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2007 Sydney Roosters season

FieldValue
year2007
leagueNRL
league_rank10th
cupChallenge Cup
league_wins10
league_draws1
league_losses13
points_for445 (78tries, 65goals, 3fieldgoals)
CEO_titleCEO
coachChris Anderson, Brad Fittler
captainCraig Fitzgibbon
stadiumSydney Football Stadium
avg_attendance12,014
top_triesJoel Monaghan 14
top_goalsCraig Fitzgibbon 57
top_pointsCraig Fitzgibbon 122
prev_season[2006](2006-sydney-roosters-season)
next_season[2008](2008-sydney-roosters-season)

The 2007 Sydney Roosters season was the 100th in the club's history. They competed in the NRL's 2007 Telstra Premiership and finished 10th (out of 16).

Season summary

The Sydney Roosters had a relatively poor start to their 100th season, not recording a win until Round 7 against the St George-Illawarra Dragons on Anzac Day. This however was juxtaposed by a rather strong period in the middle of the year winning 5 of their last 8 matches between Rounds 7 and 14.

Despite their poor start to the season, the Sydney Roosters were having a late season resurgence under newly appointed Care-Taker Coach Brad Fittler. Since Chris Anderson left the club following their 56–0 loss to Manly Sea Eagles, the Sydney Roosters were yet to lose a game in 5 consecutive matches and were a few days ago, in 10th position. That came from wins over the likes of the Cronulla Sharks, Newcastle Knights, Melbourne Storm and Wests Tigers with a draw to the New Zealand Warriors. Then on 19 August, the run of being undefeated by Brad Fittler was broken, as the Gold Coast Titans claimed victory 22–18. This sits the Sydney Roosters on 11th, still a mathematical chance of making the finals.

Ladder

Results

RoundOpponentResultSydOpp.DateVenueCrowdReport
1South Sydney RabbitohsLoss61819 MarSydney Football Stadium24,127
2North Queensland CowboysLoss64324 MarWillows Sports Complex21,396
3Manly Warringah Sea EaglesLoss8301 AprSydney Football Stadium11,976
4Brisbane BroncosLoss10326 AprSydney Football Stadium11,476
5Canberra RaidersLoss283716 AprCanberra Stadium15,862
6Bye
7St George-Illawarra DragonsWin18425 AprSydney Football Stadium18,240date=August 2016}}
8Parramatta EelsLoss10285 MayParramatta Stadium13,021date=August 2016}}
9Gold Coast TitansWin241813 MaySydney Football Stadium6,242date=August 2016}}
10Melbourne StormLoss22619 MaySydney Olympic Park9,354date=August 2016}}
11Cronulla SharksWin131226 MayEndeavour Field11,193
12Newcastle KnightsLoss18222 JunCentral Coast Stadium11,264
13North Queensland CowboysWin64309 JunSydney Football Stadium4,168
14Penrith PanthersWin242016 JunPenrith Stadium5,831
15Parramatta EelsLoss163623 JunSydney Football Stadium12,211
16Canterbury-Bankstown BulldogsLoss6382 JulStadium Australia20,722
17Manly Warringah Sea EaglesLoss0567 JulBrookvale Oval9,932date=August 2016}}
18Cronulla SharksWin231214 JulSydney Football Stadium8,421
19Newcastle KnightsWin201721 JulNewcastle International Sports Centre15,171
20Melbourne StormWin261627 JulSydney Football Stadium8,824
21New Zealand WarriorsDraw31315 AugSydney Football Stadium15,142date=August 2016}}
22Wests TigersWin262210 AugStadium Australia25,166date=August 2016}}
23Gold Coast TitansLoss182219 AugCarrara Stadium17,425date=August 2016}}
24Penrith PanthersLoss222825 AugustSydney Football Stadium
25South Sydney RabbitohsWin26121 SeptemberStadium Australia

Notable events

  • Sydney Roosters celebrate their 100th year in the competition
  • In round 7 the Roosters defeated the St George Illawarra Dragons 18–4. This victory marked the 1,000th win in the club's history. The Roosters were the first club to achieve this feat.
  • The Roosters scored an unprecedented 64 points in round 13 against the Cowboys. This was the third highest number of points scored in a single game by the Roosters.
  • In the Roosters round 14 victory over the Penrith Panthers, the Sydney Roosters recorded their first back to back win since 2005.
  • The Roosters 56-point thrashing by Manly was their second worst defeat by Manly, and the Roosters seventh worst loss of all time. Following this loss, Chris Anderson resigned as coach with club legend Brad Fittler named as coach for the rest of the season.
  • On 14 July the Sydney Roosters defeated the Cronulla Sharks 23–12. This result after a restless week at the Roosters marked Brad Fittler's first win as a first grade coach.
  • With the round 20 victory over the competition leaders and premiership favourites, the Melbourne Storm (26–16), the Sydney Roosters recorded their first three consecutive wins since the finals series in 2004, a run which was halted by the Grand Final loss to the Canterbury Bulldogs.
  • In round 22, the Roosters became the first team in NRL history to go to Golden Point extra-time for two consecutive matches. They went on to win the match with a Joel Monaghan try.
  • In round 23, Brad Fittler tasted defeat for the first time in his coaching career, a loss to the Gold Coast Titans, 22–18.
  • On 28 August 2007, caretaker head coach Brad Fittler AM was appointed as the head coach for season 2008 (101st season for the Sydney Roosters).

Wins

  • Round 07, Sydney Roosters 18 defeated St George Illawarra Dragons 4 at Sydney Football Stadium
  • Round 09, Sydney Roosters 24 defeated Gold Coast Titans 18 at Sydney Football Stadium
  • Round 11, Sydney Roosters 13 defeated Cronulla Sharks 12 at Toyota Park
  • Round 13, Sydney Roosters 64 defeated North Queensland Cowboys 30 at Sydney Football Stadium
  • Round 14, Sydney Roosters 24 defeated Penrith Panthers 20 at CUA Stadium
  • Round 18, Sydney Roosters 23 defeated Cronulla Sharks 12 at Sydney Football Stadium
  • Round 19, Sydney Roosters 20 defeated Newcastle Knights 17 at Energy Australia Stadium
  • Round 20, Sydney Roosters 26 defeated Melbourne Storm 16 at Sydney Football Stadium
  • Round 22, Sydney Roosters 26 defeated Wests Tigers 22 at Telstra Stadium

Draws

  • Round 21, Sydney Roosters 31 drew with the New Zealand Warriors at the Sydney Football Stadium

Players

The following is the Sydney Roosters squad named for the 2007 season. For Player Contracts see below in the external links section for details.

  1. Jamie Soward as of 28 May has left the Sydney Roosters. He is now a member of the St George Illawarra Dragons.
  2. Josh Lewis as of 14 May gained a release from the Sydney Roosters and with immediate effect will play for the Gold Coast Titans
  3. Nigel Plum as of 5 June sought and was granted a release from the Sydney Roosters and has immediately signed with the Canberra Raiders.
  4. Chris Flannery as of 15 June has been granted a release from the Sydney Roosters. Flannery, a seasoned origin player for Queensland has since signed with St. Helens in the Super League.

Player Summary

Sydney Roosters 2007AppearanceInterchangeTriesGoalsF/GPoints
Braith Anasta19–5–222
Mitchell Aubusson1073––12
Chris Beattie15–––0
Willie Brown–2–––0
Craig Fitzgibbon23–257–122
Ashley Harrison1374––16
Shaun Kenny-Dowall14–8––32
Heath L'Estrange62–––0
Josh Lewis1–1––4
Anthony Minichiello10–2–19
Joel Monaghan20–14––56
Nate Myles78–––0
Danny Nutley177–––0
Frank-Paul Nuuausala12–––0
Lopini Paea7153––12
Mickey Paea–5–––0
Mitchell Pearce1332––8
Sam Perrett24–9––36
Nigel Plum13–––0
Amos Roberts20178–44
Setaimata Sa771––4
Shane Shackleton6141––4
David Shillington21–1––4
Iosia Soliola13–1––4
Jamie Soward1––––0
Charlie Tonga–2–––0
Anthony Tupou2114––16
Danny Williams–5–––0
John Williams12–5––20
Craig Wing24–5––20
Total3129678653445

Player Movements

Incoming

NameClub Coming FromDetails
Mark O'MeleyBulldogs4-year contract, begins 2008
James AubussonMelbourne Storm3-year contract, begins 2008
Willie MasonBulldogs3-year contract, begins 2008

Outgoing

NameClub Going ToDetails
Craig WingSouth Sydney Rabbitohs4-year contract, begins 2008
Joel MonaghanCanberra Raiders3-year contract, begins 2008
Jamie SowardSt George-Illawarra Dragons2-year contract, effective immediately
Josh LewisGold Coast Titans3-year contract, effective immediately
Nigel PlumCanberra Raiders2-year contract, effective immediately
Chris FlannerySt Helens R.F.C.4-year contract, effective immediately
Heath L'EstrangeManly Warringah Sea Eagles2-year Contract begins 2008

Representative Players

The following is a list of Sydney Rooster players who have played for Australia or New Zealand and other nations, New South Wales or Queensland and City or Country in representative levels of football during the 2007 calendar year. This is correct as of 15 May 2007

International

Australia

  • Anthony Tupou

New Zealand

  • Iosia Soliola

State of Origin

New South Wales

  • Anthony Minichiello
  • Braith Anasta
  • Anthony Tupou

Queensland

  • Nate Myles

City Vs Country

City

  • Anthony Minichiello
  • Braith Anasta
  • Craig Wing

Country

  • Amos Roberts
  • Craig Fitzgibbon

Staff

Coaching Staff

Head coach – Brad Fittler AM (10 July 2007 – )

Head coach – Chris Anderson (16 March 2007 – 9 July 2007)

Physical Performance Manager – Ronald Palmer

Strength and Conditioning coach – Richard Harris

Strength and Conditioning coach – Ben Gardiner

Jersey Flegg and NRL Assistant coach – James Pickering

Club Physotherapist – Tony Ayoub

Football Manager – Troy Rovelli

Team doctor – Dr John Orchid

Recruitment and Retention – Arthur Beetson OAM

Assistant Staff/ Consultants

Luke Phillips

Luke Ricketson

Adrian Lam

Phil Gould

Executive

CEO – Brian Canavan

Chairman – Nick Politis

List incomplete

References

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