Four Nations Week 1

[Broncoman]

44 000 tickets have been sold and they're expecting a crowd of 50 000.Once again, Brisbane does it's bit to support Rugby League.As far as this weekend is concerned, I was considering going to the game, but Jarryd Hayne pulling out and going to the NFL was the final straw. Without Slater, JT, SBW - it was already a tough sell but Hayne just gave everyone the impression that this was the B squad (which to an extent it is) and I think they're over Rugby League at this point.Looking forward to the matches and I'm going to make it my job to follow this tournament. As for the opening game, it will be interesting to see what sort of reception Samoa gets at Suncorp. I'd imagine they'll be the fan favourites going in, especially with Josh McGuire locking the scrum base and as a Broncos fan, I'm excited to see how he goes against the Burgess boys and Graham. Unfortunately, I think that brawl on the eve of the match will likely cruel their chances and I can see England scoring a comfortable victory in a high scoring contest.I reckon the Kiwis are actually a good chance of upsetting the Australians. Kangaroos are fielding one of their weakest line-ups in sometime and will be vulnerable, especially if they go in with any sort of arrogance. I reckon this will be a tight, frustrating sort of game where the Aussies just manage to kick clear late as the Kiwis struggle to replace Luke.

The Kangaroos are a world class professional team they don't take any game lightly.

 

[Big Pete]

Been a few occasions where they've been sub-par despite a wave of hype and paid for it.

 

[Harry Sack]

I actually think the introduction of these young players will go a fair way to remedying that.

 

[Broncoman]

I'm going as well as Port, HS and FIH. Was going to invite a mate but I think he's working.

 

[Big Pete]

Better wear your Roosters jersey to stand out Bman.

 

[Broncoman]

Better wear your Roosters jersey to stand out Bman.

Hahaha nah my Kangaroo jumper is good to go and I'm excited to wear it at a test for the first time.

 

[Big Pete]

Good stuff Bman.

My Australian jersey has seen better days. Bought it hours before the 2007 ANZAC Test and wore it all over the place.

Having just watched the episode - I completely subscribe to Costanza's theory of cotton jerseys > polyester. It breathes!

 

[Big Pete]

Samoa v England bout to kick off on Gem.

 

[winslow_wong]

Josh McGuire is the token white guy in that Samoan team lol

 

[Big Pete]

Samoa are absolutely shot around the play-the-ball.

 

[Super Freak]

England haven't turned up. Not a great start.

 

[Alec]

Really hot in Brissie today. When I got into my car earlier, it was like that time...when it was really hot. It'll be interesting to see how the Britbongs handle it as the game goes on.

 

[Super Freak]

I thought Roberts should have kept the ball in play there.

Keep the England boys running and see how they handle the heat.

 

[Big Pete]

Samoa have to score here.

They keep working a play with Pritchard and Roberts, Roberts just needs to go to his outside men.

 

[Big Pete]

Well they got out of jail there the Samoans.

Relying on Pritchard to put through a last tackle kick is far from ideal.

 

[Super Freak]

That was terrible. They didn't know what to do in attack.

 

[Big Pete]

Wow, that was beautiful work from Daryl Clark right there.

 

[Super Freak]

That was really poor defence.