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No inside info required to know we are playing for a comp in 2018. So we should be with the squad we have.

With the squad we have ?? Its blindingly obvious we need another big bopper ! Without that we are farked. Forget about how good Cronk and Teddy may go, without the forward thrust it just won't happen. BUY A BOPPER should be the message being sent.

[PeeGee]

With the squad we have ?? Its blindingly obvious we need another big bopper ! Without that we are farked. Forget about how good Cronk and Teddy may go, without the forward thrust it just won't happen. BUY A BOPPER should be the message being sent.

Absolutely. Without good go- forward, and much better ball handling and discipline. Cronk won’t be able to do a thing. This is blindingly obvious, surely. We had to work rediculously hard for our many 1-6 point victories & losses. (Warriors, Storm).

[ROC181]

Would you please stop calling me a fanboy Thracian. I am a fan of the Roosters, the Eastern Suburbs rugby league club. And I am not a boy.
I want what is best for the team. I have explained this many,. many times but the non-fanboys do not pay attention.
Cronk was great for the Storm. He is the Australian halfback. I hope he proves to be great for us as well. But whether he is great or not will also depend on the players around him. Whether he has a good strong forward pack, whether he has depth, experience and class in the backs. whether players can hold onto the ball and not kick off on the full. Paying Cronk a lot of money will put some major question marks on these other things which is out of Cronk's control.

How can you say you that you want the best for the team when you've been all negative since the day it came out that we might be signing Cronk...even after the fact that he has signed, you are still making remarks which are negative about Cronk...Mind you, I'm not here to defend Cronk but please don't give the impression that you are after the 'best for the team..." You are a Pearce fan...admit it and you don't want Cronk to replace him...Is that the best for the team???? Well obviously the club doesn't think so...

[mightyrooster]

How can you say you that you want the best for the team when you've been all negative since the day it came out that we might be signing Cronk...even after the fact that he has signed, you are still making remarks which are negative about Cronk...Mind you, I'm not here to defend Cronk but please don't give the impression that you are after the 'best for the team..." You are a Pearce fan...admit it and you don't want Cronk to replace him...Is that the best for the team???? Well obviously the club doesn't think so...

Seriously you are completely wrong.

[Rooster_6]

Lol R 6 dude, I did acknowledge Pearce has his good games usually against weak opposition. The 'Flat Track Bully' reference.

I qualified my post by stating big games, do you refute that one?

Ok one Anzac game but tbh, is beating the Dragons in a regular season game in 2017 that big a deal?

The other winning fg was against an understrength Storm probably no mean feat and to his credit man. His other fg was against the Warriors and we all know his contribution towards the end of that game.

You are the one trying to twist the argument, I say man.

You're probably right is Anzac day really a big deal? Barely anyone goes to those games anymore and outside of pre-season games they probably lack the most atmosphere.

I think Freddy did some step that people talk about still? A Matt head conversion? Mini ran some length of the field try? Outside of that you barely hear a Roosters fan talk about the game.

Quick question, you highlight Cronk's pass to Slater in the 2012 Grand FInal as a big moment in his career.

What did you think of Pearce's pass to Guerra in the context of our comeback in 2013.

All things being equal and fair..

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

You're probably right is Anzac day really a big deal? Barely anyone goes to those games anymore and outside of pre-season games they probably lack the most atmosphere.

I think Freddy did s I'llome step that people talk about still? A Matt head conversion? Mini ran some length of the field try? Outside of that you barely hear a Roosters fan talk about the game.

Quick question, you highlight Cronk's pass to Slater in the 2012 Grand FInal as a big moment in his career.

What did you think of Pearce's pass to Guerra in the context of our comeback in 2013.

All things being equal and fair..

I agree the moment of Anzac day is huge and the crowd etc. But the Dragons teams have been largely crap since 2011, so yes it a massive game because of the day and history of the rivalry. But lately it has been nowhere near in terms of difficulty, a final nor origin match against a top 4 quality team.

Im loving this, whilr Pearce's pass in the 2013 gf was a good ball. I was very happy with him re this as i was considering leaving the building before it man. But, our boys were practically queuing up to score it on the right edge Guerra ran a great line and Pearce delivered. However, Manlys d was in dissarray then, after Moa went up the middle and nearly scored. Also there were quite a few tries scored in that game, whereas in the 2012 hardly any were scored, as defence was king. Cronks assist was inch perfect and it had to be as Dogs was set man. Im saying this as i played a lot of half in the days i played.

Lastly Cronk got the CCM in that game and has been the last player who deservedly won it. Perhaps a bit of balance re Pearce woudnt go astray in your argument. You and Thracian are polar opposites and u look as silly as him tbh with your apparent blind bias for Pearce. Sometimes i support Pearce, sometimes i dont.

I'm not going to accuse u of not watching the games Mr Mod like u did of me lol.

I do hope Pearce stays, i think the dude could become a world class number 9.

[Tommy Smith]

You're over complicating a simple answer to a simple question:

Who is the better big game player, Cronk or Pearce?

(Answer: Cronk).

Pearce has had a few good moments, no one is denying that. But Cronk has had a career of being clutch in big games.

I like Pearce. But Cronk is an upgrade in every facet.

[Rooster_6]

I agree the moment of Anzac day is huge and the crowd etc. But the Dragons teams have been largely crap since 2011, so yes it a massive game because of the day and history of the rivalry. But it lately it has nowhere near in terms of difficulty, a final nor origin match against a top 4 quality team.

Im loving this, whilr Pearce's pass in the 2012 gf was a good ball. Our boys were practically queuing up to score it on the right edge. Manlys d was in dissarray then after Moa went up the middle and nearly scored. Also there were quite a few tries scored whereas in the 2012 hardly any were scored. Cronks assist was inch perfect and it had to be as Dogs was set man. Im saying this as i played a lot of half in the days i played.

Lastly Cronk got.the CCM in that gamr and has bren the last player who deservedly eon it. Perhaps a bit of balance woudnt go astray in your argument.Im not going to accuse u of not watching the games Mr Mod.

I'm not debating Cooper Cronk's ability and status in the game. I've already said numerous time I think he's the best halfback in the game.

There's no need for me to analyse Cronk's displays because what I'm debating is your lack of honesty in some of the points you're making.

The whole Cronk is awesome (true) and Pearce is shit angle is just extremely boring and there's just so many holes in the points your making I'm just pointing them out.

[Rooster_6]

You're over complicating a simple answer to a simple question:

Who is the better big game player, Cronk or Pearce?

(Answer: Cronk).

That was never the question or discussion though...

Pearce has had a few good moments, no one is denying that. But Cronk has had a career of being clutch in big games.

I like Pearce. But Cronk is an upgrade in every facet.

Yeh he did, go back and read his posts. That's literally what the whole discussion is about.

I appreciate what you're trying to say here but you've missed the point. This isn't an attack or questioning of Cronk. Just calling out some bullshit.

[Mad_Rooster_in_GraceLand]

I'm not debating Cooper Cronk's ability and status in the game. I've already said numerous time I think he's the best halfback in the game.

There's no need for me to analyse Cronk's displays because what I'm debating is your lack of honesty in some of the points you're making.

The whole Cronk is awesome (true) and Pearce is shit angle is just extremely boring and there's just so many holes in the points your making I'm just pointing them out.

Here we go, were did i day he was crap, shit. I reckon he hasnt aimed up in big games and is a flat track bully. At least in enough big games that he has been blessed to play in. As many experts say, if u wanna play half, its expected u take responsbility to 'own the result'. He was getting good money and I dont think he delivered value for money in those big games. His strike rate in pfs and origins is not something to rave on about.

We will agree to disagree and perhaps we disagree as we view the game and players thru a dufferent lense we all do. But u are prone to get a tad condascending when it comes to Ju ju

[stringaz]

The grass is always greener.......

[Hollus]

You're probably right is Anzac day really a big deal? Barely anyone goes to those games anymore and outside of pre-season games they probably lack the most atmosphere.

I think Freddy did some step that people talk about still? A Matt head conversion? Mini ran some length of the field try? Outside of that you barely hear a Roosters fan talk about the game.

Quick question, you highlight Cronk's pass to Slater in the 2012 Grand FInal as a big moment in his career.

What did you think of Pearce's pass to Guerra in the context of our comeback in 2013.

All things being equal and fair..

Just to correct you there, Mini’s length of the field try was not on Anzac Day. It was the second time we played the Dragons in 02, late in the season.

[Bondicigar]

Cronk is way ahead of pearce in every aspect of the game end of debate

[roostwin]

Cronk is way ahead of pearce in every aspect of the game end of debate

Thank God for that.

[Thirteen]

With the squad we have ?? Its blindingly obvious we need another big bopper ! Without that we are farked. Forget about how good Cronk and Teddy may go, without the forward thrust it just won't happen. BUY A BOPPER should be the message being sent.

I agree but if we stay injury free we should win the comp.