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Post by Ryan N on Sept 28, 2008 16:50:23 GMT 10
And what hope does PNG have in the world cup. Hopefully next WC they learn from their mistakes, 4 pools, 4 teams each pool.
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Top two in each pool go through. I see it as working and the international game will probably be more even come next World Cup so I believe 16 teams could work. The Top 3 would still dominate but other than that the competition would be rather fair.
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Post by jim on Sept 28, 2008 18:24:01 GMT 10
And what hope does PNG have in the world cup. Hopefully next WC they learn from their mistakes, 4 pools, 4 teams each pool. Pool 1 Australia qualifier qualifier qualifier Pool 2 New Zealand qualifier qualifier qualifier Pool 3 England qualifier qualifier qualifier Pool 4 France PNG qualifier qualifier Top two in each pool go through. I see it as working and the international game will probably be more even come next World Cup so I believe 16 teams could work. The Top 3 would still dominate but other than that the competition would be rather fair. TBF it was a very strong PMXIII side and PNG weren't full strength, they had atleast a few overseas players missing. I think 12 teams is the way to go for 2013, 4 pools of 3 or 3 pools of 4. Also I believe by 2013 France will be in with a good shot at the WC, they will most likely have 2 SL sides by then and I wouldn't be suprised if another French team is bidding for SL by 2012. |
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Post by Druzik on Sept 28, 2008 23:54:03 GMT 10
anyone no why Neville Costigan wouldn't have been chosen ? or did he simply not get picked ? Costigan has out his hand up for Aus and origin... he played this year in Origin and so that takes him out of running I think. |
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Post by Druzik on Sept 28, 2008 23:55:08 GMT 10
Full time PM XIII 54 D PNG 30 That aint a 1/2 bad score TBH. 30 points on a stromng ASus outfit with an understrength side is quite encouraging I think. |
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Post by jim on Sept 29, 2008 11:40:37 GMT 10
anyone no why Neville Costigan wouldn't have been chosen ? or did he simply not get picked ? Costigan has out his hand up for Aus and origin... he played this year in Origin and so that takes him out of running I think. No I think he can play for PNG, he was picked in the squad. |
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Post by beez on Sept 29, 2008 14:23:16 GMT 10
Costigan didn't play Origin this year, did he? And that doesn't seem to matter for the World Cup anyway. Hayne's playing for Fiji probably.
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Post by jessejames on Sept 29, 2008 14:26:00 GMT 10
anyone no why Neville Costigan wouldn't have been chosen ? or did he simply not get picked ? Costigan has out his hand up for Aus and origin... he played this year in Origin and so that takes him out of running I think. but he was picked in the squad and was at a press conference wearing the PNG world cup jersey and i saw in an edition of Rugby League week he was saying he is looking forward to playing for PNG in the world cup... i think he will be... dont no why he wouldnt have been chosen... im sure Adrian Lam and him must have talked about it n maybe he had some commitments and btw... look at the jersey PNG wore in the game and does anyone no the maker of these (in the centre of the jersey) it seems the PNG team have a new jersey every time they play lol www.thenational.com.pg/092908/image/nationii.jpgwww.thenational.com.pg/092908/image/sportii.jpg |
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Post by Druzik on Sept 29, 2008 15:47:42 GMT 10
OK my bad then.
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Post by Druzik on Sept 29, 2008 19:15:03 GMT 10
I got thinking last night.
Austrlaia have basically three games evey year that they know are on.
ANZAC test
PNG PMXIII
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Is there any scope for something like this in England. Say:
mid season England v France test
PMXIII or QueensXIII against say Russia/scotland/Wales/Ireland
end of season test against France.
What you think?
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Post by Ryan N on Sept 29, 2008 19:27:27 GMT 10
I got thinking last night. Austrlaia have basically three games evey year that they know are on. ANZAC test PNG PMXIII Return NZ Test Is there any scope for something like this in England. Say: mid season England v France test PMXIII or QueensXIII against say Russia/scotland/Wales/Ireland end of season test against France. What you think? Definately a good idea. I'd say Queens XIII vs. Ireland Scotland and Wales both have NL or SL teams so I see Ireland as the opportunity. Don't know why but I just like the idea of promoting their own development in Ireland like has been proposed rather than NL or SL teams so this could help gather interest for it. |
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Post by Marv on Sept 29, 2008 19:41:24 GMT 10
I got thinking last night. Austrlaia have basically three games evey year that they know are on. ANZAC test PNG PMXIII Return NZ Test Is there any scope for something like this in England. Say: mid season England v France test PMXIII or QueensXIII against say Russia/scotland/Wales/Ireland end of season test against France. What you think? I dont see the point in England A playing games personally most of the lads who play for England A dont have a chance of getting a jumper in the future, maybe under 23s would be better, but personally Ireland should be playing Scotland and we should be looking at a regualr fixture between France and Wales |
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Post by Marv on Sept 29, 2008 19:56:28 GMT 10
Full time PM XIII 54 D PNG 30 not a bad effort, if the group game in the wc between the two finished as such I would be happy. |
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Post by jim on Sept 29, 2008 20:08:43 GMT 10
I definatley think the mid-year test against France should a permanent fixture on the international calender.
Also starting in 2010 I would like to see a 3 game series between England, France and Wales.
Any PMXIII or England A team should be touring the likes of Russia, Serbia and South Africa IMO. Although England A would probably kill all those team, maybe Under 23's like marv Suggested.
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Post by Druzik on Sept 29, 2008 20:30:46 GMT 10
I got thinking last night. Austrlaia have basically three games evey year that they know are on. ANZAC test PNG PMXIII Return NZ Test Is there any scope for something like this in England. Say: mid season England v France test PMXIII or QueensXIII against say Russia/scotland/Wales/Ireland end of season test against France. What you think? I dont see the point in England A playing games personally most of the lads who play for England A dont have a chance of getting a jumper in the future, maybe under 23s would be better, but personally Ireland should be playing Scotland and we should be looking at a regualr fixture between France and Wales Its not england A. It would be the test team minus the players from the 3/4 teams in the playoffs. Imagine how good it would be, SL play offs on the Friday, Saturday the internationsl and sunday NL grand finals... or what ever order you'd want them. The International would always be played away to help support the sport in that country. |
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Post by Marv on Sept 29, 2008 21:01:06 GMT 10
yes it is, just like the PMXIII is another name for an Aussie A team. It would be the test team minus the players from the 3/4 teams in the playoffs. which would not be our strongest side, therefore its an A team Dan. No matter how its bullshitted it up, |
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