"We're the Roosters, we'll be fine"

[TheLoneRooster]

"We'll be fine.......finishing 8th-12th every season"

That's how it's looking this year and I think you're being generous if the last two games are any indication of where this team is headed. Very disappointing.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

It was a helluva game to watch. We weren't at our best but there were some positives.

Jakes back. .and he will lead us to victories in the coming weeks.

JWH was relentless... Silly at times... But you need that enforcer.

Mitch P needs to use the hands when its on...and not just execute the pre programmed play.

RTS ...just a star.

And as mentioned our setup and execution of the field goal is primary school standard.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

It was a helluva game to watch. We weren't at our best but there were some positives.

Jakes back. .and he will lead us to victories in the coming weeks.

JWH was relentless... Silly at times... But you need that enforcer.

Mitch P needs to use the hands when its on...and not just execute the pre programmed play.

RTS ...just a star.

And as mentioned our setup and execution of the field goal is primary school standard.

Oops wrong thread..

[milanja]

yep we will be fine but that fat a$$ walking heart attach broman is a fathead vaughton ring in , (I hate the roosters piece of $hit). Get upto Today(9) and he states rts, is gone but the roosters will just buy another one(a fullback) like they always do. buy what?????ooh yeh we bought rts, Guerra, maubs, jnr, , nene, mini, boyd, liu, skd, toupo, sio, napsta, kane, and saved moa, jwh and jimmy .

Not sure why people get upset with it, we buy players to win premierships, it is what all competetive sport is about. The players with the key turning points in 2013 grand final were SBW, maloney and jennings, in 2010 carney won the dally m and took us there, in 02 freddy and fitzy were instrumental.

Take pride that our club is in the position to be able to offer and entice players to the club. Other teams fans would love to be in that position.

The only clubs in recent history that i can think of that didn't buy too many star playersto win a grand final, are penrith and the storm. Tigers and saints are combined teams so i dont count it.

[roooster15]

I Think we are in big trouble , and this is not a kneejerk reaction to last nights loss , our 20s got pumped thats our next level and thats where our replacements will come from come SOO and The test match , Everyone is talking latrell latrell , hes untried at the next level and watching him in the 20s its still too early to tell , my concern is how we are playing thats the big question

[Johnny Tobin]

Not counting Sonny Bill of course. Seems we are not the same without him.

We're you in a coma last season?

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

In the long run, RTS will be the poorer for this move. I can't think of a single player who has moved to New Zealand and improved his game. He will sink without trace.

And by the way, I'd be granting him an immediate release.

[Bigchook]

Can't help but think everyone is over reacting. Last night was friends first game back, Guerra was out fergo was out. Rookies on the bench and nene. Starting next week we will have a different bench with friend getting 80. We will start winning games consecutively. Guerra will come back and our bench will be rock hard with aubo there. Fergo is the big loss as he is irreplaceable for this season.

[Andrew Walker]

I agree but our weekly handicap meted out by the gerkins in green is taking its toll

Can't help but think everyone is over reacting. Last night was friends first game back, Guerra was out fergo was out. Rookies on the bench and nene. Starting next week we will have a different bench with friend getting 80. We will start winning games consecutively. Guerra will come back and our bench will be rock hard with aubo there. Fergo is the big loss as he is irreplaceable for this season.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

There's just too much contract turmoil for this season to amount to anything more than a bottom 8 finish. Next year we will have a weaker roster, but potentially a more focused one.

[Bronte Chook]

A big problem with us at the moment is that we're way too predictable. Other teams are compressing their defense as they know we'll hit up for 5 before bombing on the last. We've stopped playing footy and are looking stodgy with little creativity from the halves. The short balls are gone, the cut outs are gone etc...
In golden point we could've spread the ball as there were opportunities. Our setting up for field goal was disgraceful and showed the panic from halves lacking in composure.

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Just got to the machine to start my first thread, and I was beaten to it , pretty much word for word.

Agree R6.
Robbo is the best coach we've had since Jack.
Supported by blokes like Fitzgibbon and Mini........................Damn straight , Roosters will be fine.

Gould took us from hopeless rabble to a grand final qualifier in two seasons. He was pretty good.

It remains to be seen whether this team is still on board with Trent Robinson. It doesn't take long for things to sour. Certainly the signs are not good.

[Guest]

We're you in a coma last season?

Don't think so? If I remember, we were minor premiers, with Sonny Bill playing a big hand? No Sonny Bill this year, and we don't look so good.

[Johnny Tobin]

There's just too much contract turmoil for this season to amount to anything more than a bottom 8 finish. Next year we will have a weaker roster, but potentially a more focused one.

Are you seriously suggesting we won't make the finals?

[Johnny Tobin]

Don't think so? If I remember, we were minor premiers, with Sonny Bill playing a big hand? No Sonny Bill this year, and we don't look so good.

He was a total passenger last season. Contributed virtually nothing.