Oh really? I didn’t know that! This is looking better with each passing minute 😂 We might actually have a shot.
TEAM LIST Round 16 VS Dolphins
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Team List
Halbrowne61
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Flegler, Hammer and Cobbo all out.
wstigers11
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They probably have the best depth in the competition though haha
Even with Flegler, Hammer, Cobbo and Katoa out, their side is strong
Both our 11-13's aren't standouts
Starting props probably on par, May is the best of the lot
Their backline is dangerous, and bench adds strength
We need every forward to stand up and win the ruck, if not now, then when?
Luai and Api need to take control from there and backs need to execute every opportunity
This game isn't going to win itself
Both our 11-13's aren't standouts
Starting props probably on par, May is the best of the lot
Their backline is dangerous, and bench adds strength
We need every forward to stand up and win the ruck, if not now, then when?
Luai and Api need to take control from there and backs need to execute every opportunity
This game isn't going to win itself
While the Dolphins have a few outs we’re also lacking in some areas. Possibly no AD, and we definitely have no Hunt, Twal, Samuela and KPP. We’re gonna need solid performances from Luai and Api to win this one. Not to mention it’s at Campbelltown which is hard to win at itself. Hopefully the boys get it done.
BlackWhiteGold
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Our left edge Sione Fainu, Jarome Luai, Taylan May & Star To'a v their right edge Kule Finefuiaki, Brad Schneider, Jack Bostock & Jamayne Isaako.
Tom Shines
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What are you thinking ? 🤔
Speed2burn
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Apart from Fainu who isn’t an edge player it’s not too catastrophic, it’s the other side with Farnworth that gives me nightmares
Tired Tiger
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Kota out injured, reported this morning.
This is spot on. I remember the year before they came into the comp the media was absolutely hammering them about what a terrible squad they'd built, and I was thinking really? It looks pretty decent to me.
From there, they've just gone from strength to strength, to the point where I look at their bench and think about all the players I'd love to pinch, let alone their starting squad. I think they're the gold standard for expansion teams.
That said, I hope we do a number on them this weekend.
Fainu Brothers
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We are a punchers chance now! No Katoa, of course the game still needs to be won.
Except for Panthers game at home we have been quite strong. Fire up Campbelltown get the boys pumped!!
Except for Panthers game at home we have been quite strong. Fire up Campbelltown get the boys pumped!!
wstigers11
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Peter O’Sullivan’s finest work as a recruitment guru was building that Phins squad.
Year_of_the_Tiger
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So Cobbo, Flegler, Hammer, Kotoa and I read Plath all out?
BlackWhiteGold
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Luai can run rings around Schnieder & Kuli with his tail up after last week.
Don't mind Sione with his physicality up against Kuli.
Worried To'a & Luai getting pinged for escorts when bombs go up for Bostock, hopefully they master the act of protection in training this week.
BlackWhiteGold
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As long as Herbert can hit & stick on Herbie. Herbert is strong & comes up fast so just need to be wary of Herbie's footwork & bump off. Tino will jam in hard too on Herbie too I'd imagine.
They must think we’re pushovers resting all these guys.
FrodoTBaggin
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There's a lot of talk about our injuries, but they will be without 1/2 of there spine with no hammer or katoa (ironically the 2 best players at the club). If the spine is as important as it's made out to be, then we are in with a big chance as our spine is much better ... especially if AD comes back.
Outside of the spine, they are also down Cobbo & Averillo in the backs & Flegler + Plath in the forwards.
If you look at the potential individual matchups, I think we are better off. It will all come down to the teams attitude and the bench rotation. If we win this, I think we make the 8 barring a continued horror injury run.
1. Bula > Fuller
2. Turuva > Naufahu
3. Taylan > Bostock
4. Herbert < Farnworth
5. Toa < Isaako
6. Luai > Nikorima
7. AD > Schneider
8. Terrell > Kaufusi
9. Api > JMK
10. Pole = Molo
11. Sukker < Lemuelu
12. Sione < Finefuiaki
13. Seyfarth < Knowles
14. Lanyon = Donoghoe
15. Bunty = Su'a
16. Geyer < Gilbert
17. Murray < Stone
18. Makasini > Pouniu
19. Madden / Latu > Fineanganofo
Outside of the spine, they are also down Cobbo & Averillo in the backs & Flegler + Plath in the forwards.
If you look at the potential individual matchups, I think we are better off. It will all come down to the teams attitude and the bench rotation. If we win this, I think we make the 8 barring a continued horror injury run.
1. Bula > Fuller
2. Turuva > Naufahu
3. Taylan > Bostock
4. Herbert < Farnworth
5. Toa < Isaako
6. Luai > Nikorima
7. AD > Schneider
8. Terrell > Kaufusi
9. Api > JMK
10. Pole = Molo
11. Sukker < Lemuelu
12. Sione < Finefuiaki
13. Seyfarth < Knowles
14. Lanyon = Donoghoe
15. Bunty = Su'a
16. Geyer < Gilbert
17. Murray < Stone
18. Makasini > Pouniu
19. Madden / Latu > Fineanganofo
FrodoTBaggin
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I could see Makasini in to left wing with Toa shifted to right centre. The way Isaako was returning the ball last week I think we could really use Makasini's bigger body to nulify that. Isaako might shatter Toa's body otherwise.
Speed2burn
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The difference being is the dolphins have chosen to rest their players, only Katoa is injured but it’s a minor knee injury
Their backs shit on us but we do match them in the forwards
