Roosters '10

[dollyhands]

I hate them, but they are starting to put up the best displays of RL and look like scoring off every set. Will be hard to beat this year now that they are really gelling

 

[beads6]

They have the team and should give it a fair crack. Need to toughen up a bit in defence I reckon. They will be even better next year IMO.

 

[dice]

A very young team playing at their best due to the coaching abilities of Brian Smith. Let's see if Smith has learnt anything from 2001 Eels.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

We're not looking past our next match.

One at a time.

Leave the vision to the neutrals.

One at a time.

 

[thorson1987]

Was very impressed by the chooks tonite. And as Dice said see if Smith has learnt from past experiences.

 

[Big Mick]

My concern is they may be peaking too early.

Similar to Penrith vs Manly.

I hope I'm wrong...because I enjoy watching them.

 

[Chook Norris]

cue gaba stupid comment

 

[MightyBronco]

I like watching them too. They play the kind of footy i like. Good on em.

 

[AuDragon]

Hats off for the chooks tonight and over the past weeks. They are a pleasure to watch and Carney has brought that x-factor that any contender needs.
Having said that, the question is whether they're peaking a bit too early and might drop their intensity in the finals...

 

[TheDalek079]

This is just the first year of BS's Master Plan, just think what we'll be like during our planned years of dominance!!!

 

[OVP]

No No No stupid thread. Its FAR FAR FAR FAR too early for this crap.

LOL there's still 5 rounds to go, anything can happen. vs Dragons next will be a balltearer

 

[wittyfan]

People may blow goo over Hayne but SKD is the man!

 

[Tom Ace]

No No No stupid thread. Its FAR FAR FAR FAR too early for this crap.

LOL there's still 5 rounds to go, anything can happen. vs Dragons next will be a balltearer

This

 

[Desert Qlder]

I've never seen Anasta play with such confidence. Where has it been his whole career?

Perhaps the situation with his mother has focused his energies.

 

[Tom Ace]

I've never seen Anasta play with such confidence. Where has it been his whole career?

Perhaps the situation with his mother has focused his energies.

Situation with his mother?

I think it's the move to lock and good coaching

 

[Deacon]

Gees Id love to see a full SCG next Sunday

 

[gUt]

More a case of exposing how overrated the Eels are.

 

[Chook Norris]

I've never seen Anasta play with such confidence. Where has it been his whole career?

Perhaps the situation with his mother has focused his energies.

it may have had a slight impact, but it's definitely more to do with the inclusion of Carney and his move to lock; relieving him of play-making duties and an stronger emphasis on his running game has obviously helped.

 

[user_nat]

If the grand final was next week, they would win it.. Maybe.
Will the form last through to September though?

Next week should be interesting.

 

[Desert Qlder]

it may have had a slight impact, but it's definitely more to do with the inclusion of Carney and his move to lock; relieving him of play-making duties and an stronger emphasis on his running game has obviously helped.

No doubt coaching, positional changes and addition of good personnel are the key factors. I was just making the point that sometimes a players personal lives have a great bearing on their performance on field.

We can often point to players who become fathers. Case in point this year has been Lockyer, with the birth of his first child inspring him to have a stellar Origin series.

Either way, Anasta is playing very well and I'm glad for him.