Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Bulldogs

[HDTONE]

Critter had a blinder last week. I figure CC will figure we'll be all over him but Burton and Kikau attacking on the other side

Great opportunity to beat their arses tonight if we stay focused, complete sets and frustrate the crap out of them

[HunchoRooster]

I'm not sure. In theory it would seem to favour them, but when they played the Broncos in the wet, they weren't able to use their mobility, and their lighter pack just got bulldozed. Hopefully that's a similar story today.

Really can't decide which way to tip this one. We seem to be shortening in the market.
For what it's worth, Ryan Paps (who is leading his tipping comp with Munster and Hughes) tipped us to win.

Should be a cracking game, and it's definitely important for us with origin upcoming and some tough opponents.

True, but that game was a bit of an outlier given the sin binnings (rightfully so, could’ve even had a send off). That whole game was just a weird ambush style game from Bris and the Dogs capitulated.

Super important as our run is pretty tough the next month or so. I can see us losing to the flat track heroes Cronulla next week given they will be full strength. Not to be negative, just my take. So banking as many wins as possible over this period is the #1 priority. This is definitely winnable.

[Paddo Colt 61]

I’d say that started from the SFS match early in 04 Shit low supporters that day absolute scum and that minority always make me want so tare then fail Even allowing for the fact half my family follow them

I was at that game.Used to love the "Sun Silk Poofs" sign they had. That cohort did hate our guts.

[Barron's Dream]

Huge match in terms of the season. Let's go. Easts

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Good challenge for us tonight against a team that won't beat themselves or give too much away. A 148 points differential in their favour shows why we are both in our relative spots on the ladder. The market however seems generous to us tonight as already mentioned on here.

They are really well coached and are getting the most out of players who arent neccessarily Group 1 material. They miss in form forwards Cuz, Sitili and Hey Presto though.That helps us. On paper, we win. But it's how best the team combos and tactics and attitude mesh tonight to see who gets the cash. Good test for Robbo up against a young gun Coach.

Origin lurks in the background of some players minds. Ted will smash it again. Lindsay will want his cameo to stick in Slaters mind. If Billy does a good job against Crichton I wonder if he could be a smokey for a Blues jersey, even on the flank. He must be close.

Mahoney will try to get under the skin of Spence and Vic. Stay cool lads.

Expect the track to be better than last night certainly. So hopefully we can get to play some expansive footy off the back of some good go forward. It's our best chance...don't want a grinding, kick dominated match.

Kudos to our loyal fans fronting up tonight. You deserve the victory.

[bondi.boy]

Raiders had the Dogs down 20-0 in the first half last round.
Second half Crichton and Kikau ran riot...Dogs won.
If the Dogs have *all* the ball they'll win easily.
If we play our very best footy, and get an even share of possession, penalties, 6 agains...we have a good chance of winning.
Anything less, we likely lose.

[Bates]

They focus on placing pressure on the opposition with relentless line speed. They pack hunt in large numbers. Key is to stand a little deeper, run plays with a change of angle, grubber or chip over the top at the appropriate time. Never drop our heads when they force an error and get in our face as this lifts them.

Billy the kid needs to make sure Crichton can't breath which should help nullify their attack.

[Andrew Walker]

Inconveniently, those no name forwards like Kikau, Mahony and our very own Saluka-Fifita are keeping them top of the table. Is it their muzzi following that so irritates you 13?

I’d say that started from the SFS match early in 04 Shit low supporters that day absolute scum and that minority always make me want so tare then fail Even allowing for the fact half my family follow them

[BraveTheWorld]

They’ve got a lot of injuries so it’s as good a time to play them as ever. I think the wet weather favors their playing style better but we should be able to adapt.

Would love to put them back in their place. Hype train getting a little too out of hand now. Chooks in a close one.

I'm not sure. In theory it would seem to favour them, but when they played the Broncos in the wet, they weren't able to use their mobility, and their lighter pack just got bulldozed. Hopefully that's a similar story today.

Really can't decide which way to tip this one. We seem to be shortening in the market.
For what it's worth, Ryan Paps (who is leading his tipping comp with Munster and Hughes) tipped us to win.

Should be a cracking game, and it's definitely important for us with origin upcoming and some tough opponents.

[The Brain]

Burtons Bombs in the wet will be telling .Hopefully Savala can return serve. If our defence can stay solid for full 80..then there is Klein.. but if Im right I dont think he likes the Bulldogs either.

[HunchoRooster]

They’ve got a lot of injuries so it’s as good a time to play them as ever. I think the wet weather favors their playing style better but we should be able to adapt.

Would love to put them back in their place. Hype train getting a little too out of hand now. Chooks in a close one.

[RoosterSon]

After a good rest we should be ready to go and fired up tonight

up the chooks!

[mightyrooster]

Hopefully we play well after the bye. Like thirteen I hate the dogs almost as much as Souffs.

[Bates]

Looking forward to this game.

Roosters by 12.

Up the Chooks!

[Teddy]

Wet weather footy, grind, heavy track fatigue will be a factor dogs are a a very fit team, forwards really come into this one they have win that battle especially with 3 of their forwards out and of course kicking game tonight will be crucial over to you Hugo, keep the ball away from Kiraz and pepper Montoya he’s the weak link in that backline.

Tackle hard, run hard, low errors and kick early, turn them around rinse and repeat.

Must play through the middle we can’t go to the edges in this unless bash the door down which we have a knack of doing when we panic.

19-18 Chooks Sandon nails the field goal.