Russell Packer

[Eddie]

Good result in the context.

I know Packer is a great leader however Im still really confident in our forward pack.

 

[upthetigers]

Good to hear could have been a lot worse.

It's good to have our depth signings getting game time in first grade should they be called upon later on in the year.

 

[fergiefurr]

actually a great result, i got the feeling from ivans reaction in the presentation they feared the worst. plus it gives someone else a chance to show what theyve got

 

[the_third]

Packer showed what he was made of by staying on the field for the last 5 after the injury. He will be missed but lucky it’s only 4 weeks. Someone has a huge chance coming their way

 

[tiger85]

MASSIVE LOSS. Russell will be spewing, he has been crucial.

 

[old_man_tiger]

Bad news but an exciting opportunity to see who steps up, I'm confident someone will.

 

[Magpie_Magic]

Really happy it's not serious after a tough 5 weeks this will freshen him up now and it gives Grant and Sue a chance of feeling part of the team for inclusiveness.
No doubt they will step up. Everyone wants to be part of a semi final bound team.

 

[tigerap]

Bad news but an exciting opportunity to see who steps up, I'm confident someone will.

Huth into front row
ET to lock
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Bench of:
Twal
Aloiai
Reynolds
MCK

 

[TopTiger]

Could have been worse, will freshen him up for the second half of the season.

 

[Tacky]

Maybe I should be the team doctor :laughing:

 

[balmain boy]

I'll wait for confirmation from the club. He's only getting scans today. 4 weeks would be manageable. He's a loss, but we have a lot of forward depth, and may not even need to callup a prop from ISP, but we have 3 capable replacements itching for a callup too so it's good for them to get some gametime to feel part of the club.

 

[hodgo]

Bad news but an exciting opportunity to see who steps up, I'm confident someone will.

Huth into front row
ET to lock
\
\
Bench of:
Twal
Aloiai
Reynolds
MCK

Agree with this although id also like to see

Twal to front row
Et to lock
Huth of the bench
\
\
Twal has been oir best meter per run guy

 

[old_man_tiger]

Bad news but an exciting opportunity to see who steps up, I'm confident someone will.

Huth into front row
ET to lock
\
\
Bench of:
Twal
Aloiai
Reynolds
MCK

Agree with this although id also like to see

Twal to front row
Et to lock
Huth of the bench
\
\
Twal has been oir best meter per run guy

Either option is good, although I hope to see jj or Jesse if there are any issues with ET or Reynolds

 

[Geo]

I don't think we'll see Russell for 6 weeks..

Luckily our Prop stocks are strong…we will miss his aggression but gives another an opportunity to fill the breach..

 

[WT2K]

Shame about the injury, thankfully we have solid depth at prop. Sue might return to the 17.

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Maybe I should be the team doctor :laughing:

I dunno mate you would have MCK on the massage table all day. :smiley:

 

[Russell]

Maybe I should be the team doctor :laughing:

I dunno mate you would have MCK on the massage table all day. :smiley:

He'd end up with an over greased "Beast" ….... :laughing:

 

[Tacky]

Maybe I should be the team doctor :laughing:

I dunno mate you would have MCK on the massage table all day. :smiley:

He'd end up with an over greased "Beast" ….... :laughing:

:roll

 

[TYGA]

Bad news but an exciting opportunity to see who steps up, I'm confident someone will.

Huth into front row
ET to lock
\
\
Bench of:
Twal
Aloiai
Reynolds
MCK

Agree with this although id also like to see

Twal to front row
Et to lock
Huth of the bench
\
\
Twal has been oir best meter per run guy

I agree also have to look at the matchup. Huth is long and not strong in the upper body will struggle with Tapau &Fonua—Blake Twal gets the start for me.

 

[Guest]

That news definitely could have been a lot worse. Ivan will need to consider whether to play Aloiai up front and promote either Sue or Grant to the bench. I would probably prefer to see Sue come off the bench as he has more of an offload in his game than Grant, and Aloiai deserves a start.