The Football (all sorts) Thread

[Bartrim]

Looks like the 'professional athletes' of Rugby League have outdone themselves this time. Well done Joel Monaghan!
Joel's puppy-lovin' antics will definitely have to be added to the 2010 version of NRL Hall of Shame Gallery on Triple M.

Remember we try to focus on the positive aspects or what we like from the various football codes not talk about the bad things.

[SamLoi888]

Remember we try to focus on the positive aspects or what we like from the various football codes not talk about the bad things.

I thought those PNG players looked awesome and mean in their uniforms. Intimidating fellas!

This is one for the wtf? book though....

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/new...-1225948806128

[Bartrim]

Benji Marshall is the greatest rugby league player in the world!!!!!!

[Fungal Infection]

Great effort by the Kiwis, if only Benji could do that on a more consistent basis. Maybe now it might force the Aussie selectors to pick on form rather than reputations (and that applies to the Aussie cricket selectors too).

[Bartrim]

I think Benji showed a lot of maturity in that game by not trying to win it with every touch of ball. Just tried to get NZ in good field position and then strike when he saw the chance.

[Sharky]

it was a crap game.. both teams where just dour....refereeing was lousy as usual
why wasnt the pommy ref in charge.....


.... aussie try not a try
two kiwi tries not a try... how can you miss a three metre forward pass that you score a try off.....

benji is good.. not the greatest.. he is way to inconsistant (not his fault, teams rely on him to much) at club level he manages to rise to certain occaisions...

disapointing game for a final...

[i_amtrunks]

disapointing game for a final...

I concur. The game was very poor for a final, the reffing even poorer, but that is what we have come to expect from NRL level refs.

That being said, the Kiwi's deserved their victory, Australia were flat, and we keep picking thugs and cheats, glad to see a side with Gallen, Bird, Myles, Leahroyd Lars etc get beaten.

Benji again was brilliant, one of the best players in broken play, he really needs to improve his consistency with his in game kicking and goal kicking.