well done to kernick and kelly for winning gongs last night. to be fair two gongs was the least this team deserved. the rlpa team's picking 6 was a better guide. quite a feat for the dally m judges not to pick one of our props and does anyone seriously think amber hall isn't a walk up start for a best team?
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Originally posted by caz View Postwell done to kernick and kelly for winning gongs last night. to be fair two gongs was the least this team deserved. the rlpa team's picking 6 was a better guide. quite a feat for the dally m judges not to pick one of our props and does anyone seriously think amber hall isn't a walk up start for a best team?
On the game on Sunday I’m very worried with no Amber it could be heartbreak I hope notI respect all our moderators here. Past present and even future. Always have done and always will do a wonderful job.
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Originally posted by Andrew Walker View Post
Absolutely scandalous Amber not being picked for best team We should be picket protesting outside NRL headquarters over this
On the game on Sunday I’m very worried with no Amber it could be heartbreak I hope not
i've loved watching the nrlw team this year. they've gone to another level. sometimes they've blasted other teams off the park but when a team has stood up to them they've rolled up the sleeves, got into the grind and got the bickies. with aiken out, on paper, the broncos deserve to be favourites but games aren't won on paper. i'm thinking we're a real chance
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Originally posted by caz View Post
i'm hopeful/confident she'll play. maybe others on here have inside info but i'm going by what the coach said. she was rested in the second half last week not because she couldn't come on but because she was feeling the calf and they were confident the other girls could do the job. turns out to have been the right call.
i've loved watching the nrlw team this year. they've gone to another level. sometimes they've blasted other teams off the park but when a team has stood up to them they've rolled up the sleeves, got into the grind and got the bickies. with aiken out, on paper, the broncos deserve to be favourites but games aren't won on paper. i'm thinking we're a real chance
Both teams have attacking prowess however, if our girls want to go B2B they need to program their mindset, play with composure and be prepared to grind out a win.
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The Broncos have markedly improved their defence in the latter part of the season so the Roosters will need to match that as they can be a bit loose at times in that department.
Hard to keep any player quiet in a game and or focus on just one player i.e Tamika Upton for the Broncos - But of course they will need to limit her impact.
I am sure the Roosters have worked hard at training in all aspects of their game and should be well prepared with a game plan to win this game.
It's a 50-50 game
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I think we are just a cut above in terms of overall preparation and professionalism. The team has a steely grit and determination plus a classy lineup. Plus Jossy's boot is worth it's weight in gold. Sheer joy on her face every time she lands one..from anywhere..“If there is one thing I cannot stand is snobbery. People who try and pretend they’re superior. Makes it hard for those of us who really are.” - Hyacinth Bucket.
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Battle of thrills: Awesome foursome take centre stage
Four world-class talents will take ‘centre stage’ on Sunday, with this year’s Dally M centres of the year winners and international stars going head-to-head in what looms as a key battle ground.
Roosters captain Isabelle Kelly and gun winger-turned-centre Julia Robinson were both honoured in the 2025 NRLW Dally M Team of the Year and will face off on the team sheet, with fellow Jillaroos star Jess Sergis to take on Kiwis enforcer Mele Hufanga.
Mele Hufanga is preparing for her first NRLW grand final.©Scott Davis / NRL Images
“I think it's going to be a good battle between us four as the centres, but I feel like for myself, as long as I do my job, then I should be (okay),” Hufanga – who is preparing for her first NRLW grand final – said of the match-ups.
“Doing our job (as part of Brisbane's back five) is making sure we get out of our territory or get out of our red zone, helping out the forwards.
“Not only that, but also our kick-chase as well, making sure it's solid, making it easier (for the team) and just whatever we do around the field; making it easier for our forwards and for ourselves as well.”
Hufanga, who made her NRLW debut in 2023 - also against the Roosters - will be marking up against Tricolours mainstay Sergis, who registered a try assist and 147 run metres the last time the two sides met in Round 3.
Jess Sergis is a key performer for the Roosters.©Gregg Porteous / NRL Images
A powerful runner, Hufanga praised the performances of her team-mate Robinson this season for her transition into her new position, which was initially brought about through injury to Shenae Ciesiolka.
Robinson claimed a place on the wing in last season's NRLW Dally M Team of the Year, before backing that up by being named in the 2025 team earlier this week in a feat that has never been replicated.
Her figures in her 11 games so far have been too good to ignore and include nine tries, 2487 run metres, 820 post-contact metres, 85 tackle breaks and 14 line breaks.
Robinson was just pipped by team-mate Tamika Upton (35 points) for the overall Dally M Medal honour, finishing with 32 points, with Kelly close behind in fourth place on 29 points.
“I'm so lucky she’s on my team; it's really awesome,” Hufanga said.
“I feel really lucky that I get to rub shoulders with Robbo, so it's cool.”
Julia Robinson in action for Brisbane.©Anthony Kourambanas / NRL Images
After being told by coach Scott Prince at the start of the season that she’d be moving in closer to the action, Robinson said she set herself a challenge to become one of the best in the position and was relishing the chance to face off against her Jillaroos team-mate Kelly.
“I have been loving this year, it's been a challenge for myself being in the centres and I am loving it," Robinson said.
“Next up will be a good challenge; I'll be up against Issy and she's one of the players I look up to as well, so it will be a good battle, I can’t wait.
“It was a bit of a shock when Princey told me I'll be starting at centre, I felt like I didn't really train all pre-season for it; I was still training as a winger.
“But when he told me that, I just told myself I want to own it, it will be a good challenge for myself.
"I kind of used a bit of a challenge and I wanted to try and be the best centre in the comp, so I used that mentality to just go out there, do my best and I have been loving it.”
Isabelle Kelly leads out the Roosters.©Gregg Porteous / NRL Images
Kelly, who also claimed Captain of the Year honours at Wednesday night's awards, said she and Sergis would be out to nullify the threat of their opposing centres.
“World class centres, obviously Robbo's gone from the win to the centre and she's been doing a really great job there ... we’ve played at Jillaroos and she’s been my winger a lot, but Robbo is an athlete," Kelly said.
“I think as soon as you look at her, you can see how strong and athletic she is, and I think she's done a really great job in the centres.
"She's someone that's always willing to learn when I've been with her in Jillaroos.
“I'm not sure what the thought process was behind the Broncos doing that, but I think it's been a great fit for them."
However, while fans will be expecting plenty of points to come from the talented quartet on Sunday, Kelly said a key focus for her side in their quest for back-to-back premierships would be to lock down the middle of the field.
“Honestly across their whole team, they've got a lot of strike,” Kelly said.
“Everyone's going to have to be on red alert with that within our team.
Last time they met: Roosters v Broncos
“I think their middle pack is very dominant with steering the ship and making sure they get the grounds for their second phase play that they get.
“I think our middles can aim up and really try and shut that down, that will be great for us.”
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tough luck for taina and for the team. she's been great this year and so good to watch. still, wood would have been unlucky to once again miss the gf having played in every game this year.
but the big news is amber. her being fit will turn into a red light for the broncos
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Originally posted by caz View Posttough luck for taina and for the team. she's been great this year and so good to watch. still, wood would have been unlucky to once again miss the gf having played in every game this year.
but the big news is amber. her being fit will turn into a red light for the broncos
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Originally posted by fletch View Post
Unfortunately Wood has been very error prone this season and is a huge downgrade compared to Naividi who has been absolutely outstanding.
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amber's a match winner. if upton might be worth 10 points for them, i'd say amber is worth 6 for us.
if we defend well, if our middles play like they've been playing all year, and if we complete at a high level, we'll win.
aiken is a big loss but she's only played half of our games this year - we've won half a dozen games without her. we've beaten the broncos without her.
the only times teams have come within 12 of us this year is when we've had a player in the sin bin.
we're paying 2.46 and that's pretty good value
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Originally posted by caz View Post
you seem to be a glass half empty kind of bloke fletch.
Don't get me wrong I always hope when any Roosters/Hawks/Tennessee Titans/Crystal Palace/Nashville Predators team walks out onto the field/rink/court etc. that they will win but also honest about their shortcomings and won't be afraid to point out when I think they will struggle.
In terms of the game tomorrow our best shot is to once again shock the Broncos with our physicality which they simply couldn't handle in the earlier game this year. Regards the Broncos if they are allowed to offload and play with speed we will be killed as defensively our bigger forwards will really struggle to keep up.
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Originally posted by fletch View Post
Just a realist Caz I'm not a big believer in being a blind homer fan that thinks their team can do no wrong.
Don't get me wrong I always hope when any Roosters/Hawks/Tennessee Titans/Crystal Palace/Nashville Predators team walks out onto the field/rink/court etc. that they will win but also honest about their shortcomings and won't be afraid to point out when I think they will struggle.
In terms of the game tomorrow our best shot is to once again shock the Broncos with our physicality which they simply couldn't handle in the earlier game this year. Regards the Broncos if they are allowed to offload and play with speed we will be killed as defensively our bigger forwards will really struggle to keep up.
yeah, we got off to a strong start last time we played the broncos. if our middles play like they've been playing this year we'll give it a shake
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For those that may be interested, the game beforehand - Championship Cup between Warriors and Burleigh Bears features several ex-Roosters across both teams.
O'Meley and Fletcher Baker for the Bears,
Moala Graham-Taufa and Freddy Lussick for NZ.
Keep an eye on Jett Cleary off the bench.
Chip off the old block.
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