Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Raiders

[Lydon]

At some stage I think our focus needs to shift towards our D and keeping teams to zero.

I’m sure Robbo has spoken about it but very difficult to do with this farcical “6 again” rule at the moment,gives the defensive teams next to no chance to hold teams out!

[The Lip]

I’m sure Robbo has spoken about it but very difficult to do with this farcical “6 again” rule at the moment,gives the defensive teams next to no chance to hold teams out!

Very true much harder task in D these days particularly with the penchant the refs have for them against us.

[rented tracksuit]

I’ve always maintained that the six again rule gives far too much control to the refs to manipulate the direction of a game.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I’ve always maintained that the six again rule gives far too much control to the refs to manipulate the direction of a game.

Definitely. It's essentially a penalty with markers still allowed. Scary pary of it is that its completely subjective without any scrutiny or accountability. Refs can basically make their own rules.

Have to laugh when occasionally the poor old ref forgets the ridiculous KPI even exists and shelve it for a half of footy. Then gets a tap on the shoulder and makes up for lost 6 agains for the rest of the game. Lets be honest its there to amass points via tries...PVL thinks that will keep the masses happy and make the product more marketable.

[rented tracksuit]

Definitely. It's essentially a penalty with markers still allowed. Scary pary of it is that its completely subjective without any scrutiny or accountability. Refs can basically make their own rules.

Have to laugh when occasionally the poor old ref forgets the ridiculous KPI even exists and shelve it for a half of footy. Then gets a tap on the shoulder and makes up for lost 6 agains for the rest of the game. Lets be honest its there to amass points via tries...PVL thinks that will keep the masses happy and make the product more marketable.

Exactly Jaxx. It’s all about the sell and the betting.

[mightyrooster]

6 again is the biggest blight on the game today. It’s the worst rule ever imho.

[Teddy]

Terrell May is such a clever skilful player for a front rower, watching the replay he’s always looking beyond the run who is in space great vision, great hands, super player does he start next season alongside Lindsay or does Spencer?

[Andrew Walker]

6 again is the biggest blight on the game today. It’s the worst rule ever imho.

Completely agree

[player 1]

6 again is the biggest blight on the game today. It’s the worst rule ever imho.

To think that VLandys didn't even know how to pronounce rugby league, let alone follow or understand the game, its history or spirit, before taking over as dictator and completely changing the fabric of the game in 2020, boggles the mind.

Even the cheesy recorded bell ringing sound when a 6A is called, reminiscent of the harness racing industry (another notoriously corrupt enterprise with fixed results), has his stinking paws all over it.

[Big Dog]

At some stage I think our focus needs to shift towards our D and keeping teams to zero.

Ball handling. It was our downfall last week.

[Carlos Parra]

To think that VLandys didn't even know how to pronounce rugby league, let alone follow or understand the game, its history or spirit, before taking over as dictator and completely changing the fabric of the game in 2020, boggles the mind.

Even the cheesy recorded bell ringing sound when a 6A is called, reminiscent of the harness racing industry (another notoriously corrupt enterprise with fixed results), has his stinking paws all over it.

That bloody bell shits me to tears.

Am I the only person who watches Easts defend their line in full knowledge that that dreaded sound will soon ring out?

As mightyrooster said, it is the biggest blight on the game today. A ref could choose to completely ignore transgressions, or find a reason to blow a set restart during every play the ball in every match.

[Chook2]

Everyone had a decent game
Whyte was great at 13 so might keep rads on the edge! The Nat omission is interesting as he did not play res grade either so maybe carrying an injury?
siua Wong dominated in nsw cup so maybe a call up for Egan? Or Nat for Egan
otherwise loving Gus critchon on the edge (whispers of him agreeing to an extension) and also May and Leniu are killing it off the bench - actually better then the starters
we need to learn to win the tight ones and respect teams more but this team will only beat itself
3. teddy
2. Whyte
1. rads / critchon and manu
young and toops were good! And May and Leniu off the bench went well

[Big Dog]

Everyone had a decent game
Whyte was great at 13 so might keep rads on the edge! The Nat omission is interesting as he did not play res grade either so maybe carrying an injury?
siua Wong dominated in nsw cup so maybe a call up for Egan? Or Nat for Egan
otherwise loving Gus critchon on the edge (whispers of him agreeing to an extension) and also May and Leniu are killing it off the bench - actually better then the starters
we need to learn to win the tight ones and respect teams more but this team will only beat itself
3. teddy
2. Whyte
1. rads / critchon and manu
young and toops were good! And May and Leniu off the bench went well

Radley looked so much more dangerous on that right edge.

[Bondicigar]

It's the first time in quit a while where I feel the Chooks are genuine heavyweights of the NRL again . The confidence is back that they can and should win every week.

Go the Mighty Roosters

[mightyrooster]

To think that VLandys didn't even know how to pronounce rugby league, let alone follow or understand the game, its history or spirit, before taking over as dictator and completely changing the fabric of the game in 2020, boggles the mind.

Even the cheesy recorded bell ringing sound when a 6A is called, reminiscent of the harness racing industry (another notoriously corrupt enterprise with fixed results), has his stinking paws all over it.

Yep totally agree. That loud ringing bell over the PA system with the ‘ruck infringement’ voice over is a joke. It makes me feel like I’m at a circus or theme park or something.