Official Match Thread - Grand Final Edition - Sydney Roosters vs Melbourne Storm

[Waylander]

Possibly Latrell to 5/8th and Keary to half.

That's what Robbo wants them to think.

I personally think Coops is no chance, but I hope I'm wrong.

I'd say SOS to 7, Aubbo to 12, Ice to 13, Rads to the bench and Momo drops out. This follows the precedent set in the Prelim of bringing in Momo and leaving the pack untouched. Who ever is defending at 7 will need Aubbo inside them this week, more than ever.

[Spirit of 66]

If he was trolling surely he'd have named Napa as half.

[zac]

In his interview Fitzy wasn't asked about Cronk. That could mean any number of things, but we're keeping our cards close to our chest.

[Thirteen]

They drew straws at training this morning to determine who was going to wear the number 7.

[Serenader]

That's what Robbo wants them to think.

I personally think Coops is no chance, but I hope I'm wrong.

I'd say SOS to 7, Aubbo to 12, Ice to 13, Rads to the bench and Momo drops out. This follows the precedent set in the Prelim of bringing in Momo and leaving the pack untouched. Who ever is defending at 7 will need Aubbo inside them this week, more than ever.

This!

[ism22]

Leave all grand final discussion, including team lists, match previews, and game discussion in this thread.

Lol Maubs at #7 and Paulie on the bench. Let the mind games begin!!!!

Prediction: Cronk is almost a certainly to start, it's a '6 week injury' as reported (so way less serious than feared) and Maubs will make our bench extremely strong... Maubs, Matto, Tetevano and Napa. FULL STRENGTH!!! Storm better hope that Slater is playing because they will not win without him.

[Chris]

it's a '6 week injury' as reported (so way less serious than feared)

Where'd you hear this?

[ism22]

That's what Robbo wants them to think.

I personally think Coops is no chance, but I hope I'm wrong.

I'd say SOS to 7, Aubbo to 12, Ice to 13, Rads to the bench and Momo drops out. This follows the precedent set in the Prelim of bringing in Momo and leaving the pack untouched. Who ever is defending at 7 will need Aubbo inside them this week, more than ever.

LOL new tactic of naming people in random jerseys so that nobody knows who their opposite number is when marking up?

Where'd you hear this?

A disreputable source. A copy of The Australian that I found in a breakout area at work had an article stating that it's 'the same' as Gallen's and that Cronk is trying to recover from a 6 week injury in 5 days.

Can't remember who wrote it and it's entirely possible that they just lifted their 'facts' from their article speculating about Paul Gallen. However, it's promising if true (and if not true, kickstarts some awesome mind games).

[Waylander]

LOL new tactic of naming people in random jerseys so that nobody knows who their opposite number is when marking up?.

It’s hardly random. I’m advocating the same starting side as last week except with O’Sullivan at half.

[ROC181]

Buzz is using my material because I said after the game that if Cronk can’t play then why not put him as a trainer to direct traffic.

As for a replacement, yeah as Johnny 73 said, I would like to see Mitchell in the halves. He would kill it there with his power, passes and strong kick out of our half.

[chopstiks]

At least all this sideshow stuff keeps the Cam Smith v Coops fued off the media agenda for the entire week.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

so why is paul momiovski on the bench? i presume robbo is just trolling

Im guessing as cover for Lattrell in case he gets suspended out of the Slater hearing tonight.

[bondi.boy]

Cronk's good buddies at the Storm...LOL


http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby...&OCID=AVRES000

Roosters 'bodyguard' ready to step up and protect injured Cronk

the Storm will undoubtedly seek to isolate and work over the injured playmaker.

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Pity we hadn't had a 'bodyguard' for Cronk all year!

[keggs1]

Bump to keep this on page 1.

[melon....]

Wouldn’t surprise to see Cronk off the bench this week!

if he plays hell play for 80