All the NRL teams get a weekend off so they can watch the State of Origin Game on Sunday night. Anytime Queensland start undeniable favourites there’s cause for nerves. Again, if the Queensland forwards can stop the NSW forwards, they should go okay. I was only two points off a perfect round. Instead I’m two …
Sometimes I wonder if my tipping would improve if I watched any games or followed much of what goes on with selections. Probably not. Brisbane got done over by Carton’s sack the coach ploy. It’s been a winner for North Melbourne, but I don’t know whether Carlton will really get too many more weeks out …
Well, last week I wrote “I’ll pick Queensland in the State of Origin. It all depends on the forward packs. Queensland’s doesn’t look as strong in attack, but they are solid defenders, so that may blunt NSW’s advantage. Or not.” The Queensland forward defence was dominant, particularly in the second half. A well-earned win, with …
Just when everything was settling back to how it should be with NRL and AFL correct tip ratios we enter the winter silly season of State of Origin and bye rounds. I’m a bit sad North Melbourne robbed me of a perfect round by sacking their coach. That only works for one round, though. This …
mgpcpastor's blog 