2019 NRL All Stars - Indigenous 34-14 Maori Kiwis @ AAMI

[Timmah]

So who replaces Barba?

French is into the squad - not sure if direct or Johnston goes to FB and French added to bench

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

French is into the squad - not sure if direct or Johnston goes to FB and French added to bench

Probably hasn't been doing training until this week so Johnston will move

 

[myrrh ken]

Simple jack is available as he is not in gaol.

 

[THE CHAMP]

Latrell Mitchell places such a high value on this game he asked for (and was granted) permission to miss the World Club Challenge to play in this match.

That's f**ken sweet.
If previous match ups are anything to go by this should be awesome. Some suspensions may come out of it but hopefully nothing to affect the club season.

 

[Diesel]

I don’t really care who wins as long as the Australian team loses

 

[Diesel]

Ah, maybe because he's got both heritages?

First year they’ll want to be pioneers, but after 2-3 years, they’ll be dropping out

 

[Marlins]

Anyone know what Crowd is expected? Or a Pax?

 

[Timmah]

Teamlists updated at the top. As expected AJ is fullback for the Indigenous, Leilani Latu comes into the front row.

For the Maori, James Tamou replaces Jordan McLean in the front row.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Teamlists updated at the top. As expected AJ is fullback for the Indigenous, Leilani Latu comes into the front row.

For the Maori, James Tamou replaces Jordan McLean in the front row.

will probably be aussie jims 1 good game for the year

 

[Coastbloke]

Anyone know what Crowd is expected? Or a Pax?

Was going to ask that. Thinking late teens maybe early 20s..I have to think that given the '17 WC crowds at this ground otherwise I'll cry..

 

[mozza91]

Please don’t hurt Kalyn. Please don’t hurt Kalyn.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Please don’t hurt Kalyn. Please don’t hurt Kalyn.

Or his dad will get angry?

 

[mozza91]

Or his dad will get angry?

I’ll get angry. I mean he’s no Ben Hampton or anything but he goes ok.

 

[kdalymc]

 

[GongPanther]

Latrell Mitchell places such a high value on this game he asked for (and was granted) permission to miss the World Club Challenge to play in this match.

Mitchell could have played in next years indigenous game. The WCC?, I doubt he will get the chance to play in another one.

 

[Vic Mackey]

I think the Maoris win and win well. Sure the 2-5 for the Indigenous is insane but unless they get marched downfield doubt they'll get much chance to shine. The Kiwi pack and bench would match any team in the worlds whereas the Aussie one is barly NRL standard

 

[adamkungl]

The Aussie pack isn't too bad, will do the job if the backs can tire the Maori pack out a bit.
That bench is garbage though. Way too light, would make Tim Sheens blush.

edit: Second thoughts, Kiwis have 2 backs on the bench and the fairly small Levi, maybe it won't be a huge factor.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

I think the Maoris win and win well. Sure the 2-5 for the Indigenous is insane but unless they get marched downfield doubt they'll get much chance to shine. The Kiwi pack and bench would match any team in the worlds whereas the Aussie one is barly NRL standard

So they need piggybacks down the field for the indigenous backs to score tries, the 2014 souffs gameplan

 

[Vic Mackey]

The Aussie pack isn't too bad, will do the job if the backs can tire the Maori pack out a bit.
That bench is garbage though. Way too light, would make Tim Sheens blush.

edit: Second thoughts, Kiwis have 2 backs on the bench and the fairly small Levi, maybe it won't be a huge factor.

Mate in Round 20 2011 Sheens picked both Matt Utai and Mitch Brown on the bench.

Funnily enough we actually won, and it was the one time between 2010-2017 we beat the Roosters. Maybe that’s the trick, pick 2 shit wingers on the bench and watch them laugh themselves to a loss.

 

[SBD82]

Mitchell could have played in next years indigenous game. The WCC?, I doubt he will get the chance to play in another one.

Hate to say it given the club that he plays for, but I'd be surprised if Mitchell never wins another premiership.

Hopefully he joins one of the good guys so that I can be proven right *and* enjoy it.