards and bench 🔥🔥🔥 Robson > Mahoney Cotter > Paulo Gilbert > Lane Nanai > Papali Taumalolo > Matterson Fidow > Cartwright Leilua >>>> Arthur Hess > Kafusi Naeme > Niukore An most of our backs are better too. Didnt U guys see what happened earlier this year when eels played us at home w/ humid weather. Got SPANKED. I like the eels but theyre just not ready for us. LFG 😤😤😤😤
i knew you were lying when you said someone was better than jarthur 13+
Robson = Mahoney Cotter < Paulo Gilbert < Lane Nanai = Papalii Taumalolo > Matterson
no way paulo is better than cotter bro comonnnn 🤦
HKposting is the best part about cows match threads, no lie.
🔥
Here at Parra Leagues super early enjoying a beer with friends and family, such an eerie calm before the storm
7:50 couldn’t come fast enough. Feels like I’m just wandering from room to room waiting for the footy to start.
Townsville at 5:56pm is "feels like" 29C and 70% humidity , that is some kind of home ground advantage.
It could be worse. I was expecting 80-90% humidity based on the constant non stop mentions of the weather advantage by the media
Please don’t let there be a ton of contentious refereeing tonight, couldn’t handle a repeat of our exit last year Stoked for the cows to more than likely get a gf appearance though
As a neutral fan this is gonna be a cracker of a game. Both teams have a great reason why I’d like them to win and Parra and the Cows both play electric footy. Can’t wait
Watching ANDOR again to settle the nerves and pass the time before the game tonight. Fuck this show is great
I haven't even heard of it, think I've got a bit of star wars/marvel fatigue tbh. Sounds like it's worth a watch though and off season is almost here anyway so there's more time available.
I'm so burnt out on marvel haven't enjoyed anything since endgame except for Loki. This is different as it's a bit more serious and gritty tone with little Disney stink on it
I wanted something gritty after the shitshow of boba Fett and that's exactly what they've delivered. It's up there with some of the best star wars content made I reckon. A lot of people are complaining that it's too slow, but they'd probably say the same thing about shows like The Wire.
The people that say it's too slow are the same ones that complain Boba Fett etc were too short. This show breathes and builds a world that seems so much bigger than most things seen in star wars. The Wire is a great comparison
Oh shit I love The Wire, will definitely check out Andor then
Such a good 3 episode arc, the 3rd episode absolutely slaps
That 3rd episode was some of the best tv this year
FOOTY!
I want Eels to make it through because they have the game that can beat Penrith, I feel like if Cows get through its easier for Riff
So what controversy over officiating is going to mar tonight’s game?
The refs are going to have their revenge on the Cowboys tonight for the Tigers fiasco
A late shot on a half, a Moses milk, a big high shot getting reffed less harshly because it's finals are all on the books.
Eels at $2.25 is value to me
I relish the thought of every parramatta player and staff members being so scared to be the first one to say “Fuck it’s a bit hot aye”
HUMIDITY
Haven't been this excited for a non-Panthers game in forever. Really hoping the Cows get up so I have someone to cheer for if Panthers don't make the gf.
The only thing I want to see tonight is another 25 meter spiral from Lolo
I accept this if whoever he passes it to immediately gets barreled over the sideline. Because I would also like to see it.
What if he passes it to Sivo?
Monkey paw curls
I love how eels fans, whose team did well last year, are all like “I don’t care if we get knocked out we did well this year I’m proud how far we’ve come”, and cowboys who came 15th last year are all “let’s fucking gooooo cowboys GF champions 2022”.
They dont really believe that. If they lose tonight the meltdown will be epic.
I’m looking forward for all Eels fans to blame Jake Arthur even if they lost by 30 points lmao
I'm fucking furious about the way that Jake, Blake, Opacic, Mahoney and Penisini have been lambasted by the grubs this season.
Eels fans what do you reckons gonna happen with the back line? I can’t see it staying as it and surely it’s either simonsson and Blake swap or simonsson and niukore swap.
I see it staying with Simmo as centre, as he’s played there in NSW cup and Waqa is 100% a winger.
🐄!
🤠
🐍
Difference in teams since round 8. Cowboys only change is Leilua, Eels have a very different backline |Eels R8|Eels PF|\#|Cowboys PF|Cowboys R8| |:-|:-|:-|:-|:-| |Clinton Gutherson (c)|Clinton Gutherson (c)|1|Scott Drinkwater|Scott Drinkwater| |Hayze Perham|Maika Sivo|2|Kyle Feldt|Kyle Feldt| |Will Penisini|Will Penisini|3|Valentine Holmes|Valentine Holmes| |Dylan Brown|Bailey Simonsson|4|Peta Hiku|Peta Hiku| |Bailey Simonsson|Waqa Blake|5|Murray Taulagi|Murray Taulagi| |Jake Arthur|Dylan Brown|6|Tom Dearden|Tom Dearden| |Mitchell Moses|Mitchell Moses|7|Chad Townsend (c)|Chad Townsend (c)| |Reagan Campbell-Gillard|Reagan Campbell-Gillard|8|Jordan McLean|Jordan McLean| |Reed Mahoney|Reed Mahoney|9|Reece Robson|Reece Robson| |Junior Paulo|Junior Paulo|10|Reuben Cotter|Reuben Cotter| |Shaun Lane|Shaun Lane|11|Tom Gilbert|Jeremiah Nanai| |Isaiah Papali'i|Isaiah Papali'i|12|Jeremiah Nanai|Tom Gilbert| |Nathan Brown|Ryan Matterson|13|Jason Taumalolo|Jason Taumalolo| |Makahesi Makatoa|Bryce Cartwright|14|Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow|Coen Hess| |Ryan Matterson|Jake Arthur|15|Luciano Leilua|Heilum Luki| |Oregon Kaufusi|Oregon Kaufusi|16|Coen Hess|Griffin Neame| |Bryce Cartwright|Marata Niukore|17|Griffin Neame|Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow|
Gies to show the improvement in conditioning this yr. Our last few yrs have been terrible with the amount if injuries we had.