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<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve got to stay focused, make sure we nail the emotion around it and also nail the execution of our play,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Robinson added that \u201cfooty hate is different to real hate\u201d, but acknowledged that there has been no love lost between the two foundation clubs since 1908.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s the beauty of our rivalry,\u201d he said. \u201cThere is hate and there\u2019s an anger that goes with it \u2026 that just elevates the sport to new heights.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Latrell Mitchell\u2019s high tackle on Joey Manu in 2021 led to a famous chapter in the Book of Feuds.Credit: NRL Photos<\/p>\n
The recent drama surrounding South Sydney mid-season recruit Brandon Smith will only add to the intrigue of Friday night\u2019s showdown.<\/p>\n
Smith joined the Rabbitohs after the Roosters granted him a mid-season release and is now facing police charges for allegedly trying to supply drugs to Roosters forward Victor Radley in June. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing by Radley.<\/p>\n
Asked if Smith\u2019s presence would provide the Roosters with any extra motivation, Robinson replied: \u201cNo, none at all.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said any discussion about Smith had been how to minimise his impact.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know his strengths,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd so it\u2019s been pure analysis on his game.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robinson confirmed halfback Sam Walker would return from a concussion lay-off, having sat out last week\u2019s 40-10 hammering of Melbourne.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s done a bit of work on a tackle position and all of that,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThat\u2019s in his position, the way the modern game\u2019s getting played, he\u2019s dealing with sometimes the biggest players on the field.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey\u2019re in the back row now, with the way the six again\u2019s gone \u2026 so he just had a chance to get back into that this week.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd he\u2019s also a proud guy. He doesn\u2019t want that [concussion] to happen again.\u201d<\/p>\n
After winning four of their past five games to stay in the finals race, Robinson said \u201cthe reward is pretty clear for us\u201d if they can beat Souths.<\/p>\n
A Roosters loss would leave the door open for the ninth-placed Dolphins to leapfrog them into the top eight if they beat a depleted Canberra on Sunday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe feel ready for tomorrow night and we feel ready for what\u2019s next as well … we\u2019re not limiting ourselves even to what\u2019s next,\u201d Robinson said.<\/p>\n
\u201cSo Friday night we want to earn the right to put a bit of a stamp on our season.\u201d<\/p>\n