Coach Bennett runs well disciplined sides

[Half time]

Holy moly, it's 2014 all over again. I'm struggling to think of a game where the Roosters were the beneficiary of such a lopsided penalty count.

Probably never.

[player 1]

Holy moly, it's 2014 all over again. I'm struggling to think of a game where the Roosters were the beneficiary of such a lopsided penalty count.

I can think of one. The 2002 prelim against Brisbane - pretty sure we got a 9-1 count that game.

[The Lip]

The ref called held.

yeah heard that as well. I would have thought when the ref so clearly screams held that then that play is dead beyond the player attempting to play the ball. I must be wrong.

[Kingsgrove-Loiner]

Just on another souffs subject. They were playing music during the game to try and raise some atmosphere. I nearly pissed myself when they played some gary glitter in the second half (yeah, I am that old). The paedo gary glitter who's currently doing 16 years in the big house.

They're either big fans of the paedo scene, or they need to sack the DJ...…

Funny as fark.

[Half time]

I can think of one. The 2002 prelim against Brisbane - pretty sure we got a 9-1 count that game.

You are pretty spot on actually. I just checked online and apparently the penalty count was 8-2 in our favour in that game. That was some 17 years ago.

[stephenj]

dont expect it that way on thursday night!

[Thirteen]

Just on another souffs subject. They were playing music during the game to try and raise some atmosphere. I nearly pissed myself when they played some gary glitter in the second half (yeah, I am that old). The paedo gary glitter who's currently doing 16 years in the big house.

They're either big fans of the paedo scene, or they need to sack the DJ...…

Funny as fark.

I heard that music on the tv coverage. I’m too young to know who is was but I was thinking it was a peculiar choice. Maybe Pink Floyd’s ‘Dark Side of The Moon’ next game.

[roosterproud]

the music is relevant to the teams and if they score. when we score v vermin he playes pink floyd Money. etc

[horrie hastings]

Holy moly, it's 2014 all over again. I'm struggling to think of a game where the Roosters were the beneficiary of such a lopsided penalty count.

9-0 against Brisbane in 1996 in the famous Monday night football game
8-2 against Brisbane in the 2002 Preliminary final
17-3 against Souths at Redfern in 1981 and we still managed to lose.

[TheLoneRooster]

9-0 against Brisbane in 1996 in the famous Monday night football game
8-2 against Brisbane in the 2002 Preliminary final
17-3 against Souths at Redfern in 1981 and we still managed to lose.

Thanks Half time, player 1 , and horrie hastings for your replies to my lack of recollection.

I have to laugh at the 17 - 3 count in '81 that resulted in a loss. The Chookpen/The Wall would have gone into meltdown on that night if it were around.

So, in short, it's been at least 16 years since the '02 final that the Roosters have had a vermin-like leg up from the refs. Interesting that it coincides with the Roosters becoming a force again.

[roosterproud]

Thanks Half time, player 1 , and horrie hastings for your replies to my lack of recollection.

I have to laugh at the 17 - 3 count in '81 that resulted in a loss. The Chookpen/The Wall would have gone into meltdown on that night if it were around.

So, in short, it's been at least 16 years since the '02 final that the Roosters have had a vermin-like leg up from the refs. Interesting that it coincides with the Roosters becoming a force again.

no internet in 81