Trial #2, Game Day Blog v Roosters

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- parra supporter > macybrown February 21, 2026 at 8:37pm
  
  Riley is stronger which is why he is starting. Ryles has been hesitant playing smith for the full 80 (even before signing tds, there were games that we had hopgood relieve him for a spell).
  
  Only thing TDS does better than Riley is support up through the Ruck with a few half breaks today. Well suited for the back end of each half.
  - macybrown > parra supporter February 21, 2026 at 8:44pm
    
    Yep he is good for a short burst.
parra supporter February 21, 2026 at 8:32pm

We have fantastic depth. Some anticipated regular first graders will only be a few poor games away from reserve grade
LB February 21, 2026 at 8:34pm

Considering Roosters kept full strength for decent portion of 2nd half and didn't score when we pulled Moses off. Nice work. We look confident.
Muttman February 21, 2026 at 8:38pm

That was great. Forgetting the result for a second, I'm loving what I'm seeing in both attack and defence.
In Attack they ask so many questions every set. It's beautiful.
In Defence it's high energy, great line speed, great scramble but most importantly when the opposition shift the ball, our edges point, talk and slide. FMD we had a decade of wingers jamming, thank God that's over.
Good quality depth is another area I'm liking. Tuivati and Brown look set for good futures. Lorenzo looks special.
Great stuff.
- macybrown > Muttman February 21, 2026 at 9:00pm
  
  'Wingers Jammin No More R us" yippee!
  One of the best things to happen in '25 for mine was exactly that!
  
  Thankyou Ryles and staff!
  
  how could it not have been addressed previously I'll never understand :(
  - CarloEEL2 > macybrown February 21, 2026 at 9:03pm
    
    BA and pig headedness
    
    BA and no ideas
EA February 21, 2026 at 8:39pm

Ahhhhh was so good seeing Lorenzo. He looked so classy when he came on. Everyone will see what I have been seeing for the past 2 years
- LB > EA February 21, 2026 at 9:06pm
  
  He looked fast. But also had control on his speed too. If that makes sense to people.
  - Acme > LB February 21, 2026 at 9:24pm
    
    Calm and composed. Very impressive

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