Is Roo fit to play?
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Is Roo fit to play?
Sorry I've been a bit caught up trying to fly out of Bali (home last night), but is Roo likely to play or is he in genuine doubt?
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Re: Is Roo fit to play?
Doubt he will play. If he has any issue with the claf he cant possibly play.
Is Roo fit to play?
Won't play for a number of weeks IMO. Missed 2 earlier this year from the same injury, expecting him to miss another 2.
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Re: Is Roo fit to play?
But this is extra special - it's his match. He and to lesser extent Jack own it. Surely if they can give him a few jabs he can camp up forward a fair bit and get subbed off at half time.Old Mate wrote:Won't play for a number of weeks IMO. Missed 2 earlier this year from the same injury, expecting him to miss another 2.
I know that doesn't sound right but it's a rare I assume one-off match - unless they plan on it being an annual event??
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saintspremiers wrote:But this is extra special - it's his match. He and to lesser extent Jack own it. Surely if they can give him a few jabs he can camp up forward a fair bit and get subbed off at half time.Old Mate wrote:Won't play for a number of weeks IMO. Missed 2 earlier this year from the same injury, expecting him to miss another 2.
I know that doesn't sound right but it's a rare I assume one-off match - unless they plan on it being an annual event??
Jabs don't help soft tissue injuries and this isn't local footy. He cant play if he isn't fit no matter who the match is for.
Re: Is Roo fit to play?
Roo can still be a big part of the event. whack him in the comm box, interview some players, give BOG award and promote the charity stuff.saintspremiers wrote:But this is extra special - it's his match. He and to lesser extent Jack own it. Surely if they can give him a few jabs he can camp up forward a fair bit and get subbed off at half time.Old Mate wrote:Won't play for a number of weeks IMO. Missed 2 earlier this year from the same injury, expecting him to miss another 2.
I know that doesn't sound right but it's a rare I assume one-off match - unless they plan on it being an annual event??
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Re: Is Roo fit to play?
I know it's not the done thing in this day and age but I reckon he will play. He'll probably stuff himself up for the remainder of the year though but that's a small sacrifice for him to make considering what it's all about.
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“If we are going to be a contender, we may as well plan to win the bloody thing.”
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Re: Is Roo fit to play?
I'm guessing we wont know until right before the game. He will prob be named no matter what in my opinion. with mccartin in the reserves told do be ready.
I really do hope that he's fit to play, he's put his heart into this game and it would sad if he can't stand out there and look out to the crowd and see it all from that perspective.
I really do hope that he's fit to play, he's put his heart into this game and it would sad if he can't stand out there and look out to the crowd and see it all from that perspective.
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Jacks Back wrote:I know it's not the done thing in this day and age but I reckon he will play. He'll probably stuff himself up for the remainder of the year though but that's a small sacrifice for him to make considering what it's all about.
If that is true then he cant play. Its a team game and if this puts out for the rest of the year its no good for the club.
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Re: Is Roo fit to play?
Absolutely, he can probably do more for the night to help raise awareness for the cause if he doesn't play.Old Mate wrote:Roo can still be a big part of the event. whack him in the comm box, interview some players, give BOG award and promote the charity stuff.
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So will Paddy be a straight swap or will they prefer to go with Hugh or Hickey who both seem closer to selection?