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THERE was a reaction when Roosters coach Trent Robinson first learned his team had not received a bye before any of this season's three Origin matches.
But even if Robinson had agreed to share his feelings after Friday night, the real response would probably not be suitable for a family newspaper.
"I've got my thoughts but today is not the time," Robinson said.
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Michael Jennings grabs the first of his two tries against the Tigers. Source: Getty Images
The Roosters scored 30 points to secure a comfortable victory over Wests Tigers last night, and all of them were shared between the five NSW Origin candidates from Bondi Junction.
Daniel Tupou and Michael Jennings both claimed doubles to advance claims that their left edge double act should be replicated in sky blue.
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Their combined efforts bankrolled a match-winning 20-0 lead by the 45 minute mark, before Blues certainties Mitchell Pearce and Boyd Cordner iced the win with late four-pointers. To complete the sweep, five eighth James Maloney marked his courageous return from a shoulder injury with three conversions and try assists.
But while Laurie Daley's selection dilemma might have eased as a result, Robinson's contingency planning skills will be tested over the upcoming ten weeks. With Aiden Guerra and Jake Friend also on the cusp of Queensland selection, the Roosters could miss as many as seven players during the annual grind.
The Tigers gang up to try to stop Sonny Bill Williams. Source: Getty Images
Incredibly, the NRL draw has exposed them to playing a second string side before all three Origin matches - against Canterbury, Newcastle and Cronulla.
"We've planned for it. It's going to be tough," Robinson said. "That's what a squad is there for, rather than a team.
"We've got a total of 33 players in our squad, and some of them haven't played a game yet this year."
Sonny Bill Williams gets a pass away under pressure from the Tigers. Source: News Corp Australia
The positive for the Roosters is a clean bill of health, with Daniel Mortimer, Remi Casty, Kane Evans, Samisoni Langi and Tautai Moga all waiting below at NSW Cup feeder side Newtown for a chance. The fact the premiers have now entered the top four thanks to their third straight win has also eased the pressure on them slightly.
It wasn't a victory to rejoice.
Aaron Woods makes his point to referee Chris James. Source: Getty Images
Fumbles and poor execution kept the injury-ravaged Tigers within four points until the shadows of halftime. But a total of three tries in five minutes either side of the interval finished the contest as the opposition attack never seriously threatened with a spine boasting less 40 matches of NRL experience.
"We were a little stop-start tonight," Robinson said. "It could have been better, but we'll take 30-6."
James Maloney was on target in his return from a shoulder injury. Source: Getty Images
Robinson revealed Maloney needed pain-killing injections in his shoulder before kick-off and at halftime to get through the match.
It's a regimen the No. 6 will be required to endure for the next six weeks until the grade two tear in his AC joint is healed.
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Maloney said the bid to retain his Origin jersey had motivated last night's early return, which could have been even better had he not fumbled the ball over the line midway through the second half.
The 27-year-old also admitted his shoulder was "tender" after the game, and that the pain restricted his ability to throw long passes.
Michael Jennings breaks away to score his second try. Source: News Corp Australia
Obviously it's a game I want to be involved in, so the more games I can be involved leading into (Origin), I assume it's going to be better for myself," he said.
Tigers coach Mick Potter said Braith Anasta and Sauaso Sue were expected to return from ankle injuries for next week's clash against Cronulla, while club doctors will monitor the health of veteran winger Pat Richards, who was replaced with concussion shortly before fulltime.
SYDNEY ROOSTERS 30 (M Jennings 2 D Tupou 2 B Cordner M Pearce tries J Maloney 3 goals) bt WESTS TIGERS 6 (C Lawrence try B Austin goal) at Allianz Stadium. Referee: Matt Cecchin, Chris James. Crowd: 16,024.
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