Even more of an achievement

[Spirit of 66]

Under Gavin Badger, the Roosters had won only 5 of 19 games before last night.

I must say that even though we lost the count again last night (5-8), I didn't think that last night we were victim of yet another shafting by the boys in pink. I was particularly impressed when we got an penalty for a defender being offside (when T Rex was standing 3 m directly in front of the ref). Had we had a couple of those against the Warriors (who were doing very similar things), we might have even got away with a win then.

[roostersrule2]

Indeed but is there a ref that we have had a more then 50% winning rate with?

[BallyChook]

We got shafted in the last 10 - 15 mins....marker offside when SBW made big run & Mortimer tackled. Should have been a penalty in front of this sticks but Badger said marker was square...pigs arse he was. Bulldogs then got momentum for comeback. There was also about 3 knock ons or drop balls by the Bulldogs in that last 10 mins which nearly got them over the line.

[Guest]

We got shafted in the last 10 - 15 mins....marker offside when SBW made big run & Mortimer tackled. Should have been a penalty in front of this sticks but Badger said marker was square...pigs arse he was. Bulldogs then got momentum for comeback. There was also about 3 knock ons or drop balls by the Bulldogs in that last 10 mins which nearly got them over the line.

Agreed, I thought the officiating was pretty good last night. Totally agree with Bally Chook about the last 10-15 mins though ... nothing going our way.

[Vasco]

Lost another penalty count.

We have won 2 out of 14.

[easts4eva]

Its a big thing in league who WINS the penalty count when the real focus should be on how many we conceed. I mean if you lose a penalty count 3-4 its not really gonna damage your chances of winning (not withstanding the context of the penaltys), however if you lose the count 3-10 you've got a problem. Saying that I thought they were pretty disciplened last night, the last 15 nearly went sideways but they got the win well done.

[PKR]

Indeed but is there a ref that we have had a more then 50% winning rate with?

Who is that? And can we have him every week.

[davos]

Under Gavin Badger, the Roosters had won only 5 of 19 games before last night.

I must say that even though we lost the count again last night (5-8), I didn't think that last night we were victim of yet another shafting by the boys in pink. I was particularly impressed when we got an penalty for a defender being offside (when T Rex was standing 3 m directly in front of the ref). Had we had a couple of those against the Warriors (who were doing very similar things), we might have even got away with a win then.

My goodness. Mind blowing stats if true.

[TheLoneRooster]

Lost another penalty count.

We have won 2 out of 14.

And that for me is where the rubber hits the road. Those who continue to deny the Roosters are treated differently by the pricks in pink - explain that one to me.

Round 6 at home against the CBBs and the penalty count is 5-5.
Round 15 away against the CBBs and the penalty count is 5-8.

Let's look at how else the Roosters have fared this year where they've played another team twice. I think you know where I'm going with this ...

warriors
Round 2 away, penalty count is 6-8.
Round 14 at home, penalty count is 4-6.

eels
Round 13 away, penalty count is 6-10.
Round 6 at home, penalty count is 6-5. An actual penalty count win!!! WOW!!!

FFS.

[stsae]

And that for me is where the rubber hits the road. Those who continue to deny the Roosters are treated differently by the pricks in pink - explain that one to me.

Round 6 at home against the CBBs and the penalty count is 5-5.
Round 15 away against the CBBs and the penalty count is 5-8.

Let's look at how else the Roosters have fared this year where they've played another team twice. I think you know where I'm going with this ...

warriors
Round 2 away, penalty count is 6-8.
Round 14 at home, penalty count is 4-6.

eels
Round 13 away, penalty count is 6-10.
Round 6 at home, penalty count is 6-5. An actual penalty count win!!! WOW!!!

FFS.

Blood pressure my friend, blood pressure.

[TheLoneRooster]

Blood pressure my friend, blood pressure.

LOL, you're right maaaaate. Thanks for the reminder.

[stsae]

LOL, you're right maaaaate. Thanks for the reminder.

I treat the Reffs like the Tellucrapp now mate, mind over matter, I don't mind cos they don't matter.

Serenity now.

[TheLoneRooster]

I'll take the tip backwards as overall I'm real happy with how the team is going this year.

[stsae]

I'll take the tip backwards as overall I'm real happy with how the team is going this year.

I just think back to this time last year.

Like The Boggs or Souffs last year, it will take us time to readjust to having a competitive side to follow again.

Overall our rate of improvement has been dramatic.

Sadly I feel some on here aren't enjoying it enough.

I know the Reffs are carnts, the Vidiots worse, the judicial system is ludicrous, the 2nd year cap in a time warp and Origin is biting.

But overall it's been a great ride so far.

I suppose I didn't over expect. I didn't think we'd be travelling as well as we are at this stage personally. So for me it's been a very happy season thus far.

[007]

Indeed but is there a ref that we have had a more then 50% winning rate with?

JAL posted this link a few pages ago.

http://www.rugbyleagueproject.org/te.../referees.html