Forward pack

[troy]

So what do u guys think our forward pack will be ? and what do u think the bench will be .. very competitive for spots on the bench , which is fantastic !

 

[Sheros los Deros]

Stevens
Bosnich
Beattie
Nutley
Bailey
Hilder

Lomu
Gallen
Bickerstaff
Newton

That's my guess, and at least half of my split personalities are sticking to it.

 

[Alan Shore]

Beattie's form in the trials has been by some reports disappointing, so I'll tip this:

8. Stevens
9. Bosnich
10. Lomu
11. Nutley
12. P.Bailey
13. Hilder

14. Galloway
15. Bickerstaff
16. Newton
17. Sullivan

 

[pogo]

a player of russo s ability is certain to be in the mix
stevens and beattie will have a lot of pressure to perform this year, a very healthy situation indeed.

 

[Sharkie73]

8.Stevens
9.Bosnich
10.Beattie
11.Lomu
12.Nutley
13.Bailey

14.Hilder
15.Galloway\Williams (if he's still with the club?)
16.Newton
17.Sullivan

 

[Booyah]

8.Stevens
9.Bosnich
10.Beattie
11.Lomu
12.Nutley
13.Bailey

14.Hilder
15.Galloway\Williams (if he's still with the club?)
16.Newton
17.Sullivan

That looks about right for me.

 

[Macca]

8. Stevo
9. Bosnich
10. Beattie
11. Bailey
12. Lomu
13. Russo

14. Sullivan
15. Nutley
16. Gallen
17. Galloway

BTW, Hilder is at 5/8th
17.

 

[Booyah]

I think that Russo will force his way into the team this year if reports on him are correct. As long as he stays fit he should be right.

I've also gotta say, Its great to see that we have such a selection headache. I love it! \\/

 

[gunnamatta bay]

I know one thing. We have a fair bit of depth!

 

[fatshark]

Sharkie1973 wrote:
8.Stevens
9.Bosnich
10.Beattie
11.Lomu
12.Nutley
13.Bailey

14.Hilder
15.Galloway\Williams (if he's still with the club?)
16.Newton
17.Sullivan


That looks about right for me.

No Gallen?

 

[King of the Hill]

Some serious people down that way seriously rate Sullivan

:? :? :?

 

[coolumsharkie]

Some serious people down that way seriously rate Sullivan

:? :? :?

Well I'm not down that way but I'm serious

I dont rate 'im!?!, what was it one outstanding performance in one game all year?

Hoping he proves me wrong this year.

 

[Sharkie73]

I agree Booyah the depth we have this year is increadable it's great to know that if we have any injuries that there are great players waiting to step into the breach.

Fatshark; I think the fact that we have so much depth this year it has put us in the position to be able to pick and choose a number of different foward packs, even though I left Gallen out of my pack I still think he will be in the 17.

 

[Shark]

8. Wessel
9. Gibbo
10. Tweddle
11. Bailey
12. Nutley
13. Bird

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[ghoti]

8. Stevens
9. Hilder
10. Lomu
11. Nutley
12. Russo
13. Bailey

14. Beatrice
15. Galloway
16. Gallen
17. Sullivan

The entire back-row are 80 minute players, Hilder is an 80 minute player, which means only Lomu and Stevens will require interchange...the others could use it, but they don't require it.

I would prefer Hilder at 5/8, because I think that's the best position for him...but I'm still expecting Vagana to slip into five-eight so McGoldrick can be in the side.

I've always liked a half/5-8/hooker on the bench, that is the main reason I like Sullivan there for now.

I'm loving trying to pick a side and then thinking...wait...what about him? And doing that four or five times...it's great!!

 

[chili pepper]

I agree with Max about Beattie starting on the bench. I think he will be best for us as an impact player. Let him simmer for 20min on the sideline and then rip into the opposition when some may be starting to feel the pinch a bit.

Pointless starting Nutley on the bench as he doesn't offer the same impact - more a 80min workhorse. Interchanging Beats, Lomu and Stevo would be a great ploy imo.