If Australia lose they'll just bring in more non-Australians. Considering their self-professed superiority it always amuses me that they'll pick anyone they can whatever their nationality.

Half the threads on here have been started by League Freak

It's going to be an Aussie win I have no doubt. After the epic semi against England, the kiwis were physically battered by us. That will take it's toll on final day.
With the Aussie given a bye from Fiji, and quite fresh from the last few weeks training sessions, the kiwis have no chance in my opinion. But all the same, I do hope it's a game fitting for a final.

Don't get this accusing NZ of arrogance.

The Aussies have been doing it for years and some of their media don't give a toss about international rugby league.

I'd rather NZ sock it to the Aussies and starve them of success across all sports.

This!

Yesterday I could have happily ripped my ticket for the final up, but starting to come round. Will be backing NZ, no question about it.

Having lived in NZ, and my brother living there since 1975 ,then it has to be the Kiwi's

When visiting and watching the 1 day cricket tournaments against the convicts my NZ friends have been quite surprised by my fervour for the Black Caps, plus having the best national anthem in the world as well ,always gives me goosebumps

Australia lost the last one because they had too soft a draw and didn't man up in the big game.
They have had a very similar run this time. They are saying they have learnt their lesson and will be ready for a battle hardened Kiwi side, but who knows.

So it would only be a great world cup if Australia win the final?

Yes we do,its NZ,and if they defend their title then fair play to them.

Agree 100% with you Fully.

A fair few of the Kiwis have said on Twitter the best team lost and have been complimentary of our performance.

Whatever Flex saw from the players yesterday was probably done out of sheer relief. That said the match will have taken its toll on them and can see the likes of Inglis, Hayne and co running riot down the flanks of the Kiwi defence...so a Australia win by 12 I fear.

Kiwis all the way for me.

I believe that was written with a heavy pinch of sarcasm.

Spoke to a few Kiwis in the Wetherspoons on Baker Street last night, they were a great bunch. Could never bring myself to cheer for the green and gold!

Not fussed , Just hope we get a classic .

Can't believe what I'm reading here, NZ everyday of the week!