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As far as statements come and go, Simmons made a pretty fucking big one in Auckland. I'd give him another crack at a starting position after that cameo. But one swallow doesn't make a summer. Skelton should have been cut a year ago. I feel like he is going to become the next Wycliff Palu.

Ah actually no it wasnt.

Another soft yellow.

Louwrens takes a second.

Rough call on that yellow.

Half time. 12-8 to Spirit. Feel like a stronger set piece and more experienced bench might see Spirit home.

Luke Morahan. What a hero.

Not the quality of game we saw in the semis.

Not sure about Berry's reffing. Spirit winning some dodgy calls.

2 tries bombed by Spirit.

I hate to say it, but I think this one will be reminiscent of the 2014 final. The Spirit will be tired from travel and one less day recovery/preparation. Reckon the Eagles will get the early jump, only for the Spirit to come back within less than a converted try, only for the Eagles to step up a...

That looks like the ball game. Well done both sides.

The loss of Lance does suck, but I don't think that is where the Spirit lost the game last time. We had very poor discipline, poor set piece and were badly beaten at the breakdown. I think we have improved a lot in those areas. Prior has had a couple of good games at 10 at Super Rugby level.

Gotta say I'm feeling quietly confident in this one. Don't think we'll give up 4 yellow cards again in a hurry.

I reckon the Argie deserved a push, but I also reckon we have to be bigger than that. It didn't really interfere with the game (what the Argie did), so Phipps needs to let it get handled after the game. He doesn't need to take the law into his own hands with a game in the balance.

The Rays for sure, but you can bet your ass that a few of them will be picked up. When the Eagles played the Spirit we have 8 Super capped players vs 7 for the Eagles. Not to diss them, but I reckon the Rays have benefited from more seasoned campaigners at club level and fewer juniors than say...

So I guess now we are hoping for the Rising to beat the Rays for a NSW Country v Rising final and a Sydney Rays v Perth Spirit final.

I'm curious where the average Force, Rebels and Brumbies supporters (ie no state bias) fall in the Cooper v Foley debate. I strongly prefer Cooper myself. He has his downsides but I reckon we'll see smoother play with a more settled spell in the 10 jersey.

28K was pre-GFC. Things were pretty crazy in WA. Lots and lots of mining money. Lots and lots of Kiwis, South Africans and Brits. Still plenty but less. If the Force had a season or two like the Reds 2010-2012, I think you'd end up with over 20k again. That is why I think the Force is a better...

The Bolt Report... Can we get Marto to present the thread? That would would complete the illusion: Completely one-eyed, mostly full of shit and presented by a complete wanker.