Number 16 1,025 Report post Posted January 23 Trent Robinson is again taking the game seriously. It could be a cracker. https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/23/barcelona-and-bushfire-relief-how-wcc-kickstarts-roosters-title-defence/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,376 Report post Posted January 23 Bring it on - Come on Saints! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Prophet 929 Report post Posted January 23 14 minutes ago, Number 16 said: Trent Robinson is again taking the game seriously. It could be a cracker. https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/01/23/barcelona-and-bushfire-relief-how-wcc-kickstarts-roosters-title-defence/ Can't be taking it that seriously. I've heard that he won't even be taking Latrelle Mitchell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aj1908 924 Report post Posted January 23 1 minute ago, Sports Prophet said: Can't be taking it that seriously. I've heard that he won't even be taking Latrelle Mitchell. Why would they he's a south's player now ? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sports Prophet 929 Report post Posted January 23 Just now, aj1908 said: Why would they he's a south's player now ? It was a poor attempt at humour. I'm looking forward to the game actually. It says Liverpool, the game is being played at Anfield? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GUBRATS 2,822 Report post Posted January 23 When do they play Toronto ? Sorry John , I couldn't resist it Please don't ban me 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,803 Report post Posted January 23 Looking forward to this . Robinson and the Roosters attitude to it has been outstanding and a breath of fresh air . It should be a big game . Last year was a really good occasion . Great to see the NRL champs here 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dave T 14,378 Report post Posted January 23 1 minute ago, DavidM said: Looking forward to this . Robinson and the Roosters attitude to it has been outstanding and a breath of fresh air . It should be a big game . Last year was a really good occasion . Great to see the NRL champs here Robinson just seems one of the good guys doesn't he? Will put everything into everything and do it for the right reasons with a smile on his face. Saints have often struggled in this comp though, it's not often I hope for a Saints win but will always do so against the NRL team. Looking forward to it. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 12,292 Report post Posted January 23 15 minutes ago, Dave T said: Robinson just seems one of the good guys doesn't he? Will put everything into everything and do it for the right reasons with a smile on his face. Saints have often struggled in this comp though, it's not often I hope for a Saints win but will always do so against the NRL team. Looking forward to it. St Helens' win/loss record in World Club matches is something they need to improve. Still, it should be a good occasion, and the Roosters were one of 2019's most watchable NRL sides. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kayakman 4,747 Report post Posted January 23 23 minutes ago, GUBRATS said: When do they play Toronto ? Sorry John , I couldn't resist it Please don't ban me Soon...soon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,501 Report post Posted January 23 shame Latrell has departed ranks just before the game, would have been great to see him light up the game, any news on ryan hall? any involvement? the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eddie 1,376 Report post Posted January 23 1 hour ago, Sports Prophet said: It was a poor attempt at humour. I'm looking forward to the game actually. It says Liverpool, the game is being played at Anfield? Does it really say that - classic! That said I guess if a game was being played in Penrith our press would say Sydney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,803 Report post Posted January 23 40 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: shame Latrell has departed ranks just before the game, would have been great to see him light up the game, any news on ryan hall? any involvement? If he’s fit and training the place down I’d say he’s a strong chance with Mitchell gone and Brett Morris going into the centres Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Frisky 638 Report post Posted January 23 2 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: It was a poor attempt at humour. I'm looking forward to the game actually. It says Liverpool, the game is being played at Anfield? I think they have to fly into Liverpool as St Helens airport is closed that day.... Should be a great game - best SL team of the past 10 years against the best NRL team of the past 5 years. Sydney favourites but Saints have a chance. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,501 Report post Posted January 23 16 minutes ago, Mr Frisky said: I think they have to fly into Liverpool as St Helens airport is closed that day.... Should be a great game - best SL team of the past 10 years against the best NRL team of the past 5 years. Sydney favourites but Saints have a chance. best nrl team mainly because of Mitchell , will still be good but cutting off their nose to spite their face wont bring them a premiership this year 1 1 the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moove 683 Report post Posted January 23 Hoping we put up a better showing than last time out against Souths, but frankly when the likes of that Souths team and this Roosters one really turn up you've got to be at the top of your game for 80 mins to get close, never mind win it. On paper our team is considerably better than it was back then though (Burns and Wilkin half backs) and I don't need to see us play to know that Woolf will be a step up from Cunningham as coach! Should be a great occasion regardless. Beating Brisbane at the Reebok is one of my alltime favourite RL memories. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Damien 7,653 Report post Posted January 23 12 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: best nrl team mainly because of Mitchell , will still be good but cutting off their nose to spite their face wont bring them a premiership this year Funny guy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,406 Report post Posted January 23 20 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: best nrl team mainly because of Mitchell , will still be good but cutting off their nose to spite their face wont bring them a premiership this year Behave. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,501 Report post Posted January 23 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Damien said: Funny guy. very funny, of course 65 tries and 679 points in 97 appearances had nothing to do with them winning back to back premierships Edited January 23 by graveyard johnny the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,406 Report post Posted January 23 Gutted to be missing the game after attending the previous 2 hammering the Chooks dished out to Saints in this country although I think Saints will make a game of it this time. It will be interesting to see how Flanagan goes replacing Cronk and with Mitchell's replacement injured for the season will they go with Morris or Aubuson in the centres. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DavidM 7,803 Report post Posted January 23 5 minutes ago, Davo5 said: Gutted to be missing the game after attending the previous 2 hammering the Chooks dished out to Saints in this country although I think Saints will make a game of it this time. It will be interesting to see how Flanagan goes replacing Cronk and with Mitchell's replacement injured for the season will they go with Morris or Aubuson in the centres. I’m not a roosters fan but I’m a fan of Aubusson as he’s been a tremendous servant and is quality wherever he plays , and it was sad to see his GF end so early 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John WP Fan 716 Report post Posted January 23 Is this game being broadcast somewhere? I had hoped it would be included with watchnrl but I don't see it listed there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,406 Report post Posted January 23 9 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said: very funny, of course 65 tries and 679 points in 97 appearances had nothing to do with them winning back to back premierships He was anonymous in several games last season and struggled to hit the form of the previous 2 seasons,Cronk will be a bigger miss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graveyard johnny 1,501 Report post Posted January 23 4 minutes ago, Davo5 said: He was anonymous in several games last season and struggled to hit the form of the previous 2 seasons,Cronk will be a bigger miss. am sure from that footage any club would be happy for him to have a quiet game once in a while, good luck at sarfs kid the grass may be greener on the other side of the fence but the crows are just as black Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davo5 3,406 Report post Posted January 23 1 minute ago, graveyard johnny said: am sure from that footage any club would be happy for him to have a quiet game once in a while, good luck at sarfs kid Greg Eden would look a world beater if he put together a highlight reel, Apart from Souths who got him on the cheap,only Wests showed a serious interest and even they pulled the offer. Mitchell can be brilliant when motivated but his performances last year at both club and rep level were a mixed bag,with the likes of Tedesco,Manu,Radley proving more influential in the Roosters run to another premiership. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
