Rd20 Parra v Tigers GAME DAY thread (26/9/20)

[Chipmunk]

I will say one thing, Davey has done everything asked of him. He'd be enormous at a club like the Storm. Kenny Bromwich isn't any better.

 

[Happy MEel]

You want to beat the Storm?

Lets hope Dragon hurt some of their men.

My side would be

Guth
Taka
Mj
Blake
Fergo
Brown
Moses
Rcg
Mahoney
Lane
Matto
Davey
Brown

Jnr
Niakuore
Evans
W.Smith

Kafusi and Stone do not make it
Sivo out for Taka.

I don’t hate an RCG/Lane and Junior/Evans combo. They offer different body shapes and styles and would be hard to defend across 80 minutes.

However, I reckon Matto is done for a week so probably Lane on the edge and Kaufusi keeps his spot.

 

[Chipmunk]

In other unrelated news, Gutho has to be up there and close to Dally M Player Of The Year.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

The 2020 Smith offers us better passing, more speed around the ruck, adequate defence and so far no stupidity. He can also cover the halves and fullback. As much as I hate admitting I was wrong, he’s by far the best 14 we have.

definitely agree he is a better option then Stone at dummy half (said it during panthers game).

But reckon there is next to no chance that Mahoney will be replaced other then an injury. So based on that wouId rather Stone on the bench as he can play in the middle and actually contribute something.

 

[Happy MEel]

definitely agree he is a better option then Stone at dummy half (said it during panthers game).

But reckon there is next to no chance that Mahoney will be replaced other then an injury. So based on that wouId rather Stone on the bench as he can play in the middle and actually contribute something.

Stone’s strong front on but isn’t great defensively. Also if we have an injury in the backs we’d be f**ked.

 

[hindy111]

The 2020 Smith offers us better passing, more speed around the ruck, adequate defence and so far no stupidity. He can also cover the halves and fullback. As much as I hate admitting I was wrong, he’s by far the best 14 we have.

And.... What have I been calling for since rnd 5. W.Smith on bench for some spark.
I know football. Sivo will get chopped to pieces next week.
Lane needs to start in middle. Must keep it tight.

 

[hindy111]

definitely agree he is a better option then Stone at dummy half (said it during panthers game).

But reckon there is next to no chance that Mahoney will be replaced other then an injury. So based on that wouId rather Stone on the bench as he can play in the middle and actually contribute something.

Contribute what? We would have 3 middle on bench already. He would just steal minutes off better players.

 

[emjaycee]

We are, and remain, an absolute laughing stock. Sharks will break their duck of not having beaten a top 8 team all season, and will probably do it handsomely.

Not against us they wont.

 

[Noise]

definitely agree he is a better option then Stone at dummy half (said it during panthers game).

But reckon there is next to no chance that Mahoney will be replaced other then an injury. So based on that wouId rather Stone on the bench as he can play in the middle and actually contribute something.

WHat would Stone contribute?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Stone’s strong front on but isn’t great defensively. Also if we have an injury in the backs we’d be f**ked.

yeah agree with the back coverage, would rather Taka then on the bench....

 

[Joshuatheeel]

WHat would Stone contribute?

what he has generally done when on the bench, some energy in the defence for last 10 or so in the first half or mid way in the second half....

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Contribute what? We would have 3 middle on bench already. He would just steal minutes off better players.

Hindy flip flopping, go back a few weeks and you are in love with Stone, lots of posts of you praising Stone man......

 

[Soto]

So you think Mahoney is going to be replaced? Stone is there as back up just in case, as Mahoney will be playing 80 mins.

Stone gives us 15 mins of energy in the line speed during some period in the game ...,,Smith doesn’t provide that

Smith provides insurance at hooker and in the backs..

 

[Happy MEel]

yeah agree with the back coverage, would rather Taka then on the bench....

Taka doesn’t provide cover at hooker, which is a key position. If Matto’s out I’d be tempted to leave Taka in the team regardless, and between Lane and Taka we’d have edge forward and centre covered.

 

[Soto]

Anyone started keep Davey petition yet?????

 

[Soto]

Soufs fans did it for Alex Johnston and then he scores 5 tries...Davey can do the same

 

[Noise]

Anyone started keep Davey petition yet?????

Is the petition getting sent to Manly to cancel his contract?

 

[Noise]

Soufs fans did it for Alex Johnston and then he scores 5 tries...Davey can do the same

AJ hadn't signed with another club.

 

[Soto]

Is the petition getting sent to Manly to cancel his contract?

Please..get a grip

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Taka doesn’t provide cover hooker, which is a key position. If Matto’s out I’d be tempted to leave Taka in the team regardless, and between Lane and Taka we’d have edge forward and centre covered.

my point being don’t disagree hooker needs to be covered, but based on BA’s use of the bench Smith won’t be used unless Mahoney is injured. I don’t want someone on the bench that won’t be used, waste of a spot. BA actually used Stone other then hooker. That’s why I prefer Stone. Yeah smith is better a dummy half, but Stone will actually be used (and can cover hooker if there is a injury)

if I had a say I would definitely replace Mahoney In the last 20-30 mins, and would have signed Luke for that role on the minimum contract the dragons got him for .......