Cleary injury update

[tripster]

Only thing I can make of it is he thinks we need his experience. He made a point last year of talking about how young the team is, might not want to fall back on that again?

When Wallace was out last year we looked a better footy team, even with Mitch rein playing at 9.

Now with Cleary out I don’t see much chance of Wallace being dropped.

I agree.

It is also consistent with the fact that Wallace is captain. Before we signed Maloney I guess the next most senior guy would be Merrin or Tamou - but neither of them strike me as a vocal on the field leader type.

 

[umina panther]

Hard to drop a man like Wal who gives everything but Griffin did do it up at the Donkeys

 

[Vicpanther]

I would rather see wal on the field than off it. He has given us a lot over the years and the least we can do is give him 1 more year. We could be better off without him but he hasn't become a hindrance Imo.

 

[roofromoz]

Luai and egan .. I will legit leak in my pants

I would be happy with one of them being named. But yes, I will probably do likewise.

 

[Abacus]

He is still going to be exhausted come Thursday! I wonder if he will travel with the team - I assume they fly the day before?

He'd begging to go to Townsville just for a good nights sleep. We all love our kids but those first few days/weeks/months/years of interrupted sleep are painful.

 

[noforwardpass]

It appears the club thinks so.

Katoa would probably be seen as a better bench option, but I think Egan is in front of him for the no 9 jersey.

 

[tripster]

I would rather see wal on the field than off it. He has given us a lot over the years and the least we can do is give him 1 more year. We could be better off without him but he hasn't become a hindrance Imo.

True, don’t get me wrong, I hold the guy in very high regard. He is tough as nails and puts in every week. We need his experience with all the young guys. The problem is that he may no longer be our best option at 9, and finding a place elsewhere in the team for him seems impossible.

 

[OldPanther]

 

[herbert henry1908]

True, don’t get me wrong, I hold the guy in very high regard. He is tough as nails and puts in every week. We need his experience with all the young guys. The problem is that he may no longer be our best option at 9, and finding a place elsewhere in the team for him seems impossible.

If things really went to shit, say we only had 3 or 4 wins at the halfway point, with Cleary coming back in, that might be the point he’d be dropped.

But if we’re 50% after 12 matches, he’s not going anywhere.

 

[tripster]

If things really went to shit, say we only had 3 or 4 wins at the halfway point, with Cleary coming back in, that might be the point he’d be dropped.

But if we’re 50% after 12 matches, he’s not going anywhere.

Agree completely.

 

[TheFrog]

Hard to drop a man like Wal who gives everything but Griffin did do it up at the Donkeys

He dropped him to the bench because he had a better option for the 7. If he thinks we have a better option for the 9 he will probably do the same.

 

[umina panther]

He dropped him to the bench because he had a better option for the 7. If he thinks we have a better option for the 9 he will probably do the same.

We all know I don't rate the man but he does make a big call when he thinks its right. Even I respect that

 

[franklin2323]

Depends on May really. He is due back round 5. If he does and gets through that week in NSW Cup. I'd bring him back for the GC game.. He is further along then any other's mentioned. Until then Katoa to the bench and Peachey in the 6. Wallace to do more kicking and Peachey on for 80. May just give us enough spark without falling apart defensively

 

[Fangs]

Luai in.

Leave Wallace alone!

 

[Pomoz]

Some good sense on here. Minimise position changes, so Wal stays put. The Cowboys have lots of big boppers so we don't need a another lightweight half there. Peachey goes around again at 5/8th for this game and after that Luai gets his chance. You don't drop Wallace agains the Cows, but he will be gassed tackling their big units and Granvilles dummy half runs all game. This might be the time to get Katoa on the bench for some relief.

Sam would have been such a useful benchie for this game. Get well soon Sam.

 

[umina panther]

Peach at 6 is crazy talk. Especially with Maloney not playing well

 

[martielang]

I think it depends how you want to play. It probably wouldn’t be my go (I’d go Luai into 6) but I think Peach at 6 could work especially given we’re playing the cows at NQ with a short turn around.

He was essentially just another ball playing lock against the Dogs when he came on. I didn’t think he/we looked too bad.

 

[Pomoz]

I think it depends how you want to play. It probably wouldn’t be my go (I’d go Luai into 6) but I think Peach at 6 could work especially given we’re playing the cows at NQ with a short turn around.

He was essentially just another ball playing lock against the Dogs when he came on. I didn’t think he/we looked too bad.

I only want Peachey there for the Cowboys game. After that, Luai gets it. I like Luai but he ain't a big fellah and the Cowboys will be running hard at him all game. Hess, followed by lolo, followed by Scott, followed by...gulp.

 

[Tronald Crump]

Thats the end of us for 10 weeks. Might jag a win or 2 but not much more.

Lets not shit the bed just yet.

 

[umina panther]

I only want Peachey there for the Cowboys game. After that, Luai gets it. I like Luai but he ain't a big fellah and the Cowboys will be running hard at him all game. Hess, followed by lolo, followed by Scott, followed by...gulp.

Peach is also a poor defender. Just back the kid imo