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2020 R7 Fri - Roosters 26-12 Dragons @ Bankwest

Round 7: Roosters v Dragons

  • Draw after Golden Point

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Total voters
    15
  • Poll closed .

Tommy Smith

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@Tommy Smith looks like we are being written off earlier than usual this year
Lots of erect opposition fans when Rads and Sam tore their ACLs.

I think we're level pegging at best without Victor but far from out of the race.

Injury wise we need to be kissed on the dick from here on in though; which we deserve after tonight.

But after being written off early in b2b years (Anzac Day 2018, vs Knights 2019) might as well make it a trifecta tonight.
 

hineyrulz

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Lots of erect opposition fans when Rads and Sam tore their ACLs.

I think we're level pegging at best without Victor but far from out of the race.

Injury wise we need to be kissed on the dick from here on in though; which we deserve after tonight.

But after being written off early in b2b years (Anzac Day 2018, vs Knights 2019) might as well make it a trifecta tonight.
The ghost of Stan Jurd is coming for you merkins!!!
 

Valheru

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Lots of erect opposition fans when Rads and Sam tore their ACLs.

I think we're level pegging at best without Victor but far from out of the race.

Injury wise we need to be kissed on the dick from here on in though; which we deserve after tonight.

But after being written off early in b2b years (Anzac Day 2018, vs Knights 2019) might as well make it a trifecta tonight.

I feel for the kid but verrils injury really doesn't matter if jake doesnt get a long term injury.

Radley is a different beast. Liu and butcher are admiral replacements but we need to be at our best without him to beat the best teams.
 
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He's bad, really bad. But are you watching spluttering 'Sammy' Burgess here ?
I'm giving Thammy the benefit of the doubt seeing as its his first year. He's not the sharpest, sure...but Kevvie is downright unprofessional and of questionable mental state. He exhibits blatant bias on a weekly basis and looks like he's at a funeral when the Broncos get pumped (also weekly). It's plain to see why the Broncos will never give him a job. Long may he coach the 2 heads because they'll win nothing with him in charge.
 

Tommy Smith

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I feel for the kid but verrils injury really doesn't matter if jake doesnt get a long term injury.

Radley is a different beast. Liu and butcher are admiral replacements but we need to be at our best without him to beat the best teams.
If Jake goes down we're totally f**ked lol

Best way to describe the impact of Rads injury imo is that beforehand we were clear $3 favourites for the comp. But now I'd say we're evens with Parra, Storm and Panthers @ $6.
 

KennySterling

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I feel for the kid but verrils injury really doesn't matter if jake doesnt get a long term injury.

Radley is a different beast. Liu and butcher are admiral replacements but we need to be at our best without him to beat the best teams.
I'm giving Thammy the benefit of the doubt seeing as its his first year. He's not the sharpest, sure...but Kevvie is downright unprofessional and of questionable mental state. It's plain to see why the Broncos will never give him a job. Long may he coach the 2 heads.

Catalans Dragons appointed the clown in 2010 and he nearly got them relegated. How Gordie can bang on about him being 'disrespected' by the Broncos I don't know. I admire loyalty but come on....
 

Valheru

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If Jake goes down we're totally f**ked lol

Best way to describe the impact of Rads injury imo is that beforehand we were clear $3 favourites for the comp. But now I'd say we're evens with Parra, Storm and Panthers @ $6.

Yeah poor aubo would have to go to hooker haha

Where do you rate radley in terms of the worst case scenario long term injury for the side.

For me Keary is 1 because flanno is so green.

Teddy 2

JWH 3, our record without him speaks for itself.

He competes for 4th with Jake IMO.

Point is any team with teddy, Keary, JWH, cords, SST, Jake, Crighton, morris brothers is still a top chance.
 

soc123_au

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If Jake goes down we're totally f**ked lol

Best way to describe the impact of Rads injury imo is that beforehand we were clear $3 favourites for the comp. But now I'd say we're evens with Parra, Storm and Panthers @ $6.
Radley is a great player, but I dont think he changes things that much. The depth will be getting pretty thin if any more go down though.
 

Tommy Smith

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Yeah poor aubo would have to go to hooker haha

Where do you rate radley in terms of the worst case scenario long term injury for the side.

For me Keary is 1 because flanno is so green.

Teddy 2

JWH 3, our record without him speaks for itself.

He competes for 4th with Jake IMO.

Point is any team with teddy, Keary, JWH, cords, SST, Jake, Crighton, morris brothers is still a top chance.
I had Radley number 3; behind Keary then Teddy.

I think with the rise of Lindsay we're better placed to cover the Big Dog.

But Rads is the best ball playing lock in the comp by a mile. So it's a great asset but by extension also very hard to replace.
 

soc123_au

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Point is any team with teddy, Keary, JWH, Average backrower, SST, Jake, Crighton, morris brothers is still a top chance.

Pretty much this. I wouldnt be slitting my wrists just yet if I were a Roosters fan. Uncle Nick has probably already been on the phone to SBW.
 

horrie hastings

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Had to work and would have missed about the first 30 mins before getting home so recorded the game and watched it from scratch without knowing the score. One of the best wins I have seen from the Roosters, they adjusted their game when they needed to with the injuries. Love them or hate them they proved against Parra and now Saints how to adjust their playing style when needed.
 
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Valheru

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I had Radley number 3; behind Keary then Teddy.

I think with the rise of Lindsay we're better placed to cover the Big Dog.

But Rads is the best ball playing lock in the comp by a mile. So it's a great asset but by extension also very hard to replace.

Yes ball playing is the issue.

Liu is quite underrated, his foot work is exceptional.

They need to teach him to pass lol
 

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