SQUAD v STORM

[QWERTY]

Feel a bit sorry for Hutchinson but it was obviously that he was the one to get the chop. Only way I could see him return is if Robinson swaps Momo out for him

[Team Evil]

Feel a bit sorry for Hutchinson but it was obviously that he was the one to get the chop. Only way I could see him return is if Robinson swaps Momo out for him

Standby for a late swap, I'm not so sure Collins plays, no inside info just a feeling that we want to make sure of the concussion issues.
Also I feel our middle has been very tight around the ruck, Collins and SST were a little loose around the middle, this is just my memory, it could have been a team issue at the time.
Yes I know, they are great players, shame we weren't able to ease them into last weeks game.

[j.w.pepper]

Reckon he comes in for momo

Yep agree, Robbos put Hutch to the test last week and he proved the decision correct. We need a defensive player against Kafusi & Co with some size, Momo out IMO

[Easts75]

Yep agree, Robbos put Hutch to the test last week and he proved the decision correct. We need a defensive player against Kafusi & Co with some size, Momo out IMO

Correct against the Tigers doesn't mean it will work against the Storm. Hutch wont be starting centre again this year unless we have injuries.

[Ghost of Maubs]

I wouldn't be surprised if Trent swaps Hutchison in for someone.

[QWERTY]

That bench is the best we've had since what, 2018-2019? Both teams have hit a purple patch of late. On an individual basis, we have the better players but Melbourne are the definition of a 'team.' They gel well consistently. I reckon we can beat them, but this is going to be one of the toughest games we play this year, especially with it being in Melbourne

[rented tracksuit]

As much as it galls me to agree with Queen Sally, NAS has been named at prop for the last two weeks but actually lined up at right 2nd row. It started with the Penrith game to nullify Kikau and worked so well they stuck to it against the Broncos last week.

Bring it in then. We don’t back down and he’s only one player even though he’s the size of 3.

[rented tracksuit]

Standby for a late swap, I'm not so sure Collins plays, no inside info just a feeling that we want to make sure of the concussion issues.
Also I feel our middle has been very tight around the ruck, Collins and SST were a little loose around the middle, this is just my memory, it could have been a team issue at the time.
Yes I know, they are great players, shame we weren't able to ease them into last weeks game.

I think he will play. They need him to get game time and match fitness heading into the finals.

[roostermcgregor]

Being a diehard Roosters tragic, I try and get as much information, news and updates as I can , especially now that the finals are rapidly approaching.
I am just like all of the posters on this forum, the regulars who comment and live and die by the Roosters.
We can even turn on each other (the disagreements here are well known) but we all know its because there is a passion for our team.
So I thought I would visit the Storm's forum, maybe just to get a feel for what their supporters, and club are currently feeling.
Seriously, its like visiting an alien world.
We have 67 posts (in one afternoon) on our forum regarding the upcoming Storm game , since the time our team was announced.
On the Storm forum, the Roosters , and the Storm's ladder position, don't even get a mention.
The only thing they seem to comment on is how they are going to lose Munster, who has rejected an $800K p.a deal , and is open to offers of $1 million + on Nov 1.
They don't have the cap space to retain Munster.
Plus they are resigned to losing B Smith, Kafusi, and the Bromwich boys next year.
It's a place filled with despair.
In 2020 , I visited their website before the Grand Final against the Riff- 3/4 of them thought the Storm would lose, especially with the rain forecast.
(FMD- even I knew they would win that year, and I cleaned up in the betting as I got the tryscoring quinella Olam/ Vinavalu , and I bet on all their backs to score)
And I'll mention something that will make people here, fall off their chairs in amazement- and I am not joking.
There are at least half a dozen posts on their forum suggesting James Tamou as a replacement for the Bromwich boys.
Don't laugh- its hysterical, and I am not joking.
I just do not understand how their football team keeps it together, with all their players leaving, and with supporters like that.
Yet their football side is a serious threat to this year's title.
They are about to announce that they have 40,000 members !!!! - that's 40,000 people who have no clue about rugby league.
I can't understand it - Melburnians are weird - Its an alien world down there.

[Thirteen]

I think we will go in as listed.

[Thirteen]

Yep 2018 I wanted slater to play!!

If they had lost without Slater they would have used that excuse forever.

[morley101]

Feel a bit sorry for Hutchinson but it was obviously that he was the one to get the chop. Only way I could see him return is if Robinson swaps Momo out for him

Robbo knew last week that Hutch was going to miss out this week and gave him a starting position last week as a reward for a good season.

[gragra]

Bet verrills wants to have his best game against Brandon on Friday night....I hope verrills comes out on top and Brandon isn't the reason we lose. The Roosters should contact Brandon and say his contract is cancelled if he plays well and cancelled if he is bad!

[Spirit of 66]

Bet verrills wants to have his best game against Brandon on Friday night....I hope verrills comes out on top and Brandon isn't the reason we lose. The Roosters should contact Brandon and say his contract is cancelled if he plays well and cancelled if he is bad!

I wonder how Brandon Smith will get on with the Adam Gee this Friday night? I think this might be the first time they've been on the field together since he called him a cheat.

[gragra]

Can only hope Gee takes every opportunity to penalise Brandon in retribution!