Realistic team list round 1 2018

[Geo]

Team List Tuesdays will be interesting again..

I still laugh when I remember the uproar on the forum because Sheens was always late with the team list.

Yeah it became boring now they are all released at the same time by NRL.com

I think Sheens commodore64 is still there in the archives at Concord..

 

[Fade_To_Black]

Team List Tuesdays will be interesting again..

I still laugh when I remember the uproar on the forum because Sheens was always late with the team list.

:laughing: Armagedden!
And that was nothing compared to the meltdown AFTER the team was named!
7\. Farah

 

[Needaname]

We can't run out with 4 forwards on the bench. We need a utility to cover injuries in 1-7.

Marshall is the obvious choice, which would allow Reynolds to fill in at hooker when required. McIllwrick isn't an 80 minute player. It's not perfect but I think this is what will happen.

Spot on.
Marshall will be 14 all year. If Liddle starts to replace McWrilwik and eventually is demanding 80mins Marshall will still be able to come into the game as Liddle or Reynolds could play lock for a stint. That’s how I see the year playing out. There’s definitely options for a bench utility this year.

 

[Tigerdon]

Team List Tuesdays will be interesting again..

I still laugh when I remember the uproar on the forum because Sheens was always late with the team list.

:laughing: Armagedden!
And that was nothing compared to the meltdown AFTER the team was named!
7\. Farah

That's why it was always late. Sheen's was always meddling with the positions. I'd probably do the same.

 

[Seantice]

Team List Tuesdays will be interesting again..

I still laugh when I remember the uproar on the forum because Sheens was always late with the team list.

Farah 9-7
moltzen 7-1
lawrence 3-6
Joel reddy resdrve grade -3

that would just be the start haha. It was like musical chairs ?

 

[Tim Sheens]

Whats with this fascination of naiqama at centre? If he gets put in the centres in front of milne and marsters I will be spewing. He can play wing or a backup fullback. Thats it.

Good post. Someone had to say it.

Per my reply to Seantice above, ask the coach.

More to the point, where is all the fascination for Gamble coming from. I thought he went well the other night, but has a way to go to force his way in.

I always thought the purpose of a trial was to help the coach make up his mind. Its a way to try out some things.

That said i thought it pretty obvious Milne and Marsters were the preferred centre combination.

I wouldnt expect you to see the point of Gamble if you honestly think Naiqama is one of our best players.

Would be a good idea to read my post that you originally quoted again and you may see that my post was an observation of the options that our coach was trying out in the trial. You will also not find any sign of me beating Kev's drum, nor stating he is one of our best centres, let alone one of our best players.

 

[Tim Sheens]

Seeing Esan was played on both sides the other night, it certainly looks that one spot is his, with the combination with wingers being considered. Unless Taane puts in a performance that demands selection, I also think Kev may well get first shot with MWZ on the left.

Whats with this fascination of naiqama at centre? If he gets put in the centres in front of milne and marsters I will be spewing. He can play wing or a backup fullback. Thats it.

May be better to ask the coach, as he is the one who had Kev playing at left center in Cairns a couple of nights ago.

He also put grant and felise as front rowers. So i assume packer and matulino in reserves? Trialing positions fair enough. Naiqama is a great team player who has showed he has skill at wing and fullback through the world cup . However centre is not his position. Last year he had a lot of issues at centre. Granted it was alot to do with our structures and lazy inside defenders. However ifa centre isnt fast, then they shouod be big and strong with sufficent skill. He has skill but but lacks pace or size. Can you imagine a lawtence/naiqama pairing out there? opposition attack would be licking there lips..

Not that I am advocating it, but pretty sure that the Chris and Kev combination on the left was part of the positive (22? odd) for and against team effort from about when they were united for the latter part of the season. Together with some defensive stats shown on here over the off season, it would appear that there were a few dry lips amongst the opposition when they were together in 2017.

Also reasonably sure that all four of the front row options that did not play in Cairns were rested because of niggles.

 

[The_Old_Fox]

Why is everyone prepared to play people out of their best positions to accommodate players that probably are not as good as them in t he first place.

E.g. Lolo to centre (which he isn't) so Gamble can play Full back?

Reynolds to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play 5/8.

Brooks to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play half (which he isn't).

What Gamble needs to do is get it together in ISP - if he does (meanwhile we see what the NRL guys are doing) then look at who he replaces if they are not going well.

What is the rush (on one lousy trial against an uncommitted Cowboys)?

Cleary won't throw Gamble into the team until round 6 or 7 unless there's an injury..we have a very tough early draw he'll give him a little bit of time to settle in, however…You get the feeling Gamble has a bit of class that 40/20 that missed by inches was near genius he will cement himself into a first grade team sooner or later.. I just hope we don't lose him like we lost Blake Austin and Tea Martin both of these guys were better than Moses and Brooks and we made a huge mistake letting them go..Brooks has 7 rounds to stop making the mistakes he has been consistently making on tackle 5..if he can't Cleary should drop him end of story.

 

[Fade_To_Black]

I would disagree that Austin and TMM are better players than Moses (as much as I abhorr the little weasel) and Brooks. Hope you are right about Gamble though and he eventually finds a spot in our best 17.

 

[Tigerdon]

I loved the look of Gamble out there. The size, the step, the energy ect. Even watching him on the side line before he'd got onto the field he was pacing up and down spinning the ball busting to get out there. When he did come on the cowboys were shot they were running backwards and had given away numerous penalties. He looked good but I think anyone coming on at that stage at 5/8 would have looked good.

 

[Geo]

I'll be calling for the Coaches head if Gamble is not there by Rd 2..

And if he picks Naiqama in the centres he's lost me for good..

 

[jadtiger]

Why is everyone prepared to play people out of their best positions to accommodate players that probably are not as good as them in t he first place.

E.g. Lolo to centre (which he isn't) so Gamble can play Full back?

Reynolds to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play 5/8.

Brooks to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play half (which he isn't).

What Gamble needs to do is get it together in ISP - if he does (meanwhile we see what the NRL guys are doing) then look at who he replaces if they are not going well.

What is the rush (on one lousy trial against an uncommitted Cowboys)?

Cleary won't throw Gamble into the team until round 6 or 7 unless there's an injury..we have a very tough early draw he'll give him a little bit of time to settle in, however…You get the feeling Gamble has a bit of class that 40/20 that missed by inches was near genius he will cement himself into a first grade team sooner or later.. I just hope we don't lose him like we lost Blake Austin and Tea Martin both of these guys were better than Moses and Brooks and we made a huge mistake letting them go..Brooks has 7 rounds to stop making the mistakes he has been consistently making on tackle 5..if he can't Cleary should drop him end of story.

Completely agree that Gamble should not be rushed into FG.Let him earn his spot by playing in reggies, if he is good enough and players in front of him are not performing that is a different matter.One TRIAL against a team that was not performing should not give you precedence.

 

[maxxy86]

Why is everyone prepared to play people out of their best positions to accommodate players that probably are not as good as them in t he first place.

E.g. Lolo to centre (which he isn't) so Gamble can play Full back?

Reynolds to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play 5/8.

Brooks to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play half (which he isn't).

What Gamble needs to do is get it together in ISP - if he does (meanwhile we see what the NRL guys are doing) then look at who he replaces if they are not going well.

What is the rush (on one lousy trial against an uncommitted Cowboys)?

Totally understand you Russell but one thing that resonates in my mind from last season. That being Marsters and Eisenhuth we’re ready come rd 1 I reckon but didn’t start until mid / late season. However I still do think Gamble needs some time in reserves. I honestly think he’s a fullback but I’m happy to have Lolohea at the back for now.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

I'll be calling for the Coaches head if Gamble is not there by Rd 2..

And if he picks Naiqama in the centres he's lost me for good..

Dont be ridiculous… The Marina Go & Justin Pascoe made it clear last year the bar Cleary must exceed is 33% win ratio by the end of Round 3.

He will only be sacked if he doesnt meet this target!

 

[Tigerdon]

Why is everyone prepared to play people out of their best positions to accommodate players that probably are not as good as them in t he first place.

E.g. Lolo to centre (which he isn't) so Gamble can play Full back?

Reynolds to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play 5/8.

Brooks to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play half (which he isn't).

What Gamble needs to do is get it together in ISP - if he does (meanwhile we see what the NRL guys are doing) then look at who he replaces if they are not going well.

What is the rush (on one lousy trial against an uncommitted Cowboys)?

Totally understand you Russell but one thing that resonates in my mind from last season. That being Marsters and Eisenhuth we’re ready come rd 1 I reckon but didn’t start until mid / late season. However I still do think Gamble needs some time in reserves. I honestly think he’s a fullback but I’m happy to have Lolohea at the back for now.

Has we have one of the weaker spines in the comp , it’s good to have pressure coming from Reggie’s .
Thompson, Gamble, Benji could potentially all play some NRL games this year if we have injuries in the halves or fullback.

 

[Geo]

I'll be calling for the Coaches head if Gamble is not there by Rd 2..

And if he picks Naiqama in the centres he's lost me for good..

Dont be ridiculous… The Marina Go & Justin Pascoe made it clear last year the bar Cleary must exceed is 33% win ratio by the end of Round 3.

He will only be sacked if he doesnt meet this target!

Roosters, Storm. Broncos…which one we winning..I'll go Storm..

 

[The_Old_Fox]

I would disagree that Austin and TMM are better players than Moses (as much as I abhorr the little weasel) and Brooks. Hope you are right about Gamble though and he eventually finds a spot in our best 17.

We can agree to disagree…. surely though you would agree that they are better defenders than Moses and Brooks?
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[newtiger]

Unlike last year we seem to have backups in every position this year, it’s a good headache for Ivan.

 

[old_man_tiger]

I'll be calling for the Coaches head if Gamble is not there by Rd 2..

And if he picks Naiqama in the centres he's lost me for good..

You've always been fickle. Can't even keep your man crush avatar consistent! Bring back Tapau.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Why is everyone prepared to play people out of their best positions to accommodate players that probably are not as good as them in t he first place.

E.g. Lolo to centre (which he isn't) so Gamble can play Full back?

Reynolds to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play 5/8.

Brooks to DH (which he isn't) so Gamble can play half (which he isn't).

What Gamble needs to do is get it together in ISP - if he does (meanwhile we see what the NRL guys are doing) then look at who he replaces if they are not going well.

What is the rush (on one lousy trial against an uncommitted Cowboys)?

Totally understand you Russell but one thing that resonates in my mind from last season. That being Marsters and Eisenhuth we’re ready come rd 1 I reckon but didn’t start until mid / late season. However I still do think Gamble needs some time in reserves. I honestly think he’s a fullback but I’m happy to have Lolohea at the back for now.

Good point Maxxy, especially with some of the guys we rolled out in FG last year. This year I think depth will mean some guys just have to be patient.

If you think you're going to win the comp you have to try and avoid using 30 players based on recent winners. If you are aiming to compete week in week out and sneak into the 8 then at some point you can give the gambles of the world a run. Given the hammies of our halves I reckon we might even see godinet on the bench with Benji and gamble starting at some point.

When Brooks and Reynolds get selected for NSW we will have some options (no. I'm not serious)