SBW in serious doubt for foundation cup

[Salvatori Grubber]

Well there's more to it, really.

Despite there not being loads of ads, there are still ads nonetheless (inc. sponsors and pre/post game stuff). Plus there's the whole competition for brand equity (the battle for the hearts and minds of the sports-viewing public) which has a monetary value that's difficult to quantify, but is real nonetheless.

[ism22]

Source? I call absolute BS!

[fletch]

Source? I call absolute BS!

channel 9 sports news

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Even if he does play will be rusty as an old gate...patience mdears and fitness first.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Do people seriously think TR would be basing his decision as to whether to give SBW a run based on television networks? His job is to prepare the team as best as possible for round 1. If SBW is fit to play this week then he will play him.

[Guest]

If he can box, he can play, nothing is as hard on your pecs has blocking punches then extending again to hook. Maybe he may not be able to tackle all day, but we did not buy him to tackle, we bought him for attack. Players around him need to lift.

[Guest]

Just saw something on foxsports news stating he might be out for this weeks game but nothing official

[Guest]

Hey guys and girls, been a big Roosters fan for a long time and have kept an eye on this great forum for a while but have just joined now and looking forward to being on-board for discussion and banter. Wellington, NZ Based fan so this forum is great.

In regards to Sonny, still haven't seen anything official regarding him being out for the trial with the Tigers yet, I'm assumming if it's true that it's the same pectorial he had surgery on prior to his fight with Botha. In any regard, while I'd love to see him out there, be best resting him for a trial and playing it safe. I hope he's not going to get too many niggles for us this season and can keep relatively injury free. Fingers crossed.

[Matty_C]

I wouldn't play him until the pec is 100%, and would also give him a game at Newtown before giving him a free pass to first grade.

[Rooster_6]

Needs to play in this game if he's going to play round 1 in my opinion.

Even if it's just 20 minutes or so. Playing your first game after 5 years out in Round 1 would be a massive ask.

[stephenj]

who cares about fox anyway, unless your out of sydney all true roosters fans should be at the game not sooking it up as a foxytel fan!

[Guest]

Source? I call absolute BS!

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/l...218-2enkc.html

[Guest]

If he can box, he can play, nothing is as hard on your pecs has blocking punches then extending again to hook. Maybe he may not be able to tackle all day, but we did not buy him to tackle, we bought him for attack. Players around him need to lift.

You are a genius. You on the coaching staff? You should be.

[TDK]

Great news, why the hell would you consider playing SBW in a smash up derby trial game, it's not like he needs to get game time or hone his skill, leave him till round 1. Pec injuries are very sensitive and can re occur if not healed 100%.

[Guest]

Pec injuries are a pain in the arse. It really does need to be 100 % before they play him. I don't care if that takes til round 4 or 5. Don't let him reinjure it trying to boost crowds etc if it's not fully healed.