Another round of the NRL has come and gone and people took to Twitter with their reasoned, rational and understanding takes from this weekend’s matches.
We’ve compiled the best of them in another edition of “Around the Tweets”ย
SUNDAY NIGHT:
Raiders 19 def. Eels 0
The Eels had a shocking night but the talk on Twitter was all about Blake Ferguson’s broken nose.
Quite the broken nose to go along with a rib injury for Blake Ferguson tonight. The nose injury usually doesnโt require a stint on the sideline, but can affect breathing in the short term #NRLRaidersEels pic.twitter.com/ZaExNoiWgz
— NRL PHYSIO (@nrlphysio) April 14, 2019
https://twitter.com/ohmyloz/status/1117346267766480896
There ya go, good as new.
Nice job taping Blake Ferguson's nose back on. #NRLRaidersEels #nrl pic.twitter.com/6imO3Ps5kA
— Sports Freakshow โฝ๐๐๐โพ๐ (@aussiebeastmode) April 14, 2019
Fergo looking menacing down the right flank. #ParraDise #NRLRaidersEels pic.twitter.com/rZxrBtCwL5
— Neds (@NedsAus) April 14, 2019
On a positive note, FOX League commentator Warren Smith sung the praises of Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad
Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad – another reason why thereโs enough talent for expansion in the NRL.#NRLRaidersEels @FOXNRL
— Warren Smith (@WarrenSmithFOX) April 14, 2019
SUNDAY ARVO:
Dragons 40 def. Bulldogs 4
A horrible day out for the Doggies and Twitter didn’t hold back in letting them know about it.
https://twitter.com/buzzz_a/status/1117337536681009152
Even the Daily Telegraph got stuck in.
Bulldogs players trying to make a tackle… #NRLDragonsBulldogs pic.twitter.com/9dwvXZ6NZW
— Telegraph Sport (@telegraph_sport) April 14, 2019
Peta has officially announced that it is now unethical to breed Bulldogs (fans)… #NRL #NRLDragonsBulldogs pic.twitter.com/ham8vwGd1u
— Neds (@NedsAus) April 14, 2019
The excitement of Dean Pay re-signing certainly wore off quick.#NRLDragonsBulldogs
— These Daves (@TheseDaves1) April 14, 2019
What. Is. Klein. Checking. If he was told to bring home bread he'd still call to ask thickness texture white or wholemeal. #NRLDragonsBulldogs
— Mr_Ives (@Mr_Ives_) April 14, 2019
Hot take out of the match from Dean Pay.
๐ถ ALL BARK AND NO BITE โ A dejected @_nrlbulldogs_ side were smashed 40-4 by a ruthless @NRL_Dragons at Kogarah. ๐ท:AAP #NRL #NRLDragonsBulldogs https://t.co/B9YpRizqJt pic.twitter.com/NWIijMctSR
— ABC SPORT (@abcsport) April 14, 2019
SATURDAY NIGHT:
Sharks 16 def. by Roosters 30
Led by Latrell Mitchell, the Roosters showed why they rule the comp and why he is the best centre in the game as they carved up a solid win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
It’s Round 5 and the Origin selection chatter is in full swing.
Does Nathan Cleary lose his Blues jersey to Luke Keary ? Seems like a no brainer Freddy! #NRLSharksRoosters @BradFittler
— New NRL fan (@NRLgirl) April 13, 2019
Dunno mate, but they are playing the Storm away on Friday night. Perhaps they’ll beat the Roosters…but yeah, it’s probably in the bag.ย
Who the fuck is beating Roosters this year? All that is left to do is try and put the mock on them by tweeting theyโve got it in the bag.
Theyโve got it in the bag.#NRLSharksRoosters
— Nathan (@SeaEagleSpur) April 13, 2019
If you’re looking for biting satire and razor-sharp comedy, look no further than twitter dot com
Down Down Cronulla, The boys in the black, white and blue #NRLSharksRoosters
— ๐๐ฒ๐ฅ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฐ๐ฌ (@DylanMatthews91) April 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/_itsashleeee_/status/1117017311032926208
And this from Latrell was pretty damn good.
Put up a kick and let the Ferrari take you home ๐#TelstraPremiership Moment of the Match#NRLSharksRoosters pic.twitter.com/feEGErcRNI
— NRL (@NRL) April 13, 2019
SATURDAY TWILIGHT
Knights 17 def. by Sea Eagles 26
The Knights are still looking rather mediocre as they went down to Des’s Manly on Saturday night.
Praise for commentators on Twitter is rare, but there was a bit of love for Dan Ginnane on FOX League making the transition from Triple M.
So pleased to see Dan Ginnane getting this opportunity to call. Not easy to transition from a radio call to a TV call, but Dan allowing the pictures to do most of the talking #NRLKnightsManly
— NRL CONSPIRACIES (@NrlConspiracies) April 13, 2019
Yeah, nah, not much love for the Knights.
Can not believe how poor the Knights are. Pearce absolutely woeful. No one working together, very disorganised and looking lost in attack. #NRLKnightsManly
— Matt Attard (@mattard90) April 13, 2019
Miners and council workers deserve better.
The Knights should stick to using NRL players. Miners and council workers aren't that good at this level anymore.#NRLKnightsManly
— Andrew Ferguson (@AndrewRLP) April 13, 2019
Yet again, Warren Smith talks truth and common sense, mate, what are you doing on Twitter?
Referee should have called Fonua-Blake back and sent him off for good for gesturing towards him after being sin-binned.
And it should be a fine from the NRL. No respect.#NRLKnightsManly— Warren Smith (@WarrenSmithFOX) April 13, 2019
Meanwhile, at Manly, everyone’s cancelling their September holiday plans.
Three Straight. Up the Manly boys. #NRLKnightsManly @SeaEagles
— Albion headgear (@AlbionHeadgear) April 13, 2019
SATURDAY ARVOย
Souths 28 def. Warriors 24
The NRL came to the Sunshine Coast and Cody Walker got the Bunnies home with four tries, including two in the final seven minutes of the game to get the win for South Sydney.
We could put a heap of Tweets up from the match, but nothing can top this effort from South Sydney’s social team.
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Don't worry, we've got you covered. ๐๐โค๏ธ๐
Full highlights ๐ https://t.co/fIbtD9xdAh#GoRabbitohs #NRLSouthsWarriors pic.twitter.com/CULsiG5KC3
— South Sydney Rabbitohs ๐ฐ (@SSFCRABBITOHS) April 14, 2019
FRIDAY NIGHT
Cowboys 12 def by. Storm 18
The story of the night was Cameron Smith breaking Hazem El-Masri to become the all-time NRL points scorer.ย
Congrats to Cameron Smith – All-time Leading Point Scorer in #NRL history.
Fair effort that. #NRLCowboysStorm
— Neds (@NedsAus) April 12, 2019
It even made the news…in Melbourne!
Melbourne Storm legend Cameron Smith is now the highest ever points scorer in the NRL. #7NEWS pic.twitter.com/MTT480F8JR
— 7NEWS Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) April 13, 2019
Sure, there were plenty of Tweets bagging him…but old mate here puts things into perspective.
I see a lot of similar reaction to Cameron Smith, as I did to Ray Price & Wally Lewis. Disliked & sometimes even despised by opposition fans, but if you asked anyone of those people if you wanted any of them to play at their own club, the answer would be a yes! #NRLCowboysStorm
— NRL CONSPIRACIES (@NrlConspiracies) April 13, 2019
Even Paul Gallen is on board!
Paul Gallen exclusive: Cameron Smith is the greatest player I've seen, like it or not.#9WWOS #NRLhttps://t.co/eDEVCev0YD
— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) April 15, 2019
FRIDAY TWILIGHT
Neds Gold Coast Titans 30 def. Panthers 24ย
HOW ABOUT THOSE MIGHTY NEDS GOLD COAST TITANS?ย
The first win for season 2019 and the path to a premiership begins now.
The fair and balanced tweeting from our very own social accounts was there for all to see.ย
THE LID IS OFF!!!
GO YOU MIGHTY @GCTitans!!!#WEAREREADY #NRLTitansPanthers— Neds (@NedsAus) April 12, 2019
You’re right Buzz, it was outstanding.
This is an outstanding game #NRLTitansPanthers
— BUZZ ROTHFIELD (@BuzzRothfield) April 12, 2019
Huge if true.ย
https://twitter.com/Gazza_121/status/1116642135237750785
But enough about the Panthers. Let’s focus on those mighty Titans. HOW BLOODY GOOD WERE THEY!?!? Here are the boys up and about in the rooms after the game.ย
https://www.facebook.com/GCTitans/videos/271551373751017/
THURSDAY NIGHT
Broncos 16 def.by Tigers 22ย
As to be expected, the pile on for the Broncos was savage.
Absolutey horrendous Brisbane
Kodi has had plenty of chances but enough is enough he isnโt up to it get him back to being a utility if he has any place in the team #NRLBroncosTigers pic.twitter.com/1isrGZIrNV— Bryce Parker (@bryce_parker26) April 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/Vicki_Hunt69/status/1116308890377805825
Bronclols#NRLBroncosTigers
— Ric Stuart (@Rick_Stuart07) April 11, 2019
It's undeniable that the Tigers are an improving team in 2019.
We've improved the Dogs, the Panthers and now the Broncos.#NRLBroncosTigers
— Former Legend (@Former_legend) April 11, 2019
https://twitter.com/The81stMinute/status/1116331262937976832
But this won the night on Twitter and it had nothing to do with a Broncos pile on
https://twitter.com/yeahvictoriaaa_/status/1116320258267107328