Bunjis Weekly N.R.L Tips -08

mathewjamie17 · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 12:59 am Post subject:

Hope you won plenty of money on Melbourne today topnotch Win

topnotch · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 1:25 am Post subject:

certainly did, i was ratlegged saturday and was determined to get up and watch it live. unfortunately , emerged from unconciousness at around 11:30 just in time to see the storm parading around the olympic stadium. they deserved it, fantastic all year. hope you had a bit on too!!
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mathewjamie17 · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 3:43 pm Post subject:

Sure did i backed Melbourne to win the game but couldent bring myself to touch the handicap,wish i did now.

bunji · Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 5:10 am Post subject:

m sure as always we will get the knockers coming out to have ther 2 bob on my beloved EELS and am sure that there is not going to be the preasure we had in 07.

With a good start to the trials and many players due to be itching to save there bums from being benched,
that we could be ready to see some new up and coming flesh in 08 after losing some good players.

This weeks trial sets us up to pluck the K.F.C Roosters who with out a doubt will miss there pin up boy C.Wing.

CAYLESS RETURN HIGHLIGHTS CHANGES FOR ROOSTERS TRIAL

Pirtek Parramatta Eels captain Nathan Cayless will make his long-awaited return from injury in Saturday's NRL trial match against the Roosters at Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium, Gosford.

Cayless is one of a number of changes made for the match with head coach Michael Hagan naming his strongest possible team.

Cayless, Luke Burt, Eric Grothe, and Fuifui Moimoi have all been named in the side after sitting out last Friday's opening trial against the Panthers in Albury.

Hagan said the skipper is back to full fitness after a pectoral muscle tear in late 2007 and will be an asset ahead of the start of the season proper.

"Nathan's worked very hard on his rehab and conditioning and now we're keen for him to test out the injury in a match situation," Hagan said.

"We expect he'll play as many minutes as he can manage this week so come round one he's good to go, and the same goes for Luke Burt after his knee injury.

"Having players back is a good position to be in given this is our final trial before the start of the season.

"The team is as close to full strength as possible, everyone who is fit will play.

"It also means the players will have to step up because we'll be looking to settle on our best 17 after this match."

Cayless said he's looking forward to getting back on the park.

"When you get an injury late in the season the off-season seems that much longer," Cayless said.

"It's been tough getting back to full fitness but now I'm there I can't wait to get into it.

"It's going to be a good test both personally and also from a team perspective, we all know the Roosters have recruited well in the off season and even though this is a trial I'm sure it'll be as close to NRL intensity as possible."

The match kicks off at 7pm and will follow a Toyota Cup trial between the Eels and Roosters, which starts at 5.30.

PARRAMATTA TEAMS FOR TRIALS V ROOSTERS

NRL V ROOSTERS
BLUETONGUE STADIUM
SAT 1 MARCH 2008
7PM

1 Luke BURT

2 Joel REDDY
3 Krisnan INU
4 Jarryd HAYNE
5 Eric GROTHE

6 Feleti MATEO
7 Brett FINCH

8 Nathan CAYLESS [c]
9 Mark RIDDELL
10 Fuifui MOIMOI
11 Weller HAURAKI
12 Todd LOWRIE
13 Brendan OAKE

14 Matt KEATING
15 Josh CORDOBA
16 Joe GALUVAO
17 Junior PAULO
18 Broderick WRIGHT

COACH - MICHAEL HAGAN

TOYOTA CUP V ROOSTERS
BLUETONGUE STADIUM
SAT 1 MARCH 2008
5:30PM

1 Domenic NASSO

2 Owen LAUOFO
3 Taputoa REA
4 Taulima TAUTAI
5 Shaun COX

6 Kris KEATING
7 Daniel MORTIMER

8 John MANNAH
9 Luke MOTTINELLI
10 Tim MANNAH
11 Tony WILLIAMS
12 Tim ROBINSON
13 David BAUMANN

14 Jesse O'NEILL
15 Ben McLENNAN
16 Taniela LASALO
17 Joe MATAELE
20 Mitchell ALLGOOD

COACH - MATT CAMERON

***Time to pluck some chickens and send em 1 way to K.F.C
I LIKE IT LIKE THAT

**I will be having my weekly round up and selections again in 08 from round 1 on.

bunji · Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 10:11 am Post subject:

Smith's return is still in doubt

TIM Smith has been declared medically fit to make his NRL comeback but remains in danger of missing the Centenary season opener.

The Parramatta ace is just one of more than $5 million worth of NRL playing talent at risk of watching the season kick-off from the sidelines.

Despite the much anticipated return to competition, the NRL opening round will be devoid of some of the game's biggest names.

More than 30 NRL players will be unavailable for selection including Melbourne's Greg Inglis, North Queensland's Johnathan Thurston (shoulder), Penrith's Luke Lewis (hand) and the Warriors' Wade McKinnon (knee).

Smith, the former NRL rookie of the year, returned to contact training for the first time last week following a complete shoulder reconstruction.

He met with his surgeon to confirm the shoulder joint had fully mended before being unleashed back into full training.

However, despite a series of wrestling and tackling drills this week, Smith is no certainty to return in the Eels clash with the Bulldogs, with coach Michael Hagan contemplating erring on the side of caution.

"There's no denying Timmy's hunger to get back on the field against the Dogs," Eels conditioning coach Hayden Knowles said.

"But Hages is also fully aware it's a long season and missing the first game won't do any harm in the long-term for Tim."

It's also believed the trial form of Parramatta's manufactured halves-pairing of Brett Finch and Feleti Mateo is making Hagan lean towards resting Smith.

Hagan will make his final decision this weekend.

bunji · Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 6:05 am Post subject:

Round 1 Selections

Fri Rabbitohs - Roosters
Fri Titans - Cowboys
Sat Eels - Bulldogs
Sat Sea Eagles - Sharks
Sat Knights - Raiders
Sun Broncos - Panthers
Sun Tigers - Dragons
Mon Storm - Warriors

skybluesam · Group 2 Class Joined: 17 Oct 2006 Posts: 102

Nothing for this week? What's your thoughts on the two live games on Setanta?

bunji · Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:20 am Post subject:

TIP OF THE WEEK ROUND 2

PARRAMATTA 13+
Not long till kick off today and i think that we can get up by 13+.
Will be good to see how well we have got off the mark and expect to see the eels play safe for the first half if trailing.

I do think that we are game ready and should prove to strong in the run home.
Eric Grothe and Luke Burt for first try Parramatta

P.S i will just be investing on this game this week SKY

bunji · Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2008 8:17 am Post subject:

picks for Round 3
Fri 28 Mar

5:30pm Parramatta Eels -Knights Eels by 16

6:30pm Suncorp Broncos - Cowboys Broncos

3:30pm SFS Roosters - Storm Storm

5:30pm Canberra Raiders - Dragons Raiders

7:30pm Skilled Park Titans -Sharks Titans

12:00pm CUA Stadium Panthers - Rabbitohs Panthers

1:00pm ANZ Stadium Bulldogs - Tigers Bulldogs

5:00pm Brookvale Sea Eagles - Warriors Sea Eagles

bunji · Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:06 am Post subject:

ri Eels 24-23 Knights Win

Fri Broncos 36-2 Cowboys Win

Sat Roosters 10-6 Storm Crying or Very sad

Sat Raiders 21-14 Dragons Win

Sat Titans 18-4 Sharks
Sun Panthers 26-22 Rabbitohs
Sun Bulldogs 32-12 Tigers

Lets hope the trend continues tonight.

bunji · Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 3:48 am Post subject:

With 7 from 8 last week im out for a square up.

Rugby League Round 4

04/04, 20:35 Melbourne Storm
04/04, 20:35 Sydney Roosters
05/04, 18:35 Cronulla Sharks
05/04, 19:35 Gold Coast Titans
05/04, 21:35 Parramatta Eels
06/04, 15:05 Manly Sea Eagles
06/04, 14:05 New Zealand Warriors
07/04, 20:05 Wests Tigers

mathewjamie17 · Posted: Sat Apr 19, 2008 12:51 am Post subject:

Hi bunji long time no speak Win

i have had more success on NRL than i have on super league which is odd when im actually from England Laughing

Sharks v Panthers
Im amazed that the Sharks are 2nd in the table having only scored 67 points in their 5 games this season,they must be superb in defence and a low scoring game here is more than likely.
Im going with Penrith +8 10/11 due to Cronulla not been a high scoing team and also Under 42.5 points 10/11.
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