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Now that season 2013 is done and dusted with the Roosters crowned champions I do what I do every year and start counting down…
Yeah I’m not sure if this article is designed for attention seeking or not. The claim that Cam Smith is the best player in the game is not that outrageous it’s a fair point. However saying that Tedesco goes missing in big moments and that Papenhausen outplayed him in their head to head can’t possibly be a serious statement. Look at what he does in defense, look at his decoy running and constant push in attack. He doesn’t need to touch the ball to open up the defense.
Smith remains the game’s best player because Tedesco disappears in big moments
I don’t know that the decision to allow 25% capacity at stadiums is an NRL decision is it? Isn’t that a government regulation? I don’t know.
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
Yes but do you remember what happened the second last time they played there?
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
A definite threat finally living up to potential. This season particularly it can be a bit of a trap looking at form against the bottom sides as there seems to be a bit of a drop off. We need to see them against the top sides a bit more. They lost to Parra and the whole “if it wasn’t for a late burst by Parra they would be on top of the comp” is a bit hollow. Every team would have it’s if it wasn’t for stories. The fact is that they did lose that game. No doubt they will be there somewhere.
Dark horse? Penrith might just be the only certainty of 2020
No that’s not what I’m saying at all. Both sides in every game get calls that go for them and against them. The GF was no different. The problem occurs when one side just picks the ones that go against them and use that as an excuse totally ignoring the ones that went their way.
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
Roosters attack has gone downhill the minute Radley ripped his ACL. His ability to get into first receiver and give Keary some width is something they are missing.
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
I mean that the Canberra try came off a six again call that was -like the later one incorrect. Tedesco never touched it on either occasion. The ball hitting the trainer was a correct ruling. If the rule is wrong that’s another issue but that decision was made in accordance with the rule. The contentious part of that was Kearys legs being taken out after he kicked it. Something that has always been penalized and is dangerous. You say Wighton scored his try through Cordner which is correct great run by him. The Roosters try came 90 meters in 2 tackles. Both came after contentious decisions. One thing that is certain unless the Roosters win by 20 tomorrow night there will be some call somewhere in the game that will be hilighted as contributing to the loss.
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
Perhaps Gallen is going to get his head knocked off by Mark Hunt but apart from that he done ok. Didn’t change clubs I suppose.
Valentine Holmes out for up to ten weeks with ankle injury
Should it be mentioned that Canberra’s one and only grand final try also came on the back of a contentious refereeing call? Or is that letting the facts get in the road of a good excuse?
Raiders out for grand final revenge against Roosters
I know that Finucane is an Origin player and rightly so he is so good for Melbourne every week but… Brandon Smith is a must at 13 for the Storm he brings something nobody else has similar to Radley at the Roosters.
Who's your team's big dog in the pack?
Spot on Joe. I was actually going to say Fisher Harris but I’ll go with Kikau. All the rest I think you have. The Newcastle situation is similar to Manly in that just like AFB has over taken Tapau I think Saifiti is more valuable than Klemmer. JWH is definitely the number 1 enforcer at the Roosters but I think Taukeiaho has better numbers and there is no better leader in terms of setting an example than Cordner.
Who's your team's big dog in the pack?
So will the Dogs ability to attract players to the club be improved having Trent Barrett as coach? Maybe he can do what Garth Brennan did for the Panthers and take some underperforming overpaid players with him.
Dean Pay parts ways with Bulldogs
They are going to miss Saifiti for the next month. If Mann has been the Saifiti is a close runner up.
Are the Newcastle Knights contenders?
There needs to be something in place to stop them signing for another club unless the Dogs consent. Going back to the Josh Dugan thing at Canberra. Get yourself sacked on Monday and sign with another club on Tuesday then two weeks later be back in the Origin side.
Bulldogs duo have de-registrations overturned on appeal
Well they don’t have to worry about losing their major sponsor.
Bulldogs duo have de-registrations overturned on appeal
So do you think that there is a plan on the table for the very possible scenario of the Warriors pulling out altogether?
Payten confirms four Warriors to return home
Bad trade Albo. He is still racking up the points. I was going to trade him for Latrell a couple of weeks back.
Seven talking points from NRL Round 9
It’s ok Geoff we all have our opinions. Not for the first time in recent years the Raiders start the season as premiership heavy weights and may well go on to miss the eight. If it keeps getting accepted as ok than its gonna keep happening.
Seven talking points from NRL Round 9
Phil I think Lomax is so under used. Tell me if I am imagining things but from my observation tonight Lomax was passed the ball 4 times and two of them were from Manly players wich led to tries and one of the two times he got it from Dragons players he got the try assist.. They just don’t seem to get it to him. Am I imagining it?
Seven talking points from NRL Round 9
Well said Joe. I think I have said enough about the poor “unlucky” Raiders.
Seven talking points from NRL Round 9
My only issue with all of that is Wally’s status as a Broncos legend. 46 games over 3 seasons before being told to pack up and go down to the coast.
A day in the new life of a former Broncos legend
Great comment!! JT13 is just a meter eating battering ram. He offers no variety and as good a meter eater as he is it’s not going to worry good teams too muI know Robson scored off the back of one of his play the balls but that is rare. He generally fights so hard for every last meter his play the ball is slow.
Pressure mounts on Green after NRL rout
I don’t think that’s the developing of them is the point. I think the point is they are able to continue to stay strong even with a player turnover. The article is about a dynasty and a key component of a dynasty is the ability to keep moving and reshaping.
The Roosters are building an NRL dynasty with ruthless intent
Yeah we discussed SBW but the others weren’t in as they are no longer playing. Dale Copley Paul momirivski Liam knight Michael oldfield.
The Roosters are building an NRL dynasty with ruthless intent
Is Murchie a loan player or did he transfer to the Warriors? If he’s on loan I would think the Raiders may want him back. Surely with no second tier on at the moment we can get half a dozen players from players who would normally be playing in Canterbury or QLD cups not contracted to NRL clubs. What does this say about the expansion debate?
Rival clubs not rushing to loan players to Warriors