Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Broncos

[Barron's Dream]

Anyone remember the raw talent that Latrell showed for us back in 2016? Or Sam's brilliance in his first few games (despite weighing about 60kg and being a speed hump in defence)? I'm happy if we see a bit of these green shoots in 2025.

I'm not so sure that these young guys are up for it. I hope you are right though. It would be great to see some real players emerge.

[roosterproud]

1. James Tedesco 32yrs 251 games
2. Daniel Tupou 34 yrs 265 games
3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 25yrs 1 game?
4. Robert Toia 21yrs 0 games
5. Dominic Young 24yrs 22 games
6. Sandon Smith 23yrs 29 games
7. Chad Townsend 34 yrs 262 games
8. Lindsay Collins 29yrs 113 games
9. Connor Watson 29yrs 146 games
10. Naufahu Whyte 23yrs 34 games
11. Angus Crichton 29yrs 177 games
12. Victor Radley 28yrs 141 games
13. Siua Wong 22yrs 19 games

Interchange

14. Zach Dockar-Clay 29yrs 20 games
15. Taylor losalu 23yrs 0 games
16. Blake Steep 20yrs 4 games
17. Salesi Foketi 20yrs 0 games


ben hunt 334 games. reynolds 287 games. cobbo 68games. hass 118 games. carrigan 105. rikki 89 games. hetherinton 78 games. arthurs 80 games. walsh 75 games. walters 84 games. and 17th man piakura who is he. hmmm dunno but has played more games in the nrl than out entire bench on 33 games.

[roosterproud]

3 debutants tonite acordingly to wiki

[MKCS]

If these players have the potential that Robbo thinks they do then they should be solid enough tonight. I'm excited to see what happens.

[Waylander]

Robbo's media call for tonights game:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp-3...No7FXg&index=2

[The Brain]

What a difference between game day Round 1 this year and last.

Last year I was in Vegas very anxious about the game all day and couldn’t wait to get there.

This year I have no expectations whatsoever and don’t expect a win. I will be relaxed all day and won’t be looking at the clock at all.

So disappointing that it’s come to this.

Take your meds for this one.
Retitle Death Match game day .

[The Brain]

If these players have the potential that Robbo thinks they do then they should be solid enough tonight. I'm excited to see what happens.

I will give them 15 minutes to compete maybe 25 after that ..their speed will kill us and its wet.

[SamKerrSimp]

Anyone remember the raw talent that Latrell showed for us back in 2016? Or Sam's brilliance in his first few games (despite weighing about 60kg and being a speed hump in defence)? I'm happy if we see a bit of these green shoots in 2025.

I remember Blake Ferguson being so bad at fullback against St Helens and in round 1 of 2016 that Robbo scrapped that plan they worked on all off season and chucked Latrell at the back in round 2 and it was clear a 17 year old didn't have the fitness to to play at the back but was still better than having a guy who couldn't catch a cold in Siberia.

My favourite part about 2016 was how terrible we were that year losing our first 5 games and finishing second last but we still flogged St Helens with a halves pairing of Jayden Nikorima and Jackson Hastings. We lost about 10 games that season by 6 points or less and there were teams fighting for the top 8 who conceded way more points than we did it really wasn't that bad in hindsight all things considered besides the round 1 and Cowboys away flogging.

Bad seasons often bring some of the best wins too that game against Souths were Dylan Napa took them on single handed is an all time great Roosters win.

[eddie]

Haven't been this underwhelmed about an upcoming season for nearly 20 years.
I don't rate the current team.

Roosters 68
Bronco pty ltd 0

[Waylander]

1. James Tedesco 32yrs 251 games
2. Daniel Tupou 34 yrs 265 games
3. Mark Nawaqanitawase 25yrs 1 game?
4. Robert Toia 21yrs 0 games
5. Dominic Young 24yrs 22 games
6. Sandon Smith 23yrs 29 games
7. Chad Townsend 34 yrs 262 games
8. Lindsay Collins 29yrs 113 games
9. Connor Watson 29yrs 146 games
10. Naufahu Whyte 23yrs 34 games
11. Angus Crichton 29yrs 177 games
12. Victor Radley 28yrs 141 games
13. Siua Wong 22yrs 19 games

Interchange

14. Zach Dockar-Clay 29yrs 20 games
15. Taylor losalu 23yrs 0 games
16. Blake Steep 20yrs 4 games
17. Salesi Foketi 20yrs 0 games


ben hunt 334 games. reynolds 287 games. cobbo 68games. hass 118 games. carrigan 105. rikki 89 games. hetherinton 78 games. arthurs 80 games. walsh 75 games. walters 84 games. and 17th man piakura who is he. hmmm dunno but has played more games in the nrl than out entire bench on 33 games.

Dom Young is 23 and has played 73 games. (He has played 22 for the Roosters)

[SamKerrSimp]

We'll get pumped it is what it is let the young ones blossom

[The Brain]

We'll get pumped it is what it is let the young ones blossom

Yeah but you dont want them in a losing routine they develop bad habits.I expect them to be better second half of the year.

[roosterchook]

It’s a tough draw this year. We play Brisbane and Penrith twice each in the first 7 rounds and the Storm twice also. I don’t think effort will be enough without skill and experience and can’t see us making the top 8.

[SamKerrSimp]

Yeah but you dont want them in a losing routine they develop bad habits.I expect them to be better second half of the year.

You're spot on there but unfortunately we just have to ride with it. Personally I think by the time the draw eases off in the middle of the year the damage in the first 9 rounds will be done.

[Thirteen]

It’s a tough draw this year. We play Brisbane and Penrith twice each in the first 7 rounds and the Storm twice also. I don’t think effort will be enough without skill and experience and can’t see us making the top 8.

Top 8? We will struggle to make the top 16.

Avoiding the spoon will be a successful season seeing the squad we have.