Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Manly

[MCMLXVI]

Lookout Elvis, this is going to be bigger than the 1969 comeback special.

[RoosterFanNZ]

Wowza that was a good run

[Kentucky_Fried_Rooster]

I expected a big win.
Yes it’s a trial and we are playing without a lot of first graders and so are Manly. I don’t know half the players from Manly, aren’t they Blacktown players who came last in 2022.

[stringaz]

There's some magic, I like the look of this paugo fella. That move he put on Harper, awesome.

[bondi.boy]

Manly player no 21 should be cited for attacking Radley's head with his forearm while he was on the ground.

He was penalised, but should be cited.

[RoosterFanNZ]

radley not happy with that pass haha

[Roosterfarian]

Who threw that spastic pass?

[stringaz]

Brandy just said it, in the 5 mins we scored 3 tries, no errors made.

[bondi.boy]

Hutch is still my man!

[Rooster_6]

He was never as good as Verills in that regard, maybe never will be.

Our halves aren't there tonight, so Radley passing all the time. What we want to see from Smith is backing up with scoots from dh from quick ptbs from radley and co. going through the middle.

And now Smith lays on a lovely one for Collins. Lol.

Agree he's not a natural dummy half so not expecting a lot from him in that area but got to be better than what he's shown tonight.

His strength will be running through the middle with Teddy & Manu. Not a whole lot of quick play the balls where he could shine though.

[stringaz]

I'd like to see more of turpin this season, promote him to hutchos position.

Unfortunately with the loss of Watson, it'll be hard to keep drew out of the 17.

[Rooster_6]

and his fitness, he was knackered after 15 mins

To be fair he's just one of those players who always looked knackered even 30seconds after kick off.

[King Salvo]

Obviously ball control can do with some attention at training - 55% completion rate (21/38)

[Chickenhawk]

FMD. Seriously glad the regular season is to be had. Glad we play for premierships and not Trial scraps.

[RoosterFanNZ]

my only wish is no drew for round 1