Settled spine

[innsaneink]

I really think if we are to play finals footy we must try and settle on 4 players that can take us forward.
My spine would look like
1 Lolohea
6 Reynolds
7 Brooks
9 Liddle
The more these guys play together the better we'll play and win games.

The only problem has been injuries to lolohea, Reynolds and Brooks.

In Ivan’s perfect world I believe the team he wanted would have been
1\. Lolohea
6\. Reynolds
7\. Brooks
9\. Liddle
14\. Marshall

But because of injuries we haven’t had that yet. Once Reynolds gets match fit we might see that happen but that really depends if liddle can get healthy and play 80 minutes.

Yep, this is the problem… Match fitness and injuries, tho not sure Brooks has been injured.
Combinations and communication forms with continuity.... But things rarely go to pre season plan

 

[TIGERPOWER]

I really think if we are to play finals footy we must try and settle on 4 players that can take us forward.
My spine would look like
1 Lolohea
6 Reynolds
7 Brooks
9 Liddle
The more these guys play together the better we'll play and win games.

The only problem has been injuries to lolohea, Reynolds and Brooks.

In Ivan’s perfect world I believe the team he wanted would have been
1\. Lolohea
6\. Reynolds
7\. Brooks
9\. Liddle
14\. Marshall

But because of injuries we haven’t had that yet. Once Reynolds gets match fit we might see that happen but that really depends if liddle can get healthy and play 80 minutes.

Yep, this is the problem… Match fitness and injuries, tho not sure Brooks has been injured.
Combinations and communication forms with continuity.... But things rarely go to pre season plan

that was a typo . Meant injuries to Lolohea, liddle and Reynolds. Brooks has been a shining light and looking forward to seeing the rest of the spine deliver as consistently as he has been.

 

[bigsiro]

Our spine is miles with Tui at fullback. He adds creativity that Thompson doesn't. Thompson is better on the wing anyway. Great finisher.

Agreed

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[Glennb]

Our spine is miles with Tui at fullback. He adds creativity that Thompson doesn't. Thompson is better on the wing anyway. Great finisher.

Agreed

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Whilst I agree Tui adds a lot more in creativity than Thompson he loses me with his lack of effort, lack of football intelligence and defensive positioning, all of which Thompson has over him massively.