Rugby league, pizza and meat pies. What's not to love?
All Australian staples and all linked with good times.
Now, imagine you could combine the three at one time. Pizza. With a Meat Pie Crust. While the footy is on.
Does it get any better?
So, to celebrate Domino's launch of one of the all-time great combinations, we at Zero Tackleย thought we'd have a crack at working out what pizza each team would be if they were one.
Brisbane Broncos โ Supreme
Founded in 1998, six premierships and some of the great players of all time. A little bit like a Supreme Pizza, the Broncos are loaded with everything an NRL club could want. History, tradition, talent and a huge fanbase.
Canberra Raiders โ BBQ Meatlovers
When you're sitting in Canberra freezing on a cold Saturday night in the middle of June, there really is no substitute for the classics. A Meatlovers pizza and about 73 blankets while you watch the Green Machine play for the city.
Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs โ Double Bacon Cheeseburger
One of the NRL's biggest and most passionate fan bases, the Bulldogs are known for their resilience and 'dogs of war' attitude. Their backs to the wall play links up perfectly with the double bacon cheeseburger - beefy in the middle and finished off with some bacon sizzle.
Cronulla Sharks โ Peri-Peri Chicken
A 2016 premiership broke the Sharks club's existence-long drought, and their hard-fought run to the title matches perfectly with the Peri-Peri Chicken pizza. The right amount of spice and flavour, and a perfect game plan, brought success to the Shire.
Gold Coast Titans โ Spicy Summer Chicken
The Titans are from the Gold Coast, and when you think of the Glitter Strip, you think summer. So of course, it's only natural that the Spicy Summer Chicken pizza links up nicely with the Gold Coast.
Manly Sea Eagles โ Godfather
Manly have eight premierships to their name and a Northern Beaches reputation, so why not have a pizza that has it all too? Their stars over the years have ensured the club has had it all, and the Godfather Pizza is in the same boat.
Melbourne Storm โ Mega Meatlovers
The Mega Meatlovers is a consistent force when it comes to pizza. An absolute classic that you can't go wrong with. The Storm are kind of the same in the NRL. They just keep winning, and if they aren't winning, they are always on the list of contenders.
New Zealand Warriors โ Hawaiian
The Warriors are New Zealand's only NRL team, and Auckland brings with it the island vibe. So why not link it up with the Hawaiian pizza, the pineapple and ham combo? Plenty of flash in the Warriors' game plan, too. Just think of the excitement machine players over the years.
Newcastle Knights โ BBQ Chicken and Bacon
The Knights are the heart of Newcastle, with two premierships and a working-class ethos. The BBQ Chicken and Bacon pizza, with its smoky, comforting flavours, suits their loyal fanbase and gritty stars like Kalyn Ponga. It's not the flashiest pizza, but it's dependable, like the Knights on a good day at McDonald Jones Stadium.
North Queensland Cowboys โ Firebreather
The Cowboys are Townsville's pride, with a 2015 premiership fueled by Johnathan Thurston's magic. The other thing we know Townsville for is the hot weather, and well, the Firebreather is a hot pizza, so this one makes sense.
Parramatta Eels โ Cheesy Garlic Bread
The Eels haven't won a competition since 1986. Just ask their fans. They'll tell you exactly how long it has been, and exactly how much promise the club have had since then. Cheesy Garlic Bread isn't a pizza, so it's not winning any pizza competitions either, but it sure does leave you hungry for more.
Penrith Panthers โ Pepperoni
What's not to love about a Pepperoni pizza? It just gets the job done every single time. It's kind of like the Panthers, who have won the competition four years in a row. They're no-nonsense.
The Dolphins โ Simply Cheese
The Dolphins are the NRL's newest team, and while a Cheese pizza isn't all that new, it sure is simple. A bit like the Dolphins, who are building their way into the competition this year. If you don't like that analogy, well, they almost signed Brandon 'the Block of Cheese' Smith as their marquee recruit. They missed out, but still.
South Sydney Rabbitohs โ Margherita
The Rabbitohs are one of the NRL's foundation clubs. They have 21 premierships, a long history of stars, and a long history of success. Kind of like the Margherita pizza. If you're hosting a pizza party, it's going to be on the menu. If you're watching the NRL, well, odds are, South Sydney are going to be there.
St George Illawarra Dragons โ Spicy Veg Trio
One of two joint-venture clubs in the competition after St George and Illawarra merged, the Spicy Veg Trio is a merger of capsicum, jalapenos, and pineapple. On fire about 60 years ago, the Dragons haven't won a competition since 2010.
Sydney Roosters โ Loaded Supreme
The NRL's other remaining foundation club, the Roosters, have won 15 premierships. The Loaded Supreme is an upgrade of a classic, kind of like the Roosters seem to do with the salary cap. Yes, that's a joke, but we couldn't resist!
Wests Tigers โ Ham and Cheese
The Wests Tigers are a merger of two classicsโBalmain and Western Suburbsโand this pizza is a merger of two classics as well - ham and cheese. It's as simple as that.
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