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The Upsets and Controversies contiuned in round 3 of the 2008 Season. The round, also saw the second Golden Point Match of 2008, this time the Eels claiming a 24-23 win over the Knights. The Cowboys forgettable start to the season also got worse, being defeated by a Hunt/Locyer less Broncos. The Storm were also handed their first back to back loss since Early 2006 and another pretty ordinary week for the tipsters.

The Action Continues; Round 4. Discuss the Weekend as it happenes.

Match Information:
HERE!

Teams:
HERE!

Fixture:
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Game in Focus:
Give Mason hell, says Bulldogs boss
By Steve Jancetic | March 31, 2008

BULLDOGS boss Todd Greenberg wants his club's fans to give Willie Mason 80 minutes of hell when the outspoken prop returns to ANZ Stadium in enemy colours on Friday night.

In what shapes as the biggest regular season NRL battle in recent memory, Sydney Roosters forward Mason will come face to face with the teammates he walked out on last November for the first time.

And Greenberg, on his first day as Bulldogs chief executive, said he wanted fans to remind Mason he was now the enemy.

“I'm expecting it to be brutal on the field, I'm expecting it to be personal on the field,” Greenberg said. “He won't go wondering about which supporters are there, there's no doubt about that.

“That's what people will pay their ticket money for, to get out there and see Willie Mason in the red, white and blue. Now's the opportunity for Bulldogs fans to get out there and support us and make sure we have an advantage there.”

Roosters five-eighth Braith Anasta is one player who knows exactly what Mason is in for on Friday night.

The former New South Wales Origin pivot felt the full force of the Bulldogs wrath when he ran out against his former club in 2006.

“The Doggies fans, they're so passionate and they're loyal supporters. They're going to be out there in force and I'm sure they're going to be giving Willie a bit of stick,” he said.

“But he's a big boy and he can handle it. I remember when I first played against them, it's not easy.

“It's a new club and he's had some really strong memories and good memories of the club and I'm sure he'll find it a bit uneasy or a bit different to what he's used to.”

Merchandise sales of the Bulldogs 'Born not bred' t-shirts - a direct snipe at the Roosters' recruitment policy that currently sees four former Bulldogs in the tri-colours - are tipped to skyrocket this week.

Greenberg reinforced the message, saying Bulldogs players and fans had every right to resent Mason for the way he deserted them last year.

“They have a right to be disappointed in him and his actions and that's up to them,” Greenberg said.

“The club's moved on - we're in decent form and we're a good tight strong unit and we play for each other.

“There's no doubt Willie's a great footballer but we want people here who are wanting to play with each other, and that's what a team is.

“The Bulldogs have always been known for being a fantastic team and a club - no individual will ever take over this club.”
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Previous Round Results:

Sea Eagles 52 v Warriors 6
Bulldogs 32 v Tigers 12
Panthers 26 v Rabbitohs 22
Titans 18 v Sharks 4
Raiders 21 v Dragons 14
Roosters 10 v Storm 6
Broncos 36 v Cowboys 2
Eels 24 v Knights 23​
 
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Hmmm so let me get this straight,

Warriors first round was a Monday night away match which they lost.
Second round was a Sunday arvo home match which they won.
Third match was a Monday night away match which they lost.
Fourth match is a Sunday arvo home game...:-k
 
Read on the Kennel heaps of Bulldogs supporters will have Pre Made shirts on for Hatred signs to the roosters.

Look out for the big banner.

'Mason: Was a Dog, now a ****'

Love it! Bring it on, Round 4 already!
 
AussieKnight said:
Read on the Kennel heaps of Bulldogs supporters will have Pre Made shirts on for Hatred signs to the roosters.

Look out for the big banner.

'Mason: Was a Dog, now a ****'
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Typical bitter Bulldogs fans, maybe they can riot after the match too!
 
Will definitely be the game to watch. I heard that the Kennel are rallying for Dogs supporters to turn their back on mason when he takes the field. I'm keen to see something happen. If it's a boring, low scoring afair and not one biff, I'll be bitterly disappointed.
 
AussieKnight said:
Read on the Kennel heaps of Bulldogs supporters will have Pre Made shirts on for Hatred signs to the roosters.

Look out for the big banner.

'Mason: Was a Dog, now a ****'

Love it! Bring it on, Round 4 already!
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IN RLW they apparently had that sign taken away as it was deemed offensive?
 
NRL teams for Round 4
| April 01, 2008 12:00am

FULL team of the NRL teams selected for Round 4(*denotes NSW time):

Friday:

MELBOURNE v BRISBANE
at Olympic Park (7.40pm)

MELBOURNE: Billy Slater; Steve Turner, Will Chambers, Israel Folau, Anthony Quinn; Greg Inglis, Cooper Cronk; Dallas Johnson, Ryan Hoffman, Jeremy Smith, Adam Blair, Cameron Smith (c), Jeff Lima. Res: Matt Geyer, Sika Manu, Sam Tagataese, Antonio Kaufusi, Clifford Manua.

BRISBANE: Karmichael Hunt; Reece Robinson, Steve Michaels, Justin Hodges, Darius Boyd; Darren Lockyer (c), Peter Wallace; Tonie Carroll, Ashton Sims, David Stagg, Sam Thaiday, PJ Marsh, Ben Hannant. Res: Greg Eastwood, Nick Kenny, Michael Ennis, Joel Clinton.
Referee: Jared Maxwell.

BULLDOGS v SYDNEY
at ANZ Stadium (7.40pm)

BULLDOGS: Luke Patten; Hazem El Masri, Tim Winitana, Willie Tonga, Heka Nanai; Ben Roberts, Daniel Holdsworth; Lee Te Maari, Andrew Ryan (c), Sonny Bill Williams, Kane Cleal, Corey Hughes, Jarrad Hickey. Res: Michael Sullivan, Danny Williams, Brad Morrin, Danny Williams.

SYDNEY: Anthony Minichiello; Amos Roberts, Setaimata Sa, Sam Perrett, Shaun Kenny-Dowall; Braith Anasta, Mitchell Pearce; Craig Fitzgibbon (c), Anthony Tupou, Willie Mason, Nate Myles, Riley Brown, Mark O'Meley. Res: Lopini Paea, James Aubusson, David Shillington, Mitch Aubusson, James Aubusson, Frank-Paul Nuuausala (one to be omitted).
Referee: Tony Archer.

Saturday:

ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA v CRONULLA
at ANZ Stadium (5.35pm)

DRAGONS: Ben Hornby; Jason Nightingale, Mark Gasnier (c), Matt Cooper, Josh Morris; Rangi Chase, Jamie Soward; Dean Young, Kirk Reynoldson, Beau Scott, Jason Ryles, Ben Ellis, Justin Poore. Res: Jarrod Saffy, Chase Stanley, Lagi Setu, Jon Green, Stuart Webb, Dan Hunt (two to be omitted).

CRONULLA: Brett Kearney; Bryson Goodwin, David Simmons, Ben Pomeroy, Luke Covell; Greg Bird, Brett Kimmorley; Fraser Anderson, Lance Thompson, Paul Stephenson, Luke Douglas, Kevin Kingston, Adam Peek. Res: Bryan Norrie, Jacob Selmes, Misi Taulapapa, Isaac De Gois, Eddie Su'a (one to be omitted).
Referee: Sean Hampstead.

GOLD COAST v CANBERRA
at Skilled Park (7.35pm)

TITANS: Preston Campbell; Ben Jeffrey, Luke O'Dwyer, Brett Delaney, Jordan Atkins; Mat Rogers, Scott Prince (c); Ashley Harrison, Mark Minichiello, Anthony Laffranchi, Brad Meyers, Nathan Friend, Luke Bailey (c). Res: Aaron Cannings, James Stosic, Josh Graham, Clint Amos, Gavin Cooper, Daniel Conn (two to be omitted).

CANBERRA: Bronx Goodwin; Colin Best, Marshall Chalk, Joel Monaghan, Adrian Purtell; Terry Campese, Todd Carney; Alan Tongue (c), Nigel Plum, Joe Picker, Dane Tilse, Ryan Hinchcliffe, Troy Thompson. Res: Josh Miller, Michael Weyman, Lincoln Withers, Trevor Thurling, David Milne, Tom Learoyd-Lars (two to be omitted).
Referee: Ben Cummins.

NORTH QUEENSLAND v PARRAMATTA
at Dairy Farmers Stadium (9.35pm*)

COWBOYS: Matt Bowen; Ty Williams, Ashley Graham, Ben Harris, Mark Henry; Justin Smith, Johnathan Thurston (c); Luke O'Donnell, Jacob Lillyman, Steve Southern, Carl Webb, Aaron Payne (c), Ray Cashmere. Res: Sam Faust, Dayne Weston, Anthony Watts, Shane Tronc.

PARRAMATTA: Luke Burt; Taulima Tautai, Joel Reddy, Jarryd Hayne, Eric Grothe; Brett Finch, Tim Smith; Feleti Mateo, Daniel Wagon, Nathan Hindmarsh, Fuifui Moimoi, Mark Riddell, Nathan Cayless (c). Res: Matt Keating, Josh Cordoba, Todd Lowrie, Weller Hauraki.
Referee: Bernard Sutton.

Sunday:

WARRIORS v NEWCASTLE
at Mt Smart Stadium (2.05pm*)

WARRIORS: Lance Hohaia; Patrick Ah Van, Brent Tate, Ryan Shortland, Manu Vatuvei; Michael Witt, Grant Rovelli; Micheal Luck, Sonny Fai, Simon Mannering, Ruben Wiki (c), Nathan Fien, Sam Rapira. Res: Evarn Tuimavave, Epalahame Lauaki, Wairangi Koopu, Logan Swann, Ian Henderson (one to be omitted).

NEWCASTLE: Kurt Gidley; James McManus, Wes Naiqama, Keith Lulia, Cooper Vuna; Jarrod Mullen, Scott Dureau; Zeb Taia, Cameron Ciraldo, Chris Houston, Jesse Royal, Danny Buderus (c), Dan Tolar. Res: Matt Hilder, Richard Fa'aoso, Cory Paterson, Danny Wicks, Adam MacDougall (one to be omitted).
Referee: Tony De Las Heras. ( NOT AGAIN ARGHH!)

MANLY v SOUTHS
at ANZ Stadium (3.05pm)

MANLY: Brett Stewart; Michael Robertson, Steve Bell, Jamie Lyon, Michael Bani; Luke Williamson, Matt Orford (c); Steve Menzies, Glenn Stewart, Anthony Watmough, Brent Kite, Matt Ballin, Jason King. Res: Josh Perry, Adam Cuthbertson, Mark Bryant, Heath L'Estrange, Glenn Hall, Jack Afamasaga (two to be omitted).

SOUTHS: Nathan Merritt; Germaine Paulson, Fetuli Talanoa, Beau Champion, Shannon Hegarty; John Sutton, Jeremy Smith; Ben Lowe, Luke Stuart, David Kidwell (c), Roy Asotasi (c), George Ndaira, Michael Greenfield. Res: Dean Widders, Manase Manuokafoa, Jaiman Lowe, Shannon McPherson, Beau Faloon.
Referee: Shayne Hayne.

Monday:

WESTS TIGERS v PENRITH
at Campbelltown Sports Ground (7.05pm)

WESTS TIGERS: Brett Hodgson (c); Taniela Tuiaki, Dene Halatau, Chris Lawrence, Peni Tagive; Tim Moltzen, John Morris; Liam Fulton, Chris Heighington, Ben Te'o, Keith Galloway, Robbie Farah, Todd Payten. Res: Corey Payne, Danny Galea, Bronson Harrison, Beau Ryan.

PENRITH: Rhys Wesser; Luke Rooney, Brad Tighe, Michael Jennings, Michael Gordon; Maurice Blair, Jarrod Sammutt; Nathan Smith, Trent Waterhouse, Frank Pritchard, Petero Civoniceva (c), Luke Priddis, Tony Puletua. Res: Paul Aiton, Adam Woolnough, Matthew Bell, Brendan Worth, Frank Puletua, Matthew Bell (one to be omitted).
Referee: Jason Robinson.
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I wonder if all supporters react like us when they get De las hairy arse?

When i saw him down for our first game i said to myself Faaaaaaarrrkkkkk!!

I think it started from that Cowboys game a cupla years ago when the ref i think it was Clark pulled a hammy and he made his debut and replaced him. We had both won our first 5 straight and i think he cost us the game in my one eyed opinion :) So ever since then i've had a hatred for him ( which is fair enough i reckon).lol
 
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