PRE-GAME [THE BIG DANCE] BRISBANE BRONCOS Vs PENRITH PANTHERS - 2023 NRL GRAND FINAL

[JayPee]

Haas is clearly the best prop in the game. I do think JFH has been underrated his entire career though. They are different players.

JFH is an intimidator without the ball which I think Haas isn't but JFH is not going to run you 200m plus many times or he is going to be dynamic with the ball. You can't be superman at everything in Haas' case.

Taumalolo was never an intimidating force without the ball. He had Scott for that. Haas has flegler or carrigan for that kind of force. Different roles. You cant have everything. It wouldn't be fair.

 

[Culhwch]

You cant have everything. It wouldn't be fair.

Counterpoint: Pat Carrigan exists.

 

[JayPee]

Counterpoint: Pat Carrigan exists.

Shit hair

 

[Fozz]

Shit hair

Keep your mouth shut when you're talking about Patty.

 

[Super Freak]

NRL Fan Fest comes alive with three days of fun and entertainment on the Southern Forecourt at the Overseas Passenger Terminal at Circular Quay from Wednesday September 27 to Friday September 29.

Each day between 9.00am and 6.00pm there's loads to see and do, with players from all 17 NRL and 10 NRLW teams appearing at Fan Fest over the course of the three days.

Wednesday, September 27​

The NRL Fan Fest will be launched at sunrise on the morning of Wednesday by representatives from the Grand Final teams and club legends from each team who will race to the summit of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

11.00am - 6.00pm KFC Food Truck

Come down on Wednesday between 11am and 6pm to receive your FREE bite-sized meal (subject to availability).

Player Appearances

11:00am... Sydney Roosters NRLW players.
12:00pm... Wests Tigers - Botille Vette-Welsh, Pauline Piliae-Rasabale, Taylor Osborne and Brett Kimmorley.
1:00pm.... Manly Sea Eagles - Toafofoa Sipley and Taniela Paseka.
2:00pm.... NRL Dragons - Dylan Egan, Josh Coric and Jaydn Su'A.
NRLW Dragons - Ella Kosta, Tara McGrath-West, Tayla Curtis, Bronte Wilson and Tyla Nathan Wong.
3:00pm.... Cronulla Sharks - Kade Dykes, Jesse Colquhoun, Tom Hazelton, Mercydes Faaeteete-Metcalf and Jada Taylor.

Thursday, September 28​

11.45am - 1.15pm

The NRL Grand Final Teams Panthers and Broncos will make a Fan Fest appearance.

Approx 1.15pm -3.00pm

NRL Grand Final media conference featuring both captains, coaches and 4 additional senior players.

4.00pm - 6.00pm

Join Gus Worland, Wendell Sailor and Jude Bolton for Triple M's Rush Hour live at Fan Fest.

Other Player Appearances

10:00am....Brisbane Broncos - Ali Brigginshaw, Mele Hufanga and Romy Teitzel.
2:00pm.... Canterbury Bulldogs - Jacob Preston, Jacob Kiraz and Liam Knight.
3:00pm....Parramatta Eels - Bailey Simonsson, Luca Moretti, Rachael Pearson and Ruby Jean Kennard.

Friday, September 29​

Player Appearances

11:00am.... South Sydney Rabbitohs - Leon Te Hau, Jason Clark and John Sutton.
12:00pm....Newcastle Knights - Oryn Keeley and Riley Jones.
1:00pm.... Gold Coast Titans - Corey Thompson.


Approx 2.00pm - 4.00pm

NRLW grand final media conference featuring both captains, coaches and 4 additional senior players.

4.00pm - 5.00pm

The NRLW Grand Final teams Knights and Titans will make Fan Fest appearances.

Fan Activities Across The 3 Days at Fan Fest​

NRL partners are delivering everything from food, activities, face painting and the chance to win some awesome prizes. There’s something for all the family including:

Chemist Warehouse Reaction Wall

Test your reaction time and ‘hit’ as many illuminated lights as possible in 30 seconds! Winning fans will receive the opportunity to take part in the Chemist Warehouse half-time activation – the Red Light, Yellow Light challenge.

Chemist Warehouse House of Wellness Van

Grab your free samples and relax in the ‘chill out’ area complete with deck chairs and umbrellas.

Steeden Knockdown pass

Show off your passing skills with some target practice. Knock down the targets with the footy and take home a Steeden promo ball! There is also a chance to take home some NRL Grand Final or State of Origin tickets as the major prize.

Shapes Giveaway

Keep an eye out for our friends at Shapes who will be giving out bags of Shapes across the three days.

Harvey Norman Kids Corner

There will be photo opportunities, giant games, kids' activities, face painting and more!

The SOLO Virtual Kick

Be just like the NRL and NRLW players and attempt a conversion kick from different areas on the field.

NRL Skills and Drills

Test your Rugby League ability through measuring your pass accuracy and speed!

NRL.com

 

[Culhwch]

Shit hair

YOU DARE, SIR!

 

[Wolfie]

Shit hair

 

[Santa]

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[Volvo Driver]

Going to be a scorcher. 34c and will still be around 28c at kick-off. Early possession is going to be EXTREMELY important. If either side is defending too much early on they'll be gassed in the 2nd half. Could really open up in the last 40.

 

[Nashy]

Going to be a scorcher. 34c and will still be around 28c at kick-off. Early possession is going to be EXTREMELY important. If either side is defending too much early on they'll be gassed in the 2nd half. Could really open up in the last 40.

Will hurt Penrith more than a team based out of QLD.

 

[Volvo Driver]

Will hurt Penrith more than a team based out of QLD.

Have you seen what temperatures west of Sydney gets during summer? Penrith's December, January and February average max temperature is hotter than Brisbane's.

 

[ivanhungryjak]

Mariner not in the extended squad so Herbie is not in any doubt.

Shit hair

 

[Kaz]

Just had a fucking meltdown.

Got a text from Jetstar & they cancelled my flight on Friday. Was leaving the GC at about 12pm. No reason given.

Rang Flight centre & got on a flight for 6am on Friday.

I don't need this stress. Breathing isn't back to normal.

 

[Sproj]

Just had a fucking meltdown.

Got a text from Jetstar & they cancelled my flight on Friday. Was leaving the GC at about 12pm. No reason given.

Rang Flight centre & got on a flight for 6am on Friday.

I don't need this stress. Breathing isn't back to normal.

This happened to me once so I went and got a hire car and charged it to Jetstar.

 

[Nashy]

Have you seen what temperatures west of Sydney gets during summer? Penrith's December, January and February average max temperature is hotter than Brisbane's.

Penrith suck.

 

[KateBroncos1812]

Well I am already wearing my Jersey and I am not listening to the big baby called gus or any reporter the broncos have proved everyone wrong this year from people putting them in low numbers saying they will miss the competition to saying we can't be a certain team. People doubted us a lot this. Also we have broken one hoodoo time to break another one

 

[Culhwch]

Technically, Kerrod, he said they could win it. So either way he's right.

But not about the Broncos.

 

[Culhwch]

Kerrod, he did say they could win it. So either way he's right.

But not about the Broncos