Caught one in Melbourne during the 4pm news. Good to see there’s some NRL promotion that isn’t just for State of Origin
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so Will Adelaide viewers have telecast start at 6:30pm or 7pm?
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ROUND 11
BRAD FITTLER TO ANNOUNCE NSW ORIGIN SQUAD THIS SUNDAY EXCLUSIVELY LIVE ON NINE NEWS
The NSW State of Origin squad will be announced by coach Brad Fittler exclusively live on Nine News at 6.00pm AEST on Sunday evening, with the Queensland team to be named the following morning.
Ahead of this, candidates in the mix will be out to make a final push for selection in Round 11 of the NRL, beginning tonight with Macca’s Thursday Night Footy as the Parramatta Eels defend their perfect record at their new home ground, Bankwest Stadium, against the struggling Penrith Panthers.
Eels winger Blake Ferguson will be hoping for another impressive showing after a great start to the year, and their recent re-signing, Clinton Gutherson, will look to show the doubters why he is worth the big dollars.
The Panthers are in damage control and embattled halfback Nathan Cleary is under intense scrutiny with his spot in the Blues in danger. Penrith have made sweeping changes, with Josh Mansour and Reagan Campbell-Gillard slated to return.
In a can’t-miss duel on VB Friday Night Footy , the Knights will try to extend their winning streak to five against the Sydney Roosters. Newcastle have looked a different team in recent weeks, thanks to halfback Mitchell Pearce lifting his intensity and star fullback Kalyn Ponga at his scintillating best.
After leading the competition for several weeks, the Roosters were brought down to Earth against a fired-up Broncos last week, and must play at a high level to beat the in-form Knights at home. Captain Boyd Cordner returns from concussion, along with winger Daniel Tupou, following a neck injury scare.
Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy is a battle between the Dragons and Sharks, with both sides desperate for a win to creep back into the top eight. Origin incumbents Tyson Frizell and Ben Hunt will lead the Dragons in a final push to cement spots for NSW and Queensland respectively.
For the Sharks, Josh Dugan may again prove to be an X factor, and they’ll need him to produce the goods to grind out a win. Halfback Chad Townsend had a relatively quiet game against Manly in Round 10, following a strong start to the season, and will want to make amends in this local derby.
Broadcast Times
Today – Thursday, May 23
Eels vs Panthers
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Friday – May 24
Knights vs Roosters
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Sunday – May 26
Dragons vs Sharks
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
FOUR DAYS OF FOOTY LIVE ON NINE
THURSDAY, MAY 23:
- MACCA’S THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – Eels vs Panthers, LIVE from Bankwest Stadium at 7.30pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Ray Warren, Andrew Johns, Ruan Sims, Brad Fittler, Johnathan Thurston, Peter Sterling, Danika Mason, Billy Slater.
- MACCA’S GOLDEN POINT – LIVE from Bankwest Stadium following Eels vs Panthers. It explores the big stories to come out the game, and features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to players and coaches on the field and in the sheds.
FRIDAY, MAY 24:
- VB FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – Knights vs Roosters , LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium at 7.30pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: Erin Molan, Phil Gould, Billy Slater, Sam Thaiday, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Mat Thompson.
- FRIDAY NIGHT KNOCK OFF – LIVE from McDonald Jones Stadium following Knights vs Roosters. It explores the big stories to come from the game, and has exclusive behind-the-scenes access to players and coaches on the field and in the sheds.
SUNDAY, MAY 26:
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SPORTS SUNDAY – Sunday at 10.00am AEST, LIVE on Nine. This week: host James Bracey is joined by Peter FitzSimons, Olympic gold medallist swimmer Leisel Jones, former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor and former Australian tennis player Sam Groth, with guests including Olympic gold medallist rugby player Charlotte Caslick and more.
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SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW – LIVE from 11.00am AEST on Nine. Host Erin Molan will cover all the Round 11 action so far with Peter Sterling, Brad Fittler , Sam Thaiday and guest Dean Widders.
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SUNDAY FOOTY – Canterbury Cup NSW: South Sydney Rabbitohs vs Western Suburbs Magpies, LIVE from Metricon High Performance Centre at 1.00pm AEST on GEM for NSW viewers ONLY.
Hosts and commentators: Jamie Soward, Danika Mason, Matt de Groot.
- SUNDAY FOOTY – Intrust Super Cup: Norths Devils vs Wynnum Manly Seagulls, LIVE from Bishop Park at 1.00pm AEST on GEM for QLD viewers ONLY.
Hosts and commentators: Scott Sattler, Mark Braybrook, Adam Jackson.
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CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY KICK OFF – LIVE from WIN Stadium at 3.00pm AEST on Nine ahead of Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy . A preview of the upcoming action from the best minds in the game.
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CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY FOOTY – Dragons vs Sharks, LIVE from WIN Stadium at 4.00pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Peter Sterling, Allana Ferguson, Darren Lockyer, Andrew Johns, Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson.
- NSW ORIGIN SELECTION ANNOUNCEMENT – LIVE on Nine News at 6.00pm AEST. Brad Fittler names his New South Wales State of Origin squad for Game I.
MONDAY, MAY 27:
- 100% FOOTY – 10.30pm AEST on Nine. 100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould returns with Paul Gallen, alongside Ruan Sims, journalist Danny Weidler and host James Bracey.
*** Check local guides for details. Times will differ.*
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – 100% ORIGIN
- Exclusively on Wide World of Sports every Monday, James Bracey sits down with Origin legends Brad Fittler, Peter Sterling, Darren Lockyer and Andrew Johns to retell their greatest memories, make bold predictions, and discuss Round 11’s biggest Origin headlines. Watch the latest episode HERE .
PODCAST – SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
- James Bracey discusses the biggest issues of the week with rugby league legend and expert commentator Phil Gould on Six Tackles with Gus .
This week:
- Cooper Cronk’s retirement
- Which teams are likely to make the top eight
- Speculating on who might make the NSW State of Origin squad
Podcast available for download here: Round 11 – Six Tackles with Gus
Based on previous years, they are most likely to cross to Origin at 7pm CST ( 7.30 EST).
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Mat Thompson is calling Origin in Perth.
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Oh wow. That is going to be uncomfortable. I have never heard an Origin match called by someone other than Ray Warren.
It will be Mat Thompson’s first ever Origin call. It’s bound to happen sooner or later.
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Mat Thompson has called a Rugby League game in Perth (Trans tasman test in October 2016.) I think he will do better with Origin call at Optus stadium.
When was last time ray warren called a Rugby League match in Perth,
A long long time ago if ever, as any Perth NRL games are usually covered by FOX.
I think it will be great to hear Mat call Origin, and a well deserved one too.
How do you know this? it is going to be a big shock to everybody.
Not to me. And to be honest, I don’t think too many people will be shocked.
Looking forward to someone else calling it (if it’s true).
It’ll probably be the first time since 1990 (when of course, Ten had the rights to State of Origin) that Ray Warren hasn’t called a State of Origin match?
Even though we should start getting used to State of Origin matches which aren’t commentated by Ray Warren, I think that will still be a massive shock for many…
Well I guess (as usual) will have to suffer the Nine coverage with their endless commercials and Harvey Norman replay nonsense. It is a pity Fox don’t have the rights.
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3 out of the 4 games this round are on Nine (shared with Fox Sports).
When there are so few games due to the Origin game, the Thursday game isnt necessary. Should have been 2 games on Saturday.
Nonetheless, 9 would be happy with the deal (duh! Lol).
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ROUND 12
TEAMS BATTLE FOR SUPREMACY AS ORIGIN LOOMS
With the squads all set, State of Origin Game I is now less than a week away, LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on Nine next Wednesday, June 5, at 7.00pm.
A freshened NSW side with newfound confidence is out to make it two series in a row, while the tough Queenslanders will look to make a winning statement in Game I at the hostile and intimidating Suncorp Stadium.
In a shortened NRL Round 12, a number of rookies will be keen to impress with so many key players missing for Origin duty.
The action starts in Macca’s Thursday Night Footy: the Penrith Panthers defending home turf against an unpredictable Manly side. Following a rare win last week, James Maloney returns as the senior man in the Panthers halves, with Nathan Cleary preparing for Origin. Penrith are also without their injured centres, with Isaah Yeo and Brent Naden filling the gaps.
The Sea Eagles have made several adjustments to their squad. Joel Thompson takes over captaincy for the week and Corey Waddell starts at lock. Coach Des Hasler has won 13 of 19 clashes against Ivan Cleary -coached sides, giving Manly a measure of confidence heading into this one.
VB Friday Night Footy sees the Eels return to Bankwest Stadium to play Souths after losing there to the Panthers last round. After dropping four of their past five games, Eels coach Brad Arthur has made some bold changes to take on the table-topping Rabbitohs. The rangy Kane Evans will start at prop and the returning Tepi Moeroa at lock to inject some energy into their engine room.
While South Sydney are without four stars, coach Wayne Bennett will bank on his talent across the park to get the job done. Sam, George and Tom Burgess will be leading the way alongside halfback Adam Reynolds, who has been named despite a question mark after a leg injury.
On Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy, the unpredictable Gold Coast are at home to the Cowboys, with the unchanged side who dismantled Manly last week.
In-form five-eighth Tyrone Roberts has been a sensation for the Titans, playing a part in four of their seven tries against the Sea Eagles, and he is the key again. With Jai Arrow selected for the Maroons, their pack led by Kevin Proctor will have a big job slowing down the rampaging Cowboys forwards.
The boys from Townsville will miss rep stars Michael Morgan and Josh McGuire, with John Asiata and Jake Clifford directing traffic in the halves – and no doubt told to give the fearsome Jason Taumalolo as much ball as possible if they are to prevail in what appeals as a tight contest.
Broadcast Times
Today – Thursday, May 30
Panthers vs Sea Eagles
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GO!
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GO!
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GO!
Friday – May 31
Eels vs Rabbitohs
Sydney 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 7.30pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 7.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Adelaide 7.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
Perth 5.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Sunday – June 2
Titans vs Cowboys
Sydney 3.00pm LIVE on Nine
Brisbane 3.00pm LIVE on Nine
Melbourne 3.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
Adelaide 2.30pm LIVE on 9GEM
Perth 1.00pm LIVE on 9GEM
FIVE DAYS OF FOOTY LIVE ON NINE
THURSDAY, MAY 30:
- MACCA’S THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTY – Panthers vs Sea Eagles, LIVE from Panthers Stadium at 7.30pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Billy Slater, Peter Sterling, Andrew Johns, Sam Thaiday, Paul Gallen, Johnathan Thurston, Danika Mason, Mat Thompson.
- MACCA’S GOLDEN POINT – LIVE from Panthers Stadium following Panthers vs Sea Eagles. It explores the big stories to come out the game, and features exclusive behind-the-scenes access to players and coaches on the field and in the sheds.
FRIDAY, MAY 31:
- VB FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTY – Eels vs Rabbitohs , LIVE from Bankwest Stadium at 7.30pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: Erin Molan, Billy Slater, Sam Thaiday, Brad Fittler, Andrew Johns, Mat Thompson.
- FRIDAY NIGHT KNOCK OFF – LIVE from Bankwest Stadium following Eels vs Rabbitohs. It explores the big stories to come from the game, and has exclusive behind-the-scenes access to players and coaches on the field and in the sheds.
SUNDAY, JUNE 2:
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SPORTS SUNDAY – Sunday at 10.00am AEST, LIVE on Nine. This week: host Liz Ellis is joined by Peter FitzSimons, Olympic gold medallist swimmer Leisel Jones, former Australian tennis player Sam Groth and journalist Neil Breen, with guests including former Australian cricket captain Mark Taylor to discuss the World Cup, and more.
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SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW – LIVE from 11.00am AEST on Nine. Host Erin Molan will cover all the Round 12 action so far with Peter Sterling, Brad Fittler and Paul Gallen, and live crosses to NSW and QLD players in Origin camp.
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SUNDAY FOOTY – Canterbury Cup NSW: St George Illawarra Dragons vs Western Suburbs Magpies, LIVE from Netstrata Jubilee Stadium at 1.00pm AEST on GEM for NSW viewers ONLY.
Hosts and commentators: Jamie Soward, Danika Mason, Matt de Groot.
- SUNDAY FOOTY – Intrust Super Cup: Central Queensland Capras vs Norths Devils, LIVE from Browne Park at 1.00pm AEST on GEM for QLD viewers ONLY.
Hosts and commentators: Scott Sattler, Mark Braybrook, Adam Jackson.
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CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY KICK OFF – LIVE from Cbus Super Stadium at 3.00pm AEST on Nine ahead of Chemist Warehouse Sunday Footy . A preview of the upcoming action from the best minds in the game.
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CHEMIST WAREHOUSE SUNDAY FOOTY – Titans vs Cowboys, LIVE from Cbus Super Stadium at 4.00pm AEST on Nine.
Host and commentators: James Bracey, Phil Gould, Darren Lockyer, Allana Ferguson, Andrew Johns, Sam Thaiday, Mat Thompson.
MONDAY, JUNE 3:
- 100% FOOTY – 10.30pm AEST on Nine. 100% Footy is the home of the strongest opinions in rugby league from the people who count. Phil Gould returns with Paul Gallen, alongside Darren Lockyer, journalist Andrew Webster and host James Bracey.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5:
- STATE OF ORIGIN – GAME I – NSW vs QLD - 7.00pm AEST EXCLUSIVELY LIVE on Nine from Suncorp Stadium. State of Origin kicks off with its unmissable and action-packed state vs state action, delivering passion and excitement unlike anything else.
Check local guides for details. Times will differ.
WIDE WORLD OF SPORTS – 100% ORIGIN
- Exclusively on Wide World of Sports for its final episode of the year, James Bracey sits down with Origin legends Phil Gould, Peter Sterling, Darren Lockyer and Sam Thaiday to retell their greatest memories, make bold predictions, and discuss Round 12’s biggest Origin headlines. Watch the latest episode HERE .
PODCAST – SIX TACKLES WITH GUS
- James Bracey discusses the biggest issues of the week with rugby league legend and expert commentator Phil Gould on Six Tackles with Gus .
This week:
- Thoughts on the NSW and QLD teams
- How the Origin series is likely to play out
Podcast available for download here: Round 12 – Six Tackles with Gus
He said it on his show on Macquarie Sports, he’s going over there to call the game.
Any idea what’s happened to Paul Vautin. Haven’t seen Fatty commentating on a Thursday for a few weeks now…
Is Nine’s NRL cross-promoting the CWC tonight in any way? If so any caps?
Apparently not according to 2GB. Ray Warren flying to Perth.
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