TEAM LIST Preseason Challenge v Eels

[batboy]

It must be in the constitution of this Joint to have 2 x WTF selections on the bench
in every team list....

Every.Single.Week

 

[JC99]

There better be a heap of changes for round 1 otherwise that team is grim.... assuming Turuva and Luai will be fine, but worries about Bula and Olam

The club is absolutely terrible at communicating with the fans about injury updates - they leave us completely in the dark.

 

[Savvy]

I think we have more injured than first thought. Where’s Klemmer?

 

[batboy]

Bit weird 21 players named this week but opposition have named 28. We named 23 last week, opps ran with more again. Some positions must be locked in with some niggles, but I don't think he wants to show his hand just yet Benji, we'll see...

Show his hand?
Other clubs might be playing Poker - We're still playing checkers.

 

[Sully]

It is the best seat in the house.

Family ticket on the hill..

 

[upthetigers]

Well... Glad Sione's ok

Doobie... I know Benji loves him and called he'd be there but not as 7

Doobie biggest strength is his running game. He doesn't pass the ball playing him at 7 seems is ridiculous. I am kinda thinking of not going to the game now, so disappointing.

 

[Fish88]

Bit concerning not getting some reps in for some new recruits before the season. Also, what’s the go with Klemmer anyone know? Would have liked to see Tim J also get another run.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

These guys must be reading your posts and laughing.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Klem pulled out last week and no show this week hope it's not serious, Olam god knows when he gets back on the paddock.

 

[upthetigers]

Klem pulled out last week and no show this week hope it's not serious, Olam god knows when he gets back on the paddock.

It's been a chronic injury not looking good at all. If it's a preexisting injury can he even be medically retired?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Sounds perfect

 

[Lestronge]

Extremely important we get reps in with half a brand new team before the season starts, we are going to lose the first 5 games because they won’t have gelled and then all you idiots will be sooking about sacking Benji

If we lose the first 5 games it won’t be because seasoned rep players needed to participate in a bullshit trial for sheep stations .
It will be because we well and truely shot the bed . The middles are all getting a run and blowing the cobwebs out . Outside of that , I couldn’t care less . Seeing some continuity in defence would also help my mind , although that eels spine doesn’t look like it will pose a massive threat .
So strong edge defence , middles powering through tackles , and a clear continuity throughout the team will do me .
You don’t win premierships in February my guy . But you sure can lose them by playing players who arnt 💯.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Extremely important we get reps in with half a brand new team before the season starts, we are going to lose the first 5 games because they won’t have gelled and then all you idiots will be sooking about sacking Benji

And if they are not 100%, should we play them in a trial for these reps?

Benji good chance of failing irrespective of this trial or what we idiots say.

 

[JC99]

Don't understand the logic of Doueihi at 7 and Fainu on the bench.... AD isn't and never has been a halfback.

Hate seeing Twal at lock too. I don't mind him as a middle but he does not have the passing ability to play there

Benji is 5 years behind on moving the footy in the middle of the field. Lock is a position we massively lack

 

[happy_tiger]

Surprised that Bird isn't starting

 

[Tucker]

Benji playing 4D chess?
Let Parra beat us by 80 this week and then surprise them in round 2...bravo.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

I for one am terrified. How the hell is Luai going to win the spot in time for round 1.

 

[Ron Brodrick's Spirit]

Luai's elite talent.
Risking him in a meaningless trial would've been reckless.
Quality like him doesn't need a tune up, or to form combo's.

 

[Muffstar]

Gee battle of the hogs in the halves.

 

[happy_tiger]

Wonder where Klemmer is?

Also am I the only one that doesn't rate Mason ? Bula, Turuva or Stains over Mason IMO

I dont rate him as a fullback ....