Now that Tuqiri is likely to start round one...

[hybrid_tiger]

…your team against Manly?

1.
2\. Tuqiri
3\. Ayshford
4\. Lawrence
5\. Ryan
6\. Marshall
7\. Moltzen
8\. Gibbs
9\. Farah (c)
10\. Galloway
11\. Ellis
12\. Heighington
13\. Fulton

14\. Cayless
15\. Payten
16\. Moors
17.

I have two question marks, fullback and the last bench spot. For fullback, I would like to see Mullaney given a go. I know he's probably not completely ready yet, but if you had to choose between Brown and Mullaney I know who I would be giving it to. Brown could not regularly make first grade in a mediocre Cronulla side and I see no reason why he will succeed with us.

Obviously Tuqiri will probably eventually end up at fullback, but with short lead up time and minimal time training before this match, I doubt he would slot straight into the fullback role initially.

The other question mark is the last bench spot. Sheens loves having an outside back there, and my first choice would be Taumata. However, he's not even playing in the trials so I doubt he will come under consideration. I just hope that this spot doesn't go to Fitzhenry - playing multiple positions poorly isn't what we need. We also don't need a back-up hooker as Farah plays 80 minutes.

 

[fainty]

Let's wait till he's here first.

 

[crouching_tiger]

1\. Lawrence
2\. Fitzhenry
3\. Ayshford
4\. Ryan
5\. Tuqiri

6\. Marshall
7\. Moltzen

8\. Galloway
9\. Farah ©
10\. Gibbs
11\. Fulton
12\. Heighington
13\. Ellis

14\. Payten
15\. Flanagan
16\. Cayless
17\. Moops

 

[The_Tooth]

I'm not convinced he'll play round 1\. He might be here but Sheens keeps saying he wont walk straight into the team without settling in and around the squad first.

 

[AndTheKungFoSing]

I'm not convinced he'll play round 1\. He might be here but Sheens keeps saying he wont walk straight into the team without settling in and around the squad first.

Sheens also said he won't be playing reserve grade lol

He'll walk straight into the side me thinks… and so he should...

 

[The_Tooth]

I can't see why we need to rush Mullaney and to some degree Lui. Keep them in the 20's.

I'd really like to see Taumata used. Bench maybe, but we'd only be carrying him for injuries. Seems a waste. I'm hoping at some stage this year Dwyer can come into the team and shift Fulton back to the bench. Fulton can play a number of positions, even hooker now supposedly.

It would love to see Taumata get a run at fullback this week. He's the type of player that could do well there. Would solve some issues for us and allow the majority of our most dangerous players on the field at once.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

I'm not convinced he'll play round 1\. He might be here but Sheens keeps saying he wont walk straight into the team without settling in and around the squad first.

Mate, there is no way he will turn up before round one and not play first grade.

 

[X-Pac]

1.Moltzen
2.Tuqiri
3.Lawrence
4.Ayshford
5.Ryan
6.Marshall
7.Lazarus/Lui - either one ,though i perfer Lazarus since hes a actual half
8.Galloway
9.Farah
10.Gibbs
11.Heighnington
12.Ellis
13.Fulton

14.Mataka
15.Payton
16.Gower
17.Cayless

18.Moors

 

[TheSunTanSuperman]

1.Brown
2.Ryan
3.Ayshford
4.Lawrence
5.Tuqiri

6.Marshall
7.Moltzen

8.Gibbs
9.Farah
10.Galloway
11.Ellis
12.Heighington
13.Fulton

14.Moors
15.Cayless
16.Payten
17.Taumata

 

[Icon]

It will be a great looking team once Tuiaki is back…barring no one else gets injured

 

[boonboon]

I would agree with the sun tan superman his teams looks exactly like what I would put out on the field - although the last bench spot is still up for grabs

 

[Glennb]

1.Brown
2.Ryan
3.Ayshford
4.Lawrence
5.Tuqiri

6.Marshall
7.Moltzen

8.Gibbs
9.Farah
10.Galloway
11.Ellis
12.Heighington
13.Fulton

14.Moors
15.Cayless
16.Payten
17.Taumata

I think that team is close to what we will see rd 1, but for shear interest/excitement factor I'd replace Ryan with Brown and slot Mullaney at 1.

Glenn

 

[Bazzinator]

i can't see sheens making changes to the squad from the one named this week for the trial

Brown
Tuqiri
Ayshford
Lawrence
Ryan

Marshall
Moltzen

Gibbs
Farah
Galloway
Payten
Ellis
Heighington

Fulton
Cayless
Moors
Mataka

 

[tigersnumberone]

MULLANEY MULLANEY MULLANEY.

Form and Talent should be the only 2 factors considered and Mullaney is head and shoulders above any other option at fullback. He has bucket loads of skill and CAN kick a goal. Those 2 point conversions are crucial for us, given the amount of tight games we are always involved in.

I am soooo tired of slinging crap on Tim Sheens. I just want him, for the teams sake, and his own, to realise that Jake Mullaney is the player that will step up and make a difference. Could possibly be the rookie of the year in the NRL if given his shot, and I say, he deserves a shot.

 

[red_dogg]

i know ill get bagged for saying this but surely ashford isnt our number one option in the centres with lawerence…. i know he is capable but he isnt damaging enough for me.... benji will have his work cut out again this yr tryin to put him through holes.... hope he proves me wrong.

brown
ryan
lawerence
moltz
lote
benji
lui
galloway
farah
gibbs
ellis
heigno
fults

moors
cayless
ashford
payton

 

[softlaw]

sheens has picked fitzhenry in the final trial team because he is in his plans for the season. certain he'll be picked for the first real game.
geeze i hope i'm wrong.

 

[alien]

1\. Lawrence
2\. Brown
3\. Ayshford
4\. Daniela
5\. Tuqiri
6\. Marshall (vc)
7\. Moltzen
8\. Galloway
9\. Farah ©
10\. Gibbs
11\. Ellis
12\. Heighington
13\. Fulton

14\. Mataka
15\. Moors
16\. Cayless
17\. Payten

 

[hammertime]

1\. Lawrence
2\. Fitzhenry
3\. Ayshford
4\. Ryan
5\. Tuqiri

6\. Marshall
7\. Moltzen

8\. Galloway
9\. Farah ©
10\. Gibbs
11\. Fulton
12\. Heighington
13\. Ellis

14\. Payten
15\. Flanagan
16\. Cayless
17\. Moops

I actually like that side CT…

 

[Bazzinator]

why would sheens run lawrence at fullback when he hasn't had one rial match their. if he was going to do this it would of already happened

 

[ron_burgandy]

why would sheens run lawrence at fullback when he hasn't had one rial match their. if he was going to do this it would of already happened

lawrence played the majority of his junior football at fullback, and IMO is concievably the best fullback at our club, he isnt utilised enough at centre, he should be on the wing or fullback.