Ricketson lends Cayless his wisdom

PARRAMATTA captain Nathan Cayless has turned to former Sydney Roosters champion Luke Ricketson for advice on how best to deal with the hamstring injury he sustained last Friday night which threatens to derail his grand final dream. A veteran of 301 games for the tri-colours, Ricketson twice overcame the effects of a grade two hamstring tear to take his place in the Roosters' grand final line-up -- in 2000 and 2002. According to Ricketson, a mixture of good fortune and good management on both occasions helped him play the 80 minutes. So it should come as no surprise that, when put in touch by a mutual friend -- Eels winger Eric Grothe -- Ricketson was pointed in his recommendation. "I just told him to stay positive and, whatever he did, don't sell yourself short," Ricketson said. "Obviously, there would be all sorts of things going through his head at the moment. You are just on tenterhooks all week and it can really hinder, not only your preparation, but those around you if you let it. "But, especially when you are one of the experienced guys in the team, you can't let teammates in on your doubts -- you have to stay positive. It is amazing the way your mind can sometimes trick your body into healing itself." FULL STORY HERE: http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,26143790-2722,00.html

"Paulo is a shadow of what he once was and is getting worse each year. He looks like he hates the collision these days. Sadly that is what he would display if kept around as a leader for our pack for others to follow. Sam T already seems to follow in…"

"Did you watch him play in this years final for Souths? He was owned by old man Gagai. Laurel went missing all game although he did pass the ball from dummy half a lot to the other outside backs to work it out of their end. Massive NO."

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Aaron Chapman October 1, 2009 at 4:15pm

We really need Caylo for this game i don't care what most people think
- Megaranga > Aaron Chapman October 1, 2009 at 5:07pm
  
  I agree 100% he deserves a ring and we would miss him cause everyone know b wright isnt that good :P
- Finchy > Aaron Chapman October 1, 2009 at 10:39pm
  
  My thoughts as well Darkhabitz. However Cayless would rule himself out if he felt he couldn't give 100%. He wouldn't want to let the team down on such a big occasion. I reckon he'll go hard in the test on Saturday.. do or die.

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