Upto Benji?
Well Benji Marshall is now a St George Illawara Dragon.
Well Benji Marshall is now a St George Illawara Dragon.
First of all, let's establish something - the Canberra Raiders were rather shit.
Matchup - Mitchell Pearce vs Luke Brooks. The current NSW 7 vs the lad who will probably take over in a few years. Both love to run the footy as well as doing their play making duties so it should be fun.
The ANZAC test was, as predicted by myself ehhehehe not all that bad. The Kiwis showed that they were very much there to play some decent footy and compete with the Kangaroos, but ultimately they just lacked that final whack. Here's some more thoughts on the game
How do the Bulldogs keep winning?
We’re all thinking it, right? Top eight, sure. Leaders, nah. Who’s even in the team now Ben Barba’s gone? At least that’s what the general consensus was pre-season. But there they are, up the top of the log now and have closed out their last 5 games with a W.
That time of year has rolled around again. We've honoured the brave souls who fought for our freedom and right to enjoy our little slice of paradise, now it's time for the sportsmen to go to battle.
Chief Biggums - Daly Cherry-Evans. The kids pure talent and the future of Queensland's halves. Hugely involved in the game as he had a hand in the majority of Manly's tries as well as line breaks for himself and the team. Class all around, with many years ahead of him.
Playing at a different time and location to their NRL and NYC counterparts, the NSW Cup Warriors recorded their fourth win in a row. They thumped the Newton Jets 48 - 12 in Sydney on Saturday.
We're not graced with too many rivalry matches as Warriors fans. But this ANZAC day clash against the Melbourne Storm is building as one to highlight on the calender every year.
If you've read a book going by the same title as this article, you'll understand Benji Marshall. You'll understand the type of person he is and what drives him in life and sports.
No matter how much we dislike Australia, no matter how much we might even envy some aspects of Aussie life, the fact of the matter is that we are two nations in a little corner of the globe.
Matchup - Gareth Widdop vs James Maloney. Widdop has had a very good year so far and is the focal point of the Dragons attack while Maloney has been well below par. A big stage for either one to step up.
The NSW Cup Warriors took off fast in their Round Seven clash against the Illawarra Cutters but had that sinking feeling by the second half.
Chief Biggums - James Graham is a beast. Powerful carries and stout defense (ran for 177 metres and 38 tackles). Not to mention a head clash which left the other guy dazed and confused while he carried on with the game - pure man-ness.
Frustration isn't a new word in the vocabulary of any Warriors fan. It's a word that features all too heavily.
For so long, New Zealand and Australia have been the little guys in the big bad world. To differing extents we play up the fact that we're always the underdog and love to belittle ourselves.
Matchup - Kyle Turner vs Tony Williams. The T-Rex has been simmering away on some decent form for a few weeks and he'll line up against the rookie Turner. A great test for both men.
The ANZAC test is swiftly approaching and for me it signals an insight in to the thinking of the kiwi selectors.
Chief Biggums - David Mead, has been in fine form taking over the fullback role for the Titans. Stopped the Broncos scoring tries on numerous occasions and scored a beautiful length of the field try in the Titans narrow victory.
After a week of some of the most petty bullshit I have ever seen in my life, from those who are meant to provide leadership, it would have been a real worry if the Warriors didn't show up.