I dont know about the tigers , but the bulldogs[ high profile team]have plenty of support over there, and the warriors games are normally we supported. The travel doesn't seem to worry them, or any other team , not sure how you would write it up , but it will go down in the books as a home game for the tigers.

Travelling interstate doesn't come into the league like it does in the AFL or SUPER 12'S for sydney based teams, as a maximum of 4 games travelling, townville, bris,nz and melb,[and then not all teams do that],as it does for broncos,cowboys, storm and warriors who are away every 2nd week.

[ This Message was edited by: goldmember on 2004-06-11 14:28 ]

Even if the warriors don't have an advantage, I can't see how the tigers can.

Both teams travelling from Aus, so I don't think travel will be a factor (not that it's anything like Super 12s anyway). Climate probally won't be a factor, winter days/nights aren't exactly warm in Sydney either. While crowd does have an influence, it is isn't large unless it's an important game for the home team.

I think it'd be best to judge this as a neutral game? Still says tigers +2 at better than even money, just not as convincingly.

I'd say neutral would ge a good call, but the warriors aren't travelling from aust,also s.sattler,probably the tigers best defender,is in doubt for the game, better to get the start than give it when your travelling away though.

The Warriors v Wests game is in Christchurch (the heart of South Island rugby) and she's ************ cold down there...can't see it being any advantage to the Tigers or the Warriors for that matter as league is not big in the South and whilst the Warriors have lost Seuseu, Meli and Faumuina...the Tigers are without their halves Prince and Marshall (that lessens their attacking options considerably).

Still believe Jones is the key for the Warriors, he is back at half and attacking the line with more confidence...it will be important to gain an early lead in this one.

Reckon the Tigers are mad to pass up the opportunity for a home game...although the Doggies have always fared well in their travels to Wellington.

Desi, cracked under the pressure, said no football bets this weekend, couldn't help it, took stgeorge try @ $2.40 as only bet so far, might reinvest the winnings on similar options with no h2h bets.

Raiders should win by default now, with kimmorely, stevens, peachy and vagna out.
Knights are favoured now with t.williams t.norton ruled out

Only 2 little wagers and i'll sit back and watch all games:

S. BELL h2h [hookey]$2.80
COWBOYS GOAL $6.50

I think you made a spelling mistake there G/M.You see,we're not all infallible.

Cheers Mo.

Well win lose or draw IVE HAD ENOUGH Ive put my money down and this refs caning Newcastle from one end of the park to the other ... No More for me ..Its been fun..... thanks for the input fellas ....Good Night