If Benji is out...

[2010Dragons]

Whoever is opposite Milford will need to be on their toes, he is deceptive.

MILFORD is the weakest link in defence....missed 6 tackles against the dogs !

 

[stgeorgegrant]

Jack is a far superior all-round player but he isn't more mobile. Williams used to play on the wing.

Difference between speed and mobility Williams is fast but can't move sideways in defence like Jack

 

[bottle]

MILFORD is the weakest link in defence....missed 6 tackles against the dogs !

I'm referring to his attack. He will have a field day if not adequately covered. He will be targeted in defence as most halves are.

 

[hardbaby]

Hilarious that people are suggesting JDB

 

[Get2dachopper!]

Don't underestimate Marketo's defence also out wide.

If we go with JDB, we ought to be going into this game with the mindset of shutting down the broncos attacking plays and turning it into a slog fest. Perhaps Mary needs to look upon the hasler manifesto, he came up with a game plan that looked to frustrate the Broncos.

BTW, hodges just announced his retirement. Another well timed scheming move from Bennett, they will be up for a massive game.

 

[hazzbeen]

Garvey to hooker, Rein to half, Widdop 5/8.......Or the logical solution would be Hutchinson to half....

 

[Lethal25]

Personally I have a huge question mark on Garvey's defence. I saw him miss four consecutive tackles against the Knights. It looks as though he tackles with his arms and no shoulder. I don't see him starting games or playing 80 minutes until his defence improves

 

[Vasilevsky]

Farrell will be 5/8.

 

[boardlumps62]

Farrell thats an interesting solution but is he a 5/8. Has defence probably enough speed in there BUT is he elusive and he cant pass the ball so they say.

 

[Slippery Morris]

What has happened to Shannon Crook? Is he injured. He impressing big time in the Nines. Beau Henry / Kris Keating would have been an option but not anymore.

I would go Hutchison. Give the kid more experience and this time behind a strong pack of forwards not a depleted pack like the one against the Sharks.

 

[winnie the pooh]

Another vote for JDB

 

[winnie the pooh]

... but this time last year I'd say no way. He's a different player this season. Brimming with confidence.

 

[Slippery Morris]

Milford and Hunt will have a field day with JDB. He will run out of puff big time and they will then carve up the Dragons. Bennett is to good a coach to not find a weakness with JDB at 5/8.

 

[lafai]

Lol. I vote Jack Bird. Oh wait

 

[Como Connection]

Marketo for me, will do the job I feel.

 

[Elias1983]

Thinking out loud here..but Justin hunt as an option to the halves for this week only...

I'm sure he can pass but more importantly, he can defend. ..he marked Vatuvei quite well on the weekend and also he's a strong runner. Can cause some problems with his running around the middle and has some good footwork.

Assuming benii only misses this week whoever fills no 7 is only a stop gap..

 

[Dragon66]

I've got to back Hutch. The steel in our current forward pack should allow Hutch to play a controlled game while allowing Widdop to direct the team's attack.

Hutch is big and strong, has a good kicking game and knows how to pass to players with space to run in.

And the experience will be invaluable to his development.

As for the others. Duges can't pass, Jack plays well as a link man but lacks vision with the ball. All the other options would be strong defenders but unlikely to cause any problems to the Broncs defence.

I guess what i am saying is that I would go with a specialist half in this game.

 

[boardlumps62]

Going for Dylan Farrell around 100kg must have some elusive plays given his heritage. This would test if he can pass the ball if not flick him you need to pass the ball in RL i think. Checked profile is a 5/8.

 

[Vasilevsky]

Farrell thats an interesting solution but is he a 5/8. Has defence probably enough speed in there BUT is he elusive and he cant pass the ball so they say.

He was playing 5/8 for Souffs NSW Cup team before supercoach Price got him as a marquee signing.

 

[Vasilevsky]

I've got to back Hutch. The steel in our current forward pack should allow Hutch to play a controlled game while allowing Widdop to direct the team's attack.

Hutch is big and strong, has a good kicking game and knows how to pass to players with space to run in.

And the experience will be invaluable to his development.

As for the others. Duges can't pass, Jack plays well as a link man but lacks vision with the ball. All the other options would be strong defenders but unlikely to cause any problems to the Broncs defence.

I guess what i am saying is that I would go with a specialist half in this game.

I'm sold. Hutchinson or Farrell. In a perfect world it would be Hutchinson but given this will basically be his first game in the top grade (I know he played with the NSW Cup team against the Sharks), I feel Mary will and probably should go with the safer option of Farrell. And Farrell will probably enjoy trying to run over the top of Hunt and Milford.