2013 World Cup Final - Australia vs New Zealand

Discussion in 'Matches' started by Maroon_Faithful, Nov 24, 2013.

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  1. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    I wanna say......7.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Nov 25, 2013
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  2. Magic AJ Parker

    http://m.nrl.com/news-display/no-broken-leg-for-kiwi-tuivasa-sheck/75506
     
    Magic, Nov 25, 2013
    #22

  3. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    Hopefully Slater doesn't make it.
     
    Sultan Pepper, Nov 25, 2013
    #23

  4. Alec AD Funkotron

    Are moon boots what Michael Jackson used to wear?
     
    Alec, Nov 25, 2013
    #24

  5. Jimmy J Read

    would prefer if slater didn't play, hate that cunt.
     
    Jimmy, Nov 25, 2013
    #25

  6. KimmorleyKiller XX Meister

    As if anyone cares who wins. Such a shit tournament.
     
    KimmorleyKiller, Nov 26, 2013
    #26

  7. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    I care. :cry:
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Nov 27, 2013
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  8. Starris ER Starris

    I'm following it loosely and I want NZ to be on top.
     
    Starris, Nov 27, 2013
    #28

  9. Weeman27bob BE Force

    There's been quite a lot made in the media here about how this has been the best world cup ever. How far from the truth would you say that is?
     
    Weeman27bob, Nov 27, 2013
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  10. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    Definitely think it's better than the last one. Can't remember the others (2000, 1995 etc).
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Nov 27, 2013
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  11. Callum CJ Laing

    I feel like it has been dragged out and taken interest away from it. It was pretty enjoyable when the games were coming thick and fast but the large breaks have made me lose interest. I know actual league fans would lose interest less quickly but I feel having the finals at weekends only has dragged it out too long.
     
    Callum, Nov 27, 2013
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  12. Mariner CL Warrington

    Knock a week off the end and it would have been better imo. Still really keen for this though, going to OT to watch it.
     
    Mariner, Nov 27, 2013
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  13. KimmorleyKiller XX Meister

    How? No-one has got within a donkey's dick of threatening the big three. It's been almost farcical. I guess it could be the best ever, the only thing that sticks in my mind about the last cup is the final.

    I think New Zealand will win this weekend. They're a bunch of blokes who clearly like playing together and I think Australia might be a bit soft after a total lack of competition for four weeks.
     
    KimmorleyKiller, Nov 27, 2013
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  14. Sultan Pepper HG Emm


    I actually quite like the look of NZ too, will chuck a few bucks on them.
     
    Sultan Pepper, Nov 27, 2013
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  15. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    3.55 for NZ is pretty generous. I'm fairly confident Australia will win though. Even against terrible opposition, I've liked our shape. Defensively we could be better and will need to be. Ball control is obviously highly important. The only time we've really looked ordinary was in the opening 25 against England and that was mostly of our own doing. Since then we've been clinical.

    We have NZ beaten across the park; forwards, halves, backs, bench. They're a dangerous side but I don't rate them defensively and I just think we have too many points in us. Our only real concern in defence is an untested Hayne but he should be okay as long as he stays on his man. Then again, easier said than done.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Nov 27, 2013
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  16. Maroon_Faithful M Faithful

    "It's something I'll have to talk to him about but at this stage I think he's a lot harder to handle at fullback," Arthur said yesterday. "No disrespect to the opposition, but they (Australia) won 62-0 and then 64-0 so he hasn't had to do too much defence out there.

    "A centre in the NRL has to do a fair bit in defence which takes away your energy in attack."

    At least Arthur's shown signs of a working brain.
     
    Maroon_Faithful, Nov 27, 2013
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  17. Starris ER Starris

    NZ are a variable side... it depends which one shows up on the day... we could lose by 30 points or win by 10.
     
    Starris, Nov 27, 2013
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  18. Toolman TR Man

    I think it's more lose by 30 points or lose by 10 points. NZ could play at their best and it wont matter if Australia don't play like shit. Seriously the 2008 and that win in 2010 has deluded alot of you. Australia are by far the superior team.
     
    Toolman, Nov 27, 2013
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  19. Starris ER Starris

    without question but clearly they have issues in the big matches.
     
    Starris, Nov 27, 2013
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  20. Sultan Pepper HG Emm

    They were the far superior team in both those matches as well.
     
    Sultan Pepper, Nov 27, 2013
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