Forward Pack Discussion

[JC99]

8 May
9 API
10 Twal
11 Samuela
12 Kai
13 Sione
14 Latu*
15 Hunt
16 Pole
17 Bunty

I see Sione and Pole as more locks and also have the ability to play around the forward pack

Twal and May are big minute props

Hunt and Bunty for impact props, too good for reserve grade as long as the pick up the slack

*When Latu is well I see him starting at 14 until he gets comfortable. Not sure who is going to be our round 2 utility.

I don't view in giving in Twal a extension, he has had alot of head knocks past couple of years, I think he will be medically retired next year when his contract runs out.

Seyfarth and Sukkar should never be called up in 2026 unless we lose ALL of our forward pack.

I reckon you've nailed the pack. This is how it should look every week if everyone's fit

Seyfarth is not a better player than anyone in that team. Problem is, he's an excellent trainer and fools coaches into thinking he should start games. Benji seems to love him unfortunately

 

[Vicious]

I reckon you've nailed the pack. This is how it should look every week if everyone's fit

Seyfarth is not a better player than anyone in that team. Problem is, he's an excellent trainer and fools coaches into thinking he should start games. Benji seems to love him unfortunately

I respect your opinion and you make some very valid points.
Can I just point out if we had those 3 bench middles in Hunt, Pole and Bunty all on the field at the same time it’s very likely our defensive line speed and defence in general would be very vulnerable.
All 3 are very good when we are in ball possession, but I think we sometimes forget about the defensive side of the game.
I think all supporters and Benji included would like players such as Seyfarth to be a bit more impactful when we have the ball, but he is generally more impactful as a bench middle than what he is as a starting edge.
He is usually an energetic and reliable defender and for these reasons I understand why Benji values him.

 

[EllisFan]

The bookies still have us in the bottom half of the comp. It will take our pack to play above themselves to climb into the top half I believe. Big year for TDM.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I reckon you've nailed the pack. This is how it should look every week if everyone's fit

Seyfarth is not a better player than anyone in that team. Problem is, he's an excellent trainer and fools coaches into thinking he should start games. Benji seems to love him unfortunately

Good sub but we now have a few other options. Unless he really fires he’ll be in NSW cup in my opinion.

 

[Odessa]

8 May
9 API
10 Twal
11 Samuela
12 Kai
13 Sione
14 Latu*
15 Hunt
16 Pole
17 Bunty

I see Sione and Pole as more locks and also have the ability to play around the forward pack

Twal and May are big minute props

Hunt and Bunty for impact props, too good for reserve grade as long as the pick up the slack

*When Latu is well I see him starting at 14 until he gets comfortable. Not sure who is going to be our round 2 utility.

I don't view in giving in Twal a extension, he has had alot of head knocks past couple of years, I think he will be medically retired next year when his contract runs out.

Seyfarth and Sukkar should never be called up in 2026 unless we lose ALL of our forward pack.

Bunty has to start and get replaced by Royce 80 minutes between them

 

[Merlot]

We seem to be building the right kind ,will go a long way if they believe in theirs selves

 

[Odessa]

8 May 60 minutes
9 API. 60 minutes
10 Bunty. 30 minutes
11 Samuela 80 minutes
12 Kai. 80 minutes
13 Sione. 30 minutes
14 Latu*. 25 minutes
15 Hunt. 30 minutes
16 Pole. 40 minutes
17 Twal 45 minutes
Minutes Ish rough guess

To start the season I changed the the Bunty Royce minutes

Bunty comes off Twal goes on
May comes off Royce goes on
Sione comes off Pole goes on

And at the back end of the game have

Api
May
Twal
Pole
KPP
Samuela

On the field

I think that's more balanced

 

[Odessa]

We seem to be building the right kind ,will go a long way if they believe in theirs selves

Above?

 

[Odessa]

We seem to be building the right kind ,will go a long way if they believe in theirs selves

Don't think Bunty and Royce should spend to much time on the field together one bash brother at a time

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Ethan Roberts is in the All Star team will be good to see him get a run.
He will be one to look out for thai year in our pack, couldn't get a start in that good roosters pack. He will be good off the bench

 

[Red88_Tiger]

I share your concerns, especially as he has shown a heart the size of a pea at times and floats in and out of games - demonstrating a clear lack of commitment. However, as we didn't bite the bullet and buy in a FG ready/experienced 13 to do the job he is probably the best we have (unless Benji has identified a young bloke and has him hiding in the car park during the open trainign sessions).

Suli coming back as a half 😂😂😂😂

 

[Airport05]

8 May
9 API
10 Twal
11 Samuela
12 Kai
13 Sione
14 Latu*
15 Hunt
16 Pole
17 Bunty

I see Sione and Pole as more locks and also have the ability to play around the forward pack

Twal and May are big minute props

Hunt and Bunty for impact props, too good for reserve grade as long as the pick up the slack

*When Latu is well I see him starting at 14 until he gets comfortable. Not sure who is going to be our round 2 utility.

I don't view in giving in Twal a extension, he has had alot of head knocks past couple of years, I think he will be medically retired next year when his contract runs out.

Seyfarth and Sukkar should never be called up in 2026 unless we lose ALL of our forward pack.

Genuine question mate - what is it about Sione and Pole that makes you see them as locks? To my eyes they both look like bonafide frontrowers, with the added benefit that Sione can do a serviceable job filling in on an edge if needed.