2018 GF | PREMIERS - Roosters 21-6 Storm @ ANZ

[Captain Apollo]

Aubusson half. Wowee

As well you know, no guarantee he will play halfback at all. Cronk and O'Sullivan named on an extended bench. We won't really get an idea until they cull the squad 24 hours before kick-off as to who will be playing in the halves with Luke Keary.

 

[thorson1987]

Perry won a premiership as a half I can't see any reason why Aubusson can't

Perry also had Lockyer next to him running the team.

As good as Keary is, I don't think he can run a team as well as Locky.

 

[Rhyno]

Storm by 14

 

[gerg]

How is it possible that G. Sutton and Klein are considered the best referees in the game?

 

[AJB1102]

How is it possible that G. Sutton and Klein are considered the best referees in the game?

Because Bernard Sutton is the boss and Klein, unlike Checcin, knows which side his bread is buttered.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Couldn't give a f**k.. Shame really.

 

[Timbo]

How many times must this sport emphasise that the individual really is bigger than the game?

 

[Valheru]

Meh the judiciary verdict cannot possibly provide one iota of surprise to anyone at the roosters so it is business as usual.

If anything the pressure is squarely on the storm now.

 

[Matt23]

A lot more neutrals backing the Roosters after tonight's circus?

 

[toomuchsoup]

My excitement level is really low for the grand final. I was honesty more excited for random mid year lower ladder games

 

[ram raid]

The cool excitement point for this game, for me, was going to be the Cooper vs Smith showdown. Now Cronk''s injury has let the tires down on that narrative. Even if Cronk plays he'll have excuses.

At least there isn't an obvious favourite like there has been the last few years. Storm should be favourite but not by much.

 

[MilkShark]

The cool excitement point for this game, for me, was going to be the Cooper vs Smith showdown. Now Cronk''s injury has let the tires down on that narrative. Even if Cronk plays he'll have excuses.

At least there isn't an obvious favourite like there has been the last few years. Storm should be favourite but not by much.

Storm are now huge favourites.

 

[ram raid]

Storm are now huge favourites.

1.67 / 2.10

That's not 'huge' by my way of thinking.

With Napa and Latrel back, I can see the Roosters getting up.

Would bacl the Storm for my life though.

 

[MilkShark]

1.67 / 2.10

That's not 'huge' by my way of thinking.

With Napa and Latrel back, I can see the Roosters getting up.

Would bacl the Storm for my life though.

I wouldn’t go off the odds. If this game is close it will be because the nrl wants it that way.

 

[TheFrog]

1.67 / 2.10

That's not 'huge' by my way of thinking.

They were both $1.92 yesterday. It's a pretty fair shift.

 

[Valheru]

I wouldn’t go off the odds. If this game is close it will be because the nrl wants it that way.

Cronk was never going to be the determining factor if the game was close or not.

Personally i think we have been the better performed team in the finals.

 

[ram raid]

Cronk was never going to be the determining factor if the game was close or not.

Personally i think we have been the better performed team in the finals.

I think Cronk being injured is huge for you guys. His game management over the last 8 weeks has been crucial. Keary is capable and played well last week but I wouldn't want to be depending on him every week.

 

[Cockosh]

I am confident we can still win. We beat souffs after being 4-4 at half time and then losing Cronk. We effectively beat them with 12 players. Won’t be easy against the storm. Brilliant club with a brilliant coach. Will be one the greatest victory’s in our proud history if we win without Cronk.

 

[Exsilium]

Roosters to win 22-12

Cam Smith to retire.

Quality of football to increase exponentially in 2019 with the reduction in merkinry and the return of the shoulder charge.

Melbourne’s dynasty to end on Sunday, regardless of the result

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

You couldn't pay me to watch this trash.

Smith can lift yet another gift trophy in front of his own 8 fans.