Predicted Round 1 team 2021

[Easts75]

1.Tedesco
2.Tupou
3.Morris
4.Manu
5.Morris
6.Keary
7.Lam
8.JWH
9.Friend
10.SST
11.Cords
12.Angus
13.Liu

14.Fifita
15.Collins
16.Butcher
17.Sitili

18.Walker
19.Kreighan
20.B Smith
21. F Baker/E Butcher

Fifita is the interesting one for me. I have seen very little of him, but from what I have seen he looked very very good.

[King Salvo]

1. Tedesco (C)
2. Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Keary
7. Lam
8. Warea-Hargreaves
9. Friend (C)
10. Taukeiaho
11. Nat Butcher
12. Crichton
13. Liu
14. Fifita
15. Collins
16. Tupouniua
17. Lussick

18. Egan Butcher
19. Billy Smith
20. Walker
21. Baker

I figure Verrills/Radley/Cordner will miss the first few games

[top_joe]

1. Tedesco (C)
2. Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Keary
7. Lam
8. Warea-Hargreaves
9. Friend (C)
10. Taukeiaho
11. Nat Butcher
12. Crichton
13. Liu
14. Fifita
15. Collins
16. Tupouniua
17. Lussick

18. Egan Butcher
19. Billy Smith
20. Walker
21. Baker

I figure Verrills/Radley/Cordner will miss the first few games

Still a pretty bloody decent team even with those 3 out.

[Thirteen]

1. Tedesco (C)
2. Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Keary
7. Lam
8. Warea-Hargreaves
9. Friend (C)
10. Taukeiaho
11. Nat Butcher
12. Crichton
13. Liu
14. Fifita
15. Collins
16. Tupouniua
17. Lussick

18. Egan Butcher
19. Billy Smith
20. Walker
21. Baker

I figure Verrills/Radley/Cordner will miss the first few games

If a 4 month break isn’t enough for Cordner than get rid of him today. We can’t be paying him not to play. He’s taking up space in the cap and if he’s not going to play he’s tits on a bull.

[Lydon]

If a 4 month break isn’t enough for Cordner than get rid of him today. We can’t be paying him not to play. He’s taking up space in the cap and if he’s not going to play he’s tits on a bull.

I totally agree with you mate
As a supporter of the Club my opinion doesn’t mean much but I for one have had enough of Cordner and the continuos games missed due to rest,I think it’s time..

[Timmah]

I totally agree with you mate
As a supporter of the Club my opinion doesn’t mean much but I for one have had enough of Cordner and the continuos games missed due to rest,I think it’s time..

Wow...brutal lads!
I would hazard to say it’s not us as supporters who are paying Boydy’s wages....and let’s face it, he’s given our club some sterling service over the years.
We all want Angus sured up for the future, but I’m sure uncle Nick and co. know what they’re doing salary cap wise.
We’ve had 3 premierships in the last 10 years...in my eyes that’s pretty freakin awesome, and with all these youngsters coming through I’m sure the future looks very promising in chook town.

[OMR]

Wow...brutal lads!
I would hazard to say it’s not us as supporters who are paying Boydy’s wages....and let’s face it, he’s given our club some sterling service over the years.
We all want Angus sured up for the future, but I’m sure uncle Nick and co. know what they’re doing salary cap wise.
We’ve had 3 premierships in the last 10 years...in my eyes that’s pretty freakin awesome, and with all these youngsters coming through I’m sure the future looks very promising in chook town.

I’m with you there re Boyd, if anything the club has shown over the last decade is its loyalty and support to those who serve it well. Some will say that we have sacked/ released players mercilessly, but in my humble opinion they were treated fairly, i.e. Ferguson was let go for a much better financial deal with parramatta, Zane to Penrith and now onto SL for a much more financial reward, even Kyle flannigan was let go to give him an opportunity of regular first grade spot and more money as his spot wasn’t guaranteed at the roosters.
We have stood by players like Mini, SKD, Aubusson, Friend and now Verrills and even Pearce was shown plenty of support and it was only through his flawed decision making he refused to stay and play for premierships.
If Cordner needs to have 3-6 games off during the season in order to continue playing for the roosters, then I’m all for it.

[Thirteen]

Nobody is bigger than the club. If Boyd is fit and raring to go that’s great. But if he’s not it’s time to go. Not personal I love Boyd and will always appreciate what he’s done for us but I love the team more.

[Mickie Lane]

Nobody is bigger than the club. If Boyd is fit and raring to go that’s great. But if he’s not it’s time to go. Not personal I love Boyd and will always appreciate what he’s done for us but I love the team more.

Im hearing Suaalii will be in the backrow & captain this year, apparently its one of the clauses he had added to his contract.

[Kelvin Johnson]

1. Tedesco
2. Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Lam
7. Keary
8. Warea-Hargreaves
9. Friend
10. Taukeiaho
11. Tupouniua
12. Crichton
13. Liu

14. Verrills
15. Collins
16. Suluka-Fifita
17. Radley

18. Suaalii
19. Walker
20. Hau Tapuha
21. Whyte

[ChookMaster]

1. Tedesco
2. Tupou
3. Josh Morris
4. Manu
5. Brett Morris
6. Lam
7. Keary
8. Warea-Hargreaves
9. Friend
10. Taukeiaho
11. Tupouniua
12. Crichton
13. Liu

14. Verrills
15. Collins
16. Suluka-Fifita
17. Radley

18. Suaalii
19. Walker
20. Hau Tapuha
21. Whyte

radley needs to start he sets the tone early for us

[GC6]

Im thinking we will see Suaalii more than we think.

[Thirteen]

Im thinking we will see Suaalii more than we think.

With the two pensioners in the backline there will no doubt be plenty of opportunity for Sualli and Smith. And let’s not forget Iku.

[ChookMaster]

Im thinking we will see Suaalii more than we think.

Why do you think that? Because of our bid for the NRL to allow him to play? I hope we don’t rush him because of the hype.. let the kid get settled and build confidence first.

[Mickie Lane]

radley needs to start he sets the tone early for us

I dont think he will start the season in the run on side, I could be wrong but I think they will ease him in but I totally agree with your post.