TEAM LIST Round 20 vs. Rabbitohs

[BlackWhiteGold]

There must be late changes planned. It's the only reason I can think of Doeuihi & Faataape still in the centres, Stef & Klemmer still starting and one of our better players last week Porter dropped to the extended squad.

Interesting that Api is still in the 22. Surely Latu gets more minutes in NSW Cup to get his rhythm & fitness back.

Also interesting that Bud & To'a not even in the 22 after being 2 of our 3 best players in Cup last week.

 

[Halbrowne61]

Basically the same side which got smashed by 50.
How does that work?

Give em a chance to rectify ( without API).

 

[pirie]

And Luke Laulili was absolutely dreadful in koe cup v Newtown 2 weeks back . An absolute disaster under the high ball all game .Souths will have a field day peppering that wing with kicks . Who makes these calls? What’s it based on?

Souths aren't a team that attacks with kics

 

[Kaito]

I know, what is going on there, Benji's pet

Giving Richo's sons client some game time,
while hoping that he comes good soon haha

 

[derekderekson]

There must be late changes planned. It's the only reason I can think of Doeuihi & Faataape still in the centres, Stef & Klemmer still starting and one of our better players last week Porter dropped to the extended squad.

Interesting that Api is still in the 22. Surely Latu gets more minutes in NSW Cup to get his rhythm & fitness back.

Also interesting that Bud & To'a not even in the 22 after being 2 of our 3 best players in Cup last week.

Not sure what possible changes can actually happen with the centres based on the bench and extended squad.
Only possible changes would be Api and forwards.

 

[Tucker]

I dont see the point in Latu playing if he isnt going to be given a fair crack.
He either starts in the halves or plays KOE.
Theres no way to properly judge him when he gets 7 minutes at the end of the game playing hooker.

 

[Don Kershane]

Game of Clones but Alex back-Return of the King.

 

[rex2ce]

Benji close to losing me with this team. Disgraceful selections.

Obviously faataape is a Richo selection

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Give em a chance to rectify ( without API).

Yep Benji is big on giving a 2nd chance & it has worked previously.

But if we see the same shit dished up by Stef & Doeuihi again, they need to be demoted. I expect big games by those 2 & Klemmer, Sezer (especially with some of the media commentary on our experienced players). They need to take it personally.

 

[Halbrowne61]

And Luke Laulili was absolutely dreadful in koe cup v Newtown 2 weeks back . An absolute disaster under the high ball all game .Souths will have a field day peppering that wing with kicks . Who makes these calls? What’s it based on?

Our highly skilled coaching team( not) have analysed all the relevant data/videos/game reviews and come up with a dynamic squad to take on the Rabbits!
Stef, Klemmer and Twal strike fear into the hearts of opposing forwards.

Benji, you’ve become a rabbit in the headlights, too frightened to move, and show who’s in charge !
I wrote much earlier in the season that one of his major issues would be man management. I think I’ll now give him an F for that one.

 

[innsaneink]

I knew Stef would be there

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

Not sure what possible changes can actually happen with the centres based on the bench and extended squad.
Only possible changes would be Api and forwards.

Yep only possible changes would be Api, Porter & Matamua. Alaimalo coming into the backs would be just as bad as any selected.

 

[Tucker]

Not sure what possible changes can actually happen with the centres based on the bench and extended squad.
Only possible changes would be Api and forwards.

Galvin centre, Latu 5/8.
Answer 2 questions for 2025

 

[hank37w]

how is his hamstring?

Probably shot, or will be by full time. 😢

 

[hsvjones]

I think we are just going to keep picking these younger guys to give experience and I can see why.

For me Sullivan not even in squad says something ... I think it's a way to say you are a last resort so you should look at options.

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I thought Kit Laulilii was pulled from NSW Cup last week to be a call-up but nowhere in the 22 & now gets named in NSW Cup this week. Must have been injury-related.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I knew Stef would be there

Of course, they’re not going to give him an easy out by dropping him. Putting it all on him.
I’d have put him on the bench, let Pole and Miller get stuck in,” early, then introduce him as a surprise weapon after 25 mins.
Might be the best way to use him( like Seyfarth).

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

I think we are just going to keep picking these younger guys to give experience and I can see why.

For me Sullivan not even in squad says something ... I think it's a way to say you are a last resort so you should look at options.

Same with Naden.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I think we are just going to keep picking these younger guys to give experience and I can see why.

For me Sullivan not even in squad says something ... I think it's a way to say you are a last resort so you should look at options.

It appears he’s out, no matter whether he plays well or not. That’s the message, loud and clear.

 

[Tucker]

It appears he’s out, no matter whether he plays well or not. That’s the message, loud and clear.

Thats no way to run a sporting organisation where form fluctuates.