The Sydney Roosters say they plan to target injured Sharks playmaker Braydon Trindall in their NRL match this weekend, according to reports from multiple outlets. The approach is described as a concerted effort by Roosters players to put Trindall under sustained pressure.
The three articles describe the same basic theme and same player, but each frames it as a strategic focus ahead of the game. The “pound the rock” phrasing is used to characterize the Roosters’ intention to wear down the opponent around Trindall’s involvement. While the outlets differ in how they describe the tactic, they agree that Trindall is injured and that the Roosters’ game plan is built around exploiting his condition.
No additional details about the severity of Trindall’s injury, his expected minutes, or specific match incidents are provided in the excerpts. Overall, the reporting centers on Roosters’ stated mindset and tactical emphasis for the upcoming fixture against Cronulla.