Wolf In Sheeps Clothing

[stsae]

Trent "Robbo" Robinson stated at the beginning of the season that they were managing the squad to purposely hit peak performance in the back end of the season due to the very short pre-season on offer to many of our players.

I have noticed that Jarred Warea Hargraves looks in much better physical condition than he did so at the beginning of the season and that his on field performances have greatly improved in recent weeks.

Correct. Intensity cycling. People don't understand that it is impossible to maintain peak physical conditioning for anything more than a few days or weeks at the most, and there is a need to cycle training intensity. Teams confident of making the finals generally back off a few weeks before the finals with a view to peak during the finals.

Two great posts IMO.

Relentless.

Relentless.

[stsae]

Get back to me when we has rolled a full strength top 4 side.

Is there a top 4 side, us included, who is at full strength??? In fact ANY side???

The top 4 has changed often this season so when would you judge that criteria???

[roosterproud]

we play at mt smart v the worriers.
. do the wobblies play next week verse the kiwis over in the land of the long white milky cloud. if so the crowds may be down if yawnion is in town

[easts4eva]

A big win next week will convince me they are back ready to defend the title. Warriors will be stinging after that Knights defeat.
Beat the Warriors over there will fire a shot across the bow of the top 2 teams.

[Johnny Tobin]

I think we will do Melbourne easily the following week. So the Warriors game is very important to possibly set up a showdown for second place (or even minor premiers again) with Souffs.

[rwbfl]

I think we will do Melbourne easily the following week. So the Warriors game is very important to possibly set up a showdown for second place (or even minor premiers again) with Souffs.

I hope you're right mate, but if the 'big 3' have blinders against us it will be a very tough ask. When they play to their potential together no one comes close to them, not even souffs or manly.

But there is no reason we can't beat them or win the other two matches so we're defs a chance

[redwhiteblue]

Souths remind me of Muriel, from Muriel's Wedding..parading around in wedding dresses before one has received any engagement rings or proposals..

See my new autosig which I stole from the Wentworth Courier's Peter Orinuela..

I'm now quietly and peacefully optimistic again after the stitch up and heartbreak of the Knights game..and I've finally dried out and stopped shivering after going out to Allianz in the rain on Monday night..I'm so pleased and proud I made that trip..

[Johnny Tobin]

I hope you're right mate, but if the 'big 3' have blinders against us it will be a very tough ask. When they play to their potential together no one comes close to them, not even souffs or manly.

But there is no reason we can't beat them or win the other two matches so we're defs a chance

I am very confident we will do them if we do Worriers.

[Parkway_Drive]

The Roosters this season remind me of the Broncos in 93...I hope it ends the same way for us this year as it did for them in 93.

[chook 56]

Souths remind me of Muriel, from Muriel's Wedding..parading around in wedding dresses before one has received any engagement rings or proposals..

See my new autosig which I stole from the Wentworth Courier's Peter Orinuela..

I'm now quietly and peacefully optimistic again after the stitch up and heartbreak of the Knights game..and I've finally dried out and stopped shivering after going out to Allianz in the rain on Monday night..I'm so pleased and proud I made that trip..

Good to have you back rwb
I've missed your sensible input and totally agree.

Also agree that this year has been roller coaster with varying outlooks. At this point I am probably at my most confident of the season, considering the injuries (and pastings from refs).

Hang in there sweetheart…..bumpy ride ahead.

[chook 56]

The Roosters this season remind me of the Broncos in 93...I hope it ends the same way for us this year as it did for them in 93.

Yep. Totally agree, Parky.
It is all coming together.
May the the injury Gods smile on us from here on.

[Kingbilly]

Whats got me happy is not that we put heaps of points on them its how they played.
There was a lot of variety, the kicks were mixed up, the play was intelligent. This hasn't happened all year.
Thats whats got me thinking a switch has been flicked.

We are in the top 4 at the moment without the usual intensity that accompanies this.
Who knows, but the next 3 games are important.

I also think that Manly are not going at 100% at the moment, while $ouff$ are. Be interesting to see who is there at the end.

[rwbfl]

Whats got me happy is not that we put heaps of points on them its how they played.
There was a lot of variety, the kicks were mixed up, the play was intelligent. This hasn't happened all year.
Thats whats got me thinking a switch has been flicked.

We are in the top 4 at the moment without the usual intensity that accompanies this.
Who knows, but the next 3 games are important.

I also think that Manly are not going at 100% at the moment, while $ouff$ are. Be interesting to see who is there at the end.

Whilst we played well, we have to remember the Tigers were woeful last night. They're defence in the middle of the park was embarrassing and not many teams in the NRL would have allowed a few of the tries we posted last night. Especially the ones that Mini scored as cracking a defence as easily as SKD and Guerra did is pretty rare.

In saying that we moved very well in D and looked confident with the ball in hand, despite the weather, which will leave us in good stead for the Warriors. A strong defensive display this week is crucial to the two points. Hopefully Friendy is back to ensure our go forward is sharp through the middle and our ruck defence is on song, which is very important due to the skill and footwork of the Warriors forwards.

[Salvatori Grubber]

The couple of wet weather performances could be an ace card should we play finals in the wet.

[Burnt Rooster]

I certainly hope you do Parkway Drive.