2008 Sydney Roosters season explained

Year:2008
League:NRL
League Rank:6th
Cup:Challenge Cup
League Wins:15
League Draws:0
League Losses:11
Points For:540 (96tries, 77goals, 2fieldgoals)
Ceo Title:CEO
Ceo:Steve Noyce
Coach:Brad Fittler
Captain:Craig Fitzgibbon, Braith Anasta
Stadium:Sydney Football Stadium
Avg Attendance:13,951
Top Tries:Shaun Kenny-Dowall 15
Top Goals:Craig Fitzgibbon 62
Top Points:Craig Fitzgibbon 136
Prev Season:2007
Next Season:2009

The 2008 Sydney Roosters season was the 101st in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2008 Telstra Premiership and finished the regular season 4th out of 16. Despite losing their first finals match, the Roosters got another chance the following week but were knocked out by the New Zealand Warriors.

Squad

The following players are contracted to the Sydney Roosters for the 2008 season.[1]

Player movement

The Roosters have had a rather significant amount of player movement which will result in an extensive squad change from the 2007 season. The Roosters have lost 10 players from their 2007 squad and gained 4 new players, including high-profile signings Willie Mason and Mark O'Meley.

Gains

Name From Details
4-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20070908143647/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2480
3-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071026102829/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2597
3-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071026102829/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2597
1-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20080227212252/http://sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2939
2-year contract

Losses

Name Club Going To Details
4-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20070907085943/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2588
Joel Monaghan3-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20070905145346/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2694
2-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20070907102737/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2541
Josh Lewis3-year contracthttps://web.archive.org/web/20071111201016/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2506
Nigel Plum2-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071028023229/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2555
Chris Flannery4-year contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071028021517/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2581
Heath L'Estrange2-year contracthttps://web.archive.org/web/20071026103745/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2716
Ashley Harrison3-year Contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071117124215/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2902
John Williams3-year Contract https://web.archive.org/web/20071118024501/http://www.sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2912
Danny Williams2-year Contract https://web.archive.org/web/20080228023009/http://www.rleague.com/db/article.php?id=29467
George Ndairahttps://web.archive.org/web/20080227212257/http://sydneyroosters.com.au/news.php?ArticleID=2983
Chris BeattieRetired

2008 results

Opponent ResultScoreDate Venue
TrialDhunghutti BroncosWin48-015 FebruaryPort Macquarie
TrialWauchope WolvesWin22-015 FebruaryPort Macquarie
TrialPort Macquarie SharksWin24-415 FebruaryPort Macquarie
Foundation CupWests TigersWin34-2823 FebruarySydney Football Stadium
TrialParramatta EelsLoss18-341 MarchBluetongue Stadium
Round 1South Sydney RabbitohsWin34-2014 MarchANZ Stadium
Round 2Brisbane BroncosLoss14-2021 MarchSydney Football Stadium
Round 3Melbourne StormWin10-629 MarchSydney Football Stadium
Round 4BulldogsWin40-124 AprilANZ Stadium
Round 5Penrith PanthersWin28-1212 AprilCUA Stadium
Round 6Newcastle KnightsLoss20-3420 AprilBluetongue Stadium
Round 7St. George-Illawarra DragonsLoss6-2625 AprilANZ Stadium
Round 8Bye--
Round 9Canberra RaidersWin30-410 MaySydney Football Stadium
Round 10Parramatta EelsWin32-1216 MayParramatta Stadium
Round 11New Zealand WarriorsWin38-1225 MayMt Smart Stadium
Round 12Wests TigersWin19-102 JuneSydney Football Stadium
Round 13Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesLoss0-427 JuneBrookvale Oval
Round 14Penrith PanthersWin32-1213 JuneSydney Football Stadium
Round 15Newcastle KnightsWin16-1422 JuneEnergy Australia Stadium
Round 16BulldogsWin24-1427 JuneSydney Football Stadium
Round 17Bye--
Round 18Gold Coast TitansLoss28-3211 JulySydney Football Stadium
Round 19Canberra RaidersLoss12-3420 JulyCanberra Stadium
Round 20Manly-Warringah Sea EaglesWin34-1227 JulySydney Football Stadium
Round 21North Queensland CowboysWin32-202 AugustDairy Farmers Stadium
Round 22Parramatta EelsLoss24-2810 AugustSydney Football Stadium
Round 23Melbourne StormLoss6-3015 AugustOlympic Park Stadium
Round 24Cronulla-Sutherland SharksLoss0-2022 AugustToyota Stadium
Round 25South Sydney RabbitohsWin22-2029 AugustANZ Stadium
Round 26St. George-Illawarra DragonsWin10-05 SeptemberSydney Football Stadium
Finals Week 1Brisbane BroncosLoss16-2412 SeptemberSydney Football Stadium
Finals Week 2New Zealand WarriorsLoss13-3019 SeptemberMt Smart Stadium

Player Summary

Sydney Roosters 2008 Appearance Interchange Tries Goals F/G Points
25 - 11 5 1 55
6 17 1 - - 4
19 3 9 - - 36
21 - - - - 0
5 9 - - - 0
21 - 3 62 - 136
- 5 - - - 0
11 4 3 - - 12
- 1 - - - 0
19 - 15 - - 60
18 2 4 - - 16
9 - 3 - - 12
15 2 1 - - 4
6 5 1 - - 4
22 2 2 - - 8
10 16 - - - 0
1 7 - - - 0
25 - 7 - 1 29
24 1 5 - - 20
21 - 12 10 - 68
- 1 - - - 0
16 4 7 - - 28
- 2 - - - 0
9 14 1 - - 4
20 2 5 - - 20
15 7 6 - - 24
Total 338 104 96 77 2 540

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://sydneyroosters.com.au/players/player_contracts.php Sydney Roosters Player Contracts