Why is everyone so negative?

[Johnny Brass]

If the Panthers get 10 extra sets from the ref next week like we have given up the past two games we won't beat them. When you usually get about 35 sets a game it's a huge possession difference. I know some of the restarts are only on the 1st or 2nd tackle and aren't full sets but the weight of possession takes its toll physically.

[Mickie Lane]

Not sure yet

Try & get out there if you can the Roosters are going to need all the support they can get.
I know Thirteen will do his very best to get some tickets so hopefully he gets me one too. Would be good to catch up with you & your brother.

[Andrew Walker]

If the Panthers get 10 extra sets from the ref next week like we have given up the past two games we won't beat them. When you usually get about 35 sets a game it's a huge possession difference. I know some of the restarts are only on the 1st or 2nd tackle and aren't full sets but the weight of possession takes its toll physically.

I will go furter and say it again what I said to my Brother after the Cronulla game If that happens again this week Penrith will hit 50 Im concerned the last two games have already taken the toll physically with the extra tackleng the refs forced us to do

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

Not surprised at those writing us off. Same old folk.

What I am surprised about at those commentators who actually believe Souths can win the comp. Please ffs.

Mate, I believe it is more wishful thinking than genuine belief. Anything to stop the three peat, especially by our oldest foe and arch enemy. How convenient would it be.

[MCMLXVI]

Easts to win! Easts will win! Drop your internal one-upmanship game, the lot of you, and remember or learn how to know what it means to support the RW&B! We are by far the most glorious team since inauguration. We are the team that many despise because of our magnificent history. The team that is giving birth to a new dynasty... that is us!

[roostermcgregor]

"Originally posted by Johnny Brass

If the Panthers get 10 extra sets from the ref next week like we have given up the past two games we won't beat them. When you usually get about 35 sets a game it's a huge possession difference. I know some of the restarts are only on the 1st or 2nd tackle and aren't full sets but the weight of possession takes its toll physically.


Spot on Johnny.
I will be upset if the Roosters lose to the riff and the extra sets count is fairly even.
But if it is 10-1 or 6-1 against us , as well as a disadvantage in penalties, like the last 2 games Cummins/ Sutton have controlled, and we lose a tight game, then I will be really p#ssed off.
The trouble with a set restart on the 4th tackle is that it effectively gives the attacking team 10(ten!!) sets that enables them to go the length of the field and get into an opponents red zone.
And guess what happens at the end of the set ?- a grubber into the in-goal , trap the defensive player in - goal, and get another repeat set of six.
Do that 3 times in a game and on top of a lopsided restart count , 50/50 calls & penalties you are possibly getting 80,or 100 extra tackles that you need to make.
In an evenly matched competition that is impossible to defend against.
Call it conspiracy theory, but notice how the power of the referee to control the game gets greater and greater every year with every new rule change?
Does the NRL want to (be able) to pick and select the team holding the Provan / Summons trophy aloft at year end?
Sure they do, if need be.
Having different champions every year appeases the fan base, its good for business and its good for the game.

[bondi paul]

Thanks 007 for putting these damning stats together.
So, there is only 1 win-win for the entire season.

I’m sure all of the other clubs have much better stats than us, but then again the more things change the more they stay the same!!

It would be no surprise to see 007s damming evidence to reach the media later this week.

[waverly oval]

It was a NOTHING game last Friday...as if Easts were going to bust their a....s and break bones for a meaningless game...SBW now has banked up great semis fitness to go ballistic for 20 to 30 minutes assault ...and not one person on Penrith Pk has played in the highest level be it RU or 2 gfs with NRL..Comp starts this Friday....Robbo...keep the bombs on Mansour with Toops flying in

[Kelby]

I've just seen numerous posts about how our season is done and how we need to change your roster asap.

Is our faith in our team that shallow after a loss we get off the bandwagon and put the boots into our players.

I see it the complete opposite. After this huge loss, I think we will come out next week with a full strength team(ex friend) and put 50 on whoever we're playing and we will demolish this final series.

Have faith guys, our team needs us!!!

Negative? Because we just got flogged by souths that's why!

[Larry Long Balls]

I've just seen numerous posts about how our season is done and how we need to change your roster asap.

Is our faith in our team that shallow after a loss we get off the bandwagon and put the boots into our players.

I see it the complete opposite. After this huge loss, I think we will come out next week with a full strength team(ex friend) and put 50 on whoever we're playing and we will demolish this final series.

Have faith guys, our team needs us!!!

generally after Souths scum put 60 on us there is a feeling a negativity

[bondi.boy]

I've just seen numerous posts about how our season is done and how we need to change your roster asap.

Is our faith in our team that shallow after a loss we get off the bandwagon and put the boots into our players.

I see it the complete opposite. After this huge loss, I think we will come out next week with a full strength team(ex friend) and put 50 on whoever we're playing and we will demolish this final series.

Have faith guys, our team needs us!!!

They watched the game against Souths...including the refereeing.

[Mickie Lane]

"Originally posted by Johnny Brass

If the Panthers get 10 extra sets from the ref next week like we have given up the past two games we won't beat them. When you usually get about 35 sets a game it's a huge possession difference. I know some of the restarts are only on the 1st or 2nd tackle and aren't full sets but the weight of possession takes its toll physically.


Spot on Johnny.
I will be upset if the Roosters lose to the riff and the extra sets count is fairly even.
But if it is 10-1 or 6-1 against us , as well as a disadvantage in penalties, like the last 2 games Cummins/ Sutton have controlled, and we lose a tight game, then I will be really p#ssed off.
The trouble with a set restart on the 4th tackle is that it effectively gives the attacking team 10(ten!!) sets that enables them to go the length of the field and get into an opponents red zone.
And guess what happens at the end of the set ?- a grubber into the in-goal , trap the defensive player in - goal, and get another repeat set of six.
Do that 3 times in a game and on top of a lopsided restart count , 50/50 calls & penalties you are possibly getting 80,or 100 extra tackles that you need to make.
In an evenly matched competition that is impossible to defend against.
Call it conspiracy theory, but notice how the power of the referee to control the game gets greater and greater every year with every new rule change?
Does the NRL want to (be able) to pick and select the team holding the Provan / Summons trophy aloft at year end?
Sure they do, if need be.
Having different champions every year appeases the fan base, its good for business and its good for the game.

Mate this conspiracy thing about the refs & the NRL has been posted on here for years yet the Chooks have won 3 comps in 7 years. There is no conspiracy if the Chooks are good enough they will get the 3peat & if they don’t then that’s because they weren’t good enough, end of story.

[roostermcgregor]

Mickie, do you really expect us to beat the Riff// Storm if the restarts are against us 10-1?

[Mickie Lane]

Mickie, do you really expect us to beat the Riff// Storm if the restarts are against us 10-1?

Im not going to answer a hypothetical question.
So if the Roosters lose you can comfort yourself with the conspiracy.theory.
I think the Roosters are playing a pretty good team at home but I believe they can beat Penrith regardless of the ref or restarts going against them. If they lose it will because Penrith were to good.

[mattyh]

south's 60 easts 8, that's why everyone is negative. no silver lining there despite the straws some are clutching at.