it sucks when the vermin are winning comps and poaching our promising youngsters

[bondi paul]

Just another soft coq from Scots.

We need rough, tough and hard nuts...
from Cranbrook!

Legendary band Jimmy and the Boys was formed at Cranbrook

[Andrew Walker]

I don't know about that hindsight bit. It put us in the dark ages for almost ten years. I think he would have been great for us.

LOL In the dark ages for 10 years. It is less than 10 years since that happened and we have made 2 Gfs winning 1 and won 2 minor premierships in that period

[Johnny Tobin]

Obviously I wasn't including this season and last Einstein. That's why I said almost ten years.

[Johnny.]

"Angus Crichton" is not the name of a rugby league player.

The sad thing is, my "Admirable Crichton" banners are going to go to waste.

[Tommy Smith]

07, 08, 09.

So 3 years lol

5 if you want to include 11 and 12.

[Andrew Walker]

But the Bennett fiasco happened for season 2007 with Stuart being punted in 2006 for that reason 2 grand final appearances 1 win and 2 minor Premierships and a top 4 finish in 2008 is hardly the dark ages in fact in a comp as tough and even as the NRL it is pretty fair going for the club and certainly nothing like the dark ages over the last decade which you claimed

[Johnny Tobin]

Maybe not a decade but plenty of years. In fact, leaving aside the 1987-style oasis that was 2010 it was almost constant heartache until Robbo showed up. That was down to Bennett.

[Andrew Walker]

As I said a top 4 finish after 26 rounds IN 2008 a GF in 2010 a premiership and minor premiership in 2013 and a minor premiership in 2004 is pretty fair going for any club in a competition as even as the NRL

Granted yours is opinion based but these facts shown to you truly suggest you are well off the mark

[Johnny.]

This is the problem with success. It doesn't breed success, it breeds selfishness and complacency.

A few hard, cold lean years like the early 90s will make people remember why they like watching the Roosters I think.

[dj_sta]

Considering uncle Nick said he would have never punted Sticky if Bennett had not agreed to join, Bennett might have done us a favour by helping us get rid of Sticky

[Cockadoodledoo]

Angus ain't no soft coq. I know his coach who thinks he is the most talented athlete/rugby player to play GPS. The kid is 6ft2, 100 plus kg and can run like the wind. He has played three consecutive years for Scots first XV which is a very rare feat.

I love how you get so defensive Tony when anyone or anything to do with Souths gets criticised. You are a stinking pile of faeces.

[Guest]

A month after playing in South Sydney's drought-breaking grand final win, rising NRL star Kirisome Auva'a has been spared a conviction for attacking his ex-girlfriend in a jealous rage.

Auva'a was in Melbourne in January for a wedding when he visited his former partner's Altona North home and shoved her to the ground and then swung her into a garage door when told he had to sleep on the couch, according to papers tendered to Melbourne Magistrates Court.

He also punched holes in the wall of the house in what the court was told on Friday was an "explosive" incident that was the result of a combination of alcohol and jealousy.

Auva'a, 22, pleaded guilty to charges of recklessly causing injury and assault for the attack, which left his victim with cuts and bruises across her body. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage.

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The victim was not in court on Friday, but in a statement read to the court said she lived in constant anxiety and distress, and felt that Auva'a had been able to move on, while the Rabbitohs had made it seem the attack "never happened".

"I still believe he is a good person deep down but he has never had to live with any consequence he can learn from," the woman wrote.

Magistrate Kate Hawkins said Auva'a had done everything asked of him since a court appearance in May, including undergoing counselling and attempting to become an ambassador for White Ribbon Australia, the organisation which aims to end violence against women.

Ms Hawkins imposed a two-year good behaviour bond without conviction and asked him to pay $3000 to the court fund.

Ms Hawkins urged Auva'a to become a role model for other men and take a stand against domestic violence.

"It's a huge problem in our community. One person dies every week as a result of a family violence. It's something we need to stand up to," the magistrate said.

"You are in a unique position, along with your club, to take a leading role. There is much you can give back to the community."

Ms Hawkins also took into account Auva'a's remorse, previous good character and promising future in deciding not to impose a conviction.

Earlier, defence counsel Michael Bowe said his client had "grown enormously" since the attack and was devoted to spending his off-season to undergoing counselling.

Auva'a had knocked back an offer to represent his native Samoa in the Four Nations tournament so he could focus on his treatment, Mr Bowe said.

The lack of conviction clears the way for Auva'a to attend a training camp in Arizona this month with his Rabbitohs teammates, who last month broke a 43-year premiership drought with their win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in the grand final.

Auva'a was fined $2000 and suspended for seven days by his club earlier this year.

He declined to say anything outside court as Souths football manager Mark Ellison and other supporters ushered him into a waiting car.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/nr...#ixzz1wbwW9TRr

[ROC181]

A month after playing in South Sydney's drought-breaking grand final win, rising NRL star Kirisome Auva'a has been spared a conviction for attacking his ex-girlfriend in a jealous rage.

Auva'a was in Melbourne in January for a wedding when he visited his former partner's Altona North home and shoved her to the ground and then swung her into a garage door when told he had to sleep on the couch, according to papers tendered to Melbourne Magistrates Court.

He also punched holes in the wall of the house in what the court was told on Friday was an "explosive" incident that was the result of a combination of alcohol and jealousy.

Auva'a, 22, pleaded guilty to charges of recklessly causing injury and assault for the attack, which left his victim with cuts and bruises across her body. He also pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal damage.

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The victim was not in court on Friday, but in a statement read to the court said she lived in constant anxiety and distress, and felt that Auva'a had been able to move on, while the Rabbitohs had made it seem the attack "never happened".

"I still believe he is a good person deep down but he has never had to live with any consequence he can learn from," the woman wrote.

Magistrate Kate Hawkins said Auva'a had done everything asked of him since a court appearance in May, including undergoing counselling and attempting to become an ambassador for White Ribbon Australia, the organisation which aims to end violence against women.

Ms Hawkins imposed a two-year good behaviour bond without conviction and asked him to pay $3000 to the court fund.

Ms Hawkins urged Auva'a to become a role model for other men and take a stand against domestic violence.

"It's a huge problem in our community. One person dies every week as a result of a family violence. It's something we need to stand up to," the magistrate said.

"You are in a unique position, along with your club, to take a leading role. There is much you can give back to the community."

Ms Hawkins also took into account Auva'a's remorse, previous good character and promising future in deciding not to impose a conviction.

Earlier, defence counsel Michael Bowe said his client had "grown enormously" since the attack and was devoted to spending his off-season to undergoing counselling.

Auva'a had knocked back an offer to represent his native Samoa in the Four Nations tournament so he could focus on his treatment, Mr Bowe said.

The lack of conviction clears the way for Auva'a to attend a training camp in Arizona this month with his Rabbitohs teammates, who last month broke a 43-year premiership drought with their win over the Canterbury Bulldogs in the grand final.

Auva'a was fined $2000 and suspended for seven days by his club earlier this year.

He declined to say anything outside court as Souths football manager Mark Ellison and other supporters ushered him into a waiting car.


Read more: http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/nr...#ixzz1wbwW9TRr

So what will the NRL do since he has been found guilty? I betcha nuffin!

[The Axe]

So what will the NRL do since he has been found guilty? I betcha nuffin!

I'm sure the matter is in the hands of the NRL Integrity Unit.

[Guest]

So what will the NRL do since he has been found guilty? I betcha nuffin!

If they are consistant Robert Lui spent 12mnths on the sidelines... May depend on who he plays for in 2015??