Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:34 pm  

Benidorm John wrote:

Good post, fully agree.

+1, but you would have guessed that anyway BJ.

Why are many RL fans so bloody insular?

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 5:50 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

+1, but you would have guessed that anyway BJ.

Why are many RL fans so bloody insular?

I can get the Leeds v cowboys meaning something but whst do we get for a friendly game? Nothing!

Doesn't make us better than nrl If we win because we ain't. It's not even done properly as half the teams opt out and that gives teams who didn't even qualify a game which is laughable.

Roosters will win easy. Cowboys will put a big Score on Leeds and Wigan will just pip broncos but what does all thst mean ?

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 6:10 pm  

I personally think it's a great idea and something that people want to see...however, it's played at the wrong time of year so it almost becomes irrelevant. It should be played maybe in the summer or a couple of weeks after the Grand Final when all the teams are in full flow and have no ring rust.

Playing at this time of year also means that line-ups can be much different from the line-ups that were successful the season before due to players leaving/retiring.

Great idea, terrible timing.

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:25 pm  

Rogues Gallery wrote:

Why are many RL fans so bloody insular?

what a hypocritical statement rogues,although it's not only you pal

the majority of wigan warriors fans that post on these forums clearly can't see beyond the end of their nose's when bigging everything up about wigan warriors and that there's now't ever any better elsewhere than "made in wigan is always best"

your lot still all believe that you're the biggest and best sl side in this hemisphere despite not winning very much during the salary capped era sadly says it all really

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:26 pm  

St pete wrote:

I can get the Leeds v cowboys meaning something but whst do we get for a friendly game? Nothing!

Doesn't make us better than nrl If we win because we ain't. It's not even done properly as half the teams opt out and that gives teams who didn't even qualify a game which is laughable.

Roosters will win easy. Cowboys will put a big Score on Leeds and Wigan will just pip broncos but what does all thst mean ?

By your definition State of Origin are friendlies. Take the game at face value YOUR club are playing last seasons NRL MINOR PREMIERS Sydney Roosters. Go there and enjoy the spectacle, enjoy seeing the best the NRL has to offer. I wish I could I'll be at a family function hoping there is a tv handy with the game on!!!!!

And yes it was damn bad planning.

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 7:29 pm  

Saints team for tonight:


22. Jack Owens;
2. Tommy Makinson,
18. Dominique Peyroux,
3. Jordan Turner,
5. Adam Swift;
12. Jon Wilkin,
7. Luke Walsh;
8. Alex Walmsley,
6. Travis Burns,
16. Andre Savelio,
20. Joe Greenwood,
11. Atelea Vea,
13. Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook.

Subs:
10. Kyle Amor,
14. Lama Tasi,
17. Luke Thompson,
28. Morgan Knowles.

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:47 pm  

As embarrassing as expected. This Saints squad is an absolute farce. Clueless coach, Championship level players.

Top 8 has got to be in question.

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 8:57 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

Top 8 has got to be in question.

I say this as a neutral and I know it'll be hard for you but don't be melodramatic. You'll comfortably make the 8 and be in the mix for top 4.

Tonight however (like last year) does show a concern of whether you'll have what it takes come semi final/final time. Personally don't think you will but talk of a struggle for top 8 is stupid.

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:06 pm  

Any word on Walmsley?

Re: 19 man Squad v Sydney Roosters : Fri Feb 19, 2016 10:08 pm  

Saddened! wrote:

As embarrassing as expected. This Saints squad is an absolute farce. Clueless coach, Championship level players.

Top 8 has got to be in question.

The performances of Owen, Turner, Peyroux, Walsh & Wilkin were are bad as I have ever seen in a game of Rugby League, maybe a bit harsh on Peyroux but in the first half he was poop.
I was on the fence about Cunningham but I now believe he is not the man to take the club forward.
Can someone convince me that Wilkin didn't give up in that game ?
Walsh and Wilkin need to retire asap.