Not that I believe the conspiracy for a moment, but surely there's more people watching in the UK than the entire population of Tonga?
Not that I believe the conspiracy for a moment, but surely there's more people watching in the UK than the entire population of Tonga?
Yes, but the BBC pay about fifty pence for what little rugby league they show, where as the coverage in Australia will be on those BILLION DOLLAR DEAL terms, so following the broadcasting monies would lead you to conclude that having more of Australia watching makes more financial sense than increasing English viewing (especially since we will watch it anyway, which the SEETHING island bros might not).
As if the Australians care about the "World Cup". If it's not origin or Nrl they couldn't care less. Which makes NZ losses to Aus hurt that much more.
Australia vs Tonga would get more of them interested than watching them beat us again.
There would have been plenty of Australians cheering on Tonga in the final.
They need to be having some sort of whip round to keep Jason Taumalolo in Tonga colours (drop 'Jason' for added effect). Then again, he doesn't really need the money, so maybe they would be better off covering some of what Andrew Fifita will lose not playing State of Origin.
The WARCHEST would be perfect at a time like this but nah not for Tonga.
Jonny Lomas
I'm a twit
Wayne Bennett really does give the best press interviews.
My Aussie stream just said this was 'the best rectangular stadium in the world'.
Not even close to a sellout
An Australian ref in the final is such a small time shit cunt appointment.
He's supposed to call high tackles on both sides right?
Also, well done to whoever got picked up on the ref mic shouting 'you're a cheating cunt'
James Graham was the man.
This final is a perfect example of the NRL fucking over International League.
Absolutely idiotic to chuck that out to the man on the wing with about 14 Australians ready to push him out. What was it, tackle 2?
Gale is monster with the boot.
We've been good, and a Super League referee, trained to spot forward passes, would have us at 0-0.
James Graham is the best person in rugby league.
Can someone explain to me why we have an Australian referee in this final? In almost every other sport, there would be a neutral referee and rightly so.
Robbie Paul looks ready to chin someone.
That was a fucking penalty to England.
I don't have a tv.
What a life.
I'm a twit
We're getting decisions here. Scenes.
I've never seen Australia look tired.
You fucking pudding Burgess.
Gale to win it with a drop goal.
I'm a twit
How has that gone forward you idiot?
Has this ref won a competition to be here?
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Gale you dickhead.
I'm a twit
Our defence was mega, but it's basically a new take on not taking chances when/where it matters. Wayne Bennett.
lol at Canterbury forcing Graham out for that overrated fanny Aaron Woods.
6-0? What the fuck sort of a score is that? Thank God I didn't bother watching.
Margin flattered England a little, and the better team won.
I missed Jonny Lomax not following that last play in. Lazy little cunt.
What happened?
Brad Thorn has cut Quade Cooper from the Reds this morning.
The Gold Coast have got a million dollars burning a hole in their pocket (lol at Jarryd Hayne yet again) and a spot in the halves. Why not?
Would be worth a punt but he cant tackle.
Neither can Johnathan Thurston. Go with it.
Thurston can at least kick from hand and off a tee reliably.
Not even 1% of his lols.
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