That was Textbook Roosters Football

[Bansai Pipeline]

This punishing game was a microcosm of our last few seasons, and very possibly this one.

We totally blow it in the all-important first half, then attempt to mount the miracle comeback only to be stifled by injuries and poor discipline. And most importantly, we're so far behind the 8 ball on the scoreboard / ladder that we have no right to compete anyway.

Two wins the the opening 5 is appalling.

Shameful with our squad and much-vaunted pre-season.

[Carlos Parra]

Good summary.

The only textbook they seem to be following is this one:

https://www.booktopia.com.au/handboo...RoCD4AQAvD_BwE

[Vasco]

It was special tonight. Lost ball 2nd tackle of the game followed by a dumb captains challenge. They score 2 tackles later.

[Carlos Parra]

It was special tonight. Lost ball 2nd tackle of the game followed by a dumb captains challenge. They score 2 tackles later.

Truly brainless football.

[Bansai Pipeline]

I fear Teddy has that Michell Pearce quality. Bit of a dumb bum. Fancy contesting that so early. Definitely came back to bite us.

[Roosterfarian]

Would give anything for a Cronk-style half at the moment. Someone that brings structure to our attack and defence. Someone that doesn’t want to score off every play. Someone that doesnt try to execute low percentage plays after low percentage plays. Someone that plays the game like its a chess board.

Someone that can kick the ball on the fifth and makes some metres.

[Waylander]

This punishing game was a microcosm of our last few seasons, and very possibly this one.

We totally blow it in the all-important first half, then attempt to mount the miracle comeback only to be stifled by injuries and poor discipline. And most importantly, we're so far behind the 8 ball on the scoreboard / ladder that we have no right to compete anyway.

Two wins the the opening 5 is appalling.

Shameful with our squad and much-vaunted pre-season.

But you said in the “How many wins in the first 5” thread that 1 or 0 wasn’t out of the question. Now 2 is appalling?

[The Marshall]

Teddy is a great player and brilliant servant of the club but he is a poor captain imo. Doesn’t earn the respect of refs and therefore can’t impose himself. To many shit challenges.

[Bates]

Would give anything for a Cronk-style half at the moment. Someone that brings structure to our attack and defence. Someone that doesn’t want to score off every play. Someone that doesnt try to execute low percentage plays after low percentage plays. Someone that plays the game like its a chess board.

Someone that can kick the ball on the fifth and makes some metres.

Pearce is still training and looking fit. He's also matured and dealt with his demons.

[The Marshall]

Would give anything for a Cronk-style half at the moment. Someone that brings structure to our attack and defence. Someone that doesn’t want to score off every play. Someone that doesnt try to execute low percentage plays after low percentage plays. Someone that plays the game like its a chess board.

Someone that can kick the ball on the fifth and makes some metres.

Yes, the two eyes up players in the one side is confusing. They played better when Kez was off and again when Walker was off. Together seems to not gel.

[Bates]

Teddy is a great player and brilliant servant of the club but he is a poor captain imo. Doesn’t earn the respect of refs and therefore can’t impose himself. To many shit challenges.

Agree. Captains need to be composed. Great player, average captain.

[Andrew Walker]

Utter rot. The whole thing makes me want to vomit

[Bansai Pipeline]

But you said in the “How many wins in the first 5” thread that 1 or 0 wasn’t out of the question. Now 2 is appalling?

I guess I got a false sense of confidence after the Vegas win.

I love Easts. I want them to win. But we're so disappointing.

[theGman]

Would give anything for a Cronk-style half at the moment. Someone that brings structure to our attack and defence. Someone that doesn’t want to score off every play. Someone that doesnt try to execute low percentage plays after low percentage plays. Someone that plays the game like its a chess board.

Someone that can kick the ball on the fifth and makes some metres.

Your candidate plays in the ESL and would return a better player.

He goes by the name of Brodie Croft.

[Carlos Parra]

Piss off the captains challenge I reckon. Just because you make a poor challenge early in the game shouldn’t mean you’re subjected to every piss poor decision that goes against you for the rest of the game

Agreed.

It's the green light for referees to stitch us up good and hard.