PRE-GAME Round 13 - Roosters vs Broncos

[Crazy Sam]

It's not the worst thing to lose Milford for just this week imo, especially with Pearce also out. Let him get over the pressure of playing his first Origin and not making him play 3 games in a week.

 

[Sproj]

and honestly Pearce is a bigger loss to the Chooks than Milf is for us ...

we have far better backup available in Marshall and Nikorima.

I don't entirely agree, Keary has been going great guns and Watson is a pretty handy back up.

 

[Super Freak]

Marshall did well last week.

If he can go up a gear with a near full strength side, he will be a better option than Kodi at the moment.

But that's if he does.

Honestly, I would put Kodi in the QLD Cup. Give him the year there to refine his skills at halfback because he isn't playing halfback again this year unless Hunt gets injured.

 

[Super Freak]

I don't entirely agree, Keary has been going great guns and Watson is a pretty handy back up.

Keary and Watson looked lost last week.

They were a mixed bag. Had some good moments, but had some wtf moments. Roosters really were missing Pearce's leadership and direction out there.

If we play at our best, it's our game to lose.

 

[Sproj]

Keary and Watson looked lost last week.

They both came up with some ordinary decisions in attack when on the Raiders line, and came up with some average kicks.

Maybe they will go up another gear this week, but if last week was anything to go by, we've got them beat in that department.

I think so too but Keary looked good, Watson seemed to be stifling the attack a bit but Cornish is another good option they have or even JNik.

 

[holdzy]

Marshall did well last week.

If he can go up a gear with a near full strength side, he will be a better option than Kodi at the moment.

But that's if he does.

Honestly, I would put Kodi in the QLD Cup. Give him the year there to refine his skills at halfback because he isn't playing halfback again this year unless Hunt gets injured.

What if Hunt stinks it up?

 

[Super Freak]

What if Hunt stinks it up?

Even when Hunt's form was down his KPI's were still quite good. I highly doubt it would make any difference.

 

[holdzy]

Even when Hunt's form was down his KPI's were still quite good. I highly doubt it would make any difference.

Hopefully it helps Hunt to have Niko breathing down his neck. Having competition for the 7 and 14 is a good thing.

 

[Foordy]

What if Hunt stinks it up?

Why be negative?

How about what if he kills it?

 

[holdzy]

Why be negative?

How about what if he kills it?

I hope he does kill it, but if he doesn't, options are sticking with him or putting Kodi or Benji in there. I like Kodi off the bench but we also looked pretty good with Milf and Kodi.

 

[BroncsFan]

I hope he does kill it, but if he doesn't, options are sticking with him or putting Kodi or Benji in there. I like Kodi off the bench but we also looked pretty good with Milf and Kodi.

The only way Hunt gets replaced due to form is if we're out of the finals picture, which no fan should be hoping for

 

[holdzy]

The only way Hunt gets replaced due to form is if we're out of the finals picture, which no fan should be hoping for

He should not be entitled to a spot, he has to earn it, otherwise it can go to someone who A. is performing and B. Isn't leaving.

 

[Kyall]

Is Milford officially ruled out or is he still a chance?

 

[Stix]

Is Milford officially ruled out or is he still a chance?

Pretty sure he can't play mate.

 

[Danoz Direct]

Pretty sure he can't play mate.

The Broncos can play him but the NRL suggest that players should play after a grade 1 concussion. So yeah highly unlikely he plays.

 

[Mitchell_Broncos]

Will all players be backing up from origin? i know Milford isn't but is everyone else?

 

[Alec]

If Milford is out, does that mean Pearnice is out too?

 

[Super Freak]

If Milford is out, does that mean Pearnice is out too?

Pearce is a definite out.