Your team v Storm

[balmain boy]

He's had what, 2 good games in the back row in his career thus far? Last time against the Roosters last year. And trained half the off season at prop.

Our back row did really well against the roosters and Ivan won't dismiss those that have performed well. That's the entire premise of this squad. Work hard, perform well and you'll get your rewards.

Josh needs match fitness. he's had a lot of trouble with injury in his career and you don't want to rush him back. At best he gets a run off the bench in stead of MCK which would be extremely harsh on him.

He'll be named in the extended squad though.

 

[cuzzo]

Please don't play ET at dummy half for 20, he is not the best passer of the ball

I would nearly say ET & Dene at hooker in this game back in 2016 contributed to the our loss

Give me a specialist regardless of ability over a stop gap every time.

It’s time to stop playing blokes out of position

 

[momo_amp_medo]

1\. Watson Heleta
2\. David Nofoaluma
3\. Taane Milne
4\. Toni Tali
5\. Corey Thompson
6\. Tyson Gamble
7\. Josh Drinkwater
8\. Alex Twal
9\. Braden Robson
10\. JJ Felise
11\. Chris McQueen
12\. Luke Garner (capt.)
13\. Matt Eisenhuth

Interchange:
14\. Patrice Siolo
15\. Joseph Ratu
16\. Cowen Epere
20\. Lucas Price

Thompson, Eisenhuth and Twal keep their spots as they are in a few of my Fantasy League sides…Sue, Sironen and Fonua can feel unlucky tho..

Wow! I hope you’re having a laugh! .? 😕

 

[ancient_magpie]

Balmain boy needs glasses if he thinks Lawrence pllayed well.Aloiai for Lawrence in my opinion and anyone u like in the centres as long as its not Kev.Id go with Fonua we need some grunt on the left side seeing as we have no speed

 

[Tiger_Steve]

Balmain boy needs glasses if he thinks Lawrence pllayed well.Aloiai for Lawrence in my opinion and anyone u like in the centres as long as its not Kev.Id go with Fonua we need some grunt on the left side seeing as we have no speed

Can’t say I agree with you regarding Lawrence but I’m not worried as every judge who knows anything about footy (coaches, assistant coaches etc) has Lawrence in their team (and in their leadership group) (and captain of that leadership group) but hey you’re entitled to your opinion.

I do think Fonua for Kev has merit. Fonua’s problem on Saturday was the high ball and if he moved one in he is somewhat protected from that. Not sure his defence would hold but his grunt in attack would be good.

 

[maxxy86]

Against this mob we'll need our best on the field so …..
1 Lolohea
2 Thompson
3 Marsters
4 Naiquima (on notice)
5 MWZ
6 Marshall
7 Brooks
8 Packer
9 Godinet
10 Twal
11 Lawrence
12 Alioia
13 Eisenhuth

14 Taylor
15 McIllwrick
16 Matulino
17 Chee-Kam
18 Rochow
We usually play well against the wrestlers from the South so I'll be happy with whoever's picked.

 

[FreddyK]

Ivan's selection this week will be interesting. It will show us whether Ivan will pick a team that he thinks can challenge the Storm. I have trust that Ivan will pick the best team for the occasion. Perhaps bringing in Fonua for Kevie… offloads to Fonua would send shivers up the Storm's spine.

 

[underdog]

1\. Lolohea
2\. MWZ
3\. Chee Kam
4\. Marsters
5\. Thompson
6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks
8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Eisenhuth
15\. Aloiai (if fit)/ JJ Felise
16\. Matulino
17\. Killa

 

[magpiecol]

Fonua needs to be in the side. Against his old side he should go well.

 

[will1999]

Dally m points from the roosters game
3: Marsters
2: Ferguson
1\. Rochow

 

[The_Old_Fox]

All I can say it's a nice problem to have debating which first grader in ISP deserves a spot.

 

[Tigerstruck]

1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. Thompson

6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Gamble
15\. Eisenhuth
16\. Twal
17\. Aloiai (if fit)

It's a harsh call dropping MWZ, but I think Nofo deserves the spot.
I'd honestly be a bit more comfortable with Mcilwrick at hooker, but Godinet played well against the rorters, and he's also quite versatile, so I'd be keeping him there for another game.
I also think that Fonua would be the best for the other spot in the centres, though I'm not entirely convinced on him.

 

[Balmainian]

Balmain boy needs glasses if he thinks Lawrence pllayed well.Aloiai for Lawrence in my opinion and anyone u like in the centres as long as its not Kev.Id go with Fonua we need some grunt on the left side seeing as we have no speed

Can’t say I agree with you regarding Lawrence but I’m not worried as every judge who knows anything about footy (coaches, assistant coaches etc) has Lawrence in their team (and in their leadership group) (and captain of that leadership group) but hey you’re entitled to your opinion.

I do think Fonua for Kev has merit. Fonua’s problem on Saturday was the high ball and if he moved one in he is somewhat protected from that. Not sure his defence would hold but his grunt in attack would be good.

What about Fonua in the middle a benchy for the backrowers?

 

[Cairnstigers]

1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. Thompson

6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Gamble
15\. Eisenhuth
16\. Twal
17\. Aloiai (if fit)

It's a harsh call dropping MWZ, but I think Nofo deserves the spot.
I'd honestly be a bit more comfortable with Mcilwrick at hooker, but Godinet played well against the rorters, and he's also quite versatile, so I'd be keeping him there for another game.
I also think that Fonua would be the best for the other spot in the centres, though I'm not entirely convinced on him.

If the Storm score down Nofo's side what will we be saying
I would give him more time in ISP
Make him real hungry for his spot
I wouldn't give it back that easy

 

[jasetiger]

1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. Thompson

6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Gamble
15\. Eisenhuth
16\. Twal
17\. Aloiai (if fit)

It's a harsh call dropping MWZ, but I think Nofo deserves the spot.
I'd honestly be a bit more comfortable with Mcilwrick at hooker, but Godinet played well against the rorters, and he's also quite versatile, so I'd be keeping him there for another game.
I also think that Fonua would be the best for the other spot in the centres, though I'm not entirely convinced on him.

X2 I like this team

 

[NT_Tiger]

Ivan's selection this week will be interesting. It will show us whether Ivan will pick a team that he thinks can challenge the Storm. I have trust that Ivan will pick the best team for the occasion. Perhaps bringing in Fonua for Kevie… offloads to Fonua would send shivers up the Storm's spine.

But does Fonua pass the ball or hog it?

 

[Tweed_Tiger]

Remember when picking our team took no thought

 

[coivtny]

Ivan's selection this week will be interesting. It will show us whether Ivan will pick a team that he thinks can challenge the Storm. I have trust that Ivan will pick the best team for the occasion. Perhaps bringing in Fonua for Kevie… offloads to Fonua would send shivers up the Storm's spine.

But does Fonua pass the ball or hog it?

I wouldn't be picking Fonua in the NRL just yet. He was good running the ball back but he dropped two kicks as cold as a spud. If I'm Bellamy I'd be telling my kickers to kick to him all game. He needs more time with the Magpies.

 

[earl]

1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. Thompson

6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Gamble
15\. Eisenhuth
16\. Twal
17\. Aloiai (if fit)

It's a harsh call dropping MWZ, but I think Nofo deserves the spot.
I'd honestly be a bit more comfortable with Mcilwrick at hooker, but Godinet played well against the rorters, and he's also quite versatile, so I'd be keeping him there for another game.
I also think that Fonua would be the best for the other spot in the centres, though I'm not entirely convinced on him.

X2 I like this team

x 3\. It's a good team

 

[gallagher]

1\. Lolohea
2\. Nofoaluma
3\. Marsters
4\. Fonua
5\. Thompson

6\. Marshall
7\. Brooks

8\. Packer
9\. Godinet
10\. Matulino
11\. Rochow
12\. Lawrence
13\. Taylor

14\. Gamble
15\. Eisenhuth
16\. Twal
17\. Aloiai (if fit)

It's a harsh call dropping MWZ, but I think Nofo deserves the spot.
I'd honestly be a bit more comfortable with Mcilwrick at hooker, but Godinet played well against the rorters, and he's also quite versatile, so I'd be keeping him there for another game.
I also think that Fonua would be the best for the other spot in the centres, though I'm not entirely convinced on him.

X2 I like this team

x 3\. It's a good team

I cant see why you'd drop half of your three-quarters when we just held the premiership favs to 8 points.