This is my first post on this forum. After watching the team play last night this will be my best side to take on the Panthers: What I would say to the players if i was Mick Potter
1: James Tedesco (Take your chance with both hands, keep busy and want the ball, ball play when we are in the opposition 20 to take pressure off Benji and Farah. Plenty of talk
2\. Marika Koroibete (Keep taking the ball up hard, watch your timing with the cross field kicks, dont jump too early)
3\. Blake Ayshford (Time to step up, one of the older heads in the backline with Lawrence, lead the way for the younger fellas, authoritive with your talk and communication)
4\. Chris Lawrence (Same as Ayshford)
5\. David Nofoaluma (Enjoy the occasion, not many people get the chance to play 1st grade, back your ability and play to your strengths. This spot is yours if you want it, go out there and take it)
6\. Benji Marshall (Touch the ball atleast 3 times in a set of 6\. Dont want you at dummy half at all. Second from the ruck at all times, give yourself space, test out the defence and if doubt stick to the percentage plays. DONT KICK early unless the opportunity for a positive outcome is around the 90% mark. Dont kick for the sake of it)
7\. Jacob Miller (Be confident, want the ball. Over rule Benji and Farah if you see an opportunity. Take the line on, draw players in which will cause space on the outside for benji where in those situations he plays his best football.
8\. Aaron Woods (Line speed in Defence and Attack, plenty of hit ups, look for the occasional offload if the opportunity arises which will help with 2 phase play. Quick play the balls.
9\. Robbie Farah (Keep doing what you're doing)
10\. Keith Galloway (Mongrel in defence and hit the ball back with a bit more punch, lead the way for the young forward pack)
11\. Adam Blair (Effort around the ruck, no stupid penalties, quick play the balls and dont stop before being tackled)
12\. Eddie Pettybourne (Tackle, Tackle, Tackle. One of the best in the team that takes the ball up with plenty of enthusiasm and aggression. Does go forward with this hitups. Look to hit the hole in the opposition 20
13\. Braith Anasta (Ball play, Ball play, Ball Play. Plenty of work in "D" but inside opposition half thats where you come in for your experience. Plenty of ball movement with you and the halves. If we are going to put an attacking bomb up, i want you to put your hand up)
14\. Liam Fulton (Defence first prioirty. I want you to average around 30 tackles a game)
15\. Jack Buchanan (Great debut, run different angles and maintain the momentum after coming on 25mins into the game. Keep it simple
16\. Bodene Thompson (Stay solid in defence, add some sting into the defence. Great leg drive in attack)
17\. Taqele Naiyaravoro (Size, Speed and Power. Good contact in defence and plenty of Metres gained in attack. Looking to hit you into the hole close to the line)
