Race for the top 8

[BraveTheWorld]

I mean, obviously, we want to keep winning and should do, but it's not really "do or die" and I'd say we'd be pretty short favourites to finish in the 8 now. By definition, the Cowboys clash is objectively not a "must win".

The thing is the teams below us have to make up two wins on us because of the for and against. Secondly, none of the teams below us look remotely like winning 4 from 4, regardless of who they play. If you look over the form line of the Raiders for instance, even through their run of form, none of their wins are really impressive.

Another win will probably get us home, but to be sure, and to have the potential to possibly rest players in the final round, let's hope we keep on winning. We look perfectly likely to.

Funny that we're still missing a few props, and not playing full 80-minute games yet, but we're arguably one of the form teams of the competition. It will be very interesting to see the premiership market if we take care of the Cowboys next week.

[roosterchook]

I’m extremely proud of our efforts no matter where we finish.

[The Sack]

Roosters will finish in the top eight.

[Vasco]

I mean, obviously, we want to keep winning and should do, but it's not really "do or die" and I'd say we'd be pretty short favourites to finish in the 8 now. By definition, the Cowboys clash is objectively not a "must win".

The thing is the teams below us have to make up two wins on us because of the for and against. Secondly, none of the teams below us look remotely like winning 4 from 4, regardless of who they play. If you look over the form line of the Raiders for instance, even through their run of form, none of their wins are really impressive.

Another win will probably get us home, but to be sure, and to have the potential to possibly rest players in the final round, let's hope we keep on winning. We look perfectly likely to.

Funny that we're still missing a few props, and not playing full 80-minute games yet, but we're arguably one of the form teams of the competition. It will be very interesting to see the premiership market if we take care of the Cowboys next week.

I'd say that's unlikely. The wounds from Souffs thrashing us in 2020 are still healing.

[Paddo Colt 61]

Souffs definitely go up a gear against the RWB and Mitchell more so especially considering the events of this time last season. Still, it is the game which, in terms of commitment and ability, will mark us as contenders. The good thing is that the side is building towards it but jeez, it's a hurdle.

[Vee08]

Not worried about South’s yet… but very confident vs Cowboys… even with a couple of regular FGs out, there’s enough artillery to take care of the Cows at home! Over the last few weeks, along with South’s, the RWB have announced themselves to the rest of competition as the team, you don’t want to play, week 1 in the finals! Let’s go Easts!!!!

[BraveTheWorld]

I'd say that's unlikely. The wounds from Souffs thrashing us in 2020 are still healing.

I think it might depend on which team needs it to make the 8. I am very confident that we’ll beat them the next time we play them, but I guess we’ll see.

What are the odds for the number of players suspended in that game? $2.00 for 3+ players suspended?

[King Salvo]

If raiders win all 4 games, dragons knights sea Eagles and tigers and finish on 30 points, then we can only lose 1 of our remaining games ......

yes

Manly and Dragons could finish on 28 so the Roosters will need to win at least 2 games out of 4 to cover them having the superior for and against

Raiders could finish on 30 so the Roosters will need to win at least 3 games out of 4 to cover them having the superior for and against

Roosters 24 plus 107
Raiders 22 minus 33
Sea Eagles 20 minus 8
Dragons 20 minus 130

[Paddo Colt 61]

[QUOTE=King Salvo; yes Manly and Dragons could finish on 28 so the Roosters will need to win at least 2 games out of 4 to cover them having the superior for and against.

Saints and Manly are goners imo.

Do you have the result of the Flegg Roosters v Bulldogs played at Waverley oval yesterday King? I was there for the Colts game but had to leave early and can't find a result on the Chooks website.

[King Salvo]

[QUOTE=Paddo Colt 61;n952797][QUOTE=King Salvo; yes Manly and Dragons could finish on 28 so the Roosters will need to win at least 2 games out of 4 to cover them having the superior for and against.

Saints and Manly are goners imo.

Do you have the result of the Flegg Roosters v Bulldogs played at Waverley oval yesterday King? I was there for the Colts game but had to leave early and can't find a result on the Chooks website.


[/QUOTE]

Jersey Flegg - Bulldogs 22 vs Roosters 14

The Dragons would need to win all their games and other teams to finish on 26 due to their poor for and against - Manly still a show if they finish on 28- only minus 8 F/A.

Both play the Raiders in the coming weeks - The body language of the Dragons coach was of someone resigned to missing the 8 after the loss to the Sharks so hopefully the Dragons players won't think this and play accordingly as they play the Raiders this week.

[BraveTheWorld]

I don't know how anyone could think the Dragons or Manly would make the 8. Manly maybe a 5% chance, but the Dragons aren't good enough to win 4 games on the trot regardless of how easy their draw is. I think the same is probably true for the Raiders, especially if Tapine is out for a while.

If any of those three teams win all their remaining games, I'd be very, very surprised.

[mattyh]

gus just declared only the roosters or parra could upset the riff in the gf.

[ism22]

I mean, obviously, we want to keep winning and should do, but it's not really "do or die" and I'd say we'd be pretty short favourites to finish in the 8 now. By definition, the Cowboys clash is objectively not a "must win".

The thing is the teams below us have to make up two wins on us because of the for and against. Secondly, none of the teams below us look remotely like winning 4 from 4, regardless of who they play. If you look over the form line of the Raiders for instance, even through their run of form, none of their wins are really impressive.

Another win will probably get us home, but to be sure, and to have the potential to possibly rest players in the final round, let's hope we keep on winning. We look perfectly likely to.

Funny that we're still missing a few props, and not playing full 80-minute games yet, but we're arguably one of the form teams of the competition. It will be very interesting to see the premiership market if we take care of the Cowboys next week.

I agree with the punters that we should beat the Cowboys. Not sure why but I reckon they're pretty lucky to be 2nd.

[ism22]

I don't know how anyone could think the Dragons or Manly would make the 8. Manly maybe a 5% chance, but the Dragons aren't good enough to win 4 games on the trot regardless of how easy their draw is. I think the same is probably true for the Raiders, especially if Tapine is out for a while.

If any of those three teams win all their remaining games, I'd be very, very surprised.

I don't really give a stuff where they finish, I just want us to go hard and finish as high on the ladder as we can. 4th or 5th would be much better than 8th.

[The Lip]

I don't really give a stuff where they finish, I just want us to go hard and finish as high on the ladder as we can. 4th or 5th would be much better than 8th.

I was going to say your dreaming 4th or 5th but then had a look at the draw of those above us on the table - Storm 4th have Pamfers Boncos Roosters Sqeels, then Sqeels 5th have Vermin Boncos Bullcheats Drizz. So you might be a bit like Lloyd Christmas in "telling me there's a chance" but yeah they have very hard runs home. Even Bulldogs now are no longer easy beats.

In saying that we have a tough run as well - but we are going better than both Eels and Storm right now. I think I'd need 100,000/1 to back it but yeah - there's a chance Ism.

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