Best 17 going forward as from next week

[herbert henry1908]

I definitely saw the slow play the balls @chrisD has been talking about with RCG. He needs improvement there. That said I do think he's been hitting the line harder recently.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I don't think so, not long term. RCG and Tamou together don't offer enough, and if they and Merrin start it's going to look like that for the first 25 mins. Up against Prior/Fifita/Gallen, Vaughn/Packer/JDB and Bromwich/McLean/Finucane. We need more.

Plus I think Bryce needs to start, a bench back rower needs to be more of a running player than ball player.

 

[umina panther]

Plus I think Bryce needs to start, a bench back rower needs to be more of a running player than ball player.

Bryce can do that and do it well when thats his role

 

[herbert henry1908]

Bryce can do that and do it well when thats his role

Well we'll have to disagree.

The stats from when he was just a second rower show he doesn't hit the line hard.

 

[kinghippo]

Interesting selection this week regarding fisher Harris, where do you guys see him in the squad if at all?
He is a tough hard hitting player and even though he has had a very disrupted season I hope he can force his way back into the team after a run in reserves.
I guess Brownes spot is what he would be aiming for.

 

[Fangs]

I definitely saw the slow play the balls @chrisD has been talking about with RCG. He needs improvement there. That said I do think he's been hitting the line harder recently.

Many offenders in our team when it comes to the play the ball. Would love to see a stat which measured that.

Mansour showed the way on Sunday. Always urgent. Just needs to rub off on the rest of the team.

 

[soc123_au]

Part of RCG's issue with the slow play the ball is knowing when to give up on the run. You will see him trying for the extra yards and getting held up for an age, then he gets turtled as the ref calls held. Sometimes it's better to submit when the momentum is gone.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Interesting selection this week regarding fisher Harris, where do you guys see him in the squad if at all?
He is a tough hard hitting player and even though he has had a very disrupted season I hope he can force his way back into the team after a run in reserves.
I guess Brownes spot is what he would be aiming for.

He shouldn't take CHN's place. That's my take on it. Should be in reserves until we are sure he is healthy and then he can have Browne's bench spot

 

[OldPanther]

Well we'll have to disagree.

The stats from when he was just a second rower show he doesn't hit the line hard.

He was one of the biggest metre eaters in the CvC game apparently. I'm a fan of his running game. He just needs to be allowed to use it more and develop it.

 

[mxlegend99]

Part of RCG's issue with the slow play the ball is knowing when to give up on the run. You will see him trying for the extra yards and getting held up for an age, then he gets turtled as the ref calls held. Sometimes it's better to submit when the momentum is gone.

Yep. He absolutely took it to Kasiano on the weekend and every run he was fighting for every inch he could get while the Bulldogs pack were targetting him.

If he plays like that every week our pack wont lose many battles. Just needs to make an enemy each week... the rivalry seems to fire him up.

 

[tripster]

On a different subject, is Yeo injured again? The casualty ward on the NRL website has him as "ankle, indefinite". He did seem injured in the Bulldogs game. Does anyone know if he is likely to play this weekend? He is one of our best players and it'll be a huge blow if he doesn't play.

 

[OldPanther]

On a different subject, is Yeo injured again? The casualty ward on the NRL website has him as "ankle, indefinite". He did seem injured in the Bulldogs game. Does anyone know if he is likely to play this weekend? He is one of our best players and it'll be a huge blow if he doesn't play.

I hope not. He's been fantastic.

 

[franklin2323]

Interesting selection this week regarding fisher Harris, where do you guys see him in the squad if at all?
He is a tough hard hitting player and even though he has had a very disrupted season I hope he can force his way back into the team after a run in reserves.
I guess Brownes spot is what he would be aiming for.

I'd give him a couple of games in NSW Cup 1st of all but he has to be in our top 17 when fit. Depends how CHN comes along really either him or Browne out. CHN runs the ball well but defence and doesn't really have an offload. Regardless it is a good problem to have

 

[franklin2323]

I don't think so, not long term. RCG and Tamou together don't offer enough, and if they and Merrin start it's going to look like that for the first 25 mins. Up against Prior/Fifita/Gallen, Vaughn/Packer/JDB and Bromwich/McLean/Finucane. We need more.

None of those teams have the impact that bench would bring though. Also that is forgetting how hard JFH hits. Our starting pack is far different with him in it

 

[Thirsty Panther]

On a different subject, is Yeo injured again? The casualty ward on the NRL website has him as "ankle, indefinite". He did seem injured in the Bulldogs game. Does anyone know if he is likely to play this weekend? He is one of our best players and it'll be a huge blow if he doesn't play.

The NRL website had him as injured prior to Sundays game.

So I'm not sure whether its still incorrect or maybe he has re injured his ankle.

ZeroTakle has him as OK and Wallace is a chance as well.

 

[MrBlack]

The NRL website had him as injured prior to Sundays game.

So I'm not sure whether its still incorrect or maybe he has re injured his ankle.

ZeroTakle has him as OK and Wallace is a chance as well.

Read as much on Zero Tackle.

Do we rush Wallace or give him another week (+ bye makes 2). Rein is certainly deserving of another shot.

JFH - 1 week in NSW cup should just about do it. Would imagine Kikau makes way otherwise.

 

[herbert henry1908]

He was one of the biggest metre eaters in the CvC game apparently. I'm a fan of his running game. He just needs to be allowed to use it more and develop it.

I honestly hope I'm wrong.

One thing is for certain is he'll need to step it up if he moves to lock. Merrin is getting huge meters at present & he probably won't play the same minutes if he moves to prop.

 

[OldPanther]

Read as much on Zero Tackle.

Do we rush Wallace or give him another week (+ bye makes 2). Rein is certainly deserving of another shot.

JFH - 1 week in NSW cup should just about do it. Would imagine Kikau makes way otherwise.

I'd wrest Wallace. We waited for Mansour apparently and he came back really good.

 

[franklin2323]

I honestly hope I'm wrong.

One thing is for certain is he'll need to step it up if he moves to lock. Merrin is getting huge meters at present & he probably won't play the same minutes if he moves to prop.

I'd would think Peachey would go to the lock role. Cartwright on the edge where he can use his size and offload better

 

[herbert henry1908]

I'd would think Peachey would go to the lock role. Cartwright on the edge where he can use his size and offload better

Well I couldn't have him starting over Yeo or CHN even Harris at his best.

He's got work to do.