Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Broncos

[Rooster1908]

what type of fix are you after? Top 4,top8?

Top 4 , maybe some descent recruitment.

[bondi.boy]

Testing

[BTRD]

if billy smith is fit next week, do we through marky mark on the right wing and drop dom young?

yes.

[Qld Chook]

Melbourne is the only team in 25 years that is always at that amazing level. Where was Penrith before this 5 years dynasty? broncos have been disappointing for numerous years, with all their advantages too. And then you have14 other teams that would love a snippet of the success of Storm,panthers and us, we’ve had so much good for the last 30years, I’m content enough to have a couple of lean years if progress is made.

Penrith have 5-10 year plans with the recruitment and retention, hence why they can lose stars and still thrive. I just assumed all the good clubs (Roosters included) would do the same. Where is all our cap being spent?

It could also be argued, Cooper Cronk was the mastermind behind 18/19 (not Robbo) and previous to that SBW & Maloney in 2013.

[Vasco]

I'm sure things will be a little different when players like Walker, Brandon Smith, Leniu, Butcher brothers, Radley, Billy Smith etc. are available.

But I can't remember the last time we didn't have a long list of players missing.

[The Brain]

I'm sure things will be a little different when players like Walker, Brandon Smith, Leniu, Butcher brothers, Radley, Billy Smith etc. are available.

But I can't remember the last time we didn't have a long list of players missing.

Something is not right with their training .

[Lydon]

Rob Tioa was a shining light on a otherwise dark night.
looks the goods , big, strong, aggressive, fast with footwork. That's 1 position sewn up at least .
I honestly feel Sandon Smith is our new Kyle Flanagan . Sorry to say
Walker alone when he comes back will create enough opportunities for our edges to generate points.
There were also so.e promising signs from our forwards.

Unfortunately Sandon is not the long term answer at 6!

[milanja]

Penrith have 5-10 year plans with the recruitment and retention, hence why they can lose stars and still thrive. I just assumed all the good clubs (Roosters included) would do the same. Where is all our cap being spent?

It could also be argued, Cooper Cronk was the mastermind behind 18/19 (not Robbo) and previous to that SBW & Maloney in 2013.

Panthers can have that in place because of their juniors, but where was that plan 40years ago? Penrith are also unique in that way.

our academy is pretty new, but it looks like that is our long term goal, but it might take 3-4 years for it to flourish, we have already bought Robson for next year, and one can only hope we have a succession plan for teddy. Halves look set with Walker and possibly rodwell.

its funny you mention Cronk being the master mind, but don’t give him or cam smith all the credit for Melbournes premierships?

In my opinion, I think sharks(2016) and dragons(2010) are the teams that won premierships more to do with coaching, rather than star players. Can’t think of many others that have won without plenty of stars in their team.

[Inflictor]

Panthers can have that in place because of their juniors, but where was that plan 40years ago? Penrith are also unique in that way.

our academy is pretty new, but it looks like that is our long term goal, but it might take 3-4 years for it to flourish, we have already bought Robson for next year, and one can only hope we have a succession plan for teddy. Halves look set with Walker and possibly rodwell.

its funny you mention Cronk being the master mind, but don’t give him or cam smith all the credit for Melbournes premierships?

In my opinion, I think sharks(2016) and dragons(2010) are the teams that won premierships more to do with coaching, rather than star players. Can’t think of many others that have won without plenty of stars in their team.

I agree with most of all you have been saying.

But the Dragons did have 17 rep players starting in the GF from memory. Be them from International to City/Country. They also rorted the system to get Gasnier in the team. Not forgetting Archer and Stone playing a big part in their success.

Sharks had other forms of assistance.

[Big Dog]

I'll be happy if we win the toss this year.

Hey JFC, are you and Eggspert twins? You both look alike

[Big Dog]

I'm sure things will be a little different when players like Walker, Brandon Smith, Leniu, Butcher brothers, Radley, Billy Smith etc. are available.

But I can't remember the last time we didn't have a long list of players missing.

I'm not expecting much from Brandon Smith when he comes back. He wants out so I can't see him putting his body on the line.

[Qld Chook]

Panthers can have that in place because of their juniors, but where was that plan 40years ago? Penrith are also unique in that way.

our academy is pretty new, but it looks like that is our long term goal, but it might take 3-4 years for it to flourish, we have already bought Robson for next year, and one can only hope we have a succession plan for teddy. Halves look set with Walker and possibly rodwell.

its funny you mention Cronk being the master mind, but don’t give him or cam smith all the credit for Melbournes premierships?

In my opinion, I think sharks(2016) and dragons(2010) are the teams that won premierships more to do with coaching, rather than star players. Can’t think of many others that have won without plenty of stars in their team.

I think Cronk & Smith had an awful lot to do with Storms premierships to be fair. But Bellamy's credentials developing players who struggle at other clubs far surpasses any other coach. If only we could do the same.

I'm not saying Robbo isn't a good coach, he probably is, but I fear he hasnt evolved and is too reliant on the superstar roster. And if that is the case, then you better recruit well, something we havent done at. Even with a great roster over the past few seasons he hasnt really challenged which really worries me.

Maybe he is too technical, the likes of Bellamy, Bennett and Stuart seem to simplify things for their team and not bog them down too much with too much information.

[Paddo Colt 61]

With a side full of stars we were blown away by 60 odd by Souffs a few years back. Losing 6 of the best this year is also devastating. For the Robster it's a new build just about every year because the players don't retain the smarts that it took the previous season to inculcate - they're kids.

I saw enough last night to think that, although the job is ahead of him, Robbo can rebuild to our satisfaction. There was plenty of committed raw talent on display but it was lacking effective leadership and experience of course. Next week will be another slaughter and maybe it's the Spoon at the finish but it was the spoon in 2016 and in 1966. At both times they came good soon after.

[milanja]

I think Cronk & Smith had an awful lot to do with Storms premierships to be fair. But Bellamy's credentials developing players who struggle at other clubs far surpasses any other coach. If only we could do the same.

I'm not saying Robbo isn't a good coach, he probably is, but I fear he hasnt evolved and is too reliant on the superstar roster. And if that is the case, then you better recruit well, something we havent done at. Even with a great roster over the past few seasons he hasnt really challenged which really worries me.

Maybe he is too technical, the likes of Bellamy, Bennett and Stuart seem to simplify things for their team and not bog them down too much with too much information.

Yep Bellamy would be my first pick of all time coaches, he is definitely a different cat, emotional dude, but seems to have a good sense of humour too.

not sure if I read it right, but apparently when talking to a potential new signing, the first thing he looks for is how he behaves around others, if there is no please,or thank you’s, he won’t sign them. Is it true or not, I don’t know, but it sounds all fuzzy and warm.

[Barron's Dream]

How about Cooper Cronk as new coach. Robbo to another position.