Michael Lett

[Andrew Walker]

If he was still here, these lovers of The Cat wouldnt even be talking about him. He'd be going backwards like all our players. Everyone's marveling at what he can do. For many a time Ive said he is the consummate touch footballer.....unparalleled speed, off the cuff almost adhoc passing and kicking game. A real live wire. But Ive also seen him choke on the big one. And his tactics against the Bulldogs were gutless and questionable. He showed his true colours - he's only ever been a confidence player. He wont back himself unless he's 1000% reassured. He wasnt going to catch Idris, so he milked it. He's going well because he's getting 1000% confidence/carriage from his champion forwards. Personally I dont like cats. I dont like blokes that dont go 1000% every time, even when they are likely to get beaten.

I dont like little prats that expect everything to be served up to them or dummy spit when they dont get their own way. Thats the Jamie Soward that left Easts, and from one or two memorable moments, he has proven that he still carries that gene.

Rightio I cant really dispute any of what has been said there.I will add this though I have watched Soward for may years now He has always had all the skills and most importantly the pace.I said to friends I did think that he would be a late bloomer.I think his best footy is still in front of him.Time will tell on what happens this year with Saints and Soward Theyare flying at present but as you have said they do have a history of choking.

[melon....]

Your funny Melon

So what your saying is When we play crap and lose its every one elses fault, it has nothing to do with the halves performance.

But if Saints lose and dont perform in the semis it is the halves fault.

I get it now

Its simple mate. If we cant score points its usually our ball player's fault. Pearce, Anasta, Soward whoever they may be. There is also an underlying reason why they couldnt create scoring opportunities. You see, there's this small thing call possession. You cant really score unless you have the ball. I dont know you may have heard of it. When you have fat lazy coconuts that miss tackles, and halves have to cover, or drop teh ball 10 out from their own line, or cant play the ball and hand over possession, you have the 3 main reasons the Roosters have leaked points this year. Now I ask you, taking that into account, was it the half that knocked all those passes on? Was it the half that didnt play the ball correctly? Was it the half that missed every tackle? Any reasonable person would understand. Im glad I was able in your case to explain it. But for a half to have the room needed to weave anything, he must not only control his forwards, but get the required committment and response.

How well would Soward be going if Creagh and the others were dropping pill 20 out from their own line? Have a look at their mistake rate - its non existent. Why wouldnt Soward go well...I would as would you behind that pack. Imaging what pearce would do behind that pack.

Saints will choke, I believe they have peaked too early and we all know no team can maintain that sort of intensity all year.

Their 2005 team was better, but they didnt have the coach enigma. Bennett may be the difference this year, but I believe the odds are they will be outplayed in the semis.

[Guest]

If he was still here, these lovers of The Cat wouldnt even be talking about him. He'd be going backwards like all our players. Everyone's marveling at what he can do. For many a time Ive said he is the consummate touch footballer.....unparalleled speed, off the cuff almost adhoc passing and kicking game. A real live wire. But Ive also seen him choke on the big one. And his tactics against the Bulldogs were gutless and questionable. He showed his true colours - he's only ever been a confidence player. He wont back himself unless he's 1000% reassured. He wasnt going to catch Idris, so he milked it. He's going well because he's getting 1000% confidence/carriage from his champion forwards. Personally I dont like cats. I dont like blokes that dont go 1000% every time, even when they are likely to get beaten.

I dont like little prats that expect everything to be served up to them or dummy spit when they dont get their own way. Thats the Jamie Soward that left Easts, and from one or two memorable moments, he has proven that he still carries that gene.

If that is the case why the love affair with JNR JNr then??

The club played him in 1st grade because he was looking elsewhere when initially looking for a contract.

They got rid of all his competition for the position to take the pressure away from him.

When he played crap they mocked up a back injury for him, because saying he was dropped would be bad for his confidence.

Many off field drinking dramas that have been swept under the table

Spitting his drink on a Roosters employee that was made out to be an accident.

No need to go on.

[Guest]

Its simple mate. If we cant score points its usually our ball player's fault. Pearce, Anasta, Soward whoever they may be. There is also an underlying reason why they couldnt create scoring opportunities. You see, there's this small thing call possession. You cant really score unless you have the ball. I dont know you may have heard of it. When you have fat lazy coconuts that miss tackles, and halves have to cover, or drop teh ball 10 out from their own line, or cant play the ball and hand over possession, you have the 3 main reasons the Roosters have leaked points this year. Now I ask you, taking that into account, was it the half that knocked all those passes on? Was it the half that didnt play the ball correctly? Was it the half that missed every tackle? Any reasonable person would understand. Im glad I was able in your case to explain it. But for a half to have the room needed to weave anything, he must not only control his forwards, but get the required committment and response.

How well would Soward be going if Creagh and the others were dropping pill 20 out from their own line? Have a look at their mistake rate - its non existent. Why wouldnt Soward go well...I would as would you behind that pack. Imaging what pearce would do behind that pack.

Saints will choke, I believe they have peaked too early and we all know no team can maintain that sort of intensity all year.

Their 2005 team was better, but they didnt have the coach enigma. Bennett may be the difference this year, but I believe the odds are they will be outplayed in the semis.

Thats fine, but lets not forget the kicking game that invariably gets them the field position, its not just the forwards.

Lets not forget the execution, against the dragons we really should have been 24-6 up, we had field position and possession but offered nothing.

Melon Pearce was at fault for many dropped balls in that game, passing behind players and hospital balls will always end in an error.

He tries too hard and forces himself into error.

He has not got the Footy Smarts to be a match winner, he needs help, he hasnt got it.

And i believe if Soward was still here he would still be carving up, he and Pearce would compliment each other perfectly, having 2 boring methodical players in the halves like we have is the reason for our poor execution, kicking games and field position.

Soward would relieve alot of pressure pearce plays with.

[Guest]

Saints will choke, I believe they have peaked too early and we all know no team can maintain that sort of intensity all year.

Their 2005 team was better, but they didnt have the coach enigma. Bennett may be the difference this year, but I believe the odds are they will be outplayed in the semis.

They haven't even peaked yet. Their attack gets better every week, and their defence is just consistent. They've shown no signs of slowing down whatsoever whilst teams like the Dogs, Manly, Storm, Broncos and Cowboys have all shown chinks in the armor.

The 2005 team was overrated, shiteloads of individual talent but they weren't a good team. Too many superstars not willing to jump in and help the guy alongside them. The 2009 dragons are the opposite, not a team filled to the brim with talent, but the commitment they show for each other is some of the best I've seen in the last decade.

All your talk about them choking is more wishful thinking than based in reality, they are the real deal this year. There are only 4 contenders... Storm, Manly, Dogs and Dragons, and the dragons have been by far the most consistent of the lot of them. They still haven't lost by more than 6.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Thats fine, but lets not forget the kicking game that invariably gets them the field position, its not just the forwards.

Lets not forget the execution, against the dragons we really should have been 24-6 up, we had field position and possession but offered nothing.

Melon Pearce was at fault for many dropped balls in that game, passing behind players and hospital balls will always end in an error.

He tries too hard and forces himself into error.

He has not got the Footy Smarts to be a match winner, he needs help, he hasnt got it.

And i believe if Soward was still here he would still be carving up, he and Pearce would compliment each other perfectly, having 2 boring methodical players in the halves like we have is the reason for our poor execution, kicking games and field position.

Soward would relieve alot of pressure pearce plays with.

Well hopefully Carney will be here next season to address some of those issues.. I guess Soward's problem was that he didn't drink enough and didn't have a long enough rap sheet.

[Guest]

Geez what did Lett do yesterday to have everyone here wanting him back? He finished off a try, like all wingers would have done. Then he made a break down the sideline (with no one marking him on the wing), turned a prop forward inside out and then got tackled. Wow, well done!

[Cockadoodledoo]

Geez what did Lett do yesterday to have everyone here wanting him back? He finished off a try, like all wingers would have done. Then he made a break down the sideline (with no one marking him on the wing), turned a prop forward inside out and then got tackled. Wow, well done!

Our wingers get run down by front rowers..

[Guest]

Geez what did Lett do yesterday to have everyone here wanting him back? He finished off a try, like all wingers would have done. Then he made a break down the sideline (with no one marking him on the wing), turned a prop forward inside out and then got tackled. Wow, well done!

1 try, 4 linebreaks, 196m, 1 try assist and 4 tackle breaks. Not bad day's work for a winger I guess. He's actually quick as well, makes a good change from our guys.

[Guest]

Our wingers get run down by front rowers..

What rubbish

[Cockadoodledoo]

What rubbish

Steve Price ran down Perrett last year after he made made a break from a scrum in the semi over in NZ.. Price had to break from that scrum.. I know he is a fullback but will be back on the Wing in a couple weeks.. I guess Earl doesn't make breaks (3 this season in NYC lol) so it is hard to know.

[Andrew Walker]

Steve Price ran down Perrett last year after he made made a break from a scrum in the semi over in NZ.. Price had to break from that scrum.. I know he is a fullback but will be back on the Wing in a couple weeks.. I guess Earl doesn't make breaks (3 this season in NYC lol) so it is hard to know.

Whilst Perret was smashing his way through the defensive line, Price was breaking from the scrum unimpeded. Perret was also being chased by outside backs who made him veer into the path of Price whilst trying to outrun them

[Rooster_6]

Perrett and SKD aren't actually that slow... by no means are they fast but if you give them a 5-10m head start on any player in the NRL and they'll take it. We never really see Perrett in open spaces but that's mainly becauese he's not a good support player, most of his line breaks are off poor kick chases and there's usually a few lazy defender hiding in behind the line so when he does break it he usually gets tackled anyway. What he is good at is close to the line, if we were smart enough and played to our players strengths we'd be giving him a lot of ball from about 5 metres out, he's extremely hard to tackle and very elusive.

[melon....]

If that is the case why the love affair with JNR JNr then??

The club played him in 1st grade because he was looking elsewhere when initially looking for a contract.

They got rid of all his competition for the position to take the pressure away from him.

When he played crap they mocked up a back injury for him, because saying he was dropped would be bad for his confidence.

Many off field drinking dramas that have been swept under the table

Spitting his drink on a Roosters employee that was made out to be an accident.

No need to go on.

Where have i said I love Pearce. The Little shit is a smart arse kid from the only league high school on the North Shore - he likes hookers, likes drink, likes to think his shit dont stink. If my son turns out like that Id belt him till he crawled back where he came from.

But he is the best halfback we could possibly have. I stick by that whilst you toss over the Milkman's headgear.

Its simple really. Ones a little smart arsed bullet proof wanker that plays half for Easts. The other's the best touchie Centenial Park will ever see.

[melon....]

They haven't even peaked yet. Their attack gets better every week, and their defence is just consistent. They've shown no signs of slowing down whatsoever whilst teams like the Dogs, Manly, Storm, Broncos and Cowboys have all shown chinks in the armor.

The 2005 team was overrated, shiteloads of individual talent but they weren't a good team. Too many superstars not willing to jump in and help the guy alongside them. The 2009 dragons are the opposite, not a team filled to the brim with talent, but the commitment they show for each other is some of the best I've seen in the last decade.

All your talk about them choking is more wishful thinking than based in reality, they are the real deal this year. There are only 4 contenders... Storm, Manly, Dogs and Dragons, and the dragons have been by far the most consistent of the lot of them. They still haven't lost by more than 6.

JB, they were the real deal in 05 too. You said so then too.