Sydney Roosters vs North Queensland Cowboys: NRL live scores, blog
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Roosters Vs. Nth Queensland |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 14 April, 2012 |
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| TIO Stadium, Darwin | ||
| Nth Queensland 50 defeated Roosters 12 | ||
| Roosters | Nth Queensland | |
| 12 | FINAL SCORE | 50 |
| 2 | TRIES | 9 |
| 2/2 | CONVERSION KICKS | 7/9 |
| 0/0 | PENALTY GOALS | 0/0 |
| 0/0 | FIELD GOAL | 0/0 |
Top scorers:
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Important moments:
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| Referee: Ashley Klein |
| Touch judges: Ricky McFarlane & Daniel Eastwood |
The NRL heads to Darwin on Saturday night as the Sydney Roosters host the North Queensland Cowboys in what should be an exciting contest. Join us for live scores and commentary from 7:30pm AEST.
Despite notching their second consecutive victory with a win against the Titans, Sydney can ill-afford a repeat of their error riddled performance against the Gold Coast last week.
The Roosters scrapped their way to a vital 18-12 victory against a Titans side languishing near the bottom of the NRL ladder.
Bar a good passage of play midway through the second half, the Roosters were ordinary in possession last week and will need to rectify their poor handling if they are to defeat the Cowboys.
North Queensland is coming off a heavy 42-18 defeat to the Melbourne Storm at home and will be gunning to get a win.
After a very impressive first half, the Cowboy could not sustain their high intensity against Melbourne for the eighty minutes and were punished accordingly. Melbourne were too good, as they have been against all comers, but if the Cowboys however can build on last week’s quality first half performance, then they could find themselves piling on the points against a suspect Roosters defence.
Prediction
Despite a poor second half against Melbourne, the Cowboys looked very solid during the opening forty minutes against the Storm as they went into the break trailing by just four points.
On the back of strong go forward, Cowboys trio Johnathon Thurston, Matthew Bowen and Aaron Payne tormented Melbourne’s defence.
In the opening stages of the first half last week, Bowen scored a try after grounding a terrific grubber from Payne.
Thurston meanwhile set-up two tries for Gavin Cooper and James Tamou respectively.
Although the Cowboys eventually succumbed to Melbourne’s sustained intensity, Bowen, Thurston and Payne all demonstrated that they are capable of tearing apart any defence if their forwards are able to dominate.
Thankfully for North Queensland, the Roosters pack is not known for grinding opposition into the ground, so the Cowboys will fancy their chances of dominating proceedings upfront.
The Roosters are also not as clinical as Melbourne, as evidenced by their error riddled victory over the Titans.
For Sydney to beat the Cowboys tonight, they have to remain patient in attack and not overplay their hand when in possession.
One of the reasons why Melbourne are so successful at the moment has a lot to do with their ability to maintain structure in attack.
If Roosters halves Mitchell Pearce and Braith Anasta can steady the ship whenever the Roosters get clumsy in attack, then they will cause the Cowboys defence problems.
Overall, this could very well end up being a high scoring contest. The Cowboys however look more capable of scoring the points necessary to keep a chaotic Roosters outfit at bay.
Cowboys by 8.
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9:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:27pm | Report comment
Despite an encouraging start from the Roosters in the second half, the Cowboys have gone on with the job here to post a convincing 50-12 win against a hapless and disgraceful Roosters outfit. Thurston and Bowen were awesome tonight as they tore the Roosters defence to shreds everytime they touched possession. Overall, tonight’s match was a training run for the Cowboys as the Roosters showed up with no attitude and belief in defence. The Roosters have produced two shocking performances thus far in season 2012 yet they still have a positive 4-3 win loss record. Its going to be a long fortnight for the Roosters though given that their next clash is against the Dragons on Anzac Day. The Roosters have a lot of soul searching to do here after a pathetic showing tonight. They owe their fans alot after tonight’s effort. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Roosters 12
Cowboys 50
9:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:24pm | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Roosters 12
Cowboys 50
9:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Bowen converts and the Cowboys hit 50 in Darwin.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 50
9:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:22pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Bowen scores for the Cowboys and Bowen will convert to see the Cowboys hit the half century here…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 48
9:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:21pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Bowen scores for the Cowboys here right on fulltime just moments after the Roosters make a break through Pearce, Cordner and Minichiello. Roosters lose possession and then Bowen races away to score. Checking for a knock on.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 44
9:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:19pm | Report comment
77′ – Thurston makes a break and kicks ahead but the kick goes dead in-goal. Roosters are out on their feet here but they get the 20 metre tap. The torture will be over soon.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 44
9:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:18pm | Report comment
77′ – Can the Cowboys reach 50 with three minutes remaining? They work it up to the halfway now as Sims makes a break…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 44
9:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:17pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Thurston misses and it remains 44-12.
After a bright start to the second half, the Roosters attitude and belief in defence has gone out the window yet again. Sims is on report for an earlier hit on Bosden. Thurston and Bowen have come to life tonight.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 44
9:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:15pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Tamalalo scores his second try for the Cowboys after running onto a great Thurston pass…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 44
9:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:14pm | Report comment
73′ – Cordner loses possession now and the Roosters continue to struggle to hold the football. This has been a massive problem for the chooks over the past few years let alone tonight.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 40
9:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:13pm | Report comment
72′ – Tamou makes a break but loses possession shortly after and the Roosters go on the counter attack.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 40
9:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:12pm | Report comment
71′ – Friend with a pass that goes over the sideline. Friend still has a lot to learn what it means to play a solid pass out of dummy half. Cowboys to go on the attack yet again. They should hit 50 by fulltime.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 40
9:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:11pm | Report comment
70′ – Ten minutes to go here and the Cowboys will improve their points differential greatly. Thurston makes a break and finds Winterstein who drops the football with the line wide open…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 40
9:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:09pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 40-12 Cowboys. Roosters once again in a massive void here. They have had their chances to fight back but they have failed to take their opportunities.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 40
9:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:08pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Thompson scores for the Cowboys after he regathers the football courtesy of a Roosters error. Cowboys once again piling on the points here after a brief Roosters onslaught.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 38
9:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:07pm | Report comment
67′ – Cowboys making easy yardage yet again up the middle as Thurston kicks deep and finds Minichiello. Roosters under pressure once again as the Cowboys begin to rediscover their mojo from the first half.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 34
9:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:05pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 34-12 to the Cowboys and they regain control of the contest after losing their way in the second half early on.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 34
9:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:04pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Tamaulo scores for the Cowboys after a great inside pass from Bowen. Cowboys secure the competition points now after a brief Roosters comeback.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 32
9:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:03pm | Report comment
62′ – Pearce with a terrible kick and Bowen regathers the football and its a 20 metre tap for the Cowboys. What an anti-climax that was. Cowboys get the penalty and they are off the hook.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
9:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:01pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Friend doesn’t score but the Roosters get the penalty and remain on the attack. They have to score here…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
9:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 9:00pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Friend looks to have been held up here despite a strong effort from dummy half.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:59pm | Report comment
Both teams having a drinks break now…big moment coming up for the Roosters here. If they score they bridge the gap to 10 points after trailing 28 nil.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
60′ – Bowen knocks the football on after failing to regather a Guerra kick. Bad error from Bowen and the Roosters with a great chance to score a try and make a game of this…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:58pm | Report comment
60′ – Winterstein makes an error and the Roosters survive in defence. Roosters work it out of their own half now as they try desperately to score another try to breath life into this contest.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
58′ – Kennedy makes an error now and the Cowboys regain possession. Cowboys are still on the front foot despite the Roosters fightback.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:56pm | Report comment
58′ – Winterstein kicks the football after the Cowboys got six again. Roosters off the hook here as they work it up to the halfway.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:55pm | Report comment
57′ – Roosters making great yardage in the second half but Pearce has lost possession when the chooks were on the attack. Not what they needed against the Cowboys.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:54pm | Report comment
56′ – Thurston with a chip over the top but the Roosters regather possession here. They work it up to the halfway here but they have to remain patient here.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:53pm | Report comment
55′ – Thurston bats back a Roosters grubber and Fai Fai Loa regathers possession for the Cowboys. Roosters trying to sting the Cowboys in defence here.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:52pm | Report comment
54′ – Cowboys lose possession and the Roosters work it out of their own half here. They need to have an error free second half here if they are a chance of eating away this lead.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:51pm | Report comment
53′ – Long kick from Thurston and Minichiello returns the football for the Roosters. Chooks with all the momentum here but Tagive has lost the football here and the Cowboys go on the attack. A chance here to reestablish dominance.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:49pm | Report comment
NO TRY ROOSTERS – Perrett with a knock on and the Cowboys dodge a massive bullet there. The Roosters have dominated the second half and a try there would have got them back into the contest.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Roosters may have scored another try here as Pearce comes up with a great kick and Kenny-Dowall regathers the football and scores.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:48pm | Report comment
51′ – Roosters making huge yardage here as Leilua makes a break. Pearce with a bomb and the Roosters may have scored another here…
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:46pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 28-12 Cowboys. Roosters need to continue on here with their good start.
Roosters 12
Cowboys 28
8:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:45pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Leilua scores the Roosters second try here and its back to back tries for the chooks. Good cross field kick from Anasta and Leilua does well to regather and score.
Roosters 10
Cowboys 28
8:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:44pm | Report comment
47′ – Roosters get the penalty now and they will go on the attack again. Roosters have to make the most of whatever momentum they can get in the second half.
Roosters 6
Cowboys 28
8:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:43pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 28-6 Cowboys. Roosters have started the second half well but the damage seems to be already done here…
Roosters 6
Cowboys 28
8:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:42pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Kenny Dowall scores for the Roosters after regathering an Anasta cross field kick. Roosters on the board but its still a long way back.
Roosters 4
Cowboys 28
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
44′ – Sims is floored by a great tackle from the Roosters and they force a mistake. Can they score their first here?
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:40pm | Report comment
43′ – Pearce’s kick goes dead and the Cowboys get the 20 metre tap. Roosters looking to muscle up here but they are over forty minutes late.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:39pm | Report comment
42′ – Bowen with a bad bomb and Anasta comes away with the football. Roosters work it up to the halfway here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:37pm | Report comment
41′ – Roosters with good yardage up the middle here but one can expect the Cowboys to drop their intensity here. Winterstein however forces an error from Friend and the Roosters make a mistake…again. Cowboys to go on the attack.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:36pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Roosters with possession. Can the chooks save some face here or will the Cowboys reach the half century mark?
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:23pm | Report comment
The Cowboys have been hot tonight as Thurston and Bowen orchestrate a 28 nil at halftime. As good as the Cowboys have been however, the Roosters have managed to redefine what it means to play disgracefully. They are playing schoolboy footy at the moment and are making the Cowboys look like world beaters. The Roosters line speed in defence is pathetic, their tackling is pathetic…. well everything is pathetic from the Roosters at the moment. Its not a surprise however to see them produce these types of performances. They remain a horribly inconsistent unit and they are showing their dark side tonight. Cowboys should win by at least 50 here.
HALFTIME:
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:20pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:19pm | Report comment
39′ – Segeyaro with a great grubber and the Roosters concede the line drop-out. Cowboys should score again here if the halftime whistle doesn’t beat them to the punch.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:18pm | Report comment
39′ – Perrett with a kick but Bowen regather possession easily and the Cowboys go on the counter attack. Do the Roosters know what it means to defend?
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:17pm | Report comment
37′ – Cowboys get caught on the last tackle here but the Roosters are dropping off tackles at will here. Cowboys forwards are having a field day at the moment. Roosters work it out of their own territory here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:16pm | Report comment
36′ – Friend with a pass and Pearce is unable to handle and the Roosters once again muck up an attacking set. Cowboys are doing it in a canter at the moment. Roosters can’t wait for the fulltime whistle let alone halftime to come up.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:14pm | Report comment
34′ – Pearce with a pass and Perrett knocks the football on. This is schoolboy stuff from the Roosters here as Tate makes a break for the Cowboys. Tate loses possession however and the Roosters dodge a bullet.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:13pm | Report comment
33′ – Cowboys muck up an attacking play for the first time in the match. Roosters regain possession with the 20 metre tap but the Cowboys have already won this. Roosters haven’t turned up tonight.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:11pm | Report comment
32′ – Cowboys repel the Roosters attack and they now get another penalty. Roosters are pathetic to be honest tonight and the Cowboys should rack up at least 50 here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:09pm | Report comment
29′ – Cowboys return the football now and they have dominated possession here. Cowboys look like scoring in every play here. Cowboys throw a forward pass and the Roosters get a reprive.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:08pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 28 nil. Roosters are terrible and you wonder how on earth they have won four games.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 28
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Bowen scores and someone better get the record books out now because the Cowboys could break a few point scoring records tonight. Roosters are gone and the Cowboys are on fire.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 26
8:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:07pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Bowen scores for the Cowboys after grounding a wonderful Thurston banana kick. Its all the Cowboys here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:05pm | Report comment
26′ – Roosters lose possession on the first tackle here. Story of their night to be honest. They have been dreadful and the Cowboy are taking advantage.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:04pm | Report comment
25′ – Bowen with a nice kick and Minichiello is tackled deep in his own territory here. Roosters finally get a penalty and they can start to build something here. Long way back though.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:03pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:03pm | Report comment
24′ – Minichiello recovers possession for the Roosters after Thurston produces a nice kick. Roosters are really up against it at the moment as they work it up to the halfway. Pearce kicks deep now but Bowen returns the football easily for the Cowboys.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:02pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:02pm | Report comment
23′ – Pearce goes to the air and Graham recovers possession for the Cowboys. They are enjoying this at the moment. Roosters are shellshocked here as they defend yet again.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:01pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:01pm | Report comment
22′ – Thurston with a kick and the Roosters have possession for the first time in an age. Cowboys firmly on top with all the energy at the moment.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
8:00pm
Alan Nicolea said | 8:00pm | Report comment
21′ – Roosters have barely had a touch of the football over the past ten minutes or so. It has been all the Cowboys here and its safe to say that this match could already be over.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
7:59pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:59pm | Report comment
We have a drinks break and don’t the Roosters need that. They have been destroyed by the Cowboys attack tonight and we are barely 20 minutes into the contest. Thurston is putting on a clinic. Roosters are toothless in defence.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
7:58pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:58pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 22 nil. The Roosters have been ambushed here…
Roosters 0
Cowboys 22
7:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:57pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Fai Fai Loa with an awesome try in the corner. What a finish. Cowboys are on fire and they will rack up 60 points the way this match is headed.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 20
7:56pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:56pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Thurston with another pass and Fai Fai loa looks to have scored a great try here in the corner. Superman.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 16
7:55pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:55pm | Report comment
19′ – Cowboys already up to the halfway here and Thurston’s kick comes off a Roosters player and the Cowboys regather possession. Tackle count has not restarted however.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 16
7:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:54pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Thurston misses and it remains 16 nil.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 16
Thurston and Bowen are looking to make a statement after last week’s loss to Melbourne. They are certainly making a huge roar tonight against the chooks.
7:53pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:53pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Graham has scored for the Cowboys and it is looking very ugly for the Roosters here. The Cowboys are on fire and are not looking back at the moment.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 16
7:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:52pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Thurston goes wide to Graham and he appears to have scored in the corner. Has he gone into touch?
Roosters 0
Cowboys 12
7:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:51pm | Report comment
15′ – Cowboys get another penalty and they will go on the attack again. If they score here, the Roosters could get thrashed. It early days though.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 12
7:50pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:50pm | Report comment
15′ – Pearce with a deep kick but it goes dead in-goal and the Cowboys get the 20 metre tap. Cowboys dominating territory easily at the moment. The Roosters have to muscle up in defence or it could get ugly.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 12
7:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:49pm | Report comment
14′ – Cowboys making yardage at will up the middle here. They are already in Roosters territory as Bowen kicks deep and finds Minichiello. Great chase from the Cowboys and they can smell blood here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 12
7:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:48pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurston converts and its 12 nil. The Cowboys are on fire here and the Roosters not looking too good at the moment. Cowboys looking ominous.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 12
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Winterstein scores for the Cowboys and its all too easy for Nth Qld at the moment. Thurston with a great pass there and the Roosters are reeling at the moment.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 10
7:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:46pm | Report comment
10′ – Cowboys making good yardage up the middle here and now the Roosters make an error as they play the ball and knock it down. Roosters on the ropes at the moment.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 6
7:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:44pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Thurton converts and its 6 nil to the Cowboys. Nth Queensland looking sharp in attack and the Roosters have to be on guard here.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 6
7:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:43pm | Report comment
TRY COWBOYS – Winterstein has scored for the Cowboys as he races away. Good attack from the Cowboys but worrying signs in defence from the Roosters.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 4
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
7′ – Pearce with a kick but it goes touch in-goal and the Cowboys get the 20 metre tap. Roosters look good though going forward.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:42pm | Report comment
6′ – Roosters regather possession now through Perrett. Even start from both teams here as the Roosters work it up to the halfway.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:40pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:40pm | Report comment
5′ – Friend concedes the penalty now as Pearce makes an error on the last tackle. Cowboys hold in defence and they get easy passage out of their own half here…
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:39pm | Report comment
3′ – Cooper makes an error and the Roosters with a chance to apply some pressure here. They have to remain calm in attack though. The points will come…
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:38pm | Report comment
2′ – Cowboys complete their set but the Roosters do well in defence as Cordner work it up for the chooks.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:37pm | Report comment
1′ – Cowboys to go on the attack as Kennedy concedes the penalty. Roosters have to keep their discipline in check tonight otherwise Thurston and Bowen will tear them apart.
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:36pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Cowboys with possession
Roosters 0
Cowboys 0
7:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:29pm | Report comment
Late Mail: Tagive is in for Carney. Mortimer is also out for the Roosters and Bosden remains on the bench. Tariq Sims will start for the Cowboys.
7:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 7:26pm | Report comment
Hello and welcome to this live NRL blog covering what should be an entertaining encounter between the Roosters and Cowboys. Sydney have started the season well with four wins but they are yet to produce a convincing 80 minute performance. They will have to be on guard tonight against a dangerous Cowboys outfit who will be reeling after their heavy loss to Melbourne last week. The battle between Pearce and Thurston should be interesting and could likely dictate which team wins tonight. Bowen’s battle with Minichiello should also be a beauty. Can the Roosters continue their solid start to the season or will the Cowboys bounce back and pluck the chooks tonight? Join us and leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
5:08pm
Whites said | 5:08pm | Report comment
It’s Friday. This game is on Saturday.