Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Saints

[Ron Burgundy]

I’m starting to feel more confident about today particularly when you look at the whole season so far for both teams. We’ve played 4 of the top 5 teams from last year and our biggest loss is only 7 points. They had a good win last week but apart from that have been very patchy with a much easier draw. Us to win by 8.

[BTRD]

GO ROOSTERS.

Run straight for 80 minutes.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

When I was watching the Anzac Day march thru Sydney today (on tv), when one group was going past in my mind I booed.
Why did I boo?
An RSL club band was playing
"When the Saints go marching in"

Ha BB...I always watch the March too, love the explanations behind each unit/representatives. I heard some Battle Hymn of the Republic too...hmm. No Roosters tune though, I think its an original rather than a song from wartime.

[Mickie Lane]

Backs to the wall for the Chooks.
Hopefully the occasion lifts the team & they play with plenty of spirit.
Go the Roosters.

[Bates]

I’m starting to feel more confident about today particularly when you look at the whole season so far for both teams. We’ve played 4 of the top 5 teams from last year and our biggest loss is only 7 points. They had a good win last week but apart from that have been very patchy with a much easier draw. Us to win by 8.

Ron, we'd love for you to be our representative on NRL 360.

[Ron Burgundy]

Ron, we'd love for you to be our representative on NRL 360.

I accept. I only read what is on the teleprompter though. That would need to be written into the contract.

[Bates]

I accept. I only read what is on the teleprompter though. That would need to be written into the contract.

Sounds fair. We'll be in touch.

[Bates]

Smash em!!!

[mightyrooster]

I’ll let you know my prediction after about the 60 minute mark. As with most Anzac Day games, I have a feeling it’s going to be a stressful watch.

[bondi.boy]

Ha BB...I always watch the March too, love the explanations behind each unit/representatives. I heard some Battle Hymn of the Republic too...hmm. No Roosters tune though, I think its an original rather than a song from wartime.

I heard Waltzing Matida too.
Waltzing Matilda, sung by the choir at the White House State dinner Donald and Melania hosted for ScoMo and Jenny,
and Australia.
Oh the love!
I'd never felt safer.
Then, in the blink of an eye it was all gone.
*
1st US Marines Division has Waltzing Matilda as its song.
March to it, play it in parades, and deploy to it.
WW2, they fought at Guadal Canal, were tired, worn out, were looking for rest. Brisbane was a swamp, Melbourne rushed to host and thank them.
Held a send off parade for them, cheering, Waltzing Matilda played.

[DP1990]

Surprised to see no utility option on the bench today. You'd think that Wong would start at lock and Watson to go to the bench and come on and switch with Smith at some point in the game.


Lest we forget !

[bondi.boy]

Surprised to see no utility option on the bench today. You'd think that Wong would start at lock and Watson to go to the bench and come on and switch with Smith at some point in the game.


Lest we forget !

I'd start the game with the biggest and toughest players I had.
Don't want to get 12 points behind.

[mightyrooster]

Never fail to be moved by the Last Post. Lest We Forget.

Now come on Chooks.

[Andrew Walker]

Cmon EASTS

[Carlos Parra]

Predictions:

• Saints will score inside the first 5 minutes
• JWH will be put on report
• Walker and Keary will be sent for HIA and not come back (Walker will have earlier picked up an ankle injury)
• Saints will get repeat 6 agains and will finish well in front of the ledger
• Same with penalties
• Lomax will score 12+ points
• The referee/bunker will come up with an absolute howler (or 3) to rob Easts of a dramatic come from behind victory.

Of course, I could be wrong.