Braith Anasta live blog

[Chook Norris]

http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegr...live_fan_blog/

I like this one:

'To be honest we’bve been working on all aspects of outr game. We’re basically re-structuring our attack and defence. Brian and his staff have come with a plan. We’re currently putting that in place and everything is running smoothly. I think in 2010 you’ll see a completely different style of attack - a bit more flamboyant. Our defence was poor last season and we are working on that tirelessly. I know me and Smithy are very excited about the season and I think all you fans should be as well. Thanks for your support.
Thanks everyone for their questions. I really appreciate your support. Hope everyone has a healthy and successful 2010. Go the Roosters.'


Flamboyant = Roosters ay? Sounds good!

don't keep your hopes up too much mate

a couple of years ago when we welcomed the 'experience' of new Roosters coach Anderson, we were hugely let down. He was quoted as saying that we had structured our attack on the 'flamboyance' and 'flair' on the French Onion side. Luckily for him, Freddy took over mid-season

[Geohood]

I think I have a bit more faith this time around LOL

[Guest]

Our centre options are deplorable.

Just as they have been for so long

The prospect of skd or Perrett in the centres is alarming

[Cockadoodledoo]

Going from that, the chances of this 'Williamson' being picked remains low

He is in Queensland pig shooting.. The club have low expectations of him coming back.

[Guest]

He is in Queensland pig shooting.. The club have low expectations of him coming back.

Bad news. Pity to see good talent go to waste.

Also, it is interesting that Braith didn't let on about the new mascot.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A43JOxLa5MM

[Guest]

He is in Queensland pig shooting.. The club have low expectations of him coming back.

Isn't he contracted until 2011?

[Cockadoodledoo]

Isn't he contracted until 2011?

he is but he asked for a time off and they gave it to him.. Depending on who you speak to he is either going to be away for 4 weeks or a year.

[Danish]

At first I read this thread title as Braith Anasta live bog... then re-read it as blog.


After clicking the link and reading some of the idiotic questions the DT was letting through I realised I was right the first time.

[Vasco]

He is in Queensland pig shooting.. The club have low expectations of him coming back.

Who at the club told you this?

[Cockadoodledoo]

Who at the club told you this?

Someone who spoke to someone high up.. In theory he is officially coming back but they have prepared themselves to move on. It was decided to let him have some time away to deal with some issues. Home sickness I believe being one of them.

[Guest]

Spoke to someone from the club and I can confirm that the full strength side is looking like this at the moment:

1. Todd Carney
2. Sam Perrett
3. Phil Graham
4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5. Anthony Minichiello
6. Braith Anasta (c)
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jason Ryles
9. James Aubusson
10. Frank Paul-Nuusuala
11. Anthony Cherrington
12. Mitch Aubusson
13. Nate Myles

14. Lopini Paea
15. Martin Kennedy
16. Daniel Conn
17. Nick Kouparitsis

[Cockadoodledoo]

Spoke to someone from the club and I can confirm that the full strength side is looking like this at the moment:

1. Todd Carney
2. Sam Perrett
3. Phil Graham
4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5. Anthony Minichiello
6. Braith Anasta (c)
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jason Ryles
9. James Aubusson
10. Frank Paul-Nuusuala
11. Anthony Cherrington
12. Mitch Aubusson
13. Nate Myles

14. Lopini Paea
15. Martin Kennedy
16. Daniel Conn
17. Nick Kouparitsis

No Mose Masoe? His name has been mentioned as a certain starter in the top 17. Aside from that I agree that will more or less be the line-up.

[Guest]

Spoke to someone from the club and I can confirm that the full strength side is looking like this at the moment:

1. Todd Carney
2. Sam Perrett
3. Phil Graham
4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5. Anthony Minichiello
6. Braith Anasta (c)
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jason Ryles
9. James Aubusson
10. Frank Paul-Nuusuala
11. Anthony Cherrington
12. Mitch Aubusson
13. Nate Myles

14. Lopini Paea
15. Martin Kennedy
16. Daniel Conn
17. Nick Kouparitsis

15.16,17 on the bench shows how weak our squad is for this season. We will obviously improve on last season as our depth has improved a little bit. But we still have a lot of unproven prospects and I think it will be 2011 before we truly challenge for a finals spot again.

[Guest]

15.16,17 on the bench shows how weak our squad is for this season. We will obviously improve on last season as our depth has improved a little bit. But we still have a lot of unproven prospects and I think it will be 2011 before we truly challenge for a finals spot again.

You have to admit it looks a lot stronger with JWH in the side though. I mean, it isn't as bad as it looks.

[Guest]

No Mose Masoe? His name has been mentioned as a certain starter in the top 17. Aside from that I agree that will more or less be the line-up.

I thought the same but was told he is in the running for a bench spot with Daniel Conn. Boyd Cordner was mentioned as being a contender for the backrow spot on the bench alongside Conn and Masoe. Ben Jones has been training at centre and will not play off the bench as the utility, although that might change after the trials. Daniel Fepulaei is a contender for the hooker position along with James Aubusson and Nick Kouparitsis but they are in front at the moment with Aubusson starting. It is a four-way tussle for the two centre positions between Jones, Kenny-Dowall, Leilua and Graham. Kane Linnett will start at Newtown, same with Steve Naughton. Cheyse Blair and Jacob Miller were mentioned as probably starting the year off in SG Ball.