Upset loss raises major headache for Roosters

There was no more disappointing team in the first round than the Roosters, who were totally out-enthused by rank outsiders Newcastle at home.The Roosters' lack of energy or creativity was a real worry for coach Trent Robinson.A possible concern for the Roosters was it was the first game in which Sam Walker played alongside Luke Keary in the halves - and the pair both looked flat.Are they too similar - both tiny men with smart running games? The best halfback combinations tend to be players with different skill sets - look at Brett Kenny/Peter Sterling and Kevin Walters/Allan Langer. Time will tell if this will be a problem for the Roosters.