Ben Smith in doubt

[Gronk]

* Ben Smith is in doubt for Parramatta’s trip to Newcastle on Monday with a hamstring injury.

http://parramatta-advertiser.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/timana-tahu-comes-first/

 

[hineyrulz]

So Oake gets the gig???

 

[Pazza]

time to give tim robinson a run

 

[Gronk]

Lee Te Mari would not let us down either.

 

[Pazza]

true but will he be at the club next season?

 

[Stagger eel]

I was told that Oaky was our best player last saturday, I guess he'd be our next choice but I guess we'll know more on sunday when we see who runs out for Wenty..

 

[Twizzle]

damn, we need Benny

 

[TheParraboy]

No dramas, slot Inu in there

 

[Redback71]

put grothe in 2nd row and inu on the wing

 

[caylo]

I would definatly like to see Tee Maari or OHanlan given a shot or Cayless moved into the backrow with Allgood or Pele given a shot.

 

[hindy111]

Oake 100%.....he is always the first one in.And he does his job without adding heaps.

 

[bartman]

Oake did OK filling in last time.

Ben's played really well this year though, and Hindy might be a bit tired.

 

[big boppa eel]

Lee Te Mari would not let us down either.

Agreed, but get the feeling that he will not be considered for whatever reason.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

I think we could really put some points on Newcastle. Im thinking a 20+ victory, and if the game opens up, Inu on the bench, put one of the backs in the back row and run Newcastle ragged. They obviously wouldnt be doing the hitups of a back rower, but the wide running. Im thinking Reddy could defend in that role without a problem.

 

[Craig Johnston]

i'll put my hand up to one trying to ride oake out of the club, but what he's done so far in every chance he's gotten has impressed me.

he's definitely the next forward in line for promotion atm as proven with previous lineups and deserves another gig.

 

[Stagger eel]

Oakey appears to be our best option, he'll do a job for us, he won't win us a game but you know what you get out of him and it's a 100% commitment..

Lassalo has also hit a bit of form of late and could also be an interesting inclusion off the bench.

 

[offside ref]

Will hindy back up? Cause wed if not the backrow is looking thin.

 

[Stagger eel]

Will hindy back up? Cause wed if not the backrow is looking thin.

it will take a fair bit for him not to play...

 

[EelsFan05]

Anyone got any news on this. Apart from the obvious benefits for Parra it’s a big dilemma for my fantasy team.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Hindy only played 68 minutes on Weds. He'll be fresh as by Monday.

Obviously Horo will go into the starting pack if Benny is out. And Oake has been the 'staple diet' so far on the bench.

Oake always tries his best, but he's really just a bit tiny for his style of game at the first grade level... I'd like to see Lasalo given the bench gig - he's another rangy running type in the backrow.

In the end, Hindy, Mateo and Horo could all play the 80, so whoever comes in will be just to spell one of them for a bit.