Wests Tigers vs Sydney Roosters: NRL live scores, blog
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Matt Utai scores for the Wests Tigers. AAP Image/Action Photographics/Brett Crockford
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Wests Tigers Vs. Roosters |
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2012 NRL Premiership Season, 17 June, 2012 |
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| Leichhardt Oval, NSW | ||
| Roosters 42 defeated Wests Tigers 28 | ||
| Wests Tigers | Roosters | |
| 28 | FINAL SCORE | 42 |
| 5 | TRIES | 7 |
| 4/5 | CONVERSION KICKS | 7/7 |
| 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: B Cummins |
| Touch judges: R Turner & S Carrall |
The Wests Tigers are gunning for their eighth consecutive victory when they clash against the struggling Sydney Roosters at Leichhardt Oval. Join us for live scores and commentary from 3:00pm AEST.
After a horrific start to season 2012, the Tigers have become arguably the form team in the NRL and will be heavily favoured to beat a Roosters side coming off four straight losses.
The Roosters were ordinary against Brisbane last week, fumbling their way to a heavy 40-22 loss at home against a Broncos side missing several Origin and Test players.
Although Sydney do welcome back NSW Origin halfback Mitchell Pearce today, it remains to be seen whether or not his inclusion will be enough to inspire Brian Smith’s men to an upset victory today against the Tigers.
Prediction
The Tigers have rediscovered the attacking flair that makes them one of the most feared sides in the NRL.
Attacking stars Benji Marshall, Chris Lawrence, Beau Ryan and Lote Tuqiri are all in superb form at the moment and will tear a suspect Roosters defence to shreds out wide if their forwards can dominate play.
If the Roosters are to cause the upset, they must shut down Tigers captain Robbie Farah who is coming off a mammoth performance for NSW on Wednesday night.
After winning admiration for his high tackle count against Queensland just days ago, Farah will be full of confidence today, so expect the NSW hooker to torment the Roosters forwards with his slick passing and running game.
Roosters no.9 Jake Friend really has to stand up against Farah today. Friend is a very capable defender and one of the most improved players in the NRL, and will need to be at his best defensively if he is to keep Farah quite up the middle.
Another pressing concern for the Roosters remains their inability to maintain discipline. Sydney is the most penalised side in the NRL this season, and will need to improve their discipline tenfold if they are to keep the Tigers at bay.
Despite their recent below par performances, the Roosters remain a youthful side filled with enough potential to cause the Tigers problems this afternoon.
Pearce, Tautau Moga, Joseph Leilua, Boyd Cordner and Martin Kennedy are all gifted young players and at their best are capable of unsettling the Tigers upfront and out wide.
Despite the young talent on their roster, the Roosters are struggling for confidence at the moment and could be in for a long afternoon if the Tigers continue to showcase the form which has seen them win their last seven matches.
Tigers by 12
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4:51pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:51pm | Report comment
Seventy points have been scored this afternoon as the Roosters survive and hold on for a huge 42-28 win against the in-form Tigers. The Roosters raced away to a 36-10 lead middway through the second half but then fell apart soon after as the Tigers mounted a huge comeback to get to within eight points. Roosters however finished strongly as Kennedy scored a try and the Roosters have managed to cause the upset today. The Tigers were very suspect defensively late in the first half and throughout the second half as the Roosters piled on the points. Roosters needed to win today and their season remains alive just. Nuuausala, Kennedy, Cordner and Hargreaves were all tremendous for the Roosters upfront as was Mitchell, Friend, Pearce and Anasta for the Roosters. The Tigers winning streak has come to an end in a cracking game of football. Thanks for joining us for this live blog and we look forward to your company next time on The Roar.
FULLTIME:
Tigers 28
Roosters 42
4:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 42-28 Roosters…
FULLTIME:
Tigers 28
Roosters 42
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Kennedy too strong close to the line and he scores for the Roosters and its game set and match finally for the chooks!!!!!
Tigers 28
Roosters 40
4:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45pm | Report comment
78′ – Cordner intercepts a pass here and the Roosters are right on the attack now and should hold on for the win here….
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:44pm | Report comment
78′ – Roosters now work it up to the halfway. Pearce with a kick and it goes dead in-goal and the Roosters need to muscle up in defence now as the Tigers get the 20 metre tap.
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:43pm | Report comment
77′ – Blair loses possession for the Tigers and Minichiello comes up with possession for the Roosters. Roosters dodge a huge bullet but they are not out of the woods yet.
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
76′ Cordner now loses possession for the Roosters here and they are shooting themselves in the foot. Tigers are right on the attack yet again.
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:41pm | Report comment
75′ – Moltzen goes himself but the Roosters tackle him just in time and the Roosters get the changeover. Tigers however will produce a big defensive set….
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39pm | Report comment
73′ – Tigers now with all the momentum here as the Roosters struggle in defence. Roosters are looking very nervous as they give the Tigers too much space to attack. Roosters have fallen away badly here as they struggle to hold on to what seemed a certain victory. Marshall with a bomb and Reddy regathers the football and its six to go for the Tigers here. Roosters made an error!!!
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and the Tigers are well and truly back here!!! 36-28 Roosters.
Tigers 28
Roosters 36
4:37pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:37pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Tigers now with possession here as Tuqiri makes a good run. Roosters are struggling in defence at the moment as the Tigers go on an all out assault to post points. Lawrence now with a good run. Razzle dazzle football here from the Tigers here and Lawrence scores for the Tigers in the corner!!!!!
Tigers 26
Roosters 36
4:34pm
Walter said | 4:34pm | Report comment
Come tigers wake up from your slumber.
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 36-22 to the Roosters here. Tigers now with momentum.
Tigers 22
Roosters 36
4:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:34pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Marshall finds Moltzen who then scores the try and the Tigers are alive here with less than fifteen minutes remaining here.
Tigers 20
Roosters 36
4:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:33pm | Report comment
67′ – Ayshford puts in a grubber kick and Anasta regathers the football and the Roosters dodge another bullet. Roosters now lose possession and Tuqiri now races away for the Tigers. End to end stuff here.
Tigers 16
Roosters 36
4:32pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:32pm | Report comment
66′ – Tigers now with a little bit of life left in them. Moltzen now races away before getting tackled by Guerra. Tigers on the attack.
Tigers 16
Roosters 36
4:31pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:31pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 36-16 Roosters.
Tigers 16
Roosters 36
4:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:30pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Utai regathers the football after defusing a Pearce cross field kick. Ryan now races away to score for the Tigers and its tip for tap here at the moment.
Tigers 14
Roosters 36
4:29pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:29pm | Report comment
63′ – Roosters now work it up to the halfway here and they win the penalty here. Tigers look dead and buried and its now time for the Roosters to really put the icing on the cake…
Tigers 10
Roosters 36
4:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:27pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 36-10 Roosters. What a great response from the Roosters after defending very well just seconds earlier.
Tigers 10
Roosters 36
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Friend out of dummy-half races away and finds Pearce who scores for the Roosters. Great play from the chooks!!!!
Tigers 10
Roosters 34
4:26pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:26pm | Report comment
60′ – Reddy regathers a Marshall bomb and then finds Galloway. Razzle dazzle football here now from the Tigers but the Roosters eventually win back possession and survive. My word!!!!
Tigers 10
Roosters 30
4:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:24pm | Report comment
Crowd of over 20,000 has attended today’s match. Tigers right on the attack….
Tigers 10
Roosters 30
4:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:23pm | Report comment
57′ – Tigers now need several quick tries if they are to get back into this contest. Roosters need to remain alert in defence here as the Tigers work it up to the halfway. Utai now with a strong run as the Tigers make big yardage. Marshall with a bomb and he finds Reddy who then finds Marshall again who kicks ahead and Minichiello is forced to bat the football dead. Tigers with the line drop-out.
Tigers 10
Roosters 30
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Marshall converts and its 30-10.
Tigers 10
Roosters 30
4:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:21pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Galloway scores for the Tigers as Marshall produces a great pass. Tigers needed that try and the comeback begins….
Tigers 8
Roosters 30
4:20pm
Trent said | 4:20pm | Report comment
yea thats the winner rite there… Game over no coming back now
4:19pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:19pm | Report comment
54′ – Nuuausala on report here as the Tigers get the penalty for a high shot….
Tigers 4
Roosters 30
4:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:18pm | Report comment
53′ – Tigers have fallen away badly after that controversial try decision for the Roosters. Sydney have done very well to twist the knife thus far. Roosters now lose possession and the Tigers will go on the attack and need a try here….
Tigers 4
Roosters 30
4:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:16pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 30-6 Roosters. What a scoreline here and I didn’t see this coming after the Roosters performance last week. Great to see if you are a Roosters fan.
Tigers 4
Roosters 30
4:17pm
NF said | 4:17pm | Report comment
‘Great to see if you are a Roosters fan. ‘ They will if Roosters fan exist lol.
4:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:15pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Friend with a great pass to Tasi and he scores for the Roosters. Sydney have taken a giant leap to a victory today.
Tigers 4
Roosters 28
4:14pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:14pm | Report comment
50′ – Six to go for the Roosters here as they flex their muscle in attack here. Pearce and Anasta are finding their groove in attack here… Tigers are out on their feet.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:13pm | Report comment
49′ – Tigers now in Roosters territory here as Marshall puts in a little kick and Perrett now returns the football and races away here for the Roosters. Sydney now on the attack here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:12pm | Report comment
48′ – Pearce with a big kick here and it goes dead but the Roosters needed that after they struggled to make yardage. Tigers get the 20 metre tap.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:11pm | Report comment
47′ – Tigers spreading possession at every opportunity here as Marshall kicks deep and finds Henry who returns possession now for the Roosters. Roosters have to keep their error rate down in this second half.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:10pm | Report comment
45′ – Roosters now under the pump here as the Tigers throw caution to the wind when in possession. Roosters however now work it up to the halfway as Leilua puts in a grubber kick but he finds Moltzen.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:09pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:09pm | Report comment
44′ – Tigers on the frontfoot here as Marshall finds Ryan with a nice pass. Woods is eventually tackled a metre short. Tuqiri then scores in the corner but he is called back for a forward pass. Roosters dodge a bullet.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:08pm | Report comment
43′ – Friend with a nice run from dummy-half as the Roosters work it up to the halfway. Pearce kicks deep and he finds Moltzen who then runs into some space. Tigers attacking from anywhere now.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:07pm | Report comment
43′ – Humble with a good run here as Marshall grubbers the football down field as Minichiello regathers the football well.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:06pm | Report comment
42′ – Anasta with a bomb and Moltzen does well to defuse it and the Tigers regain possession. Tigers need to be the next to score here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
42′ – Roosters keeping it simple at the moment as Nuuausala produces a strong run here yet again. Nuuausala however is clutching at his ankle….
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:05pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:05pm | Report comment
41′ – Tigers work it up to the halfway as they go about narrowing this 20 point defecit. Marshall with a bomb and Henry regathers the football for the Roosters. Henry returns well.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
4:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 4:04pm | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Tigers with possession. Nuuausala has been terrific for the Roosters this afternoon as has Cordner and Kennedy. They need to lead the way in the second half though because the Tigers will come out desperate to dominate and post points. Tigers were below par in attack in the first half and will probably improve in the second.
4:00pm
Trent said | 4:00pm | Report comment
c’mon tigers, Benji show us ur magic in the second half….
3:52pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:52pm | Report comment
The Roosters for the first time in many moons have come to life this afternoon against a Tigers side missing Robbie Farah. The Tigers started brilliantly as Marshall set up Utai for the first try in the afternoon. The Roosters however hit back with two quick tries of their own as they began to dominate possession. The Tigers then had numerous chances to score but the Roosters held firm in defence. The Roosters however were then rewarded a controversial try as Cordner scored despite the fact that it appeared that Friend knocked the football on early in the play. The Roosters then went back to back as they took advantage of the Tigers inability to bounce back from a bad decision as Anasta raced away to score. Roosters have to hold on now and win this contest. The Tigers are capable of coming back but Marshall is going to have to fire up big time…
HALFTIME:
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
3:51pm
Trent said | 3:51pm | Report comment
I knew this would happen
3:49pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:49pm | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 24-6 Roosters. Cordner with a great run to set up Anasta. Tigers defence however has fallen apart late in the first half.
Tigers 4
Roosters 24
3:48pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:48pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Roosters now in control of this contest as the Tigers struggle to bounce back from that controversial decision. Cordner now finds Anasta and he races away to score…
Tigers 4
Roosters 22
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
CONVERSIONS SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 18-4 Roosters.
Tigers 4
Roosters 18
3:46pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:46pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Cordner scores for the Roosters as Friend is ruled to have not lost the football here after kneeing the football. Big call there against the Tigers!
Tigers 4
Roosters 16
3:45pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:45pm | Report comment
Has the football come off Friend’s knee? This is a tight call….
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:44pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:44pm | Report comment
VIDEO REFEREE – Nuuausala with a run and he finds Friend who looks to have lost the football and Cordner grounds the football shortly after….
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
36′ – Roosters now win the penalty and an important passage of play coming up right now. A try here for the Roosters will really give them a boost heading into halftime. Tigers have to hold out here if they want to keep the crowd well in the contest.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:43pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:43pm | Report comment
35′ – Blair with a big run but he produces a dumb offload and Minichiello says thank you very much as he regains possession. Roosters now go on the counter attack.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:42pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:42pm | Report comment
35′ – Roosters lose possession as Masoe is tackled hard. Tigers right on the attack yet again and the Roosters will do well to hold out here…
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:41pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:41pm | Report comment
34′ – Tigers on the attack here as they look for a try that will ignite this crowd today. Marshall with a grubber but Pearce dives on the loose ball and the Roosters survive yet again in defence.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
32′ – Marshall with a kick and he finds Minichiello who links up with Henry. Roosters playing well at the moment. Pearce however loses possession after being hit hard by Blair.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:39pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:39pm | Report comment
31′ – Pearce with a grubber kick and Moltzen does well to regather the football and make the field of play. Good play from Moltzen there under pressure.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:38pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:38pm | Report comment
30′ – Lawrence is driven over the sideline by some great Roosters defence and the chooks are really up for this today. Roosters will get the scrum feed on the halfway.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:36pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:36pm | Report comment
28′ – Marshall with a bomb and Perrett regathers the football very well. Roosters are hanging on well in defence. Pearce now produces a great pass to Moga who races away but his foot goes into touch. Tigers now will get the scrum feed but this is becoming a very entertaining contest here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:35pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:35pm | Report comment
28′ – Pearce kicks deep but he finds Moltzen yet again on the full. Roosters are under the pump at the moment as the Tigers dominate territory and possession.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:34pm
Trent said | 3:34pm | Report comment
c’mon tigers make it 6 out of 6 for me….
3:34pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:34pm | Report comment
27′ – Marshall with a bomb and Ayshford regathers the football and finds Murdoch Masila who grubbers the football and finds Minichiello. Bad kick there and the Roosters are off the hook.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
26′ – Pearce kicks deep and he finds Tuqiri who produces a good return. Its a willing contest at the moment.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:33pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:33pm | Report comment
25′ – Murdoch Masila bombs a try here as he loses possession with the tryline at his mercy. Roosters dodge a bullet but that was a wonderful strip from the Roosters.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:30pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:30pm | Report comment
22′ – Tuqiri puts in a grubber kick but the Roosters fail to defuse it properly and the Tigers will get the scrum feed. Moga should have held the football there. Roosters remain under pressure.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
21′ – Kennedy with a great one on one tackle on Woods. Tigers lose possession but they win the penalty for a strip. Roosters under the pump here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:28pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:28pm | Report comment
20′ – Tigers win the penalty and they will go right on the attack here. Roosters need to show some steel in defence and maintain this lead. This is a must win game for them.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:27pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:27pm | Report comment
19′ – Pearce with a kick and it rebounds off a Tigers player and it goes into touch. Tigers however will get the scrum feed on the halfway.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:25pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:25pm | Report comment
18′ – Ayshford with a grubber kick and Minichiello regathers the football and the Roosters survive in defence.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:24pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:24pm | Report comment
16′ – Roosters with all the momentum now as the Tigers continue to defend here. Roosters working it up to the halfway as Nuuasala loses possession after making a small break. Tigers will finally get possession here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:23pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:23pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and its 12-4 Roosters.
Tigers 4
Roosters 12
3:22pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:22pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Hargreaves races through a gap and scores for the Roosters. Good pass from Mitchell from dummy-half and the Roosters convert pressure into points.
Tigers 4
Roosters 10
3:21pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:21pm | Report comment
14′ – Anasta loses possession for the Roosters but the Tigers are ruled to have lost possession first and the Roosters will get the scrum here. Roosters are asking questions of the Tigers defence but the Tigers are holding on very well at the moment.
Tigers 4
Roosters 6
3:20pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:20pm | Report comment
12′ – Six to go for the Roosters here as they produce some razzle dazzle football…. lawrence then buries Pearce in a tackle. Roosters now win the penalty because the Tigers were offside. Big call!
Tigers 4
Roosters 6
3:18pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:18pm | Report comment
10′ – Good hitback from the Roosters there after it appeared that the Tigers were beginning to control the game. Roosters now working it up to the halfway and they win the penalty. Roosters now with the momentum as they attack.
Tigers 4
Roosters 6
3:17pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:17pm | Report comment
CONVERSION SUCCESSFUL – Anasta converts and the Roosters hit the lead here.
Tigers 4
Roosters 6
3:16pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:16pm | Report comment
TRY ROOSTERS – Guerra scores for the Roosters courtesy of a wonderful ball from Nuuasala. Great play but bad defence from Marshall and Blair.
Tigers 4
Roosters 4
3:15pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:15pm | Report comment
8′ – Tigers are tackling well in defence as the Roosters reach Tigers territory. Pearce with a bomb and Guerra regains possession before kicking straight to Moltzen. Roosters however get the penalty after the referee rules that one of the Roosters players was obstructed.
Tigers 4
Roosters 0
3:13pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:13pm | Report comment
6′ – Tigers with the early momentum here as Utai makes a strong run. Marshall with a kick now and he finds Minichiello and the Roosters start a set in good field position just outside their twenty.
Tigers 4
Roosters 0
3:12pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:12pm | Report comment
CONVERSION UNSUCCESSFUL – Marshall misses and its 4 nil TIgers.
Tigers 4
Roosters 0
What a kick from Marshall here but Minichiello probably should have covered that. Tigers however looking sharp and it could be a long afternoon for the chooks.
3:11pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:11pm | Report comment
TRY TIGERS – Galloway with a big run here and the Tigers are on the attack. Tigers looking sharp here as Marshall puts in a wonderful grubber and he finds Utai who scores in the corner. What attack from the Tigers!!
Tigers 4
Roosters 0
3:10pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:10pm | Report comment
3′ – Pearce with a grubber but it goes dead by a long way and the Roosters failed to crack a stern Tigers defence. Tigers were solid without the football there and its a 20 metre tap.
Tigers 0
Roosters 0
3:08pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:08pm | Report comment
1′ – Roosters working it up to the halfway here as Kennedy goes for his second hittup. Pearce with a kick and he finds Moltzen on the full and the Tigers will start a set in good field position here. Moltzen however has lost possession and the Roosters will go on the attack here.
Tigers 0
Roosters 0
3:07pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:07pm | Report comment
KICKOFF – Roosters with possession. Marshall was very emotional there holding back tears….
Tigers 0
Roosters 0
3:06pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:06pm | Report comment
We will have a minute silence here for Farah….
3:04pm
Alan Nicolea said | 3:04pm | Report comment
The Roosters have to win today if they are any hope of making the eight I think. They are six points outside the eight as it stands now and a win today will leave them four points outside the eight. Uphill battle to say the least for the chooks.
Both teams making their way out now….
Tigers 0
Roosters 0
2:57pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:57pm | Report comment
It will be interesting to see how the Tigers cope without Farah this afternoon particularly with the circumstances surrounding Farah’s withdrawal. Roosters will need to be switched on now because the Tigers will most likely come out all guns blazing in a bid to win this afternoon for Farah. Will the Tigers win their eighth straight match or will the Roosters cause the upset? Leave your thoughts on the match as it happens.
Tigers 0
Roosters 0
2:54pm
Alan Nicolea said | 2:54pm | Report comment
Big news: Farah is not playing for the Tigers today. My sympathy is with Farah and his family after his mother’s passing. Fulton and Sironen are also out for the Tigers. Ayshford comes into the side along with Bell. Mortimer drops off the Roosters bench and Mitchell actually starts the game for the Roosters at home with Friend dropping to the bench.
2:24pm
Andrew Potter said | 2:24pm | Report comment
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