PRE-GAME [Round 1, 2024] Roosters vs Broncos in Vegas

[LittleDavey]

Yeah as much as I love Willison, I think Jensen deserves the starting spot at this stage with X on the bench. But he can definitely force his way into the starting side, there's a spot up for grabs there and he looks primed for a breakout year.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

so pumped for the season to start!!!
The whole Vegas BS is a farce. Some knob at the NRL HQ wanted an all expenses paid trip, so they organised this shit.

 

[Mick_Hancock]

I will say this though, think about all those teenage rejects that the NFL don’t want. Thousands a year. Some of these kids weigh 100+ kilograms and run the hundred in 10-11 seconds… if they aren’t scared of the contact, they might be able to make something of a career in league….

 

[Fitzy]

Xavier was awesome.

Staggs and Arthars not the best nights but in torrential down pour in your first game back as an outside back it’s not always going to be a good night. Mariner is probably back in the race though Arthars didn’t put his hand up at all.

 

[BroncsFan]

Yeah as much as I love Willison, I think Jensen deserves the starting spot at this stage with X on the bench. But he can definitely force his way into the starting side, there's a spot up for grabs there and he looks primed for a breakout year.

I'm excited to see him get a chance with the top side.

Played some games last year, but was more rotational and during origin when we were trying to give guys a rest.

He could be a serious weapon off the bench for us this year and looking forward to seeing him play with Haas and Patty

 

[Sproj]

Staggs was bad but he’s got runs in the board, he’ll be fine. Arthars was awful, no two ways about it but so was Aquaman last week.

Arthars was out of position at fullback though and had an amazing grand final, so he should be first shot at it unless Aquaman plays the game of his life in the trial.

 

[Mustafur]

Arthars is at his best playing wing, playing centre he will not be the one holding back for the catches which he is the best player in our team for that role imo, he is definitely not a fullback though, Right wing is his ideal role.

he is decently fast and you can see he gives his all for that combined with being one of the safest players under a contested high ball makes him a good choice for Right wing for me, Oates will be our Winger that makes the tough runs work.

Cobbo to play the Deputy meter gain role for outside backs Herbie was doing back in 2022.

 

[Big Del]

Staggs was bad but he’s got runs in the board, he’ll be fine. Arthars was awful, no two ways about it but so was Aquaman last week.

Wha ? Jeez you`re harsh .
He made a break . Had an offload that gained metres . Hot potatoed a pass for his winger . Didn`t see him get run over or beaten one on one . What was so bad ?

 

[Big Del]

Arthars is at his best playing wing, playing centre he will not be the one holding back for the catches which he is the best player in our team for that role imo, he is definitely not a fullback though, Right wing is his ideal role.

he is decently fast and you can see he gives his all for that combined with being one of the safest players under a contested high ball makes him a good choice for Right wing for me, Oates will be our Winger that makes the tough runs work.

Cobbo to play the Deputy meter gain role for outside backs Herbie was doing back in 2022.

The stepping into touch from the kick off was a flukey kick by Latrell . The kick he fumbled for JAC to score was bad luck . He attacked the slippery ball and lost control . Excuseable and understandable .

But ,, Dropped a bomb last night on the wing .That one I deduct points because he caught the ball then dropped it . His kick returns were strong .

Sorry Deine you`ll be playing Q Cup for the time being .

If teams kick high to Oates and nail him before he can get up to speed . [basic blue print to stifle C Oates ]
He will be struggling to make those tough metres . You are calling for .

 

[McHunt]

So the Broncos, Roosters and Rabbitohs - as you would expect - have named near full strength teams for this week's trials. But Seibold is trotting out a second string side for this afternoon's Sea Eagles match against the Roosters. Which means Manly won't get a hit-out before the Vegas match against Souths.

Pies certainly works in mysterious ways.

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

Didn't watch the 1st half live. The way people were going on I thought arthurs must have had an absolute shocker (eg 3 dropped balls, out of position for multiple tries, bombed a try). Re watched it on replay and.....Considering that's his 3rd best position and it's he's our FOURTH choice option for fullback, maybe even 5th, I donno what people were expecting. A couple hard runs, not much of note but not that bad. What were people expecting? Lol

 

[Sproj]

Pies certainly works in mysterious ways.

Read: He has no idea what he's doing.

 

[Lockysillegitimatechild]

And people thing arthurs got hooked and willison was getting subbed.

Do people not realise these players are released from their clubs with pretty strong "requests " on how much they want each player playing... willison played last week, arthurs has had an injury... staggs only hit out..

And I know staggs gets a bagging defensively but I actually really like how he is defending. He fuvking hits and ruffs them up every tackle would be a nightmare to go against. The best will expose him (eg cleary) but a lot more will go into their shell or make errors looking out if the corner of their eye to see where he is. I reckon it's on his inside and outside men to cover for him and I think it will be a lot better this year with arthurs outside and riki in.

 

[McHunt]

Read: He has no idea what he's doing.

His track record speaks for itself.

 

[lynx000]

So the Broncos, Roosters and Rabbitohs - as you would expect - have named near full strength teams for this week's trials. But Seibold is trotting out a second string side for this afternoon's Sea Eagles match against the Roosters. Which means Manly won't get a hit-out before the Vegas match against Souths.

Pies certainly works in mysterious ways.

Manly had a scrimmage session against St George maybe he was satisfied with that as being the hit out prior to the first game???

 

[Big Del]

His track record speaks for itself.

Readie is an old soccer player come sports journo .
Not a great grounding in the greatest game of all .

 

[Big Del]

Manly had a scrimmage session against St George maybe he was satisfied with that as being the hit out prior to the first game???

I was thinkin that myself .

 

[McHunt]

Readie is an old soccer player come sports journo .
Not a great grounding in the greatest game of all .

I was talking about Seibold.