NRC Final - Brisbane City v Perth Spirit - Saturday November 1

[Wilson]

Tickets are on sale:

http://wl.eventopia.co/event/Brisbane-City-v-Perth-Spirit/272267?afflky=queenslandrugbyunion

 

[RugbyReg]

I believe there will be curtain raisers (gates opening around 3pm) which will be the mens and womens finals of the Kings and Queens of Pacific Rugby. Usual stuff of Red Dog, Reds players, kids activities and access to the field post-game.

Should be a great day. If the storms stay away.

 

[Rugbynutter39]

I believe there will be curtain raisers (gates opening around 3pm) which will be the mens and womens finals of the Kings and Queens of Pacific Rugby. Usual stuff of Red Dog, Reds players, kids activities and access to the field post-game.

Should be a great day. If the storms stay away.

Who knows if their will be curtain raisers as even for GF seen nothing advertised or marketing GF....hardly anybody would know it s on as you have to search for it to find details as all pull no push marketing of this..

 

[RugbyReg]

Who knows if their will be curtain raisers as even for GF seen nothing advertised or marketing GF..hardly anybody would know it s on as you have to search for it to find details as all pull no push marketing of this..

you've managed to find this site, register and post. So you must have some sort of concept of the Internet. Have you been to either of the competing teams sites? ARU?

I gather you're not much of a social media guy, as its hard to avoid the promotion there. Bloody hell, if the Brisbane clubs are getting behind it and promoting it.

I think they are doing as much as they can given bugger all funds.

 

[Set piece magic]

The ARU, QRU et al don't have a big bunker full of money to throw at filling up a first year final for a third tier competition. I'm sure it will be a good crowd none the less, would love to hear how ticket sales track as the week goes on.

 

[KAOPointman]

Pretty sure the Spirit got through the game without any major injuries. How are City looking? Frisby said he will be back- but will he be 100%? Kerevi was limping a bit wasn't he? Any chance that Gill, Schatz and Browning pulled hammies in the change rooms after the game?

Haha that's funny....but no, your gunna get hammered haha

 

[Sully]

Actually I wouldn't be surprised to see Perth's forwards dominate.

 

[Set piece magic]

The cliche that games are won up front couldn't be more true for this game. I don't think both sides have that good backlines but their packs are quality, and key to victory on Saturday. Whichever backline gets the most good, front foot ball will probably take this game out.

Despite all the hoo ha about the NRC being about open play, set piece will also be a factor on a sweaty November night. I'm still tipping City for glory.

I just wish people would stop complaining about the NRC and applaud that is Aus Rugby's medicine. The best thing to roll the crowds in is for you to email / message your mates, tell them it's 15 bucks entry and to come on down. I'm having a BBQ with my mates beforehand then we will head down to Ballymore for a great night, regardless if there is 5k or 24k there. pundits should do the same

 

[Wilson]

I agree except for the part about entry, it's 20 for the final

 

[Crashy]

you'd have to think 5000 would be a pass mark. Any idea what ticket sales have been like thus far? Any coverage in the QLD press?

 

[Tangawizi]

Not much press coverage. Not from Courier Mail anyway. Quite a bit of stuff on Reds social media account.

Forecast is for hot day followed by storm. Bet it rolls in right around kick off

 

[Set piece magic]

I'll be happy with 10k but could understand 5k if that makes sense. Anything over 10 is a great success story

 

[lemoen]

I see SuperSport (South Africa) list the game on their schedule, unbelievable, were any other games aired in the past? Hopefully I can watch the game somewhere

 

[Marcelo]

How much attendance for this game? 7k, 8k?

 

[Ash]

As a brief digression, I think the biggest hope for the NRC is actually the overseas TV viewing rights, to NZ, SA and Europe.

Hopefully the teams are named today.

 

[Set piece magic]

I'm calling it now, Firsby to kill it on Saturday. Underrated player and can be lethal on attack

 

[TheBigDog]

I'm calling it now, Firsby to kill it on Saturday. Underrated player and can be lethal on attack

I don't think calling Frisby underrated in this competition is correct. He has a couple years of Super Rugby experience and has essentially been the best halfback in the NRC. He really should be 'killing it' every week.

 

[Set piece magic]

I meant underrated in the Super Rugby context, but yes I agree. Really looking forward to this one.

 

[MrTimms]

McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City v Perth Spirit
Grand Final – Ballymore Stadium, Saturday 1 November
1 Pettowa Paraka – Reds WTS/Easts
2 Andrew Ready – Reds EPS/Easts
3 Sef Faagase – Reds WTS/University of Queensland
4 Marco Kotze – GPS
5 Dave McDuling (C) – Reds/University of Queensland
6 Curtis Browning – Reds/University of Queensland
7 Liam Gill – Reds/Sunnybank
8 Jake Schatz – Reds/Sunnybank
9 Nick Frisby – Reds/GPS
10 Jake McIntyre – Reds WTS/Sunnybank
11 Matt Feaunati – Sunnybank
12 Jack Mullins – Easts
13 Toby White – Easts
14 Chris Kuridrani – Reds/GPS
15 Brando Va’aulu - Sunnybank

16 Matt Mafi – Brothers
17 David Feao – Souths
18 Phil Kite – Reds WTS/GPS
19 Tim Buchanan – University of Queensland
20 Adam Korczyk – University of Queensland
21 Will Thompson – University of Queensland
22 James Dalgleish – University of Queensland
23 Junior Laloifi – Sunnybank​

 

[Ash]

Damn. Kerevi is out.

Huge advantage to the Spirit.

edit: Beaten by @MrTimms by seconds!

McInnes Wilson Lawyers Brisbane City v Perth Spirit
Grand Final – Ballymore Stadium, Saturday 1 November
1 Pettowa Paraka – Reds WTS/Easts
2 Andrew Ready – Reds EPS/Easts
3 Sef Faagase – Reds WTS/University of Queensland
4 Marco Kotze – GPS
5 Dave McDuling – Reds/University of Queensland
6 Curtis Browning – Reds/University of Queensland
7 Liam Gill – Reds/Sunnybank
8 Jake Schatz – Reds/Sunnybank
9 Nick Frisby – Reds/GPS
10 Jake McIntyre – Reds WTS/Sunnybank
11 Matt Feaunati – Sunnybank
12 Jack Mullins – Easts
13 Toby White – Easts
14 Chris Kuridrani – Reds/GPS
15 Brando Va’aulu - Sunnybank
16 Matt Mafi – Brothers
17 David Feao – Souths
18 Phil Kite – Reds WTS/GPS
19 Tim Buchanan – University of Queensland
20 Adam Korczyk – University of Queensland
21 Will Thompson – University of Queensland
22 James Dalgleish – University of Queensland
23 Junior Laloifi – Sunnybank