Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Sydney @ Sydney Cricket Ground

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NRL 2022 - Round 1
Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights
Sydney Cricket Ground, Moore Park (TICKETS)
Saturday 12 March 2022

NRLW kickoff 12:50pm -- NRL kickoff 3:00pm

To be announced

To be announced

Referee: Gerard Sutton
Sideline Officials: Jon Stone, Phil Henderson
Video Referee: Alan Shortall

- Lower Grades: NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg U21 -
Newcastle v Syd Roosters / Norths at Cessnock, Sunday
Flegg 12:30pm / Cup 2pm​

 

[ryan.a87]

You know it’s close when this thread starts

call me biased…but with Roosters first choice half, hooker and wing out…..we could actually go really well here

roosters by 30

 

[PhilGould]

Better playing them week 1 than later when they're really in form, I guess. Maybe. That's what I'll tell myself at least.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Good chance of causing an upset... We usually win round 1 games and Roosters tend to usually lose round 1... (Not last year though)

 

[mozza91]

Tough game. Top class opponent at a crowd where the away team rarely wins.
I can’t see us winning by anymore than 40.

Us by 40

 

[Sir Galahad]

Roosters clinic. closer for some part than the 18-4 score line would suggest but the Rorters will never get our of second gear.

 

[macavity]

Roosters by 20+

we are going to start slow this year. They are gunna start fast.

 

[Knight Tales]

This and Penrith in the first month. Away games. If we can push them both for the 80 that is good enough for me. It is our response to being kept in our half that will be the point of difference this season. The backs being willing to get amongst it from dummy half with runs that aren’t cross field target practice for middle forwards.

 

[Jono078]

Few key returning players for the Roosters who may be underdone, at least that’s what I can hope for!

for now I’m saying Roosters 26-16.

 

[Volcom6685]

This and Penrith in the first month. Away games. If we can push them both for the 80 that is good enough for me. It is our response to being kept in our half that will be the point of difference this season. The backs being willing to get amongst it from dummy half with runs that aren’t cross field target practice for middle forwards.

The Rule change for penalties will help us massively

 

[Jono078]

Dan Saifiti is out.

Fitz and Mann starting over Barnett..

Best good to go - hopefully.

1. Kalyn Ponga (C)
2. Dom Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Kurt Mann

Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Mitchell Barnett
16. Leo Thompson
17. Jirah Momoisea

Extended Bench:
18. Tex Hoy
19. Pasami Saulo
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Brayden Musgrove
22. Mathew Croker
23. Dylan Lucas

Roosters v Knights Round 1 NRL team list

Adam O'Brien has named his 24-man squad for our clash with the Sydney Roosters at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Bit earlier this year.. Looks like D. Saf isn't playing

TEAM LIST

1. Kalyn Ponga (C)
2. Dom Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
13. Kurt Mann

Interchange:

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Mitchell Barnett
16. Leo Thompson
17. Jirah Momoisea

Extended Bench:

18. Tex Hoy
19. Pasami Saulo
20. Simi Sasagi
21. Brayden Musgrove
22. Mathew Croker
23. Dylan Lucas
24. Jaron Purcell

 

[ryan.a87]

Brodie Jones still injured?

When is he back?

 

[PhilGould]

Daniel Saifiti is a notable omission with the forward suffering a small fracture in his left tibia.

The Knights medical staff have been nursing the State of Origin forward since he sustained the injury in the first trial against the Bulldogs.

Saifiti will be monitored and depending on his response to treatment, will hope to be available within the first four weeks of the competition.

 

[perverse]

I really hate to be negative before a ball is kicked in anger... but that is a shit looking team. Like, any outsider looking at that list could be forgiven for thinking that's a list competing for the spoon. Half of the spine is reserve graders, centres go OK but the wingers are either unproven or just ordinary/offer nothing particularly exciting. Back row with Fitzgibbon and Mann... Barnett the only recognised NRL player on the bench...

Our coaching staff better have done quite a number in the off season, is all I can say. So many rookies, unknowns and squad-fillers in there. A lot needs to go right. Looking at that list, I can't help but feel that a LOT of recruitment went poorly in the past 12 months.

 

[Jono078]

I really hate to be negative before a ball is kicked in anger... but that is a shit looking team. Like, any outsider looking at that list could be forgiven for thinking that's a list competing for the spoon. Half of the spine is reserve graders, centres go OK but the wingers are either unproven or just ordinary/offer nothing particularly exciting. Back row with Fitzgibbon and Mann... Barnett the only recognised NRL player on the bench...

Our coaching staff better have done quite a number in the off season, is all I can say. So many rookies, unknowns and squad-fillers in there. A lot needs to go right. Looking at that list, I can't help but feel that a LOT of recruitment went poorly in the past 12 months.

Took the words out of my mouth. When you look at it on paper it doesn't look good. But unknown quantities doesn't mean bad either. I'm excited for Leo Thompson even if he's not a name, yet.

 

[Old dog]

Bit concerned with middle fwds on bench unless the plan is to use Barnett. Extended bench looks weak filled with not so goods and inexperienced

 

[General Knight]

Wheres Sue?

 

[Jono078]

Wheres Sue?

Suspended.

 

[slotmachine]

Wheres Sue?

Suspended I think.

We're at the longest odds of any side this week with the bookies, seems fair looking at that named squad.