Flame away, but i don't think we can beat Souths...

[milanja]

So they didn't falter leading 34-12 against Penrith only to have the Panthers bring it back to 34-32 inside the last 10? They didn't falter last night leading 8-0 to go in at half time down 12-8? They didn't falter against Manly leading 20-0 to have them within striking distance 20-12 with 10 to go? They didn't falter leading the Warriors 18-6 at half time only to find themselves down 22-18 with 15 to go?

A sceptic might suggest you must have had your eyes closed most of the season!

thing is they didnt lose those games, shows how much grit they have.

[kurtsherlock6]

thing is they didnt lose those games, shows how much grit they have.

The funny thing is if we did the same many on here would go about us not having the killer instinct & how we are not good enough to put teams away, it would be perceived as a weakness (not true grit) & no doubt there would be numerous threads on the subject.

[kurtsherlock6]

I would hardly call letting in 2 consecutive tries faltering when you still win. To the original poster, when you realise the posters here, myself included hate souffs and that a lot of people who commented whilst roosters fans show on a daily basis that they don't understand the game at all, don't expect too many intelligent responses. Personally I think where they have the clear edge is being able to bring a beast like George Burgess, whilst we run out the likes of LOD and Marty 'teletubbie' Kennedy. This is our Achilles heel, our 3rd and 4th from rowers. They also have a halfback with a little extra composure and finesse than our own who can really expose our fullbacks struggle to prevent repeat sets from grubbers.

I still believe Melbourne despite today's loss is the team to beat but it is wishful thinking or just plain ignorance to believe Souffs are not a massive chance this year.

It would be if was the roosters & many on here like yourself would be on here crucifying them for it.

Unlike yourself who is such a fine student & who has such a deep understanding of the game. Seriously though such comments are nothing more than pure arrognace on your part.

As i've previously said I have no doubt we have the team that can not only compete with but imo more than capable of beating souths. I suppose time will tell.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

+ Issac Luke out of dummy half
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How come no one ever "runs from" dummy half anymore? Everyone seems to "get out of" dummy half?

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

I would really question if Souths have the brains to win a comp.

Or the belief. Imagine the crushing weight of expectation from their retarded fan base if they were to qualify for a grand final? Could that group of players really cope with that burden?

I have grave doubts.

[chook 56]

How come no one ever "runs from" dummy half anymore? Everyone seems to "get out of" dummy half?

Maybe Dummy Half is more likeable, these days? No one wants to get away from him?

As for "get out of Dummy Half"......maybe I won't go there.

[Guest]

Or the belief. Imagine the crushing weight of expectation from their retarded fan base if they were to qualify for a grand final? Could that group of players really cope with that burden?

I have grave doubts.

Not just there fans but also the added attention from those pin heads in the media too

[Rooster_6]

Or the belief. Imagine the crushing weight of expectation from their retarded fan base if they were to qualify for a grand final? Could that group of players really cope with that burden?

I have grave doubts.

Good service is much more valuable for a starting hooker. If the hooker can pick the ball up and either engage the the a marker or b marker then he's done a good job. IMO there's not enough running dummy halves coming off the benches.

[Guest]

I think where the games againt them would b won will be the middle ...

There pack is massive yet mobile... we would need our forwards to stand.. i think having LOD +SBW both in better form

We need tasi !! His size will help kennedy needs to be dropped

Luke O'Donnell
The veteran forward was brought to the club on the eve of the season opener, but unfortunately the former international seems a shadow of his once-dominant former self. O'Donnell has struggled to make a dent in the opposition and has been completely outplayed by his younger teammates. Sonny Bill Williams has captured plenty of headlines, so too fellow recruits Michael Jennings and James Maloney, but O'Donnell has made very little impression compared with his previous efforts with the Cowboys and Tigers. He's averaging 8.8 runs for 82.4 metres per game. If he doesn't improve, he runs the risk of not being part of what is shaping up as a promising season for the Sydney Roosters.



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[Headless Chook]

thing is they didnt lose those games, shows how much grit they have.

Don't think thats in question. I think the Manly game showed that. I believe Souths are obviously one of the top sides, but don't believe that they are unbeatable and was simply providing evidence to back up Rooster6 claim that they can drift out of games at times.

[Darkone]

If Souffs can make the final this year they are ready for the last lesson...

YOU HAVE TO LOSE ONE TO WIN ONE

sadly, they will choke

[Bansai Pipeline]

Delude yourselves all you like, but we're not in Souths' league. Or Melbourne.

Manly will be a big challenge.

[Guest]

If Souffs can make the final this year they are ready for the last lesson...

YOU HAVE TO LOSE ONE TO WIN ONE

sadly, they will choke

Sadly??????????????

[Guest]

I have said from the start that Souths will win the comp.

When you have the best back (Inglis) & the best forward in the game (Burgess) plus a dynamite No 9 & a very very good 1/2 back, you are going to be well placed. Add to that they have got themselves a top coach & they are in there 2nd year together.

Manly next week end which Im going to & playing the Storm will gives us all a good indication of how the Roosters compete against the best. We have beaten no one in the top 8 & 2 teams in the 8 have beaten us.
Of course I am happy that the Roosters have been winning but it is way to early to judge the Roosters IMO.

Someone has to teach Pearce how to grubber kick on the 5th when the Roosters are in the oppositions quarter or better still give it to Maloney on the 5th.

[007]

If Souffs can make the final this year they are ready for the last lesson...

YOU HAVE TO LOSE ONE TO WIN ONE

sadly, they will choke

Brisbane may have something to say about that?