roosters vs sea eagles match discussion

[The Brain]

Not wrong....in 2013 sheck had SBW and Guerra roving on the right feeding him oppotunities where as 2014 those two were not playing the same ...more tighter .Its not exactly that SKD would put any thing on.....but in hind sight been more of a meter eater winger last year has toughened the kid up...he will put his body on the line just like phillips and mini before him.

[Guest]

Robbo has said the Fergo all good for round 1.

[The Brain]

I watched him quite a lot in the U20's....he played fullback and 5/8th and was a stand out ...with a Fiitleresque pass in his arsenal i always believed he was gonna be a great 5/8TH ONE DAY but that remains to be seen....that footwork of his on the fringes will be awesome.hopefully he will live up to it...he will make the odd mostake settling in.

[thevoz67]

Thanks SoS & SG for the updates.

The powers that be should seriously consider live streaming this game. Miss the opportunity this year, but learn for your mistakes.

Comps aren't won in February, but 36-6 over Manly is a great indicator of what is to come.

Bring on Round 1.

[Salvatori Grubber]

No worries, Chooks. Was my pleasure.

We had strong pre-seasons in '10 and '13, too. Make of that what you will.

[Darkone]

Evans under the posts. 4mins to go. Takahao (sorry to his mum for not knowing his name) is looking very good. Seems to playing a FPN role but with far more effect. Lock? Did anyone pick that?

I named him last season as SBW's replacement when posters asked the question,

Also those RTS knockers or should I say doubters from recent times will be on the back foot this morning. He has a way to go but under Mini's guidance & most importantly the on field verbal communications from RTS is a sign he's got the systems in place to develop further.

I have also suggested that Liu's place in the team is under threat given the likes of Evan's, Kennedy, Takeiaho, Manu are putting their hands up.

It's only a trial but our first game will be a humdinger against who I believe to be the next best team besides us to challenge the title.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Got to be impressed with that as our final trial against a good side.

Our defence was terrific and the pleasing thing was how our energy increased momentum the longer the game went. No lightning starts and gradual fades here.

Very few forwards trying to offload after hitting the line...it was all about gaining yards and controlling possession which we did very well.

JWH showed a bit more grunt in bending the line in this game which was good...but only played first half..hope alls ok there.

All the fringe guys played really well probably Evans the pick. Strangest build on a guy you would see but has power obviously... If he had any more bulk he would be unstoppable.

Wyong Roos will get some handy players joining their squad whatever.

Thought Pearcey played a quiet hand with Maloney more involved in the key plays... But that's good..its about him picking his mark better and I think he was one line challenge for one try so can't complain.

Young Horrie didn't seem to get much game time unfortunately...not a big fan of the mcilrick/maubs hooker combo which it looks like Robbo is going to run with.

Ferguson looks dangerously ready to go.

Disappointing crowd but a good night for Easts.

[Andrew Walker]

All the doomsayers on here doubting RTS as fullback should've been at Gosford to see a polished performance saved a certain try holding up Symonds and scored a great try with sublime footwork leaving 3 Manly players clutching at thin air the scary thing he'll only get better,Pearcey also looks set for a big year scored a cracking try himself and our prop rotation was too much for Manly bring on round 1.

What an interesting comment I am sure only yesterday or the day before you were on here saying Uncle Nick was cocncerned that RTS may not be up to the fulback role due to a lack of pace

[John Corey]

[QUOTE=Rooster_6;413540]Moa has been our best prop in the Robinson era.

Have to agree. Moa is a given. Robbo knows exactly what he will get from him every game.

[John Corey]

Someone will have to make way cause Burgess not coming here to play reserve grade we have the most potent backline in the NRL.

Yeah I realise that. But it was said that people on here wanted Toups to go. I don't think that's the case

[Guest]

What an interesting comment I am sure only yesterday or the day before you were on here saying Uncle Nick was cocncerned that RTS may not be up to the fulback role due to a lack of pace

Yeah he was AW hopefully RTS can prove him wrong last night was a good start.

[Cockadoodledoo]

It has to be remembered that Manly had nothing out wide or in their pack. They will struggle big time this season. Evans and Kennedy (no handbrake) were outstanding and the best thing about last night was the contrast in attitude to last season.

[ROC181]

All the doomsayers on here doubting RTS as fullback should've been at Gosford to see a polished performance saved a certain try holding up Symonds and scored a great try with sublime footwork leaving 3 Manly players clutching at thin air the scary thing he'll only get better,Pearcey also looks set for a big year scored a cracking try himself and our prop rotation was too much for Manly bring on round 1.

So having an opinion about a player placed in a critical position that hasn't set the world on fire when previously given the opportunity, is now a 'doom sayer' ? Just remember cocky, this was a 'trial' game and as much as us that weren't there enjoy the fact that we got 'the lollies' over Manly, you can't over read much into the game. You don't know what Manly's approach to this game was. Try and wait until mid season until we see how Roger is gonna go before prematurely shooting off, otherwise you will look foolish. We rather be wrong about Roger than find out after a few too many games that he's not right for the position after all and have to say 'we told ya so!' I do hope I look foolish mid season and Roger proves me wrong.

[Guest]

Nothing wrong with good discussion either way about players.
First time I saw RTS play he seemed like a centre or 5/8.
I'm a massive RTS fan but still have my doubts about him at fullback.
I just question his speed and his ability to cover the field at times.
All the other aspects of his game are pretty much flawless.
Whatever happens he is going to be very exciting to watch and he will do some spectacular things.

[stephenj]

it was great to see the boys back on rthe field again, they've obviously worked hard, fitness appeared much higher amongst the roosters, great enthusiasm in defence was a highlight for me, as a consequence manly lost a few bruised players in second half and opened up to the roosters speed machine! its obvious marty intends to have a big year he was trying to be in everything, cant remember a mk penalty , the refs were getting dizzy from blowing the whistle!