Post Match Sharks v Warriors - [Round 14, 2025]

[MrFrankWhite]

AFL is its own thing. NRL is its own thing.

As a kiwi, I've never seen why there's a pissing competition. League vs. Union makes more sense, as they are variations of the same game.

There's room for both AFL and NRL, for those who like them.

There is no greater troll than trolling AFL fans. I had a guy try and attack me over the poker table at Crown once

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

There is no greater troll than trolling AFL fans. I had a guy try and attack me over the poker table at Crown once

Fair. I never take offense to anything anyone says, unless they're attacking our Lord and savour Andrew Webster.

 

[Tokyo Warrior]

Now we get to enjoy the various NRL podcasts from tonight. I love watching them when we have a good win.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

Now we get to enjoy the various NRL podcasts from tonight. I love watching them when we have a good win.

I bet most of the attention will actually be on Brisbane "being back" rather than us announcing ourselves as contenders. Just ridiculous that Brisbane premiership odds actually shortened more in dollar terms ($26 to $17) than us ($15 to $9.50) over the weekend.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

I bet most of the attention will actually be on Brisbane "being back" rather than us announcing ourselves as contenders. Just ridiculous that Brisbane premiership odds actually shortened more in dollar terms ($26 to $17) than us ($15 to $9.50) over the weekend.

The Bloke podcast will be frothing over Metcalf, JFH and CHT tonight (youtube). Customary 'Clark was a beast, as per usual', 'They lost SJ, Tohu Harris and AFB... and they're even better!'...etc.

They're always good if you want straight up puff opinions of this club.

 

[CWC]

The Bloke podcast will be frothing over Metcalf, JFH and CHT tonight (youtube). Customary 'Clark was a beast, as per usual', 'They lost SJ, Tohu Harris and AFB... and they're even better!'...etc.

They're always good if you want straight up puff opinions of this club.

They have a weird format, talk up the team winning then spend a minute on the losing side as if they're attending a funeral lol, that change of tone still gives me whiplash

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

They have a weird format, talk up the team winning then spend a minute on the losing side as if they're attending a funeral lol, that change of tone still gives me whiplash

I just stop paying attention whenever they talk about a losing team.

You're right, it's absolutely depressing and a sure fire bet is that they'll be moping over the Sharks season... just like everyone else has been.

 

[sydneywarrior92]

The Bloke podcast will be frothing over Metcalf, JFH and CHT tonight (youtube). Customary 'Clark was a beast, as per usual', 'They lost SJ, Tohu Harris and AFB... and they're even better!'...etc.

They're always good if you want straight up puff opinions of this club.

I'm actually surprised that DK has such a soft spot for us given his bad experience with us as a player which he has been very public about.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

I'm actually surprised that DK has such a soft spot for us given his bad experience with us as a player which he has been very public about.

I feel like Covid kinda wiped the slate clean for all of that.

 

[roguei]

I bet most of the attention will actually be on Brisbane "being back" rather than us announcing ourselves as contenders. Just ridiculous that Brisbane premiership odds actually shortened more in dollar terms ($26 to $17) than us ($15 to $9.50) over the weekend.

Excuse me, it'll likely be more Galvin, Galvin and maybe some more Galvin! I mean he did get the NRL play of the round with that try, which is obviously the pick over Papalii scoring 2 tries and getting a conversion for his special game....

 

[Beastmode]

Everyone confessing their sins and mistakes in not believing in Webster and Metcalf/CHT.

Love it.

For me. We’re only at the half way stage. Still plenty of chances for them to fall off a cliff so I’ll save my apology to the end of the season when it really matters.

Up the Wahs.

 

[miket12]

Everyone confessing their sins and mistakes in not believing in Webster and Metcalf/CHT.

Love it.

For me. We’re only at the half way stage. Still plenty of chances for them to fall off a cliff so I’ll save my apology to the end of the season when it really matters.

Up the Wahs.

The sooner I “confessed my sin,” the smaller the humble pie I had to eat…. you, my friend, are in for a huge helping

 

[Matiunz]

Create your own team formation

AFL is its own thing. NRL is its own thing.

As a kiwi, I've never seen why there's a pissing competition. League vs. Union makes more sense, as they are variations of the same game.

There's room for both AFL and NRL, for those who like them.

League in Aus in particular seems to be very 1 sport only or you’re a traitor type attitude.
Never understood why you’d limit yourself to only enjoying 1 sport?
It’s not like you only enjoy 1 genre of music/book/movie, there’s more than enough room for everyone

 

[Matiunz]

There is no greater troll than trolling AFL fans. I had a guy try and attack me over the poker table at Crown once

When I first moved to Aus my boss from Melbourne asked me what I thought of AFL (thinking I’d say it’s the greatest thing ever created) I answered it was like a group of excited puppies chasing a ball and not being able to keep it- it started a lecture that lasted quite some time about what he thought made it the greatest sport that the world loves- I was mistakenly pretty much dead to him from that point on from my faux pas

 

[Makasene]

I bet most of the attention will actually be on Brisbane "being back" rather than us announcing ourselves as contenders. Just ridiculous that Brisbane premiership odds actually shortened more in dollar terms ($26 to $17) than us ($15 to $9.50) over the weekend.

That's just standard math.

Broncos improved their odds of winning the comp by 33%. We improved our odds by 37%.

Statistically (as you would expect) we improved our chances more than them.

 

[CWC]

Everyone confessing their sins and mistakes in not believing in Webster and Metcalf/CHT.

Love it.

For me. We’re only at the half way stage. Still plenty of chances for them to fall off a cliff so I’ll save my apology to the end of the season when it really matters.

Up the Wahs.

The sooner I “confessed my sin,” the smaller the humble pie I had to eat…. you, my friend, are in for a huge helping

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Confess early or this will be the last pie left

 

[CWC]

When I first moved to Aus my boss from Melbourne asked me what I thought of AFL (thinking I’d say it’s the greatest thing ever created) I answered it was like a group of excited puppies chasing a ball and not being able to keep it- it started a lecture that lasted quite some time about what he thought made it the greatest sport that the world loves- I was mistakenly pretty much dead to him from that point on from my faux pas

It’s 100,000 Aussies in a stadium watching 36 blokes in singlets mixing 3 sports into one, while the umpires pretend play John Wayne

I can’t take it seriously lol

 

[Matiunz]

It’s 100,000 Aussies in a stadium watching 36 blokes in singlets mixing 3 sports into one, while the umpires pretend play John Wayne

I can’t take it seriously lol

lol I always giggle at the ‘John Wayne’s’ they take the finger pointing soooo seriously yet look so stupid doing it. Add to it the random chuck over the shoulder (with the massive wind up) to bring the ball back into play lol

 

[Worried2Death]

Qebby is pulling the right levers in selection.

> it will happen when the weather cools

> a shot will ring out that is heard around the world

> over & out, Qebby

 

[jonesy101]

When I first moved to Aus my boss from Melbourne asked me what I thought of AFL (thinking I’d say it’s the greatest thing ever created) I answered it was like a group of excited puppies chasing a ball and not being able to keep it- it started a lecture that lasted quite some time about what he thought made it the greatest sport that the world loves- I was mistakenly pretty much dead to him from that point on from my faux pas

When I visited Melbourne I was shocked at how massive it was there. It was reaching fever pitch levels for some game selling out at the MCG. They get weekly crowds the NRL can only dream about. It's quite evident though that the expansion clubs into N S W and Q L D have attracted little interest. Never been to a live game but can see the appeal. It's a difficult watch on TV though.

Edit: I will say difficult watch as you need to see where all of the players are positioned on an oval to get perspective, whereas for union and league it's mostly a line that progresses up and down the rectangular field.