Ayshford injury last 10 seconds.

[Illek]

davis would let no one down , neither would pritchard 2 different types of centres .

Would love to see either of them get a crack

 

[Delahunty]

Today's Tele has a minor article about our use of the bench, and the lack of minutes Fitzhenry has seen and why (cover for robbie mainly, injury to backs, etc), and that it is expected that Fitz will move to starting winger, presumably for 80 minutes, with Brown moving to centre to cover for Ayshford. This is said to be announced in the team this arvo.

IMO the Fitz has never been a special footballer, however his minutes with us this year have been good, **especially** his security under the high ball/kick return. And on stats - he's a proven finisher at nrl level - even if he's had to simply catch and put the ball down. I think he slots in, and knows the game of benji and the the outside backs. He'll have anticipation and urgency. I could never fault him on effort, despite some of his bumbling efforts to be elusive with the ball/footwork. If he catches and runs he can finish - so he slots in.

 

[simonthetiger]

We need someone who tackles with their shoulder, not with their hands. Tomane was beaten on several times by a palm. Titans were also caught on the back foot several times and not running up in a line.

Well spotted.

The attempts on Tonga were woeful.

 

[southerntiger]

Today's Tele has a minor article about our use of the bench, and the lack of minutes Fitzhenry has seen and why (cover for robbie mainly, injury to backs, etc), and that it is expected that Fitz will move to starting winger, presumably for 80 minutes, with Brown moving to centre to cover for Ayshford. This is said to be announced in the team this arvo.

IMO the Fitz has never been a special footballer, however his minutes with us this year have been good, **especially** his security under the high ball/kick return. And on stats - he's a proven finisher at nrl level - even if he's had to simply catch and put the ball down. I think he slots in, and knows the game of benji and the the outside backs. He'll have anticipation and urgency. I could never fault him on effort, despite some of his bumbling efforts to be elusive with the ball/footwork. If he catches and runs he can finish - so he slots in.

Brown and Fitzy would be a horrible defensive combination IMHO.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

however his minutes with us this year have been good, **especially** his security under the high ball/kick return.

Fitzhenry has played an average of two minutes per game in each game this season, except the Roosters in which he played the full 80 on the wing. In that game five tries were scored down his side of the field.

I don't understand how you can say his minutes with us this year have been good, when he's been playing two minutes at most?

 

[system]

He didn't play the full 80 on the wing hybrid. He was shifted to fullback when Lui came off. When on the wing I can only attribute one try to his direct fault. The rest were created by messes much further in field.

He would not be my solution for this week at all but he was nowhere near as bad as many suggest in that Roosters game. Ellis played as long as he could injured and our two other defensive rocks were missing. It was a bad day at the office for many

 

[hybrid_tiger]

He didn't play the full 80 on the wing hybrid. He was shifted to fullback when Lui came off. When on the wing I can only attribute one try to his direct fault. The rest were created by messes much further in field.

He would not be my solution for this week at all but he was nowhere near as bad as many suggest in that Roosters game. Ellis played as long as he could injured and our two other defensive rocks were missing. It was a bad day at the office for many

My mistake, you are right, he did switch to fullback and did OK there in the circumstances.

I don't want to see him on the wing. There are better options. Brown and Fitzhenry on our right edge does not fill me with any confidence.

 

[system]

I agree with you on that. I do not want Brown moved out of thw wing slot either. The back three have been churning excellent meterage for us and getting quick PTB's and starting our roll.

One possibility I hadn't considered until today (and a terrible thing if it were a chance) is Moltzen to return to fullback, Ryan to the wing, Brown to centre and the early return of Lui

 

[tigeress]

Smeg, what a horrible thought ! I hope that option does not occur, the coach should only replace the injured player, not move the whole team around to accommodate one player !

 

[southerntiger]

I agree with you on that. I do not want Brown moved out of thw wing slot either. The back three have been churning excellent meterage for us and getting quick PTB's and starting our roll.

One possibility I hadn't considered until today (and a terrible thing if it were a chance) is Moltzen to return to fullback, Ryan to the wing, Brown to centre and the early return of Lui

I highly doubt this will occur. Sheens seems happy with Ryan at fullback and is unlikely to make radical changes to the team against the Raiders.

 

[Balmain_Tiger]

I agree with you on that. I do not want Brown moved out of thw wing slot either. The back three have been churning excellent meterage for us and getting quick PTB's and starting our roll.

One possibility I hadn't considered until today (and a terrible thing if it were a chance) is Moltzen to return to fullback, Ryan to the wing, Brown to centre and the early return of Lui

I highly doubt this will occur. Sheens seems happy with Ryan at fullback and is unlikely to make radical changes to the team against the Raiders.

at this stage i dont even see lui making a return to FG and if so definitely not the starting 13..
if brown wants to remain in FG he needs to improve his defensive reads

 

[alien]

1.Ryan
3.Brown
5.Fitzhenry

17.Daniela

I don't necessarily agree with it though i think thats what we'll see. I'd like to see…

1.Ryan
3.Brown
5.Fitzhenry

17.Lazerus

Both of those are terrible except for Ryan at fullback.

 

[magpie_mania]

Smeg, what a horrible thought ! I hope that option does not occur, the coach should only replace the injured player, not move the whole team around to accommodate one player !

I have it from good source (a player)that keith galloway wont play this week.

 

[alien]

Smeg, what a horrible thought ! I hope that option does not occur, the coach should only replace the injured player, not move the whole team around to accommodate one player !

I have it from good source (a player)that keith galloway wont play this week.

Is that source Bryce Gibbs or Liam Fulton? :laughing:

 

[senexx]

IMO the Fitz has never been a special footballer, however his minutes with us this year have been good, **especially** his security under the high ball/kick return. And on stats - he's a proven finisher at nrl level - even if he's had to simply catch and put the ball down. I think he slots in, and knows the game of benji and the the outside backs. He'll have anticipation and urgency. I could never fault him on effort, despite some of his bumbling efforts to be elusive with the ball/footwork. If he catches and runs he can finish - so he slots in.

People often complain about wingers that just catch and put the ball down but it needs to be remembered that this is part of good positional play where they have had to be in the right spot at the right time in the rhythm of the game.