Recent history says the Tricolours need to go after Melbourne behemoth Nelson Asofa-Solomona. And there’s only one man for the job.
Trent Robinson did not quite say the Roosters would put a target on Melbourne’s biggest and meanest man.
That’s because the distinguishing feature of the Roosters’ only two wins over Melbourne in their past 12 clashes has been their take-down of Asofa-Solomona and physical dominance of the southern powerhouse.the crux of Robinson’s post-match address to his players after the Roosters’ last win The last preliminary final between the two sides, in 2019, began in similar fashion – even with Waerea-Hargreaves suspended and watching from the sidelines.Asofa-Solomona and Siua Taukeiaho threw punches
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