2019 R1 Fri - Roosters 16-26 Rabbitohs @ SCG

[Spot On]

Benny shitting himself about Latrell tearing Gags a new one.

 

[Silent Knight]

Roosters by 50. Souffs won their grand final just over a week ago so they won't care about this game.

 

[Timmah]

TEAMLISTS & OFFICIALS: https://leagueunlimited.com/news/leagueunlimited-nrl-teams-2019-round-1/

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Latrell Mitchell 4. Joseph Manu 5. Brett Morris 6. Luke Keary 7. Cooper Cronk 8. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves 9. Jake Friend 10. Siosiua Taukeiaho 11. Boyd Cordner 12. Mitchell Aubusson 13. Victor Radley 14. Isaac Liu 15. Zane Tetevano 16. Lindsay Collins 17. Angus Crichton 18. Nat Butcher 19. Matt Ikuvalu 20. Lachlan Lam 21. Poasa Faamausili

21-man squad • Imports Brett Morris (wing) and Angus Crichton (bench) are named. Latrell Mitchell returns after missing the WCC clash after choosing to instead play All Stars.

1. Alex Johnston 2. Dane Gagai 3. Greg Inglis 4. Braidon Burns 5. Campbell Graham 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10.Thomas Burgess 11. John Sutton 12. Sam Burgess 13. Cameron Murray 14.Liam Knight 15. Mark Nicholls 16. Ethan Lowe 17. Corey Allen 18. Kyle Turner 19. Connor Tracey 20. Rhys Kennedy 21. Mawene Hiroti

21-man squad • Despite doubts, Greg Inglis is named in the centres. Tatola gets George Burgess' (suspended) front row spot. George's brother Sam shifts to the second-row with Murray to play Lock. Lowe and Allan are the new faces and they both appear on the interchange.

Match Officials • Referees: Grant Atkins, Gavin Badger
Sideline Officials: Michael Wise, Chris Butler
Video Referees: Jared Maxwell, Ben Galea

 

[yobbo84]

We're here. TBH I'm sick of playing the Roosters round 1. It's lost its flavour.

 

[matrightyeh]

roosters easy

 

[grouch]

We're here. TBH I'm sick of playing the Roosters round 1. It's lost its flavour.

Disagree! As a neutral this is as intriguing as ever (imo). This is the must-watch game of round 1.

 

[Rhyno]

Roosters by 6

 

[adamkungl]

Hard to pick.

We have the mental edge after last year's semi and edge them on paper.
Souths will have a lot to prove and Bennett will have them well prepared.
Both teams have had a solid hitout with the WCC and CS preseason games.

Expecting a close one, could be one of the classic round 1 games.

Roosters by 7.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Latrell Mitchell to sneeze on the field and johns to mess himself.

 

[Captain Apollo]

Benny shitting himself about Latrell tearing Gags a new one.

If that is the case, then he won't get much relief as on the other side then as he'll be facing Joseph Manu.

 

[Maroon4life]

Roosters 12+

 

[Spot On]

If that is the case, then he won't get much relief as on the other side then as he'll be facing Joseph Manu.

You wouldn't have him in the centres - full stop.

The bath Lafai gave him in the Charity Shield was obviously concerning enough for Bennett to put him where he should always be - wing.

Lafai hadn't beaten his opposite in years yet looked unstoppable against Gags.

 

[Go Bunnies]

Souths by 6 - GI will take the field but whether he plays the whole game is another matter.
I don’t think Angus will be missed.

 

[GongPanther]

We're here. TBH I'm sick of playing the Roosters round 1. It's lost its flavour.

Especially when you are not favourites.

 

[GongPanther]

Souths by 6 - GI will take the field but whether he plays the whole game is another matter.
I don’t think Angus will be missed.

Big statement re Angus GB, especially if he has a great game in which most players tend to do against their old club.

 

[OzDragon]

Rorters by the amount of fans they have.

13-12

 

[Woosh]

Benny shitting himself about Latrell tearing Gags a new one.

You’ll find Inglis had no preseason so for the first few games he’ll be playing right centre until he’s match fit.
He will shift back to fullback and Lady Gaga back to his normal right centre.

 

[TheFrog]

Could be played on a good old fashioned slophole the likes of which we haven't seen for 30 years, if the rain continues as is forecast. Anyone remember Bear Park in the rain, circa 70s and 80s? What genius decided to close Allianz? What genius schedules FOUR different codes on the SCG? What could possibly go wrong?

Who wins this is anyone's guess, especially if the rain continues. I'll go for the Bunnies but its a lottery.

 

[Spot On]

You’ll find Inglis had no preseason so for the first few games he’ll be playing right centre until he’s match fit.
He will shift back to fullback and Lady Gaga back to his normal right centre.

No coach would want a player who can't tackle lining up against Latrell Mitchell. If Tim Lafai is carving you up then its panic stations against Mitchell. It seems Benny still has his marbles.

 

[YoHadrian]

Rooters v Sowths eh? The only winner will be beer sales.