Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Manly

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

The footy’s hit a tough spot. I’m not enjoying it much right now or getting excited about the games. The past month has been nothing but disappointment and there’s just no sign of improvement. It’s so frustrating.

With five Origin players plus Teddy and Toops, both origin standard, as well as Whyte, we should be locked into the top 4 and not just clinging to hope.

A month ago we looked promising. But now we’ve regressed badly. It’ll take more than just tonight to fix it, but it has to start tonight. We need momentum heading into next year, because let’s be honest, we’re not playing finals footy in 2025. Nor do we deserve to.

Still, they’ve got my support. Rain, mud, frustration, I’ll be standing on the hill tonight at 7:30pm and cheering the boys on.

Let’s show some pride.

Go Roosters!

A very fair summation 13. And I feel a bit the same about current enjoyment levels, given one win from our last 4.

The turnaround absolutely does need to start tonight. I think it will.

And massive kudos to you for being on the hill out there tonight.

[Steggles]

I have a feeling that Hugo will have a point to prove tonight and have a blinder against DCE. On paper we should win by plenty and tonight I think we will. Easts win 36 - 18.

[caz]

I think our finals hopes are done - Dolphins deserve that 8th spot.

In saying that i expect us to bounce back tonight and win - close to full strength, no excuses

they won't deserve that 8th spot if 8 teams are above them on the ladder when it matters

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

I think our finals hopes are done - Dolphins deserve that 8th spot.

In saying that i expect us to bounce back tonight and win - close to full strength, no excuses

deserve? It's based on how many competition points you get. They don't measure deserve.

[roosterproud]

Victors in and Blakes named in the nsw cup team along with Ethan

[Bates]

Victors in and Blakes named in the nsw cup team along with Ethan

Great news re Vic.

Roosters 12 plus .

[Big Dog]

The start of our must win games.

Seems to be the case for the past few seasons

[Big Dog]

In the wet...lots of mistakes each way...I think we will win a very close game.

I just hope we don't get any serious injuries.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Seems to be the case for the past few seasons

Great to have you back, Captain Deathrider

[Teddy]

We have been woeful 3 weeks running, blowtorch should well and truly be on Robbo if we come out and flop again.

In saying that I feel much better about Hugo controlling this team tonight and the kicking game, I believe he will have a great game just off his boot alone, Billy back also team looks much more settled with them two back.

I just want to see an 80 minute performance no panic headless leaderless drop ball farcical bullshit please.

[Teddy]

Great to have you back, Captain Deathrider

Lmao. Comment liked.

[Steggles]

Victors in and Blakes named in the nsw cup team along with Ethan

WTF is Robbo doing with selections? Steep out, but Egan Butcher retains a spot in the 17? Must be good photos.

[Bates]

WTF is Robbo doing with selections? Steep out, but Egan Butcher retains a spot in the 17? Must be good photos.

I was going to mention that however didn’t want to change the vibe but yeah WTF?

[Mickie Lane]

I hope we win but I dont think we will.
Ive got a feeling DCE will stand up tonight & get Manly home in these horrible conditions.
It will be ironic tonight if DCE is MOTM.

[fletch]

Ioelu starting at hooker, Leniu starting as well.

Both Watson and Butcher back to the bench.