SYDNEY ROOSTERS v SOUTH SYDNEY RABBITOHS

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Anyone have any info on Jake Elliott on the extended bench?
I’ve heard his name on this forum before and he is listed as a half back but interested in how he plays.
I know he is part of the central coast jr pathways program but might be a chance of getting a start next year with Walker out

I'm still hoping he might come in for Kez. I have the cotton wool ready.

[Mr Whippet]

Played in the u19 Origin game, he's a five eighth, very classy, has a stack of try assists since moving into NSW Cup. Definitely a chance next yeear if he continues to develop

Do you think the club has already earmarked him as Luke's replacement next year?
Realistically with Sammy out most of next year, good chance. maybe the season, would Robbo., entertain a young Smith/Elliot combo ?

[Billy Gunn]

I just hope Sandon Smith plays halfback & Keary 5/8, I don’t want Manu at 5/8.

I agree, I want to see Kez get back to his running game and Sandoon worry about moving the team around the park, try to give the Joey's early ball and his kicking game

[Headless Chook]

Do you think the club has already earmarked him as Luke's replacement next year?
Realistically with Sammy out most of next year, good chance. maybe the season, would Robbo., entertain a young Smith/Elliot combo ?

He's a long term prospect. I think Sandon is next man up, and will probably be partnered with Townsend early on. I can see Elliott playing NRL but I doubt we will run with an inexperienced halves combo straight up next year. Last time we did that we finished 2nd last

[fletch]

During his presser today Robbo confirmed Collins won't play and mentioned he has had some injections, unclear if Robbo was talking about needing pain killers to play or some kind of cortisone shots to help speed up recovery from an injury.

[FlamingRooster]

Do you think the club has already earmarked him as Luke's replacement next year?
Realistically with Sammy out most of next year, good chance. maybe the season, would Robbo., entertain a young Smith/Elliot combo ?

Probably not unless Townsend is actively losing us games next year. From the few games I’ve seen I think he’s been outplaying Sandon though that said, he is a flashier player than Sandon who has been more organising than anything

[FlamingRooster]

During his presser today Robbo confirmed Collins won't play and mentioned he has had some injections, unclear if Robbo was talking about needing pain killers to play or some kind of cortisone shots to help speed up recovery from an injury.

Steep probably comes into bench. Maybe Watson to 13, ZDC to 9 and Whyte into prop rotation

[caz]

robbo also confirmed sandon will play in the halves. 'joey at 6 wasn't an option'

[roosterproud]

No Linds

[bondi.boy]

I'll settle for beating Souths as my "grand final"...hoping for more but content with that if the more doesn't eventuate.

[The Lip]

I'll settle for beating Souths as my "grand final"...hoping for more but content with that if the more doesn't eventuate.

Don't give up BB

[fletch]

The side to face the South Sydney Rabbitohs at 8pm this Friday at Accor Stadium has been trimmed 24 hours ahead of kick-off.

A number of changes have been made to the Squad in the final round of the regular season.

Mark Nawaqanitawase is set to make his Roosters and NRL debut. He will be on the right wing in place of Dominic Young.

Terrell May will start at prop, in place of Lindsay Collins who is being rested.

Blake Steep and Jake Elliot remain on the interchange bench, with Michael Jennings 18th Man.

The final teamlist will be released one hour before kick-off.

[A Country Member]

I agree, I want to see Kez get back to his running game and Sandon worry about moving the team around the park, try to give the Joey's early ball and his kicking game

That would be my game plan for Sandon. Power running through the middle to create some space for Joey Manu.

Manu’s been quiet and needs to come alive. Shred them to pieces. Give them a bath

[Bansai Pipeline]

Someone on Insta wrote a great comment on the club’s team list post. Something along the lines of -

‘Good that we’re resting Walker & Smith. Need them rested and firing for the finals.’

Still can’t believe it. How’s our luck?

[King Salvo]

so the nrl has knocked back souffs to play fatrell. 3 medics have clear him to play tmrw. Nrl still want him to serve out his coke suspension in 2025. be interesting if he plays now. That will mean fatrell will sit down on the indigenous game

NRL Physio

Update on the Latrell Mitchell Lisfranc injury return situation: - the NRL has requested Mitchell complete a fitness test run by them - Souths have requested permission for Mitchell to play tomorrow night - will need an exemption as he was not named on their initial team list