Reece Robson to join the Roosters w/ RL Guru, SC Playbook and Hammy

[@mathiaslaskic6594]

I would love there to be greater accountability around robbo. Guru sometimes alludes to the fact robbo has really struggled despite having a stacked squad these past few years. He Can’t even get close to Penrith and Melbourne despite signing the key momentum player from each one (cheese and leniu). He is responsible for signing lodge, cheese, Kyle Flanagan - all of whom did not work out at all. He resigned sitili to big deal then turfed him to dogs. He resigned may then turfed him to tigers. He throws stones from glass houses in his pressers. He is protected from journo’s by uncle nick (as Brent read admitted on James graham pod). And he continues to raid other teams for their elite talent (Robson, don young, teddy, Cronk, Jennings, sbw, chriton). Sure he has credits in bank from earlier when he went on a signing spree to buy comp but I don’t see why he’s even in same convo as Bellamy, Cleary and Wayne.

[@GOATTT2613]

Tbf, lodge was really good in 2022 lol. I don’t remember why he was pushed out, but I thought he was definitely good at the roosters

[@denp6211]

💯%

[@tygarrr11]

Fully agree. If he was at a club without all his superstar players he would be the first coach sacked in the season. With their roster over the years they really should have at least made it to more grand finals.

[@GOATTT2613]

@@tygarrr11 facts, I’m a roosters fan and I think he’s severely overrated. His player selections and some of the tactics he uses for the attack have been awful over the last couple years. Trying hutcho at centres was disgusting, taking all season to realise last year Sua’ali’i was better fitted on the wing. Playing Egan butcher at second row for too long last year even when he’s a better middle. Radley at second row made 0 sense since he started the season off as one of the best locks in the comp. The inconsistent minutes to Terrell may. Playing sideways in attack too much in 2022-2023. Not utilising Manu enough. Far out can go on, so many weapons at his disposal yet I feel like barely any of them were used to their full potential

[@mathiaslaskic6594]

@@GOATTT2613 for me, it is obvious Sam Walker does not have a big enough boot to win a grinding sort of match against the top teams. Keary also didn’t have a big enough boot for those games. Add to that the fact both are liabilities in defence. Therefore it made little sense for robbo to have the team playing the way they played. Indeed, you would think cheese (who doesn’t pass or kick well from dummy half) wouldn’t be the right fit when both halves + fullback need the ball and none can kick long.

[@ndmarshmello9804]

Beaks bag - should teams be able to have more players on the bench but only be allowed to use the same regular amount of bench players on the field? For example have 7 players on the bench but only be allowed to choose 4 players during the match.

[@johnandersson543]

I like it - flexible for injuries like football / soccer

[@bigm9641]

Love the cricket chat between Hammy and Timmy. Good to see Denan picking up some knowledge too

[@BlokeInABar]

Thx mate!

[@a_depressed.tigersfan]

I think it’s important to remember the circumstances in which Luai signed his deal with the Tigers. He signed a month after they had completely changed their front office, and before they had filled out the board with new members. He also signed before they went on the recent spree of good signings, and before Lachlan Galvin had his breakout. From his perspective he was on his own, it was only till after one year that the club had shown him that they were capable of getting him help

[@BlokeInABar]

100 percent bro

[@balmaintilidie]

Well said. Can see a much better future for The Tigers coming. In Richo We Trust!

[@carlredfern8067]

True but he had Api there which would've been a big draw and he would've known that they'd be going after a few of his other team mates.

[@lawnmower4000]

Random idea to somewhat solve the inconsistency with ref decisions - how about the on field ref reviews the tries / captains challenges similar to what the do in soccer? Old mate makes draws a rectangle with his fingers, runs to the side of the field and then re watches the play or moment and makes a final decision. Removes the bunker vs on field different opinions and gives some consistency for that one game being managed solely by that one ref. You could still have a ‘bunker’ watching and notifying the ref of potential late foul play and what not that could be done in back play but still notify old mate on the field with the whistle so he can run off, double check it’s actually ‘foul play’ for his standard and that game and then go from there.

[@balmaintilidie]

Best try I am privileged to have seen was the Mark McGaw / ET last second SOO in 87. I was about four or five rows back. I was 14 but dad got me onto a Booze Bus from Goondiwindi. The old Lang Park was just madness after..

[@snackbar8819]

This unjust picture of Fitler behind Kempy can no longer go on. So this is week one of commenting until the picture of Freddy looking like he just sharted at a funeral gets fixed to match the other three

[@samuelstgeorge1677]

Terrell May has to be a culture thing. You can see it’s shifted somewhat with in the last 1-2 years with the Polynesian / west Sydney culture leaking in. And I just don’t think the chooks want that to define them. Robbo can say he’s a good bloke but that doesn’t mean he was a good fit for their culture and influence on the young ones coming through. Not saying it’s right or wrong either way.

[@johnandersson543]

Has to be

[@seancole7619]

Simon Dwyer the backrower who levelled JWH and was touted for origin for NSW also had his career ended for nerve damage issues

[@adamsteel7147]

Terrell May had to be a salary cap thing. What style of play does he not suit? He has everything - big, mobile, fit, good ball playing. He’d work great even with a bulldogs style smaller pack because he’s good enough laterally.

[@Shad0w5carab]

They just lost Manu, JWH, Keary, Sua’ali’i and Tupouinua, they have plenty of room in their salary cap

[@Shad0w5carab]

It’s an obvious one but my favourite try is the Benji Flick pass. I’ve watched it dozens of times and it still gives me goosebumps. It’s also one of the best calls of all time from Rabs.

[@balmaintilidie]

Great job Guys. Entertaining all thru. Here’s hoping for The Mighty Tigers to get The Cheese too , just can’t help thinking he’d slot in to Benji and Richos plans perfectly. Imagine if we had Luai and Galvin either side of Api with The Cheese running off any of them at any play they want and in D he could play Galvins bodyguard like Locky used to have with TC The Chin. Thinking lock is his better position now going forward as he gets older.

[@HilstormHilary]

Bloody awesome DMP shirt arrived today! Sipping my Grumpy coffee in my shirt loving life!

[@BlokeInABar]

Thx legend!

[@Ryanosteel]

Didn't Papi only just sign a one year deal with the storm too? I reckon the chooks make a play at him next year

[@Loki_Loki01]

I think the Roosters have just really messed up this trade market in the offseason and i think purely its the wrong decision to let go of May, regardless of whatever excuse they come up with to let him go. Makes no sense to let go of a talent like him. He's quickly turning into an elite forward. Already an international and wouldn't shock to see him playing origin within the next couple years too. Makes zero sense to me. But as a Tigers fan, i couldn't be happier 😄 their loss is our gain so thanks for the gift Roosters. Usually its been the Tigers recruitment team in the past making dumb decisions 😂

[@balmaintilidie]

Exactly!! 😂. Awesome pick up. In Richo We Trust!!

[@BrentSilverTunnel]

After getting 30 second rundowns of them every week all season As a roosters supporter it was so nice to listen to a podcast that was pretty much all roosters 🙃🤣

[@mattfitzy529]

Love the content lads

[@bartcolen]

It should be noted that the Cowboys dug their heels in during the Robson negotiations because they are high as hell on the young gun #9 they have coming through their junior ranks. I don't think it's anywhere near simple as "Cowboys lose, Roosters win." Interesting to see how that pans out.

[@DorothyRobinson-r6t]

Thanks for the forecast! I have a quick question: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?

[@Bruh65-_-]

Beaks bag: Do you think the NRL bunker system could reimplement a ‘benefit of the doubt’ decision? Similar to the older style video referee decision on screen we saw in the mid 2000’s. It’s at least an acknowledgement of the doubt when the decision is likely to be controversial. Understandably, there will be some pushback and may be difficult to implement. However, it at least makes the bunker somewhat more accountable and could, potentially, avoid a weekly Graham Annesly apology. Thanks fellas! - Damo S

[@jonathangreen622]

A few audio issues?

[@BlokeInABar]

May be a KZbin thing both myself & Matty can’t find any issues. Are you still experiencing it? What’s the issue?

[@azman5267]

@@BlokeInABarduring roosters section keeps cutting out and we can’t hear half the convo

[@BlokeInABar]

@@azman5267 Thats really strange I''ve gone over that part twice and cant hear anything wrong.

[@adamsteel7147]

I’ve had it happen a few times in premieres Kempy, I think it’s a youtube thing.

[@JustASoul738]

Bro please re upload this the audio is fried

[@MrFACTZ12]

Brandon Smith is going tigers api is getting old him n api can rotate have two different styles,U can have dummy half decition or U can have the running 9

[@BlokeInABar]

Don’t mind it!

[@Loki_Loki01]

@MrFACTZ12 If cheese was to play mostly 13 then i don't mind it as a tigers fan, but personally don't want him as a 9 if Da Silva is at the club cause he's a future star 9 it seems and he's also the kid we've kept at hooker to develop etc after letting go of a couple hookers in recent years. I'd rathar Da Silva at 9 then Cheese personally. It feels he has a big future in the game and wouldn't want to risk losing him by signing Cheese to play hooker

[@balmaintilidie]

Exactly what I’ve been saying. Even if he plays lock he’s too quality to not be chasing him big time. Imagine the creativity of Galvin n Luai either side of Api with Cheese running off whoever they want. A more roving Benji style Offence. And an excellent bodyguard for Galvin in D like Locky used to have with The Chin.

[@Shad0w5carab]

I’d take him as a lock but not as a hooker; I’d rather Da Silva get those minutes. He’s a Tiger through and through, had success in juniors alongside Galvin and could be our hooker for the next 10-15 years as opposed to Cheese who, with all respect, would probably take a big contract from us then wouldn’t hesitate to move on.

[@jvvoid]

Roo, can I get you to go to the shelf behind you and turn that card around that's sitting next to the Panthers goggles. Thankyou.

[@GOATTT2613]

Crazy how they brushed May out but wanted leniu instead lmao. Not disrespect, but May has a higher ceiling imo compared to leniu. Can play a substantially more minutes, he’s fitter, has an offload, better run meter numbers and post contact. Better ball playing and footwork and overall more layers to his game. Lenius a fireball for sure, but his only real assest is his agressive ball running. No offload, no ball playing, and minutes are still a question with him. I get he played origin and all that, but that was based on his form in the last few years. He was only exclusively used for impact in origin, whereas May can be one of the best starting and impact players. I personally don’t see how they’ve kept leniu over him

[@paulbarnes9120]

Beaks Bag - Can the Sharks win the premiership with Kennedy at fullback?

[@Thisdracoundefeated]

Imagine a packed out eden park for state of origin… That gets me going

[@matthewwynne5046]

Matt Burton would be good at 6 for the chooks.

[@fridaypietech]

love the cric always something to talk about

[@VelekiriNalu]

Question for the lads: which player had the best kicking game with his weaker foot? I’ll go first, for me Freddy Fittler

[@pjorr3914]

no way in hell Bula lands 900 (he's a 600 max at this point) so he walks right?

[@okusfayreno8599]

Roosters must see something special in steep va'a and toia

[@seamuscarroll4229]

Beaks Bag - should the NRL consider chipping in to offer Ilona Maher (US Rugby Sevens and “America’s sweetheart) an NRLW contract. Would be massive for breaking into the US market. If so, how much would she be worth?

[@LiquidAcid1]

Good poddy lads!

[@BlokeInABar]

Thx mate!

[@mitcheljackson7719]

Brandon Smith and tedesco swap got ponga???????? Writing is on the wall

[@jacobbryan9116]

Beaks Bag- If Jarome Luai were to take the tigers to a premiership over the course of his career, where does that leave his legacy in rugby league. Personally, 4 straight comps plus success with one of the worst sporting franchises of the past decade and a half would edge him into HOF and possibly immortality for me. Obviously massively speculative, but given the fact that he is so polarising I wonder if people could ever throw him in that conversation.

[@baileylaycock6708]

Why take the origin to NZ, makes it harder for the people who actually live in the states that are represented to get there

[@emayteetee6232]

The Atkinson chat is a bit heavy for me at this stage. He’s had what? 10 games? I think he is obviously a talent but that Melbourne game could be as much a curse as a blessing for him. Similar to how Guru sees Pezet off the back off that NSW u19’s win. Labelling him the Storm slayer and talking about him like he’s essentially a sure thing is a tad far at this stage for me.

[@tazlee4472]

Roosters could be going after Papi?

[@seanturner3447]

Maybe Roosters are planning on bringing Manu back to play fullback. Let’s not forget Teddy before last season had a couple quiet seasons where he wasn’t at his best. A long term deal might not have made sense.

[@shellykokiri]

I’d rather Joey Sua’ali’i over Joey Manu at the back.. younger, faster and will be a force after his time in rugby.. possible 2028 signing after the rugby World Cup 2027.

[@yeahthemoot7765]

As a chooks fan I'm dirty as they let Terrel go

[@shellykokiri]

Payne Hass to the Roosters 2026, 4 year deal

[@Dickey1996]

Can thank Anthony Griffin for that Cam McInnes debacle the flop 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@BlokeInABar]

Definitely a head scratcher would love to know what happened.

[@rolschy]

I’m a chookies fan and he’s been hard done by I hate being a roosters fan

[@jonathangreen622]

His name is guot guot his parents did a typo 😂

[@Tonymarshall11]

On try chat (super biased) Michael Witt’s try vs storm wk 1 of 2008 finals, mostly cause of the break made by Jarome Ropati in his own half and Michael Witt’s fuckin waving the ball that cam smith nearly knocks out

[@BlokeInABar]

Gun try!

[@pierce88]

Maybe, finally, the Roosters have lost it. It all started earlier in the year with the David Fafita/ Angus Crichton debacle. You keep saying they are cooking something, maybe they aren’t. Maybe they have lost their allure and things aren’t going there way.

[@davidbeard4669]

I disagree the Roosters make smart decisions. This is the club who signed Michael Jennings, a 35 year old woman basher, yet release May? Come on.

[@LMAAAAYOOO]

Its bit disappointing listening to this podcast as a Cows fan honestly. The north has contributed so much to Queensland rugby league and doesn't get the respect from you guys. There was an opportunity to go in depth about our premiership hopes but it just turned into how to make the Roosters better.

[@thatsall_8033]

Wtf are you talking about 😂 put the bats away & stick to the real game also Kempy has no idea about cricket 😅

[@rezbrahh1076]

He’s stated many times he’s no expert on the game champ

[@jonathangreen622]

Sj v storm at mt smart steps cam smith and Munster

[@BlokeInABar]

🔥🔥💯

[@JA1981]

Another podcast from Guru and beak when they mention Brown and Moses joining other clubs 🤦

[@Shad0w5carab]

Two of the best halves in the game at a club that’s struggling, of course they’re going to be brought up as signings for top clubs looking to make a play for a premiership

[@GOATTT2613]

Crazy how they just resigned him, then all of a sudden he’s not apart of their future lmao. Can’t stand being a roosters fan anymore 😂 I quit 😂

[@BlokeInABar]

Haha defs a strange one but Robbos made big plays before that ended up working. Keen to see how it plays out

[@53af00d]

Moses ain't going to a loser organisation like the Roosters

[@shellykokiri]

😂😂 yet the Eels are on a 38 year drought..

[@dddd-ng5yq]

Robson is overated for me, very boring player.. Ponga no chance of leaving you muppets

[@JaydenThompson188]

Couldnt disagree more with the Robson overrated BS. Even as a Cowboys member and fan who is dissapointed with him right now, he is such a gun. And the boys on the poddy were right, its because hes in Nqld that yall dont notice how good he is. Is a complete package has no weakness, gun defender dangerous runner service is top notch. Great player

[@carlredfern8067]

Interesting have to agree on Bateman. I was terrified Parra was gonna sign him. I think he would be a disaster at most clubs except one coached by a Bellamy or Bennett level coach.