SKD to the rescue.

[2026]

Thankfully we didn't release him to a rival club when we signed Fergo.

Another masterstroke by Robbo or just luck and some loyalty.

[infidelrooster]

Couldn't agree more,we would be in a predicament now if he was at another club.Alot of SKD haters will be reviewing his efforts with a mirocscope from now on, waiting to pounce on your thread.It reminds me of the way Mini was treated.Robbo knows best fortunately!

[2026]

Couldn't agree more,we would be in a predicament now if he was at another club.Alot of SKD haters will be reviewing his efforts with a mirocscope from now on, waiting to pounce on your thread.It reminds me of the way Mini was treated.Robbo knows best fortunately!

I'm happy for them to pounce but first, i'd like them to go back and watch the 2013 GF once again.

He's never let us or the Kiwi team down once when it really matters.

Those that bag Mini should hang their head in shame.Those uncharacteristic errors in last years finals series were a by-product of fatigue.

Managing fatigue and peaking too early is something the coaching staff need to be better at this season.

[redwhiteblue]

Michael Jordan missed over 9,000 jump shots in his career..wonder if he was ever villified as much as SKD..

[Danish]

Michael Jordan missed over 9,000 jump shots in his career..wonder if he was ever villified as much as SKD..

SKD has made 3 errors this year. Ferguson has made 9.

Guess whose been copping it for making too many....

[roooster15]

SKD has made 3 errors this year. Ferguson has made 9.

Guess whose been copping it for making too many....

Hes often reffered to as rocks or diamonds , the rocks i can never remember costing us a game , the diamonds including the tigers in 2010 the Gf in 2013 2 Four Nations campaigns 2011 and 2014 hes 6 trys from becoming number 2 on our greatest ever try scoring list only headed by mini 10th on the most games played for the Roosters and after 4 rounds this year is 2nd behind RTS in total meters and hit ups often into a set forward defensive line getting ready to bash blokes , If Im SKD im playing out of my skin for the next 4 months and making a statement to Robbo that Fergo is gona have to scrap real hard to get his spot back , he will have to groom Nene in the coming weeks to form combinations but who could do that job better than anyone else Loyalty this blokes got it in spades harsly treated IMO

[dj_sta]

SKD has got an opportunity to really push for that new contract now. What he needs to remember though is, Fergo's injury has given Nene/another youngster an opportunity to showcase their skills on the wing.

If Fergo gets back and one of the youngsters have a great 4 months on the wing in FG, there will be a lot of pressure on SKD.

[roooster15]

SKD has got an opportunity to really push for that new contract now. What he needs to remember though is, Fergo's injury has given Nene/another youngster an opportunity to showcase their skills on the wing.

If Fergo gets back and one of the youngsters have a great 4 months on the wing in FG, there will be a lot of pressure on SKD.

I Liken it to a cricketer and there batting average , one has the runs and expierence on the board the other 2 have jack shit , Theres no doubt about fergos ability but he cant seem to string more than 5 games together , we continually look to our depth in our juniors and look for the next best thing IE hastings milne elliot Mcdonald Latrell against tough opposition these kids arent shining in 20s nene has talent but i seriously dont think he will challenge either of them when fergo returns , Our depth and recruitment will be on show when SOO and the anzac test is played thats what im fearful of winning games during that period and im picking SKDs expeirience when we have possibly 6 front line players gone will really determine his net worth value

[Arties Pie]

I'm happy for them to pounce but first, i'd like them to go back and watch the 2013 GF once again.

He's never let us or the Kiwi team down once when it really matters.

Those that bag Mini should hang their head in shame.Those uncharacteristic errors in last years finals series were a by-product of fatigue.

Managing fatigue and peaking too early is something the coaching staff need to be better at this season.

I am a Rooster supporter not a SKD supporter which means I go for the team and not the player and when a better player comes up for a position like Blake Ferguson did with the Centre position then the lesser player gets punted to another position or just plain left right out is fine by me as long as it's improving the team. On SKD yes he has done some great stuff for the club in the past and yes it was a heroic performance in the 2013 GF but that's in the past ancient history. Like everyone here I want us to win the 2015 premiership and beyond and if that means letting go of players who's best day's are behind them and in SKD's case I find it highly doubtful he will regain his 2010 form which earned him his current contract then so be it.

[John Corey]

It's great that he is here to cover for Fergos injury, but no matter how well he plays I do not think he will be here next year. If you want to keep Maloney, RTS and upgrade Fergo from minimum wage (which has to happen if he stays) then something has to give. It's either him or Tupou or maybe even both. I can't see how we can afford to keep the lot and as much as he has done for us and as loyal as he has been, he does appear to be the most expendable. (Along with Tupou).

[roooster15]

I am a Rooster supporter not a SKD supporter which means I go for the team and not the player and when a better player comes up for a position like Blake Ferguson did with the Centre position then the lesser player gets punted to another position or just plain left right out is fine by me as long as it's improving the team. On SKD yes he has done some great stuff for the club in the past and yes it was a heroic performance in the 2013 GF but that's in the past ancient history. Like everyone here I want us to win the 2015 premiership and beyond and if that means letting go of players who's best day's are behind them and in SKD's case I find it highly doubtful he will regain his 2010 form which earned him his current contract then so be it.

If you had a choice this weekend to replace him looking forward to this years priemiership who would you put in there with no fergo , remembering 6 games ago he was winning a 4 nations title with NZ the only one on our playing roster to do so just interested to know your thoughts is all ???

[roooster15]

I reckon its jennings and tupou who need a kick in the arse there involvement after 4 rounds has been pretty disappointing not forgetting that that is our kangaroos left side and should be dominating jennings looks like hes on Island time about to smash a pina colada in the shade whats their excuse id like to know that

[Arties Pie]

If you had a choice this weekend to replace him looking forward to this years priemiership who would you put in there with no fergo , remembering 6 games ago he was winning a 4 nations title with NZ the only one on our playing roster to do so just interested to know your thoughts is all ???

With Blake out injured there are 2 ways to go in my opinion Robbo has had a penchant in the past of slotting Aubo into the centre spot if one is out but if it were mine i would probably slot SKD back to centre and blood one of the young ones we want to keep into the wing position Brendan Elliot, Nene McDonald or Taane Milne if he's up for it for example. But these are just my opinions.

[dj_sta]

I reckon its jennings and tupou who need a kick in the arse there involvement after 4 rounds has been pretty disappointing not forgetting that that is our kangaroos left side and should be dominating jennings looks like hes on Island time about to smash a pina colada in the shade whats their excuse id like to know that

Mate what games have you been watching?! Jennings is the leading try scorer for us, and Tupou is tied 2nd highest with Fergo and SKD.

Metres run - SKD 499 vs Jenko 410 vs Tupou 362

Tackles made - SKD 13 vs Jennings 46 vs Tupou 12

Based on those stats Jennings is miles ahead of the other 2 and has been of more value. SKD is ahead of Tupou though.

[roooster15]

Mate what games have you been watching?! Jennings is the leading try scorer for us, and Tupou is tied 2nd highest with Fergo and SKD.

Metres run - SKD 499 vs Jenko 410 vs Tupou 362

Tackles made - SKD 13 vs Jennings 46 vs Tupou 12

Based on those stats Jennings is miles ahead of the other 2 and has been of more value. SKD is ahead of Tupou though.

Jennings should make more tackles as he is an edge defender, the meterage your quoting dosent break down hit ups and carries coming back from kick return sets look at that stat and average meterage for games played so far you won't see either of those two players taking there fair share whilst getting jammed in the corner it's SKD and rts taking the most carries every week check it out