The last 55 minutes proves we need to pick an actual half

[ron_burgandy]

well ink, the point is the linkage between marshall and his halves partner wasnt there once moltz went down and if the other half is gonna come from within the squad that played tonight we are in big trouble.

you seen to have forgotten how poor we have fared in the halves over the past 4 years because of sheens persistance with makeshift playmeakers partnering marshall. when have we ever looked this good in attack? 2005 maybe? when we had 2 halves in the halves positions

LOL…I havent forgotten anything...

But what happens in future wont be a reflection of tonites second half which is what you SEEM to be saying, not quite sure what youre saying, but there were a lot of other factors at play tonight you seem to be overlooking.

yeah,i'm not sure what he is saying either.

lui and now moltzen have been our halves through the whole off season yet somehow someone can just slot in there and bring cohesion to a team .
the points you and smeg brought up are more valid in my opinion.
i thought the cowboys for the most part played a more dominant forward game while we mainly relied on backs gaining yards in the 2nd half.

maybe they slot in and have cohesion because they are actual halves? if we go with what we did tonight when moltz went down welcome back 07-08, players running bad lines wrong pass selection players getting in each others way.

we need to select a half to partner marshall not fitzy or fulton thats what im saying

 

[innsaneink]

Youre also saying they should have had a half on the bench

if we go with what we did tonight when moltz went down welcome back 07-08

Maybe we just chill a little, enjoy the win and see what Sheens comes up with on Tues huh?

 

[ron_burgandy]

Youre also saying they should have had a half on the bench

if we go with what we did tonight when moltz went down welcome back 07-08

Maybe we just chill a little, enjoy the win and see what Sheens comes up with on Tues huh?

im not saying that at all, im basing this on sheens history of picking fulton, fitzy or anyone else other then a half in that position when we lose 1 to injury.

and since moltz is gone for the year he may aswell give blake the shot while lui is out instead of going back to the proven failures of the past

 

[innsaneink]

Youre also saying they should have had a half on the bench

if we go with what we did tonight when moltz went down welcome back 07-08

Maybe we just chill a little, enjoy the win and see what Sheens comes up with on Tues huh?

im not saying that at all, im basing this on sheens history of picking fulton, fitzy or anyone else other then a half in that position when we lose 1 to injury.

and since moltz is gone for the year he may aswell give blake the shot while lui is out instead of going back to the proven failures of the past

If youre basing this on Sheens selection history then why mention the injury riddled second half of this evenings match?
It just confuses you

 

[southerntiger]

I always agree with having a specialist half (which is one of the reasons I am not convinced Tim is the solution) however tonight our struggles in the second half had nothing to do with not having a specialist half. Rather, we struggled because of a lack of possession and a lack of go forward - pure and simple.

Undoubtedly, the Fitz was horrible. It truly was one of the worst first grade performances i have seen in recent memory. Almost Paul Carige like. When you combine the errors, the complete uselessness with the ball in hand and the weak defence you have one crappy performance.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

"we'll have to manufactor a half for next week"…

Well done Tim. Knowing Blake will be up against Brett Kimmorely, I wouldnt of named him either. At least give him a few days to get his head around he will finally get his chance to play at NRL Level for his belovered Wests.

Tim will name Robbie at 9, Marshall at 7 and Lazarus at 6\. Let Benji and Robbie deal with the hype of Kimmorely and Ennis. Come game day, I'm sure Blake will be at first reciever...

 

[hybrid_tiger]

Marshall won't be named at #7.

 

[Guest]

"we'll have to manufactor a half for next week"…

Well done Tim. Knowing Blake will be up against Brett Kimmorely, I wouldnt of named him either. At least give him a few days to get his head around he will finally get his chance to play at NRL Level for his belovered Wests.

Tim will name Robbie at 9, Marshall at 7 and Lazarus at 6\. Let Benji and Robbie deal with the hype of Kimmorely and Ennis. Come game day, I'm sure Blake will be at first reciever...

Lazarus is a specialist 7, why name him at 6 and Marshall at 7 when Marshall is a specialist 6? If Lazarus is named he will surely be first receiver on the right hand side in attack.

 

[Year_of_the_Tiger]

I always agree with having a specialist half (which is one of the reasons I am not convinced Tim is the solution) however tonight our struggles in the second half had nothing to do with not having a specialist half. Rather, we struggled because of a lack of possession and a lack of go forward - pure and simple.

Undoubtedly, the Fitz was horrible. It truly was one of the worst first grade performances i have seen in recent memory. Almost Paul Carige like. When you combine the errors, the complete uselessness with the ball in hand and the weak defence you have one crappy performance.

Fitzy was woeful!!

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Lazarus is a specialist 7, why name him at 6 and Marshall at 7 when Marshall is a specialist 6? If Lazarus is named he will surely be first receiver on the right hand side in attack.

It was just a theory to distract the media and to take the pressure away from Blake. The media would thrive on the debate of Ennis v Farah & Kimmorely v Marshall. Lazarus would still play 7 come game day regardless what jumper was on his back…

 

[innsaneink]

Funny how people say the numbers on the backs mean nothing, but then other times they mean something…same people too.

 

[Saturnalia]

All Speculation Guys - Lets wait and see.

Arkums Razor - Simplest explanation etc …..

It's actually Occam's Razor: and yes I agree with you, a half for a half seems like the simplest solution but what do we know?

 

[MGB]

Have we ever lost a game with Fulton at 5/8?
Cant remember one but can remember a few good wins.