The same 17 ! Luke drops out for Romey .. ad moves .. that’s all . Persist with Kit as the battering ram game changer . He definitely can do it . Until his motor gets better . He needs to build confidence , where every mistake isn’t going to lead to a spot in reserve grade . He was apart of a winning team , only fair to continue that .
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I wonder if the club has spoken to AD about a move to 13? I think he has the size and skill and his defence has improved this year. We can more easily use his kicking game and being close to the ruck, he can free up Latu and Jerome to play a little wider.
Could be the missing piece
Could be the missing piece
I’d like to see AD at lock.
He seems to have his confidence fully back.
the thing that puzzles me about his commitment. As the 3rd person there at the tackle (which he normaly is ) he chooses not to commit, bulldog them ,or legally flop. He may have a few bows on his string, yet he lacks that extra 1 % effort for the team. He has no heart for a 13,Size skill ,probably
weststigers
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Keen to see how this Surava bloke goes. Never heard of him
TIGERS
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Agreed. Tito was fantastic at fullback and showed real urgency and energy in defence. Bula is more silky and skillful, but also languid at times.
I'd also love to see what Bula,s skill and power could bring to Centre.
TIGERS
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He's not tough enough to play as a forward. No way. He gets bashed up enough playing at Centre.
BlackWhiteGold
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OUT: To'a (assume elbow/wrist), Luke Laulilii, Kit Laulilii, Murray, Hope
IN: Naden, Luai, Hunt, Bird, Api
Turuva
Staines
Naden
Doeuihi
Skelton
Luai
Latu
Twal
Sukkar
Samuela
Pole
Api
May
-
Sione
Seyfarth
Hunt
Bird (can cover dummy half if required as well)
IN: Naden, Luai, Hunt, Bird, Api
Turuva
Staines
Naden
Doeuihi
Skelton
Luai
Latu
Twal
Sukkar
Samuela
Pole
Api
May
-
Sione
Seyfarth
Hunt
Bird (can cover dummy half if required as well)
Not a bad side but I don't get resting first choice players if they are fit?
BlackWhiteGold
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Big culture building few days ahead for the club.
All of our Jersey Flegg (Sat), NSW Cup (Sun) & obviously NRL (Sun) teams play in Auckland this weekend and all coming off wins so spirits will be high.
Will be approx 55 players heading over there.
All of our Jersey Flegg (Sat), NSW Cup (Sun) & obviously NRL (Sun) teams play in Auckland this weekend and all coming off wins so spirits will be high.
Will be approx 55 players heading over there.
1. Turuva
2. Staines
3. AD
4. To'a (hoping he is fit otherwise Mapapalangi?)
5. Skelton
6. Luai
7. L Fainu (c)
8. May
9. Api (c)
10. Pole
11. Sammy Fainu
12. Tannous Sukkar
13. Twal
14. Bird (back-row/halves/cetnres + at a stretch hooker)
15. Sione Fainu
16. Seyfarth
17. Hunt
Hope doesn't deserve to be dropped, just think Bird offers more flexibility from the bench.
2. Staines
3. AD
4. To'a (hoping he is fit otherwise Mapapalangi?)
5. Skelton
6. Luai
7. L Fainu (c)
8. May
9. Api (c)
10. Pole
11. Sammy Fainu
12. Tannous Sukkar
13. Twal
14. Bird (back-row/halves/cetnres + at a stretch hooker)
15. Sione Fainu
16. Seyfarth
17. Hunt
Hope doesn't deserve to be dropped, just think Bird offers more flexibility from the bench.
tig_prmz
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If To'a is out, I give Douehi R centre position to utilise his kicking.
Laulili should get another chance. He will want to prove himself again.
Laulili should get another chance. He will want to prove himself again.
BlackWhiteGold
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Pending selections, big game in NSW Cup this week for Makasini & Taylan. They are up against the ladder leading Warriors with a solid 3/4 line.
Personally I'd play May & Makasini for 60 mins this week. I'd give both 40 mins at left centre and also 20 mins at right centre (with Faataape on the bench as their replacement). Let's see.
Neither of them are close to ready... They have both only played 40mins in KOE... Realistically, we should be holding them back until next season - unless really desperate with injuries. Bring them on the right way.
BWG can you tell me what you've seen with Naden since his last stint at centre in the NRL? I like him as a winger.... But his defensive efforts in centre were so poor for us earlier this season .. has he improved?
Halbrowne61
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Not sure why you want to resurrect Naden BWG, imo he’s finished.
BlackWhiteGold
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I’m thinking if he comes in it will be for To’a at right centre with AD moving back to his usual left centre in place of Luke. Whilst we’re a chance of finals, experience is important and Naden’s knee seems to be a lot better in Cup in recent weeks too. Plus he was 18th man yesterday so he is close to a recall.
Speed2burn
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Bird can also fill in at centre , he’s pretty cooked but I think he can atleast give you a solid defensive game there … Naden has just had way too many chances and sucked it up every time
BlackWhiteGold
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You know what you’re right! On reflection Naden’s worst games for us have been at centre with his poor defensive reads. I personally think he is a much better winger & fullback. But I still think Benji will select him at centre if To’a is out.