Is 2022 about to feel a lot like 2002?

[Steakface]

Agree that this squad shouldn't be compared to 2002.

Just on Teddy as a leader. Post game Brandy Alexander was raving about Teddy's leadership, esp in origin. I do think that Teddy is slowing improving as a captain with each hit out. I noticed him a couple of times tonight when interacting with the refs.

Agree, I think he is gradually getting there.
But he isn't as good a captain as Freddy, Fitzy, Mini, Cords and Friendy were.

[Steakface]

I think Collins can be considered more than an "average first grader".

I think he is average. That isn't a criticism, I just don't think he is a particular standout at prop at this stage compared to some of his peers. (despite making Origin selection).
He is good, not great.
Even in our own team, JWH and SST are better.

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

Agree, I think he is gradually getting there.
But he isn't as good a captain as Freddy, Fitzy, Mini, Cords and Friendy were.

Freddy and Cords were naturally "leaders of men"

Fitzy, Mini and Jake, as strong as they were, they were given the responsibility of captaincy at a time when they had abit more experience under their belts. They were allowed to grow into leadership positions for a number of seasons before actually being named captain.

Captaincy for Teddy at both club and state level was thrust upon him prematurely due to injuries.

[Mickie Lane]

One game at a time.
The Chooks have to now put all their energies into Manly next week making sure they win.
For me the one game at a time & winning is what gives me hope, I dont want to think about the Broncos, Cowboys, Tigers, Storm & Souths at this stage because to be any hope the Roosters have to beat Manly first.

[Bondicigar]

The chooks are into 26 from 46 to 1 after 2 wins on the trot
Be 10 dollars very soon

[Mickie Lane]

The chooks are into 26 from 46 to 1 after 2 wins on the trot
Be 10 dollars very soon

They’ll be back to 41 if they lose.

[Bondicigar]

They’ll be back to 41 if they lose.

Get on Mickie
don't wait till there 3 bucks

[Mickie Lane]

Get on Mickie
don't wait till there 3 bucks

Hehehehe
If I put anything on them mate they’ll be gone.

[Johnny Brass]

Hehehehe
If I put anything on them mate they’ll be gone.

Same here Mickie that's why I never back the chooks I can stop a train on the punt.

[Bondicigar]

Hehehehe
If I put anything on them mate they’ll be gone.

Haha
can you have something on the vermin then mate, slow em down a bit .
they are building some momentum and are looking ominous

[player 1]

Haha
can you have something on the vermin then mate, slow em down a bit .
they are building some momentum and are looking ominous

The previous week Souffs had 30 odd points put on them by the dogs and just snuck home. Not that ominous.

[Eggspert]

2 down
9 to go

It's happening.

Believe it.

If Manly's 7 players don't play then they have very little chance against us. So it's going to be 3 down & 8 to go.

[Bruce Pickett]

I am liking this thread even more now.
One at a time.
Go Easts.

[mattyh]

if we beat the cowboys ...then im pretty confident well make the 8 , from there it is just how high we can finish .

hope the panthers do the raiders tonight.

[Bondicigar]

This is getting exciting, the chooks are going to give 2022 a real shake after a very slow start..

I think 2023 and 2024 might end up feeling like 2018 and 2019 with the arrival of the cheese , the emergence of JS and signing of ML