Finals week 3, Roosters v Rabbitohs, Saturday 22nd of September 7:40pm @Allianz Stadium

[Different kind of Rabbit]

All game related posts here.

 

[ThingFish]

What a season!! Part of the last 4 standing. Amazing achievement. Looking back I think i predicted 8th - 12th. Glad to be way off. One more to the big dance, just crazy.

Can’t wait for this one!!!

 

[Woofy7]

Roosters FaceTiming Souths to borrow SOLD OUT sign as they don’t own one!!

 

[callmack1]

Oh man words just cannot describe how much I'm looking forward to this. Our biggest game since the 2014 Grand Final for sure and it's against our bitter rivals that we couldn't hate more if we tried, it should be a cracker!!!

Like Fish said, even just getting to the Prelims is an amazing achievement but we don't want to fall short, we want to go all the way!!

This is gonna be a bloody tough game too, our toughest of the year so far. The Roosters have had the week off so they have a big advantage already. I know our boys can do it though!!!!

 

[callmack1]

Allianz Stadium's epic finale to continue crowds conundrum: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/09/17...ium-finale-continues-finals-crowds-conundrum/

Stat Attack - Four recent grand final winners face off: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/09/17/stat-attack-four-recent-grand-final-winners-face-off/

Roll on Roosters: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/16/roll-on-roosters/

Graham has no hard feeling after scary Latimore challenge: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2...-hard-feeling-after-scary-latimore-challenge/

Tom Burgess shaves head in sympathy with brother George: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bu...d-gash-needs-20-stitches-20180915-p5041i.html

The Roosters are the ones with all the pressure on them for this one no doubt, they'll go in as favourites and are under massive pressure to deliver a Premiership. That's not to say there's no pressure on us but it certainly is a bit less.

Also, I can't believe that the Roosters are putting pressure on the NRL to suspend the player involved in the scandal, at this stage, there is no evidence so if the NRL caves to the pressure, it will reek of double standards.

 

[callmack1]

Reynolds rates Keary as Roosters' best player: https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/09/17...es-luke-keary-as-sydney-roosters-best-player/

Gagai 'ready to rip in': https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/gagai-ready-to-rip-in/

Graham taking nothing for granted: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/graham-taking-nothing-for-granted/

Dean 'Bradbury' Britt making the most of his chances: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/dean-bradbury-britt-making-the-most-of-his-chances/

'It's a dream, it's exciting, it's all emotions' - Clark: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/its-a-dream-its-exciting-its-all-emotions---clark/

New week, new hair for George Burgess: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/new-week-new-hair-for-george-burgess/

Murray reflects on his 'lucky' strip: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/17/murray-reflects-on-his-lucky-strip/

George Burgess backs brother Sam to overcome contoversy: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...h/news-story/d8b51acc116ba0382e6ad25e900f2ef9

Walker was oblivious to referee contact until shown footage: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/wa...ml?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

 

[ouryears]

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Oh man words just cannot describe how much I'm looking forward to this. Our biggest game since the 2014 Grand Final for sure and it's against our bitter rivals that we couldn't hate more if we tried, it should be a cracker!!!

Like Fish said, even just getting to the Prelims is an amazing achievement but we don't want to fall short, we want to go all the way!!

This is gonna be a bloody tough game too, our toughest of the year so far. The Roosters have had the week off so they have a big advantage already. I know our boys can do it though!!!!

I will be singing for you guys
Run rabbit run rabbit run run run
All the way to the try line!
May you score many

 

[callmack1]

I will be singing for you guys
Run rabbit run rabbit run run run
All the way to the try line!
May you score many

Cheers mate!!

On another note, Seibs has confirmed that it'll be the same 17 for this Prelim so it'll be,

1. Johnston
2. graham
3. Inglis (C)
4. Gagai
5. Jennings
6. Walker
7. Reynolds
8. T.Burgess
9. Cook
10. G.Burgess
11. Sutton
12. Crichton
13. S.Burgess

14. Hunt
15. Murray
16. Clark
17. Britt

 

[southsport]

If Sam is suspended I suppose Nicholls will be included?

 

[callmack1]

Line Up - Finals Week 3 vs Roosters: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/18/line-up-preliminary-final-roosters/

Line Up Reaction Show - Roosters: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/18/line-up-reaction-show-prelim-finals/

Obviously happy that the same 17 has been retained and it's been that way for a few weeks now which is great. I really hope the boys are super fired up for this one. They would because it is a Prelim after all but I hope this 'scandal' fires them up even more.

 

[ouryears]

Cheers mate!!

Sam Burgess breaks silence on sexting claims: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/s...n/news-story/2797882bf86f3c43cc0fd1382286968d

On another note, Seibs has confirmed that it'll be the same 17 for this Prelim so it'll be,

1. Johnston
2. graham
3. Inglis (C)
4. Gagai
5. Jennings
6. Walker
7. Reynolds
8. T.Burgess
9. Cook
10. G.Burgess
11. Sutton
12. Crichton
13. S.Burgess

14. Hunt
15. Murray
16. Clark
17. Britt

Go get em boys!!
Rabbits by 8

 

[Pilot house]

Sorry folks, there’s no bullett holes through the new roosters logo.

How did uncle nick miss that fine tradition?

 

[callmack1]

'Stats count for nothing' - Burgess: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/18/sam-burgess-full-press-conference/

'It's a massive rivalry' - Sutton: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/18/its-a-massive-rivalry-sutton/

Inglis enjoying the moment: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2018/09/18/inglis-enjoying-the-moment/

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

Very subdued thread so far... Have you all forgotten we have a game on this week or something?

 

[Travitoh]

Very subdued thread so far... Have you all forgotten we have a game on this week or something?

The sexting story has everyone's attention at the moment i reckon.

 

[ThingFish]

The sexting story has everyone's attention at the moment i reckon.

Its definitely got mine. It’s hard to be positive and comment if one or more players maybe suspended before Sat. I just wish the NRL will wrap it up, either way.

I think we’ve got the fire power to sink the Rorters one game short yet again *choke*, but it all depends where the players heads are at.

It’s bizzare to say but I’m finding it hard to get excited about the game at the moment.

 

[Pilot house]

It’s more of a side show curiosity to me. Media and advertising etc.They have to feed their staff and all that.

It’s lame and dumb actually. Truth be known I couldn’t care less about it, just having fun.

Sorry it’s upset Sam etc but players need to behave as they are celebrities. They just have trouble adjusting and in many cases their idea of humour is a bit geniused and juvenile. That’s how it goes, always has been and always will be. Nothing to see here.

They are no better or worse than the general public. It’s just that they are famous.

Kent jumped on it but that’s his job. Sometimes he wrong, no big deal. People can choose what they want to believe.

 

[Valheru]

Very subdued thread so far... Have you all forgotten we have a game on this week or something?

Well one of your brethren has threatened to behead all roosters fans at the game.

 

[Pilot house]

Well one of your brethren has threatened to behead all roosters fans at the game.

That’s too good for rooster people, but it sure makes it easier to stick a pike through.

 

[Valheru]

That’s too good for rooster people, but it sure makes it easier to stick a pike through.

lol nutcase