TEAM LIST Round 8 vs. Broncos

[cktiger]

I haven't watched the Magpies this year.
So I wonder: is Alaimalo, the very recent union convert, ready for NRL? How relevant is his union experience for NRL after just 6-7 cup games?

I was surprised to see him preferred to the other Magpies winger, Lobb.

Given the wingers were our big weakness against Panthers, won't the Broncos be targeting a rookie winger like Alaimalo?

Most probably the only reason Stains is there is because they didn’t want to blood two new wingers.
If he has another shocker he’s out the door.

 

[Buttface]

I’ve got a feeling Matamua won’t be here long. I think it’s evident if he was good enough he’d be in the 17. Not the case really.

Exactly what I was thinking, if they thought he was our future lock then we trying Bates again?

 

[magpies forever]

NRL: We admit that the bunker made an incorrect call this week against the Tigers that should of been a sin binning.

Also NRL: Let's let the same bunker official who made the shocker against the Tigers referee them this weekend.

Magnificent thinking there isn't it?

 

[Oldman]

Sam Fainu would be probably the best new forward this year. Deserves to start.
Will be interesting to see how he goes from the kick off. I’ve always noticed his impact coming in around the 20 minute mark. He reminds me of Olakoatu at Manly. Big aggressive rangy talented player. Really like this guy. Hopefully we can hold onto him for a long time.

Agree
A big difference starting to coming off the bench after 20.
I am a fan so am hopeful it doesn’t affect his impact.

 

[Krammy]

No

Yeh, what's the go with Campbelltown. It's been like Tombstone for us - and we have never been on the side of Wyatt Earp. Maybe this week.........maybe not. Hope the boys continue to put in.

 

[boonboon]

I’ve got a feeling Matamua won’t be here long. I think it’s evident if he was good enough he’d be in the 17. Not the case really.

He is only 20 and a middle forward who spent a lot of Juniors playing 5/8. Bit early for people to give up on him.

 

[Tito Santana]

He is only 20 and a middle forward who spent a lot of Juniors playing 5/8. Bit early for people to give up on him.

I have put a line through him. He looks too chunky to play 5/8. Schusterish.

 

[IronTiger]

Magnificent thinking there isn't it?

maybe the ref will have this in mind when officiating any 50/50s

 

[AdelaideTiger]

If we can get through this game unscathed, and with a bit of confidence we've got a much more favourable draw for the next 4-5 rounds and could get a bit of a streak going.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I’m just wondering if we are to win, or even get close, where the points might come from ?

 

[sheer64]

No idea how we do it, but if we can shut down Walsh, we have a chance. Mam and Cobbo are big outs.

Shut down Reynolds and Walsh will try too hard and make a shit load of errors. Or at least that is how my dream went🤣🤣🤣

 

[tiger_one]

I’m just wondering if we are to win, or even get close, where the points might come from ?

Forwards do what forwards should do.
Kick pressure.
Kick to the corners.
Pressure, pressure, pressure.
And the backs finish things off.
Simple game-plan.
(If only!!)

 

[tiger_one]

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

The image above is obviously photo shopped... more fake news.... there is a red circle around the tiger......

 

[Stevec]

I'm really hoping Solomon Ailamalo can become one of two much needed quality wingers
Although I think Union is a second level game for him to hold down a regular spot with the Waikato Chiefs is no mean feat .They have been one of the better Super Rugby franchises for a number of years .Dont know much about him ? Is he fast ?
By the way what happened to Jimmy Ngutlik ? He was quick !

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Just look at his stats for this year... that might help.... Tupou was still learning.....

 

[BAGNF05]

I just saw Ezra and Cobbo have been ruled out of this game with a finger & shoulder complaint....

Cobbo is a big out, I had him down for a double at least.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Back to reality... RIP rest in peace when you are alive... not dead....enjoy the game... especially the part... when they run out

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Lets hope we can keep them under 50.

 

[Vicious]

Lets hope we can keep them under 50.

Give it a couple of more years, we are still developing.