Posted this in the St George forum but thought I would also post it here... I am sick of this shit... first Pereira and now Burr to a falling Tedesco and its his own fault:
f**k sin binnings against Tedesco when he is slipping is giving me the shits! I was reading another forum (Reddit) and even a Roosters supporter notes that if you're slipping/falling then you're not really at fault.
What SHITS me even more is that someone rightly pointed out on the forum that Tedesco wears shorter studs on his shoes and after his ACL injury. I looked up the article and there you go - he even says he doesn't mind slipping if that means he doesn't do his knee again.
So because he slips because he has chosen to wear shorter studs and then gets hits it the head it somehow the tackler's fault? this is f**ked as in the article it is acknowledged that he slips over a lot - so why are other teams penalised for him not being able to keep his feet. As a forumer noted on Reddit, he was low enough to give Burr a BJ or a BurrJob.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/ja...-for-ditching-long-studs-20180919-p504pw.html
James Tedesco has good reason for ditching long studs
By
Christian Nicolussi
September 19, 2018 — 5.23pm
Sydney Roosters superstar No.1 James Tedesco refuses to wear long studs on his boots for fear of suffering a serious knee injury.
Tedesco will never forget his NRL debut in 2012 when he ruptured his ACL, and made a point of steering clear of lengthy studs that gripped deep into the ground.
Twists and turns: James Tedesco's low centre of gravity and his speed when changing directions are two of the main factors behind his tendency to slip.
Arguably the game's best fullback was
spotted slipping over several times against Cronulla in his first finals game – he has often hit the deck when changing direction at full speed all season – but will not tinker with his boots for better grip.
He looked out and admired the surface at Allianz Stadium this week, but knows the cool evening will almost guarantee a dewy deck against South Sydney on Saturday night.
"I don't feel comfortable wearing them too long because of that experience,'' Tedesco told Fairfax Media, in reference to the Leichhardt Oval debut.
"I'd rather slip over than do my ACL again. Obviously it's a pretty vivid memory for me.
"Some of the other boys don't even wear studs and don't slip over.
"Half of it must be mental. Early in the game when I'm thinking 'don't slip', that's when I slip, but when I'm playing footy later in the game I'm sweet.''
He's got so much force going through those hips and backside and legs and sometimes he can come unstuck.
Anthony Minichiello, the former Roosters No.1 pin-up – and the key man who delivered Tedesco to Bondi – said the latest owner of his old jersey was prone to tumble because of the speed and power he generated before he changed direction.
"He's got so much force going through those hips and backside and legs and sometimes he can come unstuck,'' Minichiello said.
"Even though he is prone to slipping over, because he's got a running style where he's so low to the ground and a low centre of gravity, it actually helps him bust tackles.''
Tedesco continues to run for more than 200m a game, the one statistic he takes a keen interest in, but would arguably nudge 300m if he stayed upright.
"He's been up there with the 'Min Cat','' said Minichiello, breaking into his trademark laugh after referencing himself.
"Teddy has been unbelievable for us this year. He was an attacking player, we all knew that, but to get the defensive job done and be the best defensive team after 25 rounds, that's down to his organisation.
"He's becoming the complete player.
"With the form Adam Reynolds is in, it will be a good challenge for both players on Saturday.''
Tedesco and Minichiello remained friends after the 2013 World Cup with Italy, and it was the persistent phone calls from the Roosters legend which eventually led to a coffee date with coach Trent Robinson and club supremo Nick Politis.
"I remember Nick said, 'We want you, it's up to you if you want to come','' Tedesco said.
"Having them want me, and knowing how big a club it is, and having guys like 'Boydo' [Boyd Cordner] who I knew through Origin, I knew it was a good opportunity.
"Mini's guidance was the big factor.
"I always wanted to play in grand finals and win grand finals, we're not there yet, but we're in a good position.''
Roosters fans have the luxury of debating whether Tedesco or Cooper Cronk has been the better buy. All 15 rival clubs would settle for one of them tomorrow.
Tedesco said of his halfback's calming influence at the pointy end of the season: "His experience of being there in the finals, he's been successful in those big games, he knows what to do in these situations. Most games have been won by one point [in recent weeks], and his composure in those sorts of situations is crucial to have – I feel comfortable whenever it's a close game and we have Coops to lead us around.''f**k sin binnings against Tedesco when he is slipping is giving me the shits! I was reading another forum (Reddit) and even a Roosters supporter notes that if you're slipping/falling then you're not really at fault.
