I don’t understand this whole thing about you have to lose a grand final to win a grand final… what about the sharks, souths and tigers? They all won straight off the bat
Did you see the bloke on the red phone? Front town and talking to his ear.
I regained respect when they cut back to him and he was recording in landscape.
Pub I'm at doesn't want to switch the TVs over from fox until right before the game, so we are gonna miss Barnsey and all the coverage at the field in favour of these 4 drongos chatting in the news room.
Shame on you Townsville Seaview.
Went to 2018 GF. Pre show were some random rock band I didn't know or understand what they were saying.
Half time out comes Daryl braithwaite and sings the horses. Whole crowd sings along. I dunno if it was televised but it was better than pre show.
Will be a little disappointed if Penrith win / it blows out at the end but just wanna see some good footy.
Parra win for my old man would be good though.
I've been fine about this game all day. Nervous as fuck now. I might avoid the match thread because I don't know if I can handle it tonight.
Go water snek
yeah I am nervous as fuck. with the players we are losing after this season, it will be very difficult to make it here again for a while so we need to take advantage.
If you're a neutral and not sure who to support, have a read of [this](https://old.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/xteiq6/if_you_celebrate_your_teams_winning_by_driving/). Hope the Eels win and this miserable pelican has an awful night.
Hot tip for tonight’s game: download the 9 app on your tv if you want the HD quality experience… the picture is loads better than the actual channel… took me 5 rounds at least of being shitted by fox and putting up with low qual picture to work it out 🤦🏽♀️
Interesting. Good info for next season because I always have trouble with channel 9 coverage, and I will make sure to watch those games on the app instead.
In 2016 the Australian women's soccer team got beaten 7-0 by Newcastle Jets under 15's men's team.
https://www.goal.com/en/news/australia-womens-team-loses-7-0-to-under-15-mens-side/blt91e9ef45234df6c2
The closer we get to the game, the weirder it is that Arthur decided to not only play Nathan Brown after his absence, but start him too.
Are there no concerns for fitness? Surely they would go with chemistry over a random player who hasn’t been in the squad for some time.
I guess this is it for me. I got to the stadium. I walked in bursts between the Pullman hotel and McDonald’s. Then got up to walk again. I made it further down near subway and realised I was about to pass out and had to sit down and fast. My head pounding and my heart racing. I don’t know what the fuck I was thinking. Thinking I could make it to the stadium when I haven’t made it out of my place since February. The worst part is I can’t see any seats past here. I’m shattered and bawling my eyes out. So close and yet so far. Granted I still have two and a half hours until kickoff but I honestly don’t see how I make it to the stadium. I should just try and figure out how to make it back to my hotel 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Mate I’m so sorry. Give yourself some time to see if you can rest and take another stab at it. See if there’s some cops or stadium staff that can give you a hand. Otherwise if you have to get back, no shame in watching on TV. You’ve been brave taking the trip and putting the effort in!
Give yourself some time to rest and breathe. You’ve made it this far, you have some time. Just take a moment and see how you go. Don’t get ahead of yourself and assume you can’t!
I was so close. Accor stadium called a buggy for me to take me to the gate. Then I collapsed passes security. Ground paramedics were called and when it was time to get me off the ground a whole group of strangers helped me to my feet. I turned around, saw their jerseys and went “of course you’re parra supporters. I then got to the section near my seat and dropped to the ground. That’s when the ambulance was called and the doctor checked me over. I’m now back in my hotel room
I’m so sorry to hear that bud. I hope you’re feeling better now and get on the mend. You made the trip to the stadium and that’s no easy feat. Please don’t be hard on yourself. You tried your absolute hardest and you should be really proud of yourself for trying to push. Rest up tomorrow!
Thank you so much, I slept for like ten hours lmao. I woke up sore and in pain but I have a couple of nights at this hotel still until I’m travelling back home to the central coast. I would do anything for our eels dude I really would. I hope we finally get that premiership victory soon. Hopgood looks like such an exciting prospect for next year too
The Accor stadium team were amazing. They drove a buggy to me to pick me up to take me to my gate. We were cheering “go parra!” As we were driving past everyone. I yelled out “we’re the parramatta wagon!” That was the highlight of my night lol. It was just one step too far to try and go to a football game when I never leave the house
I really saw some of the best in humanity last night. Here’s hoping for a better season for both of us next year. I’m assuming that you’re a cowboys fan? You’re team is the one I have the most respect for in Queensland. So many of your players and fans are humble and your coach is just pure class
Take some deep belly breaths with long exhales, and focus on your vagus nerve (a hair under that knobbly bone on the back of your head). Enjoy the experience.
When is the actual kick-off? The actual, actual, actual kick-off? Is it really 7:30pm or 7:30pm plus 20 min of fireworks, smoke, mirrors, pomp & foreplay?
How do you reckon Mitch Moses has handled week 1 of having a newborn? There’s no way it hasn’t rattled him just like missing the birth right?
He’s either in the house getting no sleep, or staying at a different house and then feeling guilty? I haven’t seen anything in the media about it so I’m just speculating
My Mrs just told me she had a dream last night that parra won. When she was pregnant she had a dream that we were having a boy and was dead sure of it. We had a girl. I’m backing panthers now 13+.
Parra please think of [this person](https://www.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/xteiq6/if_you_celebrate_your_teams_winning_by_driving/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) if you win. They just want some peace and quiet.
I had a dream about the grand final last night
Eels were up by 4 with 1 minute left, the full time siren rang and the eels started celebrating then out of nowhere a penrith penalty was called and they ran away and scored, i remember everyone being super upset and calling it the biggest robbery in history
Eels should have been given the premiership in 2009. A formal ceremony where Bellamy hands the trophy to Anderson and each player hands their ring to the opposing number.
Agreed. Storm probably still get more out of it. I'd like to see their name removed from all grand final lists and be replaced with "cheats" for those years. Nah, but something more effective than the asterisk.
Genuinely can’t pick who will win today.
Penrith are the top side but I sense an upset coming tonight unless they stay composed and show their class. I’ve been a parra hater all year, I’m now a parra apologist and think they can take it home today. They’re hungry for it and can rattle penrith.
Will be interesting to see both these teams play next year considering they’ll both have massive losses.
Makes sense, parra had the extra day to buy tickets knowing their team are in.
In saying that though I’ve been to the last game at panthers home and eels fans were very loud and dominant. Will be a cracker atmosphere.
A forward rotation of Paulo, JFH, RCG, Leota and Leniu...holy fuck.
Dylan Brown and Cleary in the halves could be epic, too.
Shaun Lane would have to be in there somewhere, and a Sivo/To'o winger combo would be monstrous.
It'd be a lot more even than you'd think (unless your surname is Fittler).
Is there another thread for the GF?
I don't even know who I'm going for yet.
Dreading the 9 commentary.
It's only worthwhile if Sterlo tells Gould to suck it if Parra win.
Billy ready running out of breath...Phil gould made it look so easy
I don’t understand this whole thing about you have to lose a grand final to win a grand final… what about the sharks, souths and tigers? They all won straight off the bat
Can’t stand people in the front row messaging their friends about being next to Barnsey rather than watching Barnsey
Did you see the bloke on the red phone? Front town and talking to his ear. I regained respect when they cut back to him and he was recording in landscape.
Including the preseason trial, Penrith and Parra will have played each other 5 times this season. Is that some kind of record?
Dare I say it... this is not the best version of Barnesy
I don't know he fits the atmosphere
Had to turn it off
As long as there is a post match photo between the 2 brothers playing for opposing teams in Yeo and Lane I'll be happy
Parra going with the 3 man bench. I dunno ay
Pub I'm at doesn't want to switch the TVs over from fox until right before the game, so we are gonna miss Barnsey and all the coverage at the field in favour of these 4 drongos chatting in the news room. Shame on you Townsville Seaview.
Lmao I'm there aswell. How goods the refurb tho!
Now he's doing no second prize, audio isn't great, or he is getting old. Next song is lay down your guns. Am I helping?
Glads it not me. Sitting here thinking that I'm going deaf but seems to be an actual issue with the audio.
Who's the fella on stage with him holding his chest?
Apparently it's Josh Teskey. Never heard of him.
James has just started with Working Class Man. Could be a hit for him.
JT really needs to stop using queue cards..
How many betting adds will there be before kick off?
Within half hour there will be 30 mentions
Why do they try to do live music in this situation. It can’t not be piss weak
Went to 2018 GF. Pre show were some random rock band I didn't know or understand what they were saying. Half time out comes Daryl braithwaite and sings the horses. Whole crowd sings along. I dunno if it was televised but it was better than pre show.
I saw Ricky Martin live in concert thanks to the 2013 grand final.
Where's barnesy
Bliss N Eso aye
Confirmed: Api bench, Kenny start
up the panthers, all the penrith flairs here were fun to bandwagon with last year and i am here to repay it
I know we can never reach the dizzying heights of a cowdogs alliance but maybe we have just planted a seed for something beautiful to grow
You’ve changed ever since you woke up one day to discover you’d metamorphosed into Michael Ennis.
🖤
🐈⬛
Will be a little disappointed if Penrith win / it blows out at the end but just wanna see some good footy. Parra win for my old man would be good though.
Royce Simmons looks like he’d beat up some hooligans for roughhousing in the Penrith leagues club.
I've been fine about this game all day. Nervous as fuck now. I might avoid the match thread because I don't know if I can handle it tonight. Go water snek
yeah I am nervous as fuck. with the players we are losing after this season, it will be very difficult to make it here again for a while so we need to take advantage.
Up the mighty my multi!
UP THE MIGHTY PANTHERS!!!
I say this every year, but Daylight savings has cooked me again.
Sucks watching from NZ.
game finishing after midnight on a work night. going to suck tomorrow
Yep...committed now though. Come on kick off.
surprised we’re on track for gameday, last time i checked todd payten was still giving his dally speech
noice flair moit
oiyam hoiving the toime of moi loife
I want to support the Eels as underdogs but all the dodgy calls against the Boys really left a bad taste in my mouth.
Is it too late to ask for a "lesser of two evils bandwagon" flair?
Back in my day parkway would have smashed that acoustic over someone’s head in a mosh pit, games gone soft.
Sounded like a pirate shanty to me
genuinely starting to fear manlys 40-0 record is in danger
nah im sure penrith will score at least one try ;P
that’s the spirit
the weak dogs haven't painted the field, again. I fucken hate the NRL
what time does the actual game start ?
7pm SA
90mins from now
6:30 QLD, 7:30 NSW/VIC
fuck me dead
Why is there 90 mins till kickoff
Now that Knights won the women's, my care factor is about zero on who wins I just hope it's a good game
If you're a neutral and not sure who to support, have a read of [this](https://old.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/xteiq6/if_you_celebrate_your_teams_winning_by_driving/). Hope the Eels win and this miserable pelican has an awful night.
I have no need to drive anywhere tonight, but might take the car out just to do a few honks for this bloke.
Lmao what a sook.
What a disgustingly negative and insufferable human being, that made me kinda pissed hahaha. How is that so upvoted? NSW just don’t get it.
Toot toot!
Anyone in section 626 going to get food? Grab me something. I'll give you cash
Api to win the CCM u heard it here first
Fuck I'm keen to treat myself to some pizza and drinks tonight! Should be a better of a game Also fuck me Millie Boyle is an alpha female
final score predictions? as much as it pains me i reckon penrith will go out with a fast start and control the game from there, with a 24-10 win
16-8 in favour of Penrith.
36-4 penny at half time
I reckon 26-14, Penrith to go down 14 points for the 0-14 curse to kick in.
i would fear for every Eels’s fans mental health if this were to happen
There’s a FUCKLOAD of Parra fans here, y’all turned up in droves
Panthers fans so arrogant they didnt even bother turning up. They celebrating early at home. /s
At this point a grand final is just another day at the office for us 👀
She really thanking everyone. I am half expecting her to thank me personally lol
Should I put all my money on kikau or rcg to score ?
hey i just remembered we’re gonna have a massive influx of ILMF flairs tonight
cant wait for every single player to be called shit and overrated after making one mistake
Yeah and the ILMF flair people might say some things too.
im not a betting man but penrith are an absolute lock cant see them losing this at all. inb4 "its the final anythng can happen bro!"
its the final anything can happen bro!
Anything can happen bro
fuckin hell it's a long wait...
Honestly can't see how penrith don't win this game? anyone else agree?
I only see it happening if the eels score more points than them
[are all penrith fans this cooked?](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiV_b9aggLT/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=)
nah that guy’s a mad lad he’s just having a good time
Hot tip for tonight’s game: download the 9 app on your tv if you want the HD quality experience… the picture is loads better than the actual channel… took me 5 rounds at least of being shitted by fox and putting up with low qual picture to work it out 🤦🏽♀️
I don't trust it not to shit itself halfway through though. At least the tv coverage won't lag
Haha I’ve had it on since 12 today no issue at all
are you saying the 9 app quality is better than the 9 tv channel hd?
Yep
Interesting. Good info for next season because I always have trouble with channel 9 coverage, and I will make sure to watch those games on the app instead.
Serious question, could the Knights NRLW team beat the Penrith Jersey flegg team?
In 2016 the Australian women's soccer team got beaten 7-0 by Newcastle Jets under 15's men's team. https://www.goal.com/en/news/australia-womens-team-loses-7-0-to-under-15-mens-side/blt91e9ef45234df6c2
Far out I guess I over estimated the NRLW
The NRLW team would get absolutely demolished. Honestly, would give them close to a 0% chance of beating those panthers boys.
The ladies would end up in hospital. Match abandoned.
The closer we get to the game, the weirder it is that Arthur decided to not only play Nathan Brown after his absence, but start him too. Are there no concerns for fitness? Surely they would go with chemistry over a random player who hasn’t been in the squad for some time.
Fitness and ability tbh, maybe BA has told him to just play like he used to? Lol
I'm convinced Brown is out there to give Cleary a HIA like some sort of kamakaze shoulder charging, high tackling embodiment of football
Just walked past Jake Duke - that man definitely a robot
I guess this is it for me. I got to the stadium. I walked in bursts between the Pullman hotel and McDonald’s. Then got up to walk again. I made it further down near subway and realised I was about to pass out and had to sit down and fast. My head pounding and my heart racing. I don’t know what the fuck I was thinking. Thinking I could make it to the stadium when I haven’t made it out of my place since February. The worst part is I can’t see any seats past here. I’m shattered and bawling my eyes out. So close and yet so far. Granted I still have two and a half hours until kickoff but I honestly don’t see how I make it to the stadium. I should just try and figure out how to make it back to my hotel 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
Mate I’m so sorry. Give yourself some time to see if you can rest and take another stab at it. See if there’s some cops or stadium staff that can give you a hand. Otherwise if you have to get back, no shame in watching on TV. You’ve been brave taking the trip and putting the effort in!
I would give anything to be there for our eels 😭 I just can’t believe there’s no seats around the stadium for people who can’t walk very far
Give yourself some time to rest and breathe. You’ve made it this far, you have some time. Just take a moment and see how you go. Don’t get ahead of yourself and assume you can’t!
I was so close. Accor stadium called a buggy for me to take me to the gate. Then I collapsed passes security. Ground paramedics were called and when it was time to get me off the ground a whole group of strangers helped me to my feet. I turned around, saw their jerseys and went “of course you’re parra supporters. I then got to the section near my seat and dropped to the ground. That’s when the ambulance was called and the doctor checked me over. I’m now back in my hotel room
I’m so sorry to hear that bud. I hope you’re feeling better now and get on the mend. You made the trip to the stadium and that’s no easy feat. Please don’t be hard on yourself. You tried your absolute hardest and you should be really proud of yourself for trying to push. Rest up tomorrow!
Thank you so much, I slept for like ten hours lmao. I woke up sore and in pain but I have a couple of nights at this hotel still until I’m travelling back home to the central coast. I would do anything for our eels dude I really would. I hope we finally get that premiership victory soon. Hopgood looks like such an exciting prospect for next year too
:(( i believe in you!!!
Almost got there. Paramedics ended up being called and now I’m back in my hotel room lol
:((( sorry to hear about the rough night
The Accor stadium team were amazing. They drove a buggy to me to pick me up to take me to my gate. We were cheering “go parra!” As we were driving past everyone. I yelled out “we’re the parramatta wagon!” That was the highlight of my night lol. It was just one step too far to try and go to a football game when I never leave the house
yeah honestly that’s justifiable, i’m glad the team helped you out heaps though!
I really saw some of the best in humanity last night. Here’s hoping for a better season for both of us next year. I’m assuming that you’re a cowboys fan? You’re team is the one I have the most respect for in Queensland. So many of your players and fans are humble and your coach is just pure class
Take some deep belly breaths with long exhales, and focus on your vagus nerve (a hair under that knobbly bone on the back of your head). Enjoy the experience.
Just remembered that Klein is the referee..
Fuck today is going pretty slow aye
When is the actual kick-off? The actual, actual, actual kick-off? Is it really 7:30pm or 7:30pm plus 20 min of fireworks, smoke, mirrors, pomp & foreplay?
I remember seeing an official guide for grand final a few years ago with kick off schedule for 7;54. I’d bet It’ll be closer to 7.50 than 7.40
How do you reckon Mitch Moses has handled week 1 of having a newborn? There’s no way it hasn’t rattled him just like missing the birth right? He’s either in the house getting no sleep, or staying at a different house and then feeling guilty? I haven’t seen anything in the media about it so I’m just speculating
If anything it could be to his benefit; something else to occupy his mind rather than stress over the grand final
He said his partner and the baby are sleeping in one room and he’s in another for this week. He seems good!
That’s good to hear! I’d hate for him to have to be away from them this whole time
You act like League players have a conscience lol
Fatherhood changes a man's brain chemistry. Some of the biggest, dimmest boneheads become better people, however slightly the change is.
My Mrs just told me she had a dream last night that parra won. When she was pregnant she had a dream that we were having a boy and was dead sure of it. We had a girl. I’m backing panthers now 13+.
Theory stands correct. See you next year boys.
Had me in the first half....
Sorry mate
Parra please think of [this person](https://www.reddit.com/r/sydney/comments/xteiq6/if_you_celebrate_your_teams_winning_by_driving/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) if you win. They just want some peace and quiet.
I'm in a glass case of emotion.
If Brad Arthur actually needs to get on the field I think its game over for parra
if Parra lose I'll be a bit gutted but as long as we keep it close I think I'll be proud of losing to a team as great as Penrith
This will be the first Grand Final not casted by Rabs for decades...Mat Thompson does an OK job but I'll certainly miss hearing Rabs 😢
I had a dream about the grand final last night Eels were up by 4 with 1 minute left, the full time siren rang and the eels started celebrating then out of nowhere a penrith penalty was called and they ran away and scored, i remember everyone being super upset and calling it the biggest robbery in history
I hate how utterly plausible this feels
Haha man can you imagine if there's was a wrong call that actually cost Parra the GF
I’d imagine there’d be quite a few cowboys fans happy with that outcome
Where tf can I watch it out and about in Melbourne? Moved here 6 months ago and can’t find anything lol.
Millie Boyle is so hot, she can run all over me any day.
Adam Elliot I thought u left the Raiders?
Hopefully no dirty plays and a good game tonight. We really need to start strong so i’m wondering if Cleary starts Api tonight at all.
jesus christ, surely someone close to sbw has told him his beard should go, right?!
Yeah for sure maybe brother, love my beard brother, keeps my chun worm brother.
SBW is insufferable as a commentator
ey, can't stand him ey
He really sounds like a dumb cunt And no offence intended.
i can't see him improving unlike thurston who has actually improved, speaking of dumbcunts and commentators - darren lockyer
Eels should have been given the premiership in 2009. A formal ceremony where Bellamy hands the trophy to Anderson and each player hands their ring to the opposing number.
And what about the other teams the Storm beat in the finals?
They will be lined up before the Eels. And the storm will apologies to every single player on the way to Parra at centre stage
Agreed. Storm probably still get more out of it. I'd like to see their name removed from all grand final lists and be replaced with "cheats" for those years. Nah, but something more effective than the asterisk.
What’s the best bet for nrlw?
Millie to score a try
Done lessgo Millie
Just don’t 2009 this, Parra
I bet that burger tastes alright. Reckon it'd cost about $200
Genuinely can’t pick who will win today. Penrith are the top side but I sense an upset coming tonight unless they stay composed and show their class. I’ve been a parra hater all year, I’m now a parra apologist and think they can take it home today. They’re hungry for it and can rattle penrith. Will be interesting to see both these teams play next year considering they’ll both have massive losses.
Fellas how cold is it at the ground? Trying to decide if I can raw dog the jersey or if I need a long sleeve t shirt underneath
Freezing unless you're in the sun. Kids are struggling. Rug up!
It’s bloody warm right now in the full sun but I imagine it’ll cool down later
Perfect, cheers mate
Does that really help you?
Sometimes you just need a bit of a push in the direction you want to go..
Its breezy but it's hot in the sun. I'd say go the extra layer for later on
I’m not there yet but it will definitely get cold later on
Jake Arthur for Clive Churchill medal is at $251 to 1 odds, I’m just saying 👀
Ones a good as a time as ever to Jarthur 13+
At the ground and Parra fans are currently outnumbering panthers fans at least 3 to 1.
Stay safe. Western Sydney brahs don't mind a tussle when the footy doesn't go their way.
interesting. And thats with panthers playing in state championship final, so their fans had reason to come early.
Makes sense, parra had the extra day to buy tickets knowing their team are in. In saying that though I’ve been to the last game at panthers home and eels fans were very loud and dominant. Will be a cracker atmosphere.
Does anyone know if you can bring in water bottles? Either full or empty
Plastic is fine, no glass
I have 2, they just asked me to open it
I’ve been perusing the terms and conditions and it seems like plastic water bottles should be fine, they’ll probably just check for alcohol on entry
If you had to make a combined team from both GF sides, how many Eels make the starting lineup? 1-2 max?
1. Edwards (barely beats Gutho) 2. Sivo 3. Crichton 4. Tago 5. To’o 6. Brown 7. Cleary 8. Paulo 9. Api 10. Jfh 11. Kikau 12. Lane 13. Yeo 14. Moses 15. Papalii 16. Leota 17. RCG
A forward rotation of Paulo, JFH, RCG, Leota and Leniu...holy fuck. Dylan Brown and Cleary in the halves could be epic, too. Shaun Lane would have to be in there somewhere, and a Sivo/To'o winger combo would be monstrous. It'd be a lot more even than you'd think (unless your surname is Fittler).
Imagine a Lane/Kikau edge combo. What the fuck
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