Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Parramatta

[zac]

I was gutted but proud. We had plenty go against us, errors trying to push the pass etc, but the effort and heart was outstanding. Losing Rads was a killer blow. I reckon Bunny and Artie would have loved watching that game.

love it

[Blue Suede Schubert]

I was gutted but proud. We had plenty go against us, errors trying to push the pass etc, but the effort and heart was outstanding. Losing Rads was a killer blow. I reckon Bunny and Artie would have loved watching that game.

Probably Big Jack as well.

[Headless Chook]

What is so Magic about next week’s round? We have to give up a home game for the sake of making PVL and his cronies feel good about themselves. What is the point? Why can’t home teams play in front of their fans instead of Broncos supporters? Am I the only one who thinks this is a case of ‘emperor’s new clothes’ syndrome? People in the media are talking it up because they think they need to. Nobody thinks this is a good idea. Thinks of the potential knee injuries on a ground that has 8 games played on it over 3 days. We are the 5th game. If we have any serious knee and leg injuries (like we don’t have enough) we should have our lawyers ready to go after PVL and his imbeciles. Voice your views on why Magic Round is Stupidity Round.

Why does it always have to be in Brisbane? Take it around the country and share the love a bit

[NorfolkStreetKid]

Why does it always have to be in Brisbane? Take it around the country and share the love a bit

It's just a copy of something they do in the USA, the Qld govt and the Brisbane City Council pay the NRL big bucks to have it there. Supposed to promote tourism, business for hotels, cafes etc.

[redwhiteblue]

Well this just opened a can of Eels...I mean, where would one start?

The NRL has denied Parramatta’s request for an exemption and will not allow "dirty” Eels players to return to training until they arrive in Brisbane for the Magic Round, which is expected to just one day before their game against the Warriors.


https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl...11-p57quf.html

[zac]

Well this just opened a can of Eels...I mean, where would one start?

The NRL has denied Parramatta’s request for an exemption and will not allow "dirty” Eels players to return to training until they arrive in Brisbane for the Magic Round, which is expected to just one day before their game against the Warriors.


https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl...11-p57quf.html

there still allowed to play. bears should make a formal complaint

[redwhiteblue]

there still allowed to play. bears should make a formal complaint

They are all dirty in my opinion...

[zac]

They are all dirty in my opinion...

none of em should be allowed to play the dirty knees in the back, head-hitting never-wuzzes

[redwhiteblue]

none of em should be allowed to play the dirty knees in the back, head-hitting never-wuzzes

I've been referring to them all week as Dirty Rotten Scoundrels..and not the Steven Martin/Michael Caine variety either..shame on them. No wonder they've won nothing since 1986. Jack Gibson would be turning in his grave..he never coached grubs like that. Brett Kenny, Mick Cronin, Johnny Peard and Artie never had to stoop to those tactics to win premierships..

I've never been so angry over a game I didn't actually watch..I trust the judgement of the good folk of the Chookpen.

Ok enough venting..I should take note of my avatar and look ahead to next Saturday..just ran into my neighbour and he said the more injuries piling up, the harder it makes to watch.

[King Salvo]

Why does it always have to be in Brisbane? Take it around the country and share the love a bit

I am hoping they will get rid of it as some may remember leagueathon 1977 and 1978 - There was a reason why it wasn't continued - teams lost home ground advantage plus gate , food and beverages receipts

1977 played over 3 days for some reason- 2 games each day

One's I went to were as follows

Cronulla 37 - Newtown 10

Eastern Suburbs 20 - Manly 0

(beat Manly 12-0 in the second round game)

1978 played over 2 days (3 games each day) - below was on Anzac Day

Norths 16 - Newtown 5

Cronulla 35 - Penrith 9

Eastern Suburbs 22 - St.George 6

I remember Alan Power in 1978 - I seemed to recall he had a blood disease and almost died and didn't play first grade again after that one year in 1978 ?- a reasonable player - centre

[roosterchook]

Trust me all one eyed supporters from every club feel their team is getting the rough end of the pineapple.
A mate of mine who go's for Souths reckons the NRL & the refs are out to get Souths. Seriously.
The butcher I go to who is a Tigers fan feels the NRL & the refs are out to get the Tigers.
My Bulldogs mate thinks the same about the Bulldogs.
I dont know.

I think the stats would show who is the most penalised and it’s certainly not all teams. I am sure we are close to the bottom of the list as far as receiving 6 agains and we’ll on top of 6 agains against us. It’s not just bias. I believe statistics if we can access them all will tell a story of us being singled out.

[Headless Chook]

I am hoping they will get rid of it as some may remember leagueathon 1977 and 1978 - There was a reason why it wasn't continued - teams lost home ground advantage plus gate , food and beverages receipts

1977 played over 3 days for some reason- 2 games each day

One's I went to were as follows

Cronulla 37 - Newtown 10

Eastern Suburbs 20 - Manly 0

(beat Manly 12-0 in the second round game)

1978 played over 2 days (3 games each day) - below was on Anzac Day

Norths 16 - Newtown 5

Cronulla 35 - Penrith 9

Eastern Suburbs 22 - St.George 6

I remember Alan Power in 1978 - I seemed to recall he had a blood disease and almost died and didn't play first grade again after that one year in 1978 ?- a reasonable player - centre

I remember the league-a-thon. I particularly remember the 1977 game against Manly. I listened to it on the radio with my father and it was Fulton's first game against his former club and he turned it on. I can remember him scoring a runaway try to clinch the game.