Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Manly

[Thirteen]

As always it’s all about match fitness and getting through injury free. I won’t expect to see too much fancy stuff. Make a few tackles and have a few runs. The result won’t be too relevant.

Remember it’s only a trial so no need to death ride anyone who doesn’t give a 5-Star performance.

Go Boys! Let’s get ready for Round 1.

[MCMLXVI]

Remember it’s only a trial

Trial or not, my desire for victory is the same.


1 James Tedesco
2 Daniel Tupou
3 Joseph Suaalii
4 Corey Allan
5 Jaxson Paulo
6 Drew Hutchison
7 Sam Walker
8 Lindsay Collins
9 Brandon Smith
10 Matthew Lodge
11 Egan Butcher
12 Nat Butcher
13 Victor Radley

14 Terrell May
15 Naufahu Whyte
16 Jake Turpin
17 Siua Wong


Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

[Waylander]

Are Whyte and Wong competing for one bench spot until Sitili returns? I don't think Whyte has set the world on fire lately, but I know Uncle Nick rates him very highly. Wong impressed a lot of people with his efforts in the World Cup, but was underwhelming last week.

I hope Collins has a big year. With him, JWH & Lodge we have a VERY strong front row rotation. That should give the Cheese and our halves the chance to play some fast, attacking footy.

Good luck to the boys.

GO EASTS!!

[eddie]

I expect to win this easily...................but I've got no way of watching it.

[Thirteen]

Trial or not, my desire for victory is the same.


1 James Tedesco
2 Daniel Tupou
3 Joseph Suaalii
4 Corey Allan
5 Jaxson Paulo
6 Drew Hutchison
7 Sam Walker
8 Lindsay Collins
9 Brandon Smith
10 Matthew Lodge
11 Egan Butcher
12 Nat Butcher
13 Victor Radley

14 Terrell May
15 Naufahu Whyte
16 Jake Turpin
17 Siua Wong


Referee: Chris Butler
Touch Judge: Belinda Sharpe
Senior Review Official: Adam Gee

Fair enough. I save my effort and emotion for real footy. I have zero nerves going into a trail game. I just get a little anxious about injuries. You don’t want to cop an injury in a game that means SFA.

[A Country Member]

$100k on the line. Despite our supposed wealth, it’d be welcome

[NorfolkStreetKid]

We should win this easily. Even though we are missing 3 star players in Keary, Joey M, and JWH.

[ChookMaster]

Very keen to see JS in the centres. Give him early ball and plenty.

BUT overall no injuries please. And a good hit out

[Easts75]

I want to see improvement from May, Whyte and Wong. We pretty much know what to expect from the rest. Also interested in Paulo, thought he looked ok last week

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Fu Whyte is also the one I want to see take it up a notch, think the potential is there. Ok with Mays trajectory at present. Wong is the least experienced and needs it to iron out that feet movement defensive positioning.

Interested to check Corey Allan here. Was not real chuffed at signing him or Paulo...may they prove me wrong.

[fletch]

Teddy mentioned during the week he is only playing a half so not sure how much the other senior guys are going to play.

[stringaz]

I'll be testing out my free Kayo trial tonight, I hope it passes muster as I'm only in for a sports subscription rather than giving Foxtel money for a basic package I don't watch.

lessssss gooooooo chooooooks

[TheBubbleBoy]

No Sam Walker. He has Covid.

[stringaz]

Robbo just said walker has picked up covid. They're isolating him from the team. Perhaps turpin into the halves tonight.

[fletch]

Robbo also mentioned Manu is going to be touch and go for round 1 with that cheekbone fracture.