WT v Knights round 1 ‘25 predictions

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Jeez how rubbish are the Roosters.

Hard to tell how well the Knights are going. Still think there halves will struggle. Decent backline though

Man that Bradman Best can be quiet through games but when he injects himself what a weapon.

 

[innsaneink]

Man that Bradman Best can be quiet through games but when he injects himself what a weapon

He's improved outta sight last few years

 

[Vicious]

I think latu in the centres would get shredded by guys like Best, Crichton, Staggs Gagai etc... Not too mention guys like Walsh and hammer chiming in

Why ?
Latu’s front on defence is very strong and he’s much quicker than you would think, he wouldn’t get beaten laterally easily,
Then from an attacking point of view he runs the ball powerfully and has a high skill level.
When you say someone such as Latu would get shredded by the opposing elite attacking players, what potential left centre do we currently have that we can call a good defensive centre ?
Possibly Olam when he’s 💯 fit and healthy, I have doubts we will ever see that again,

 

[SeanT]

does seem pretty cut and dried. Mason in for Bula if not fit. Seyfarth to me is the real weak link. He has no impact whatsoever on an edge. As long as he defends well he will have to do.

Yeah Seyfarth should be depth. Defensively he is pretty good but attacking just not good enough if we want to play finals. Needs to put some more weight on .as well so he can make post contact metres. Doesn't get anywhere

 

[bptiger 0]

If we think we will get a easy 2 points playing the knights, think again , they look very well drilled and boy has they got some pace , our outside backs will have to be on there toes

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Yeah Seyfarth should be depth. Defensively he is pretty good but attacking just not good enough if we want to play finals. Needs to put some more weight on .as well so he can make post contact metres. Doesn't get anywhere

3 year extension hope it is small dollars just gets rag dolled in attack against the bigger forward packs.

 

[SeanT]

Why ?
Latu’s front on defence is very strong and he’s much quicker than you would think, he wouldn’t get beaten laterally easily,
Then from an attacking point of view he runs the ball powerfully and has a high skill level.
When you say someone such as Latu would get shredded by the opposing elite attacking players, what potential left centre do we currently have that we can call a good defensive centre ?
Possibly Olam when he’s 💯 fit and healthy, I have doubts we will ever see that again,

Tbh in two years I want to see Maraksini and another new centre. Rep centre. Toa, Naden etc should be depth. Have to think top 4 squad members.

 

[upthetigers]

He's improved outta sight last few years

The way he carved up Origin have to go back a bit to see another player who impacted Origin like that maybe Fafita. I'll put my hand up to be his opposing player in round 1.

 

[WesternSuburbsBoy]

If we think we will get a easy 2 points playing the knights, think again , they look very well drilled and boy has they got some pace , our outside backs will have to be on there toes

Our right said will need to be close to perfect defensively… that left side with KP, Lucas, Best & Marzhew looks lethal asf

 

[JC99]

Knights have the ability to score lots of points if given the opportunity... if our forwards can dominate and we control field position we will win

They don't have any halves the caliber of Luai and while their backline has a lot more strike, our middle looks a lot stronger. Will be very interesting to see how it goes.

 

[upthetigers]

Knights have the ability to score lots of points if given the opportunity... if our forwards can dominate and we control field position we will win

They don't have any halves the caliber of Luai and while their backline has a lot more strike, our middle looks a lot stronger. Will be very interesting to see how it goes.

Thompson is overrated we will bash them up the middle and get a roll on. May, Hunt & Pole will wreck em.

 

[Bigscreentv]

Man that Bradman Best can be quiet through games but when he injects himself what a weapon.

Are you saying you’re hoping he’s not at his best?

 

[Vicious]

The more I watch Kai Pearce-Paul, the more I think he’s a bit soft.
If Samuela Fainu is on his game, he will physically dominate Pearce-Paul.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Are you saying you’re hoping he’s not at his best?

I think the whole forum will be praying for that to happen.

 

[SeanT]

Not sure about this game. If we don't have line speed then Ponga Is going to rip us to shreds. If we run up and get in there face and put pressure on Ponga and dominate the forward pack I think we would be a slight favourite. Really wish API was there though.

 

[JC99]

The more I watch Kai Pearce-Paul, the more I think he’s a bit soft.
If Samuela Fainu is on his game, he will physically dominate Pearce-Paul.

He runs soft... he's got good skill but I don't think he realises how big he is. Sam is twice the player he is

 

[Bigscreentv]

These trial results are making it tough to get a real read on teams. The knights look really good to me, but then Melbourne were done by cowboys.

 

[orange&black]

Line up for the opening round…..
Assuming all players are available other than Olam. My team as follows:
Bula
Turuva
Toa
AD
Skelton
Galvin
Luai
May
TDS (Api unavailable)
Pole
Sam F
Bird
Twal

Latu
Hunt
Sione F
Seyfarth

Kit L (18th man)

 

[westTAHger]

Can there be any other prediction than:
wests tigers 25
knights 18
😉😆😀

 

[BAGNF05]

I think you just try and get your best 17 in the game

Bula
Skelton
Turuva
AD (Olam out?)
Staines
Galvin
Luai
May
Latu (Api out)
Pole
S Fainu
Seyfarth
Twal

Bird
Hunt
Sione Fainu
Kit (bolter)

18. Mason