If Cronk joins the Roosters, the 2018 competition is over before it starts

[Albert Rosenfeld]

Trent Robinson has a massive decision to make if Cronk cannot play. Does he go with:

1. Moving Luke Keary to scrum half and bringing in Ryan Matterson at five eighth?
That will bolster defence but weaken attack and the field kicking game.

2. Bringing in Sean O'Sullivan as a direct replacement for Cronk and leaving Luke Keary at five eighth? That will theoretically maintain attacking strength but might backfire if O'Sullivan cannot handle being targeted in defence, making good field kicks, and the general momentousness of the occasion.

I would gamble on 2, because the Roosters cannot win unless they score tries, and Keary's role in his running game is crucial to that.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Its over Albert. Coopercronk is having his shoulder replaced as we speak.

Of course, if he was French he would have played

 

[Albert Rosenfeld]

Trent Robinson has a massive decision to make if Cronk cannot play. Does he go with:

1. Moving Luke Keary to scrum half and bringing in Ryan Matterson at five eighth?
That will bolster defence but weaken attack and the field kicking game.

2. Bringing in Sean O'Sullivan as a direct replacement for Cronk and leaving Luke Keary at five eighth? That will theoretically maintain attacking strength but might backfire if O'Sullivan cannot handle being targeted in defence, making good field kicks, and the general momentousness of the occasion.

I would gamble on 2, because the Roosters cannot win unless they score tries, and Keary's role in his running game is crucial to that.

Brad Fittler has offered a third option: move Keary to half back and play Victor "The Inflictor" Radley at five eighth.

 

[footy75]

Trent Robinson has a massive decision to make if Cronk cannot play. Does he go with:

1. Moving Luke Keary to scrum half and bringing in Ryan Matterson at five eighth?
That will bolster defence but weaken attack and the field kicking game.

2. Bringing in Sean O'Sullivan as a direct replacement for Cronk and leaving Luke Keary at five eighth? That will theoretically maintain attacking strength but might backfire if O'Sullivan cannot handle being targeted in defence, making good field kicks, and the general momentousness of the occasion.

I would gamble on 2, because the Roosters cannot win unless they score tries, and Keary's role in his running game is crucial to that.

3. take a punt an inject Cronk with a shitload of cortisone and other painkillers.

 

[big hit!]

Brad Fittler has offered a third option: move Keary to half back and play Victor "The Inflictor" Radley at five eighth.

he'd be inflicting f**k all 3 out from the right wing

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Remi could have easily slotted in at 7 and won the cc medal

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Even adbert is getting confused with his alts, replying to yourself Alam, not a good look

 

[Crazyperpman]

Of course, if he was French he would have played

If he was French he would have surrendered and not finished the Prelim.

 

[Pedge1971]

The irony of Cronk joining the Roosters and the premiership not being over b4 it started.

 

[Meapro Ham]

Cronk to play and win the CC.

 

[Spade]

Is he playing or not??? Suspense is killling me!

 

[Fire]

Respect to Cronk. f**ken hard merkin.

 

[Spade]

Lets hope he has a blinder! in the Top 3 halfbacks I've seen.

 

[kdalymc]

Could they not have just named Cronk in jersey 7, and sub him out later? Surely he would rather wear 7..?

 

[Life's Good]

Looking like a prophetic prediction at this stage.

 

[Barkley]

f**k up Albert

 

[Lyoto]

It's over.

Albert won.

 

[Diesel]

Well played Albert

 

[dogz08]

adam was right

 

[Danish]

I vote for this thread to be granted immortal status immediately, right alongside big financial news in the ultimate troll hall of fame