Not sure about RTS

[Cockadoodledoo]

Older version yes, younger version mini would give RTS a cold..

There is a lot more to playing fullback then speed. Not much point comparing RTS to a young Mini. I mean you couldn't even compare the old Mini to a young Mini. Just like you can't compare Maloney to Fittler or Maubs to Sonny Bill.

[Guest]

There is a lot more to playing fullback then speed. Not much point comparing RTS to a young Mini. I mean you couldn't even compare the old Mini to a young Mini. Just like you can't compare Maloney to Fittler or Maubs to Sonny Bill.

Damn straight. Maubs is a gun

[player 1]

Pace is such an over rated asset.

Give me skill every day of the week.

Could count one on hand the number of players who had skill but failed cause they lacked pace.

Would need a phone book to list all the players who failed because their game didn't have any more depth to it other than being quick.

Yes, if RTS were a playmaker a la Fittler, Thurston, Lewis, Johns, then genuine pace would merely be an added bonus.

But where he is playing, and without (at the moment) a killer passing or kicking game or size and power, he needs more acceleration than he is showing now to be a great rather than good player. I hope he finds it. No good having a killer step if you can't capitalise on it with acceleration to break the line.

[Salvatori Grubber]

I think he's a bit too big now. In his debut years he seemed lighter, and was equipped with that turn-of-pace that saw him make stoopid breaks, regularly. Like that midfield one against Manly in 2013.

I wonder if using him as a battering ram, making Winger-up runs in our 20, like, five thousand times a game saw him build that extra bulk much to his (and the team's) detriment.

[trewhella]

Put Maubs in a crap team and see how he goes.
He is a solid first grader. A team man. A linker. That's about it. When the roosters we're going poorly and looking for a young gun for the future it was never going to Maubs. Jake Friend is a similar type of player but I consider him a major asset.
As Trent Robinson is a avert good coach he has given Maubs a specific role and he does what is asked. I could pick 100 other first graders who do what he does in a good team.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I believe that Roger "The Dodger" Tuivasa Sheck will excel in the five-eighth role. Perhaps he can replace James "Jimmy" Maloney and Jackson "Horrie" Hastings can play in the fullback position.

I've been singing that song for a little while now Wallet.

I reckon within a few seasons that's where RTS will be...whichever club he is with.

[Tommy Smith]

Put Maubs in a crap team and see how he goes.
He is a solid first grader. A team man. A linker. That's about it. When the roosters we're going poorly and looking for a young gun for the future it was never going to Maubs. Jake Friend is a similar type of player but I consider him a major asset.
As Trent Robinson is a avert good coach he has given Maubs a specific role and he does what is asked. I could pick 100 other first graders who do what he does in a good team.

In the words of Gus - no no no no no no no no no!

I rate Maubs as one of the best right edge backrowers in the comp. A great hole runner and a brilliant defender. A tidy little in and away too that'll put Fergo away often this year.

He'll be one of our best this year if left to the right edge as an 80 minute player.

[Salvatori Grubber]

Bingo. He's hard to tackle, elusive and strong, a big game player and defends like a demon.

How the hell hasn't he been on NSW's radar.

[stsae]

Put Maubs in a crap team and see how he goes.
He is a solid first grader. A team man. A linker. That's about it. When the roosters we're going poorly and looking for a young gun for the future it was never going to Maubs. Jake Friend is a similar type of player but I consider him a major asset.
As Trent Robinson is a avert good coach he has given Maubs a specific role and he does what is asked. I could pick 100 other first graders who do what he does in a good team.

I reckon you have it arse up there sTrewth.

Maubs is consistent. That's his asset. He gives you his all, good or crap side, no matter the coaching or the number he wears on his back. The difference between his best and worst is minimal.

I don't believe he has ever been viewed as a young gun as such??? Not by me at least.

He isn't going to be that guy, sure, it's not his nature.

But no team will ever win a comp without a Maubs.

Period.

You were Wong about Maubs. You said he had DaFunchys teef. Which I have to admitt is so true.

Let's hope you're as Wong about RTS.

[Guest]

I actually think Maubs/Guerra should be in the backrow with Cordner playing off the bench.
I feel Boyd needs to really knuckle down this season & make footy the number 1 priority.

Ive said from the start Im not sold on RTS at FB. I would try Nene McDonald at FB in the trials.

[trewhella]

Dude I can see the love for Mitch.
I have love for him also.....but put him on the open market and test his value.

You might get a 350k offer from the gold coast.
What is he on here??? 250k plus a 100k top up?

I would be staying put.

But you've turned this thread into a an Aubbs bash when he doesn't deserve it. He was crap back in 2012 when I wrote it and he will probably go back to be being crap now. But he doesn't deserve any criticism really.......he is a true rooster.

[trewhella]

ROOSTERS SALARY ESTIMATES

Anthony Minichiello $400,000

Daniel Tupou $250,000

Michael Jennings $750,000

Shaun Kenny-Dowall $350,000

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck $250,000

James Maloney $600,000

Mitchell Pearce $800,000

Sonny Bill Williams $1,000,000

Boyd Cordner $450,000

Aidan Guerra $400,000

Jared Waerea Hargreaves $450,000

Jake Friend $375,000

Sam Moa $250,000

Bench

Mitch Aubusson $275,000

Dylan Napa $200,000

Jackson Hastings $150,000

Frank Paul Nu’uasala $250,000

The rest: $800,000

Total: $8 million


That was taken from Lucky Phils estimates last year. Even when they were bagging us they had Aubo at 275.

[davos]

ROOSTERS SALARY ESTIMATES

Anthony Minichiello $400,000

Daniel Tupou $250,000

Michael Jennings $750,000

Shaun Kenny-Dowall $350,000

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck $250,000

James Maloney $600,000

Mitchell Pearce $800,000

Sonny Bill Williams $1,000,000

Boyd Cordner $450,000

Aidan Guerra $400,000

Jared Waerea Hargreaves $450,000

Jake Friend $375,000

Sam Moa $250,000

Bench

Mitch Aubusson $275,000

Dylan Napa $200,000

Jackson Hastings $150,000

Frank Paul Nu’uasala $250,000

The rest: $800,000

Total: $8 million


That was taken from Lucky Phils estimates last year. Even when they were bagging us they had Aubo at 275.

Wow butterball was on the same salary as the Lawnmower.

[roostersrule2]

ROOSTERS SALARY ESTIMATES

Anthony Minichiello $400,000

Daniel Tupou $250,000

Michael Jennings $750,000

Shaun Kenny-Dowall $350,000

Roger Tuivasa-Sheck $250,000

James Maloney $600,000

Mitchell Pearce $800,000

Sonny Bill Williams $1,000,000

Boyd Cordner $450,000

Aidan Guerra $400,000

Jared Waerea Hargreaves $450,000

Jake Friend $375,000

Sam Moa $250,000

Bench

Mitch Aubusson $275,000

Dylan Napa $200,000

Jackson Hastings $150,000

Frank Paul Nu’uasala $250,000

The rest: $800,000

Total: $8 million


That was taken from Lucky Phils estimates last year. Even when they were bagging us they had Aubo at 275.

You realise he was bagging us by saying we were over the cap right? He grossly overestimated just about every player we had.

Not only that but the moron forgot about 3rd party sponsors and what not.

[Funky Chicken]

I actually think Maubs/Guerra should be in the backrow with Cordner playing off the bench.
I feel Boyd needs to really knuckle down this season & make footy the number 1 priority.

Ive said from the start Im not sold on RTS at FB. I would try Nene McDonald at FB in the trials.

Nene McDonald - This is the same guy that last year against Cronulla when Mini went off injured couldn't catch a cold, and majorly contributed to us losing an unloseable game. I personally reckon Roger will go pretty well as he is a special player, but at least give the guy a chance before you shit can him!!!