Realistic team list round 1 2018
- Thread starter Tacky
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Nice season still a few months away and already slipping the boot into our players….
That's Captain Brick Hands-Plodder to you... :unamused:
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If we're going to start with one of Matulino or Packer on the bench then it shouldn't be Packer - to get value out of him he needs to be playing two stints. Matulino would be a better bench option given he can play long, unbroken stints without losing effectiveness.
gallagher
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Good side.
With Matulini coming off the bench, would he be expected to play the game out without a break?
The team below is based on Moses Suli and Jacob Liddle being unfit to be considered:
01\. Tuimoala Lolohea
02\. David Nofoaluma
03\. Taane Milne
04\. Mahe Fonua
05\. Kevin Naiqama (can double up as fullback in case of injury)
06\. Josh Reynolds © (he is here for change of culture and attitude)
07\. Luke Brooks
08\. Russell Packer
09\. Matt McIlwrick
10\. Ben Matulino
11\. Josh Aloiai
12\. Elijah Taylor
13\. Matt Eisenhuth
14\. Alex Twal
15\. Tim Grant
16\. Sauaso Sue
17\. Benji Marshall
18\. Chris McQueen
19\. Esan Masters
01\. Tuimoala Lolohea
02\. David Nofoaluma
03\. Taane Milne
04\. Mahe Fonua
05\. Kevin Naiqama (can double up as fullback in case of injury)
06\. Josh Reynolds © (he is here for change of culture and attitude)
07\. Luke Brooks
08\. Russell Packer
09\. Matt McIlwrick
10\. Ben Matulino
11\. Josh Aloiai
12\. Elijah Taylor
13\. Matt Eisenhuth
14\. Alex Twal
15\. Tim Grant
16\. Sauaso Sue
17\. Benji Marshall
18\. Chris McQueen
19\. Esan Masters
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Not necessarily but he could if required. I'd bring him on for Packer at 20-25 minutes with Twal playing a longer first stint of 30 odd before Sue comes on. Sue could then go off around 60 minutes with Packer coming back on and Matulino could be subbed for Twal around the 70 minute mark, or play out the game if Twal is needed at lock in the event of an injury. Alternatively Twal could come on earlier if Matulino is looking gassed or is needed to play more of an impact role.
likeatiger
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Biggest headache is going to be the bench… I Also reckon they might give McQueen a few games in reggies due to his injury to get back his confidence, but he'll find himself in the 17 after a few rounds.
Rd 1 team;
1) Tui
2) Nofo
3) Marsters
4) Milne
5) Fonua
6) Reynolds
7) Brooks
8) Packer
9) McWillrick
10)Matulino
11) Lawrence
12)Taylor
13)Eisenhuth
14)Marshall
15)Twal
16)Aloia
17)Grant
18)Naiqama
19)Sue
Rd 1 team;
1) Tui
2) Nofo
3) Marsters
4) Milne
5) Fonua
6) Reynolds
7) Brooks
8) Packer
9) McWillrick
10)Matulino
11) Lawrence
12)Taylor
13)Eisenhuth
14)Marshall
15)Twal
16)Aloia
17)Grant
18)Naiqama
19)Sue
The-moP
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Most likely the coaches starting side. Moses Suli would be in the starting side if he's ready. It will be interested to see how long Chris Lawrence holds his spot in the starting 17 though. I personally love what the guy has done for this club, but he's no longer in my starting 17 .. sorry dude .. !!
1) Lolohea
2) Nofo
3) Marsters
4) Milne
5) Fonua
6) Reynolds
7) Brooks
8) Packer
9) McWillrick
10)Matulino
11) Lawrence (co capt)
12)McQueen
13)Taylor (co capt )
14)Marshall
15)Twal
16)Aloia
17)Eisenhuth
Liddle, Suli (if injured ??), Grant, Sue, Naiqama, Thompson, Gamble, MCK, MWZ, Rochow, Felise, Godinet.
1) Lolohea
2) Nofo
3) Marsters
4) Milne
5) Fonua
6) Reynolds
7) Brooks
8) Packer
9) McWillrick
10)Matulino
11) Lawrence (co capt)
12)McQueen
13)Taylor (co capt )
14)Marshall
15)Twal
16)Aloia
17)Eisenhuth
Liddle, Suli (if injured ??), Grant, Sue, Naiqama, Thompson, Gamble, MCK, MWZ, Rochow, Felise, Godinet.
happy_tiger
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6 weeks today until Rd 1
Work hard boys and put your best foot forward at the trials and training
Be your best self and be the player that both blokes beside in the defensive line want with them 24 weeks of the year
Will 2018 be the turning point in our clubs short life ??
Give us consistency , accountability and a never say die attitude every week please
Work hard boys and put your best foot forward at the trials and training
Be your best self and be the player that both blokes beside in the defensive line want with them 24 weeks of the year
Will 2018 be the turning point in our clubs short life ??
Give us consistency , accountability and a never say die attitude every week please
If Suli hasn't had a full pre season due to injury I'd rather see him come up through NSW Cup. We can't afford to have guys starting the season underdone.
1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Milne
5\. Fonua
6\. Reynolds
7\. Brooks
8\. Packer
9\. Taylor
10\. Twal
11\. McQueen
12\. Aloiai
13\. EIsenhuth
14\. Matulino
15\. Sue
16\. Lawrence
17\. Liddle/McIlwrick
I quite like that side. There is size and power all over the park and plenty of minutes in the forwards between Matulino, Twal, Taylor and Eisenhuth. We should be able to finish games strongly.
1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Milne
5\. Fonua
6\. Reynolds
7\. Brooks
8\. Packer
9\. Taylor
10\. Twal
11\. McQueen
12\. Aloiai
13\. EIsenhuth
14\. Matulino
15\. Sue
16\. Lawrence
17\. Liddle/McIlwrick
I quite like that side. There is size and power all over the park and plenty of minutes in the forwards between Matulino, Twal, Taylor and Eisenhuth. We should be able to finish games strongly.
WestsBenTigers
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I think that this will most likely be the 17 for round 1 albeit not our strongest possible team.
I think they might go for Kev over Fonua but that left wing spot and the left back-row spot is definitely up for grabs.
And it is McIllwrick 🙂
gallagher
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That's the best line up I've seen so far. Plenty of experience off the bench goes a long way.
TSupps05
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@ said:
I like this side aswell maybe, Grant for Lawrence on the bench, bit more size. And you could also swap Twal and Matulino around but both im happy if either of them would start.
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Agree Nelson has nailed it. (IMO).
Strong looking side. Good bench , a big forward pack that has plenty of minutes in them. Which will allow Sue to stay on the bench for longer , then come on against tired players as impact.
Liddle off the bench (if fit) should be able to come on around the 20 min mark and add another dimension to the attack. At that point Taylor could go to the backrow or come off and either Aloiai or EIsenhuth could move to the front row or come off. There are lots of ration options have Taylor start at DH and Twal start up front. Also always having one of Packer / Matulino on the field for the full 80 mins will add some starch to the pack.
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