Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Manly

[dice]

Only thing I got out of the game is Radley failed Anger Management class during the off season.

Bring on the Dolphins.

Let's do this.

Radley trying out a new tactic of costing us games with aggression towards his own teammates. I recall he was abusive to Walker late last year. Robbo needs to kick this bloke in the nuts before he creates disharmony in the side.

[tloos1999]

Having to win 8 games in a row to make the 8 and possibly the top 4 is dare I say a ridiculous thing to have to do.
We were a rabble in attack and defence last night...like we were in the first comp game last season.
It's nearly March.
Suaalii must be put back on the right wing where he starred last season.
He could tackle Garrick.
If Manu can't play, then Momirovski must take his place.
Hope Trent doesn't have any plans to sell off Momirovski.

Yes, let’s put Suaalii back to the right wing after not even 20 minutes playing in his new position in a trial. Yes. Genius.

This thread is appalling from top to bottom. The same guys whinging were the same guys saying we were as good as done when we were 5 and 5 or something in 2018 and the “is Tedesco the worst recruit” thread was made. Joseph Manu out. Our enforcer JWH out. Our halves and directors, Keary and Walker out. Crichton out. 5 genuinely KEY players not there (and there is more out injured as well). Add in Suaalii gone after 20 minutes.

I can’t believe the overreaction from this forum, it’s a trial for goodness sake.

[Eggspert]

Oh f#ck putty also fills a gap - is soft and malleable , is slow to set and doesn't move once it does- can be made into a large blob as well - maybe we should call Hutch Putty?

Hehe that's funny.

Hutch wasn't alone though.

It looked like 17 blokes from Central Coast League's Club came across the road & put on Rooster jerseys & had a game last night.

[Eggspert]

Yes, let’s put Suaalii back to the right wing after not even 20 minutes playing in his new position in a trial. Yes. Genius.

This thread is appalling from top to bottom. The same guys whinging were the same guys saying we were as good as done when we were 5 and 5 or something in 2018 and the “is Tedesco the worst recruit” thread was made. Joseph Manu out. Our enforcer JWH out. Our halves and directors, Keary and Walker out. Crichton out. 5 genuinely KEY players not there (and there is more out injured as well). Add in Suaalii gone after 20 minutes.

I can’t believe the overreaction from this forum, it’s a trial for goodness sake.

It is a 30 man squad though & they all train together & are coached by the great Robbo.

For 5min they resembled a Rugby League team against a Manly team minus big names also.

I agree in regards to over reaction but FFS why can't we hold the friggen ball year after year!

[rcptn]

Only highlight was the second good trial showing from Pauga. He would be a good back up centre for us, definitely ahead of the ex Souths fellas. But he is contracted to the Bears this year I think....how does that work in terms of his availability (King?) Think young Sandon Smith is going ok too, played behind a beaten pack last night.

Other take out is Sea Eagles could trouble teams this season. Outclassed us last night all over the park with DCE and Tturbo to add. Flanagan is one of the best footy brains in the coaching ranks and if he can work in concert well with Seibold they can make some noise.

You play how you train and last night our squad looked like strangers to each other. Slight concern given Robbos priority to start much better this season and not put ourselves in a position playing too much catch-up later. Some personnel to return obviously though.

Yep unfortunately your right about Pauga

[rented tracksuit]

He wasn't wrong though.

You are right but it’s wrong to think our season will be determined from 1 single trial match.

[Andrew Walker]

Manly carved us up and look like they will have a good season Not entirely sure where we are at yet.

[zac]

i presume the boys have been training well so i'm not worried by last night but we can use it to our advantage. everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. we should acknowledge that we were punched in the face last night, that while we've got a good team the nrl is a tough competition and there's no guarantees and we need to play well every week

[RoosterBooster]

Radley trying out a new tactic of costing us games with aggression towards his own teammates. I recall he was abusive to Walker late last year. Robbo needs to kick this bloke in the nuts before he creates disharmony in the side.

I have to disagree, Radley was thrown a shocking pass and let the player know that was not good enough. Standards need to be set and maintained, sometimes this can mean tough words are needed.

[milanja]

Only highlight was the second good trial showing from Pauga. He would be a good back up centre for us, definitely ahead of the ex Souths fellas. But he is contracted to the Bears this year I think....how does that work in terms of his availability (King?) Think young Sandon Smith is going ok too, played behind a beaten pack last night.

Other take out is Sea Eagles could trouble teams this season. Outclassed us last night all over the park with DCE and Tturbo to add. Flanagan is one of the best footy brains in the coaching ranks and if he can work in concert well with Seibold they can make some noise.

You play how you train and last night our squad looked like strangers to each other. Slight concern given Robbos priority to start much better this season and not put ourselves in a position playing too much catch-up later. Some personnel to return obviously though.

Olakau’atu and tuilagi look like they will be a devastating combo.

[Carlos Parra]

I thought it was dire.

[The Sack]

The first half was pathetic. Attack was not straight enough and need some runners inside, not just across. Under 12's stuff really. Hopefully with Keary and Walker in the halves this will come. Tedesco needs to catch and pass, and leave the tap ons only when and if needed. Hutchinson scored a fair try, however, I knew the bunker would say no.

Why has young Fulton got a license to hit players high with no penalties forthcoming? He did it last year and JWH took offence.

It was only a trial, but jeez, just play footy boys, have some fun and get the basics right.

[The Brain]

Chooks were terrible looked like they didnt want to be there ...Our young back were defensively really bad a few blokes out of tune including Teddy boy..some good things though the fact we nearly scored 4 in the first half when we were really shocking says there is plenty to come... Thought paulo might be a good signing but gee he was right out of wack last night . doesnt not deserve a wing spot first round I like the other guy in the second half on the other side went alright last week too.

[dice]

I have to disagree, Radley was thrown a shocking pass and let the player know that was not good enough. Standards need to be set and maintained, sometimes this can mean tough words are needed.

The player would have known it was a bad pass and didn't need to be told at all. A simple glance would have been sufficient. Carrying on in a petulant and abusive manner will eventually become divisive.

[Lydon]

The player would have known it was a bad pass and didn't need to be told at all. A simple glance would have been sufficient. Carrying on in a petulant and abusive manner will eventually become divisive.

Totally agree with you on this one..

I wonder if the shoe was on the other foot and a teammate abused Radley for an error he made, if Radley would take it as graciously as the players he has verbally abused..

Somehow I don’t think so!