Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Storm

[Bates]

Didn’t you hear mate, Robbo dropped Sando last week to get him psyched up for tonight. Robbo doesn’t mind losing to Fitzy because they are best mates. And last weeks game was only worth 2 points. Oh hang on a sec…so is tonight’s game.

Robbo is 2 kg heavier after eating all that humble pie.

Hopefully it doesn't cost us a finals birth.

[bondi.boy]

Seems to me the Roosters way is forcing passes, dropping balls, giving away penalties and 6 agains. But the Chooks are so much better than that potentially.

Yes, play well for 10-15 mins then the rot sets in...what you have listed.
If a winger lets in 2 tries, then scores one himself, he could be seen as a liability.

[HunchoRooster]

I’m not confident but at the same time think this is the best time to play them. No Munster, the grub NAS is out and no Papy. Plus not in Melbourne. If we can’t beat them or at least go close we are kidding ourselves and don’t deserve finals.

[roosterchook]

Can’t see us coming close but we might make them earn their win. Hoping it’s not a thrashing but have no confidence in our stars except Teddy and Toups. Walker lately has let in two tries in two games so his mediocre defence will be exploited by the Storm as will all our usual 15 errors.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Didn’t you hear mate, Robbo dropped Sando last week to get him psyched up for tonight. Robbo doesn’t mind losing to Fitzy because they are best mates. And last weeks game was only worth 2 points. Oh hang on a sec…so is tonight’s game.

Ha...I got a laugh at your comment suggesting Robbo drop all of last weeks team, and make us good things tonight.

[roostermcgregor]

If we can't beat the Storm without Pap, Munster and NAS we certainty won't in 4 weeks time when they are all back.
I'm willing to say if we win this we will play finals, lose and its season over

100 percent agree.

I also agree with what Thirteen says about Hughes. He is a danger. If the Roosters let him run, it’s game over.
The Roosters need to be all over him as soon as he touches the ball.

[fletch]

Apparently the Storm haven't lost back to back games since 2023 rounds 2 and 3 could snap a long streak for them if we can win tonight.

[caz]

storm have a few out but bellamy is the best in the business at making silk purses out of sows' ears during the regular season and the storm will be tough.
hopefully the boys have had a few beers together or at least had some honesty sessions and come out firing.
how much do they want to get the most out of this season? go easts!

[Vasco]

Jerome Hughes is the obvious danger. He usually has a good game against us.

[ARD]

Storm tough to beat any day, but extremely hard when they have a point to prove. Let’s hope our boys start fast, take their opportunities and get to a lead - then hang onto you nuts for a close finish.

Can’t wait…Not a lot of footy left for teams who don’t make finals, so might as well enjoy it.

[The Brain]

No errors no fumbles no drop ball no penalties no 6 agains then we are a good chance..otherwise we let teams off the hook all the time..Then you have Collins and Leniu who have played like shot ducks all year..need to lift their form and mean business for a change.

[Thirteen]

100 percent agree.

I also agree with what Thirteen says about Hughes. He is a danger. If the Roosters let him run, it’s game over.
The Roosters need to be all over him as soon as he touches the ball.

I don’t know what the stats will say but he always seems to score a try against us.

[Thirteen]

No errors no fumbles no drop ball no penalties no 6 agains then we are a good chance..otherwise we let teams off the hook all the time..Then you have Collins and Leniu who have played like shot ducks all year..need to lift their form and mean business for a change.

Spencer only plays 30 mins. You’d think for his $800k odd we’d get some value out of him. He’s the classic flat track bully. Goes great when we are pumping but will never lead us out of a hole. He better pick up his input before he goes the same way as our other two recent ‘star’ signings.

[Vasco]

No errors no fumbles no drop ball no penalties no 6 agains then we are a good chance..otherwise we let teams off the hook all the time..Then you have Collins and Leniu who have played like shot ducks all year..need to lift their form and mean business for a change.

Yep they've been flops this year. Leniu in particular is collecting a nice pay cheque each week for doing nothing.

[Seventy Five]

We should know early on what sort of a night we're in for. Another lacklustre defensive opening with no line speed, intent or aggression will do my head in. We need some leaders to rip in and say follow me. for a change.

When we were playing well, the spirit in the team was palpable, there was talk, energy and enthusiasm for both sides of the games, they looked to be enjoying footy and genuinly playing for each other. Not sure where that went. Seems to have fizzled out just as quickly as it ignited. Anyway, an opportunity for us tonight with them having a few outs but Bellamy will have them up for this, we will have to earn it.

Looking forward to seeing us put up a real fight, hold the ball, show some respect for the defensive side of the game and really dial up the aggro.

Chooks by 4. Up the Mighty Roosters!