Official Match Day Thread: Roosters v Knights

[Lydon]

Nice dry day with Walker and Keary in the halves, can’t ask for much more than that!

We will win well.

[Vasco]

Looking forward to seeing Smith hit some holes off Keary passes.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Drying track and daytime footy...the perfect recipe!

Expecting a tough afternoon for the Knights....its an awesome starting 13 opposing them here. Bench lacks a bit of punch I guess.

Some good quality footy in the first 3 games, greatly helped by the refs staying out of it. Only concern is a possible 'crackdown' on foot touching in the play the ball. They will pinch JWH for sure today. Inane enforcement...hate any such knitpick that doesn't showcase skill or make a positive difference to the contest. Please lose the whistle Sutton.

3 home wins and 3 outsiders so far this weekend. Our faves should win well.today though. Enjoy.

[rozza]

Good luck to all the players coming back from injury & Up the Chooks!

[Johnny Brass]

So glad that the footy is back and we can watch the mighty roosters go round, it seems like we've hardly watched them over the last two years.
Really looking forward to Keary back with Walker and the combos they develop with Radley and Teddy.
Hope we give it to them and serve notice that we're back in 22 as a force to be reckoned with.
Easts to win.

[crikey chris]

Perfect Quinella.. LOL souffs lost, Easts win

Great to see Billy "Papworth" Smith back. Hopefully the kid stays healthy

Easts by 28

[fletch]

One change has been made to the side, with Fletcher Baker starting in the front row as Jared Waerea-Hargreaves reverts to the interchange bench.

Kevin Naiqama remains as 18th man.

[IRoosterManI]

After the last 2 seasons I just want to see us get out without an injury today... 2pts will be a bonus... the wins will flow this year as long as we keep healthy

[DP1990]

Fletcher Baker to Start and JWH to come off the bench.

Not sure about that decision but it is what it is.

[mattyh]

go me chooks

[Rocky Rhodes]

Premierships ain't won in Mid-March but they can be lost with unexpected loses. So any win will do....I still can't get over losing Rd 1 in 2018 against the Tigpies...we were bigger favs then than today.

Expecting a win, 13 plus. Watson to have a huge season...could get close to a origin bench spot.

[fletch]

Fletcher Baker to Start and JWH to come off the bench.

Not sure about that decision but it is what it is.

Robbo just said its because Baker had done the most work over the offseason from all the props.

[Jarlicho]

Bring it on

[ism22]

The footy's baaaack!!!! Feels awesome having a clean slate.

[fletch]

Ball control hasn't improved any over the offseason.