@Chadman's Ghost said:@Balmain Boy said:@Chadman's Ghost said:@Balmain Boy said:It would be very frustrating for Chee Kam. If he gets a callup this week, he'll be short of match fitness due to not playing much, which then makes it harder for him to excel when he's given shot. Have Buchanan as 18th man. Won't be missed if he's not playing.
Chee Kam should definitely start for Lawrence this week. He's earned it. Edwards still needs match fitness coming back from injury but hopefully he can take the place of Lovett shortly.
How has Chee Kam earned a start? What has he done to earn a start?
He's been 18th man for every match this season, so close to playing but cut at the last moment. When one of our back rowers gets injured then he should be the next cab off the rank.
I understand that. But that's hardly earning a start. It's not like he was tearing it up in the trials.
We've annointed him a 1st grade spot based on the fact he's played a few games for Manly. Halatau has 'earned' a start if Lawrence is out. Farah back, Halatau to the backrow.
There will still be room for Chee Kam with Lawrence looking at a holiday.
If both Farah and Halatau play they wont sit Cherrington on the bench.