Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Raiders

[Teddy]

Gee Robbo sounds harsh on SST, 19 runs for 180m v raiders, and Robbo just says “was I happy with him-yes, do I want more from him-yes”

Wow lol I must have missed that, tell you what though listening to Ricky’s presser, I’m amazed at the 17 players wearing the green jersey, Hodgson out Horsbourough Sia out Paps not coming back in no credit to the Roosters verbal vomit honestly he has no clue lucky kick and chase was the only blemish on that game 2019 GF 2.0.

[Thirteen]

Well done to young Freddy. Held his own and defended well. He was certainly targeted by Blob Papali.

[FREEMAN89]

Yes I was watching. Not the first time Angus has played middle. I never said he couldn’t. Was great tonight.

Agreed, awesome performance considering first game back. Ran with aggression yet purpose with every carry.

Would love to see more leading into and during the finals.

[Thirteen]

I don’t think Robbo was harsh at all in the presser re SST. He was being honest. SST has set such a high standard himself . We have all seen how he can dominate a game. He was fantastic tonight but can dominate more when he is really on.

[bondi.boy]

A very good win, especially down there.
Sonny did his job well, all things considered.
Teddy back to his usual self.
The whole team played well.
Congratulations Josh Morris 300 NRL games.
Trent's press conference....brilliant.
Steggles...brilliant ...re-signed.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

As I said before, SST carried our forwards when the others have had a rest. I just think he is tired and a bit stale. Once he gets a breather, he will be refreshed and rejuvenated and will kick into gear.

Fair play to young Freddy Lussick tonight - he certainly didn't disgrace himself.

Angus played quite well upon his return tonight too.

[FREEMAN89]

I'm Disappointed with Yvonne regarding the 'crusher' tackle by Keary.

Questioned him on it in the post match interviews.

Cannot understand why and all it does is shines light in a non conversation.

Was barely a crusher, wasn't worth the penalty, definitely not a chargeable offence.

Was only picked up by CNK milking it.

Not sure what Yvonne hoped to accomplish by shining light on it.

[Waylander]

Awesome win. I’m afraid we didn’t ingratiate ourselves to the Faiders faithful. It took a whole 2 min for some green-clad bogan girl to yell “shut up bitch” at my daughter. We laughed long and hard at them.

[ROC181]

I don’t think Robbo was harsh at all in the presser re SST. He was being honest. SST has set such a high standard himself . We have all seen how he can dominate a game. He was fantastic tonight but can dominate more when he is really on.

Im sure SST knows what Robbo really thinks of him so it wouldn’t phase him and he was 2nd in most metres after Teddy and more than BMoz (3rd).... Put him in the back to run some kick returns and he’ll reach 400m per game!

[easts4eva]

I'm Disappointed with Yvonne regarding the 'crusher' tackle by Keary.

Questioned him on it in the post match interviews.

Cannot understand why and all it does is shines light in a non conversation.

Was barely a crusher, wasn't worth the penalty, definitely not a chargeable offence.

Was only picked up by CNK milking it.

Not sure what Yvonne hoped to accomplish by shining light on it.

The actual penalty was 'pressure on the neck' didn't even know that was a penalty!?! Soft in my opinion.

[ccfc bondi]

I would say it mentally screws with them going forward. You watch their players consistently beg the ref for the rub of the green, whitehead and wighton especially. Wighton was actually appealing instead of chasing teddy for his second try.

That game reminded me heaps of last year's GF. Just not on our level and now back to earth with a loss after all that possession.

Demoralizing for them.

Noticed that. Whiners gonna whine, winners gonna win! Predictable Raiders would get 6-agains (F**K, I HATE THAT RULE!) like a child gets jelly beans (so I've heard....Haven't seen the game myself yet). Penalties 6-3 to Raiders as well!

I knew our team would stand up tonight, though and put these pretenders in their place!

[Rooster_6]

Ricky Stuart absolutely delusional in his post match press conference.

Talking about how proud he was of his players that given all the weight of possession & all the good ball they had against them the Roosters really should’ve put on more points.

Meanwhile in reality;

Possession
Raiders 47% | Roosters 53%

Territory
Raiders 51% | Roosters 49%

Tackles inside 20
Canberra 38 | Roosters 27

Penalties
Raiders 11 | Roosters 7

[Bruce 38-0]

Just watched the highlights - again. Watch it and see how far Crocker is offside on Teddy’s try when he tries to take Flanno’s head off. Sutton let it go of course.

[Tommy Smith]

Ricky Stuart absolutely delusional in his post match press conference.

Talking about how proud he was of his players that given all the weight of possession & all the good ball they had against them the Roosters really should’ve put on more points.

Meanwhile in reality;

Possession
Raiders 47% | Roosters 53%

Territory
Raiders 51% | Roosters 49%

Tackles inside 20
Canberra 38 | Roosters 27

Penalties
Raiders 11 | Roosters 7

That's just Ricky's loser mentality shining through.

He's a chronic whinger and the excuse making must affect his team to a degree.

Meanwhile Robbo never makes excuses and always demands accountability. And in the big moments, it shows.

[player 1]

Ricky Stuart absolutely delusional in his post match press conference.

Talking about how proud he was of his players that given all the weight of possession & all the good ball they had against them the Roosters really should’ve put on more points.

Meanwhile in reality;

Possession
Raiders 47% | Roosters 53%

Territory
Raiders 51% | Roosters 49%

Tackles inside 20
Canberra 38 | Roosters 27

Penalties
Raiders 11 | Roosters 7

Yes.

Was looking forward to his presser to hear his excuses, after his side received the mother of all leg ups from Sutton almost the whole match.

In Ricky's world, it's the roosters who underperformed and we should have scored 3 or more tries, given all the unfair help we received.

He's a whiner and a loser. His inability to take ownership of losses like this, where they were clearly whipped by a much classier side, reeks of delusion and jealousy.

Having a constant chip on your shoulder doesn't translate into success.

He will never win anything again.