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			<title>Keary still experiencing concussion symptoms</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2018 08:17:26 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>LUKE Keary is confident of taking the field for the Roosters’ season opener despite experiencing symptoms of concussion resulting from a broken jaw....</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<b>LUKE Keary is confident of taking the field for the Roosters’ season opener despite experiencing symptoms of concussion resulting from a broken jaw.</b><br />
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Keary had a metal jaw inserted into his face after a collision at pre-season training with a return date of their Round One clash with Wests Tigers on March 10 the goal.<br />
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Since the incident, the five-eighth has spent limited time on the training paddock.<br />
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Yet to take part in any contact work, Keary has been experiencing headaches and underwent scans on Monday to ensure the plate on his jaw had set in place. “There’s been a little bit, but it’s nothing too concerning, I’ve been alright,” Keary told <i><a href="https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/26/sydney-roosters-luke-kearys-broken-jaw-concussion-concern/" target="_blank">NRL.com.</a></i><br />
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“I’ve done a little bit of training but not too much, no. It’s a slow thing and I’m aiming to get back into it over the next couple of weeks.<br />
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“… The recovery is probably a bit slower than what we thought but it’s nothing too serious.”<br />
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<a href="https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-casualty-ward-luke-keary-concussion-symptoms-kane-linnett-pectoral-injury/news-story/3639e1d5be4f8c39eef2eee0ba3c4b98" target="_blank">https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...f2eee0ba3c4b98</a>]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>fletch</dc:creator>
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			<title>My take.......</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 03:32:45 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[I wasn't at the game so I'm only going on what I've read and the interviews I've seen. Safe to say we were as rusty as *^&amp;@ and yet despite being...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I wasn't at the game so I'm only going on what I've read and the interviews I've seen. Safe to say we were as rusty as *^&amp;@ and yet despite being down 16 nil we still had the nous and talent to win the game which of course is a good thing. From the Cronk interview, I get the impression that he was a bit surprised at how crap we were. The thing that I find annoying is how casual our team is, they just coast through games, there doesn't seem to be an urgency there. Their ball handling is still abysmal and this something I can't get a grip on. I'm sure when Keary and Cordner come back our team will respond. It's scary to think how good we will be when we hit our straps. All in all a couple of really scrappy trials. I had a look at the Manly fans forum and they are going on like they are going to win the premiership based on that showing last night. They with St Illawarra sox would have to be the most delusional fans in the comp. I also think we need to have Reece Robinson on the wing for his goal kicking, I would leave Manu out of the 17, I would also make Cronk the captain, my starting team would be<br />
Tedesco<br />
Tupou<br />
Mitchell<br />
Ferguson<br />
Robinson<br />
Keary<br />
Cronk<br />
Liu<br />
Aubbs<br />
Cordner<br />
Napa<br />
Friend<br />
JWH<br />
Inter<br />
Radley<br />
SST<br />
Tetevano<br />
Matterson]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Ray Stehr</dc:creator>
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			<title>NRL sanctioned cap rort.</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 02:48:06 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>With Angus coming on board, and talk of Sonny having a swansong, fans should be concerned for the future of Rooster legend Aubbo amongst others. 
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[With Angus coming on board, and talk of Sonny having a swansong, fans should be concerned for the future of Rooster legend Aubbo amongst others.<br />
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The solution lies in next years trial matches.<br />
&quot;A night with Mitch&quot;.<br />
<br />
This bloke has been an ornament to the game, much more so than cheap shot hypocrits who think someone breaking their neck is a joke.<br />
Even as the years wear him down, Aubbo has the dedication and utility value to be an invaluble back up.<br />
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The brainless suits who run the game have opened pandora's box by setting this precedent.<br />
Let's exploit it.]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>eddie</dc:creator>
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			<title>SBW coming in 2018 when Rugby commitments done</title>
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			<pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2018 00:24:43 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Jimmy Smith reporting. SBW is not in NZ plans for 2019 RWC.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Jimmy Smith reporting. SBW is not in NZ plans for 2019 RWC.<br />
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			<dc:creator>John Corey</dc:creator>
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			<title>Some Highlights v Manly Trial</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 21:50:13 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/02/25/robinson-pleased-with-cronk/</description>
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			<dc:creator>Hawkeye</dc:creator>
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			<title>A quick chat with Cronk not happy with the effort</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 13:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Said he was pissed off with the lack of discipline but confident in the ability of the group,, Cronk said he was surprised with the casualness with...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Said he was pissed off with the lack of discipline but confident in the ability of the group,, Cronk said he was surprised with the casualness with which the players went about there work, &quot;not what I'm used to but we got the job done, some things need to change very soon&quot;..]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>The Chook</dc:creator>
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			<title>Latrell and Teddy show</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:33:50 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>The rest will follow.. Eagles played their GF tonight, poor buggers.. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!</description>
			<content:encoded>The rest will follow.. Eagles played their GF tonight, poor buggers.. Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew!</content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>The Chook</dc:creator>
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			<title>Propping things up.</title>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 24 Feb 2018 02:55:52 GMT</pubDate>
			<description><![CDATA[The general concensus seems to be we lack depth. 
I might be on me pat malone on this one, but I'm pretty happy with what we got. 
I don't buy into...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[The general concensus seems to be we lack depth.<br />
I might be on me pat malone on this one, but I'm pretty happy with what we got.<br />
I don't buy into the over the top critism of JWH either.<br />
<br />
Look at it like this.<br />
1/ JWH, SST and Napa.<br />
2/ Liu<br />
3/ Collins, Farmer Silly or a bolter.<br />
<br />
Not too shabby.<br />
Picking up FPN would be useful for his love of the club and as a benefit to team spirit...............He would be jogging around for Wyong of course.<br />
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If Matagi is available on the cheap however..........................yes please.]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>eddie</dc:creator>
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			<title>Hate them both but...</title>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:40:03 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Good luck to the Dragqueens in their grand final today against the vermin.</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Good luck to the Dragqueens in their grand final today against the vermin. <br />
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			<dc:creator>rented tracksuit</dc:creator>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 11:41:16 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>how good was it with sing on one wing junee the other freddy in the middle off lamb  i miss those days but i think were just about to kick of a new...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[how good was it with sing on one wing junee the other freddy in the middle off lamb  i miss those days but i think were just about to kick of a new era of roosters dominance looking forward to gosford tommorow night<br />
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			<dc:creator>stephenj</dc:creator>
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			<title>Hearing FPN is a done deal</title>
			<link>http://www.thechookpen.com.au/vb5/forum/the-chookpen-general-discussion/sydney-roosters-discussion/724233-hearing-fpn-is-a-done-deal</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2018 02:50:36 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>We needed the depth.</description>
			<content:encoded>We needed the depth.</content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator><![CDATA[Monaco's Fan Club]]></dc:creator>
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			<title>Cooper Cronk</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2018 10:28:55 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>Just back from the season launch and I have never seen a more impressive player than Cooper. When he spoke he had the the room in the palm of his...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Just back from the season launch and I have never seen a more impressive player than Cooper. When he spoke he had the the room in the palm of his hand. <br />
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People are thinking he may not be anywhere near as good without Cameron Smith. I am thinking it could be the other way around too. <br />
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PS. Teddy is hilarious. ]]></content:encoded>
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			<dc:creator>Johnny Tobin</dc:creator>
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			<title><![CDATA[FPN to Roosters- Looks like it's happening....]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 20:23:20 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>From SportingNews: 
 
New Zealand international Frank-Paul Nuuausala has been linked with a return to the Sydney Roosters following his release by...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[From SportingNews:<br />
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New Zealand international Frank-Paul Nuuausala has been linked with a return to the Sydney Roosters following his release by English Super League giants Wigan Warriors.<br />
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The 31-year-old still had two seasons to run on his Wigan deal but was granted an early exit on compassionate grounds on Wednesday, as first reported by the BBC.<br />
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&quot;Not many people can say they've played for Wigan, and I'm proud to have done so,&quot; Nuuausala said in a statement.<br />
<br />
&quot;I've enjoyed my time at Wigan. I don't think I reached my full potential whilst being here but I leave with fond memories of winning the Grand Final and the World Club Challenge.<br />
<br />
The Roosters are yet to confirm speculation Nuuausala is set to rejoin them for the 2018 NRL campaign.<br />
<br />
He played 153 games for the Chooks from 2007-2014 before joining the Raiders.<br />
<br />
The former Roosters and Canberra enforcer made 47 appearances for Wigan after joining them in June, 2016 from the Raiders.<br />
<br />
Nuuausala’s family did not rejoin him in England for the start of the Super League season, leaving Wigan little choice other than to set him free.<br />
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&quot;… We agreed that it would be best for both parties to allow him to be released from the remainder of his contract with Wigan in order for him to return home,” Warriors executive director Kris Radlinski said.<br />
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			<dc:creator>HEGtheROOSTER</dc:creator>
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			<title>Trial Team v Eagles</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 06:33:32 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>FULL SQUAD 
 
1. James Tedesco 
 
2. Daniel Tupou 
 
3. Latrell Mitchell 
 
4. Joseph Manu</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[FULL SQUAD<br />
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1. James Tedesco<br />
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2. Daniel Tupou<br />
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3. Latrell Mitchell<br />
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4. Joseph Manu<br />
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5. Blake Ferguson<br />
<br />
6. Mitch Cornish<br />
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7. Cooper Cronk<br />
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8. Siosiua Taukeiaho<br />
<br />
9. Jake Friend ©<br />
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10. Dylan Napa <br />
<br />
11. Ryan Matterson<br />
<br />
12. Mitchell Aubusson<br />
<br />
13. Isaac Liu<br />
<br />
INTERCHANGE<br />
<br />
14. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves<br />
<br />
15. Zane Tetevano<br />
<br />
16. Victor Radley<br />
<br />
17. Nat Butcher<br />
<br />
18. Reece Robinson<br />
<br />
19. Sean O’Sullivan<br />
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			<dc:creator>ChookMaster</dc:creator>
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			<title>Wyong team for trial</title>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:03:33 GMT</pubDate>
			<description>interesting to see a couple of new faces in the team... 
 
 
1. Marco Tetevano 
2. Bernard Lewis 
3. Josh Mantellato 
4. Nick O’Meley 
5. Gregory...</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[interesting to see a couple of new faces in the team...<br />
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<br />
1. Marco Tetevano<br />
2. Bernard Lewis<br />
3. Josh Mantellato<br />
4. Nick O’Meley<br />
5. Gregory Wisham<br />
6. Dean Matterson<br />
7. Daniel Langbridge<br />
8. Lindsay Collins<br />
9. Mitchell Williams<br />
10. Eloni Vunakece<br />
11. Reuben Porter<br />
12. Justin Toomey-White<br />
13. Bradie Smith<br />
<u><b>INTERCHANGE</b></u><br />
14. Brad Keighran<br />
15. Jake Lewis<br />
16. Poasa Faamausili<br />
17. Ben Thomas<br />
18. Wyatt Shaw<br />
19. Nick Lynn<br />
20. Kye Martin<br />
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