Much better by the Roosters today.
It was easily the best game Jesse White has played for the club. He looked rejuvenated. Up until today I thought his comeback had been a waste of time. Sam Mayes is a very important recruit also. He had the body strength to go with the Crows midfield, and of course Wigg, Combe, Spina and Szekely were all very good. The Roosters defence also held firm. van Huisstede, Wlisdon and Magor were all very solid.
The other important factor was the added pace from the juniors who have come into the side. None of them amassed great stats, but they gave the side a boost.
If North can get Young, Moore, Ramsey, Finlay and perhaps Casalini back into the side and firing they still may be a finals proposition. Their midfield at full strength is as good as any and they have a good defence. Ruck and forwards are still an issue.
The Crows did miss many shots for goal, but most of their misses were either a fair way out or under pressure.