Roosters next year

[Kingytek]

Couldnt have put it better myself!

 

[legend]

The Dogs will be short on forward depth next year but will have a strong seventeen to kick the season off.

Losing Price, Feeney, Scott and Maiava means that if any of the forwards are injured, the Dogs depth will be severely tested and this will also be the case at rep time with O'Meley, Ryan and Mason likely to be out of action.

The Roosters will still be good, but not the benchmark. The loss of Fittler will be too much to overcome and pinning your hopes in Finch is a recipe for disaster and has admitted he sucks.

The Roosters will have a big, fast backline that can't tackle and their forwards have lost the aura of invincibility they once held and sides no longer fear them. Ricky will need something special to get the Roosters back to the decider next year.

The Raiders on the other hand...

 

[lockyno1]

I think about 3rd to 6th, will still be contenders but not as strong as the last 2 seasons.

I'd agree! The Roosters will be good but you WON't win a comp with Finch in your side! And definetely not when he is playing 5/8! He is an AVERAGE at best halfback, who knows how bad he is a 5/8! :roll:

My tip for the Roosters. They will still win against the lower sides with/without Fittler but they will struggle to get higher than 4th withough a decent 5/8!

 

[Kingytek]

The Dogs will be short on forward depth next year but will have a strong seventeen to kick the season off.

Losing Price, Feeney, Scott and Maiava means that if any of the forwards are injured, the Dogs depth will be severely tested and this will also be the case at rep time with O'Meley, Ryan and Mason likely to be out of action.

The Roosters will still be good, but not the benchmark. The loss of Fittler will be too much to overcome and pinning your hopes in Finch is a recipe for disaster and has admitted he sucks.

The Roosters will have a big, fast backline that can't tackle and their forwards have lost the aura of invincibility they once held and sides no longer fear them. Ricky will need something special to get the Roosters back to the decider next year.

The Raiders on the other hand...

Im glad these players didnt have an impact to the dogs finals charge :roll:

 

[lockyno1]

Im glad these players didnt have an impact to the dogs finals charge

Price did! He got you to the fianls are you that silly! He was your captain for a reason!

 

[DJ Raida]

1-2

 

[lockyno1]

1-2

Not with FINCH! :roll:

 

[melon....]

1-2

Not with FINCH! :roll:

We did this year...WITH Finch. Whos playing in the halves for you blokes next year? Ikin again? McGuire?....no I know...BERRIGAN!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Greenblooded]

The Dogs will be short on forward depth next year but will have a strong seventeen to kick the season off.

Losing Price, Feeney, Scott and Maiava means that if any of the forwards are injured, the Dogs depth will be severely tested and this will also be the case at rep time with O'Meley, Ryan and Mason likely to be out of action.

The Roosters will still be good, but not the benchmark. The loss of Fittler will be too much to overcome and pinning your hopes in Finch is a recipe for disaster and has admitted he sucks.

The Roosters will have a big, fast backline that can't tackle and their forwards have lost the aura of invincibility they once held and sides no longer fear them. Ricky will need something special to get the Roosters back to the decider next year.

The Raiders on the other hand...

Im glad these players didnt have an impact to the dogs finals charge :roll:

Did you read the post properly?? He said "if" the forwards are injured, this year the Dogs would have been able to cope more easily with forward injuries as opposed to next season.

 

[lockyno1]

We did this year...WITH Finch. Whos playing in the halves for you blokes next year? Ikin again? McGuire?....no I know...BERRIGAN!!!

But Fittler's not there. For goodness sake, Finch is NOT a 5/8 which is where he will be failing for you next year! Firman is a good halfback, but having Finch at 5/8 can ONLY mean 1 thing- losses! :roll:

 

[Mr Saab]

teams that lose 2 GFs in a row always fall back the next yr. Some harder than others.

dragons 92/3...shocking 1994
tigers 88/9...5th 1990
Manly 82/3...5th 1984
Collingwood (AFL) 2002/3...shocking 2004
Parramatta 76/7...minor semi finalists 1978

Roosters do have a strong team, but the 1/2s convern me.

 

[lockyno1]

Roosters do have a strong team, but the 1/2s convern me.

EXACTLY, thats why I have tipped them to come 4th! They will lose to the Cowboys!

 

[ThrashViking]

Firman was brilliant last year but having had several knee reconstructions in as many years you'd have to wonder how he'll go stepping up in a young halves combination.

 

[Generalissimo Stalin]

teams that lose 2 GFs in a row always fall back the next yr. Some harder than others.

dragons 92/3...shocking 1994
tigers 88/9...5th 1990
Manly 82/3...5th 1984
Collingwood (AFL) 2002/3...shocking 2004
Parramatta 76/7...minor semi finalists 1978

Roosters do have a strong team, but the 1/2s convern me.

gees least we have halfs - who will be the half for the broncos and surely lockyer will move back to fullback to avoid those rib ticklers he will receive

 

[Mr Saab]

teams that lose 2 GFs in a row always fall back the next yr. Some harder than others.

dragons 92/3...shocking 1994
tigers 88/9...5th 1990
Manly 82/3...5th 1984
Collingwood (AFL) 2002/3...shocking 2004
Parramatta 76/7...minor semi finalists 1978

Roosters do have a strong team, but the 1/2s convern me.

gees least we have halfs - who will be the half for the broncos and surely lockyer will move back to fullback to avoid those rib ticklers he will receive

yeah the chooks have halfs...a half that is mentally unstable!
As for Lockyer, any player can recieve a knock to the ribs. Its not uncommon. Lockyer and Seymour will do just fine in 2005.

 

[Tidus_Raider]

The Roosters will be there come semi-final time but definately not in the top 2. I think there defence is going to go backwards next season and they will leak more points.

 

[Matt23]

5th or 6th, unless someone makes a comeback following a season ending injury to Firman, if that happens 2nd or 3rd

 

[Jamesy]

Amos Roberts will struggle to carry on his good form in the tri colours.

Someone bought to my attention last nite, we are saying how finch and firman will be the definite halve. what about roberts???? he could be the 5/8 couldn't he???? Just a question to ponder.

 

[Pantherjim.]

Without Freddy I think they'll JUST make the eight.

HOWEVER If Freddy makes a surprising comeback for pittance :roll: - (Didn't think you could even fit "pittance" under the Roosters already over-stretched cap! :lol: ) - I think they'll still make the top four.

Pantherjim.

 

[God-King Dean]

Goosters will crash and burn again, say hello to the wooden spoon, Joosters

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Keep dreaming mate! We won't see the mighty Roosters take out the wooden spoon in our lifetime!

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