SQUAD v EELS

[Waylander]

ROOSTERS SQUAD v EELS

Round 25 - Friday 18th August
8:00pm CommBank Stadium, Sydney

I will preface this crap by saying I really don't think we can make the 8. Even if we win every game our points differential will sink us. The other teams in contention all have very winable games, and/or a bye, in the last 3 rounds. Once more, the Devil vomits in our kettle.

That said, it may be entirely academic but we just have to keep winning. What better way to keep our hopes alive than the next 2 games against our perennial patsies, the Eels and Tigers. Not long ago we regularly put 50 on both these outfits. Wouldn't that be nice, to finally rack up a big score and get some much needed fluency in attack.

In the good news department, HE'S BACK!! Sort of. Walker named at 18 on the extended bench. Chrichton makes his return in 17. Egan still not back from his HIA absence. Brown is also on the extended bench.
Sanden retains the 14.

Ref is Klown, AGAIN. FSM help us!!

FFS

GO EASTS !!


ROOSTERS:
1. Teddy
2. Toops
3. Smith, B
4. Manu
5. Suaalii
6. Keary
7. Hutchison
8. JWH
9. Smith, B
10. Collins
11. Wong
12. Butcher, N
13. Radley

INTERCHANGE:
14. Smith, S
15. Baker
16. May
17. Crichton

RESERVES:
18. Walker
19. Napa
20. Allan
21. Pauga
22. Brown


Match Officials:
Referee: Ashley Klein
Touch Judges: Drew Oultram, Chris Sutton
Senior Review Official: Grant Atkins

[worldbe3]

It occurs to me Egan must have been pretty badly shook up from that concussion. This is his third straight game missed

[Random Rooster]

Nathan Brown missing out is unlucky. He has been very good before the bs send off

[Random Rooster]

It occurs to me Egan must have been pretty badly shook up from that concussion. This is his third straight game missed

Yeah that's a worry. Im not sure if he would walk back into the team anyway.....Josh Wong really looks the goods

[SamKerrSimp]

Ashley Klein and Grant Atkins is a worrying sign

[zac]

assuming walker will start at 7 if his knee is okay after his first hit out. wouldn't be surprised if brown starts in front of baker. no need to put media focus on browny before playing his old team - it's not like the bloke has any problems firing up

[Rooster90]

Oh yay...Klein again

[Qld Chook]

Nathan Brown missing out is unlucky. He has been very good before the bs send off

Agreed, wonder if this is a sign he may not be at the club next season.. because I would have him in front of Baker.

[roosterchook]

I agree we can’t overcome the massive for and against so no finals footy this year. Anyway I’ve enjoyed this forum. You guys are the best. I think had you guys been coaching we would be in the top 4. Disappointed but there’s next year.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

I hope Walker starts,
Brown should be at lock and Radley 2nd row.
Angus should be playing reserve grade
Hutch should drop out, Smith is a better 14.

[Renman]

Oh yay...Klein again

We are going to get stitched up big time by Klein and Atkins. Hope Robbo has a spare $10k because I feel that he is gonna need to spend it.

It would be really nice if one of the journos did a piece on how teams give away so few penalties and 6 again v the Roosters. They play us and they are almost flawless.

I love Teddy but he is not good at challenging the refs it's like, jeez you penalized us again. We need a talker in that position but I don't know if we have one in our team.

[Easts75]

I'm still scratching my head that Robbo used Walker as the fall guy for our early season form while other went untouched. Gee I hope he stays healthy for the remainder of the year and never sees reserves again

[Team Evil]

I'm still scratching my head that Robbo used Walker as the fall guy for our early season form while other went untouched. Gee I hope he stays healthy for the remainder of the year and never sees reserves again

Who said he used him as the fall guy, please show me where Robbo has ever blamed Walker for our poor result.

Lots of players have been dropped to find some form and came back better than ever, Trell and Manu spring to mind. And if you are blaming Robbo for Walkers injury then what ever, sh!t happens

[Bates]

Klein?

FFS!

[Lydon]

I'm still scratching my head that Robbo used Walker as the fall guy for our early season form while other went untouched. Gee I hope he stays healthy for the remainder of the year and never sees reserves again

It will never make sense mate,an absolute horrible decision..

I guess looking at it from the outside,maybe it would’ve been wiser for Robinson to back his halfback and give him confidence to work on his game in the top grade under his tutelage..

Anyway hope he gets back his 7 jersey and helps us finish the season strong!