Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Raiders

[Johnny Brass]

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.

SST, Teddy and Manu carried us when we were beset by injuries in the middle of the year. We won some close games on the back of their individual brilliance. We have our troops back now so I'd like to see tauks get a rest before the finals.

[ChookMaster]

SST, Teddy and Manu carried us when we were beset by injuries in the middle of the year. We won some close games on the back of their individual brilliance. We have our troops back now so I'd like to see tauks get a rest before the finals.

Collins will cover him and we play either Aubo or Poasa from the bench. I have been really really liking Lindsay's aggression and footy this year.

[ism22]

Collins will cover him and we play either Aubo or Poasa from the bench. I have been really really liking Lindsay's aggression and footy this year.

Oh man how good was Collins when he subbed on?!?

[Thirteen]

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

I like to watch Ricky Stuart press conferences. On mute.

[Thirteen]

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.

OMG even BB is happy!

[Thirteen]

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.

She should be commentating on the knitting. Just cause she rooted old man Smith she thinks she knows everything. Skank! Give me Lara or Hannah any day of the week.

[Thirteen]

Good to see the Canberra crowd stayed around to cheer a 300 gamer. Not. Well done Jorris.

Fair enough. I wouldn’t be hanging around for an opposition player after a bad loss either.

[zac]

i like ricky stuart - he wears his heart on his sleeve. i agree with him that they could have made more of their first half possession advantage (it was close to 60% at one stage) and that they defended well in the second half and that losing papali was big.

one thing about sbw - not sure we're going to get 30 mins straight from him if he plays in the middle. he was really gassed with the extra defending. if he plays in the middle robbo might want to get him on 15 mins before half time and take him off when he's got nothing left in the 2nd.

[Ray Stehr]

I like to watch Ricky Stuart press conferences. On mute.

I think Stuart is trying to be the new Bennet, not as a coach but as a dickhead.

[ROC181]

i like ricky stuart - he wears his heart on his sleeve. i agree with him that they could have made more of their first half possession advantage (it was close to 60% at one stage) and that they defended well in the second half and that losing papali was big.

one thing about sbw - not sure we're going to get 30 mins straight from him if he plays in the middle. he was really gassed with the extra defending. if he plays in the middle robbo might want to get him on 15 mins before half time and take him off when he's got nothing left in the 2nd.

Having 60, 70 or 80% possession doesn't guarantee you anything especially when playing against the Roosters. We are probably the only team that can go for up to 4-5 sets in a row in defence and come out of it with no points scored against. We have done it many times before and we'll do it again. Stuart was just going through his usual sore loser routine.

As for SBW, every player that comes back after a long time away from the game this year goes through it. Hutchinson was gassed after 5 minutes when he played against the Saints a few weeks back but then got his wind back a week or so later. Boyd was bad last week too and was better this week but even he will need another week or two. Sonny will be just fine by the vermin game.

[ism22]

I like to watch Ricky Stuart press conferences. On mute.

Oh I find them hilarious. His tongue movements are a bit off though.

[mattyh]

I think we should rest sst for the knight's game ? and if Bondi boy is happy I'm worried.

[ism22]

I think Stuart is trying to be the new Bennet, not as a coach but as a dickhead.

Oh they're mates... no doubt they compare notes. Faders have literally copied the Drizz' gameplan.

[Tommy Smith]

If we are to rest SST I'd probably choose the Sharks game as they're overrated trash who we'll flog, even whilst resting a couple of key players.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

She should be commentating on the knitting. Just cause she rooted old man Smith she thinks she knows everything. Skank! Give me Lara or Hannah any day of the week.

Not a fan either. I've noticed oover the last couple of seasons that she rarely praises Easts after a win. Prefers to move onto other things - whereas when the Vermin win she's all cock-a-hoop with the pride of the league crap.