SBW Should Play THIS Week

[IRoosterManI]

I feel its the perfect time, We are up against the worst team in the comp and its a golden chance for SBW to come off the bench and get a feel for the modern game/rules without the pressure of going up against a top side...imo throwing him into a highly intense/fast game (Canberra in Canberra) for his very first game could be a mistake... let him cut loose and get some game time and match fitness against the Broncos.. its the only time and chance to do it.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Couldn't agree more. For me it's a no-brainer. I said on another thread it'll be better for him to ease back ìnto the modern game with 30mins off the bench against the ponnies.
However, I have a feeling Robbo doesn't agree and we won't see SBW in until the raiders game

[zac]

for me depends where he's at physically. maybe he's on a program that was aimed to get him ready for the raiders game. we don't want him to play before he's ready.

but if he's as ready as he'll ever be then i'm in favour. not as an act of desperation cos we've got guys out but as a chance to get him up to speed quicker.

today's team announcement will be interesting.

[Spirit of 66]

His contract was approved by the NRL on the basis of 4 competition matches plus any finals matches. If he plays any more, the Roosters need to pay him more.

[Hawkeye]

His contract was approved by the NRL on the basis of 4 competition matches plus any finals matches. If he plays any more, the Roosters need to pay him more.

This.
One of the papers reported last week that SBW's contract is for 4 games (+any semis) so to play him earlier than the Canberra game will mean the NRL will re-jig his salary cap amount. So it might not be a case of what we want rather what we are allowed to do with Sonny

[dice]

His contract was approved by the NRL on the basis of 4 competition matches plus any finals matches. If he plays any more, the Roosters need to pay him more.

Robbo has repeatedly mentioned match conditioning as the reason SBW can't play. If what you suggest was true the media would not have asked, and Robbo could have shut those questions down once and for all.

[Spirit of 66]

Robbo has repeatedly mentioned match conditioning as the reason SBW can't play. If what you suggest was true the media would not have asked, and Robbo could have shut those questions down once and for all.

I'm just reporting what I read. It might be rubbish but it seems plausible that the NRL would look at the number of games he is expected to play in calculating his notional contract value. Of course, if it were true, he could still play against the Broncos if he didn't play in one of the other remaining games.

[Random Rooster]

Let him decide if he is ready!

[Smee]

Makes sense. Come on for a short burst towards the end of both halves.

[NorthChook]

They won't play him this week

[Rooster_6]

Personally I'll just trust the club on this one. I'm not well versed in the art of sports science as much as I would love to see him out there this weekend if he is recovering from doing a mini pre-season he would obviously be at an increased risk of injury and he's no good to anyone if he's injured.

[Kramer]

I read somewhere that the NRL will not allow Sonny to play until we play the Raiders. Something to do with salary cap. Don't quote me tho, just sayin!

[roosterchook]

Of course it’s only common sense he needs match fitness and to get a feeling for the new rules but I think it’s legalities for sure tyat are denying him that. Just put him on for 20 minutes with Brisbane if there’s no issues.

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I would be happy to see him play on Friday, but he won't.

Robbo and the coaching staff know what they are doing

[OMR]

Some still speculating it even though the 21 man squad has been announced and he’s not named, ergo CANNOT PLAY this week .