KC the sunshine man.

[Defer to the coifed]

Was there for a victory on grand final day last year. Will he be there again. ?
Remarkable journey and story if he is.
Let it be known , I think he is our biggest weapon. Unbelievable footwork and skills

 

[coolumsharkie]

Thought about that today also. Actually that was his 2nd GF win in as many weeks, hope Flanno is onto it.

 

[Defer to the coifed]

If we need points quick I'd put bird on the edge and KC into centres same side. Lethal.

 

[shaggs]

Me too. I want KC there instead of Taga.

Taga worries me.

 

[Frenzy.]

Im a fan and he's a very good player but keeping it perspective people talk about his this and his that and his potential for X Factor etc but he hasn't shown any of it yet. So far he's just been a solid performer who has done his job very well.

Haven't seen a match winner in him yet.

I would however select him on the bench regardless of Taga being available. I'm a Beale fan but he'd have to miss out for me if Taga plays. As Coif says, KC can cover centre

 

[Russell Crowe's Band]

is taga an assett tho?
hasnt played in weeks

 

[spirit of league]

Im a fan and he's a very good player but keeping it perspective people talk about his this and his that and his potential for X Factor etc but he hasn't shown any of it yet. So far he's just been a solid performer who has done his job very well.

Haven't seen a match winner in him yet.

I would however select him on the bench regardless of Taga being available. I'm a Beale fan but he'd have to miss out for me if Taga plays. As Coif says, KC can cover centre

Always asks a question of the defence when he runs. Always. Penetrative. Plus very strong in defence. And versatile. I'm sorry GB but I'd be selecting KC and Taga with Heighno & Boogs on the bench

 

[Born BB&W]

He is a weapon of choice and bends the line.. I would play him.

He is ready for this and he will not let us down.

In Flanno we trust.

 

[Surely]

I'd rather Capewell than taga, this will come down to an endurance test

 

[millersnose]

Good young prospect

I recon he would do well if selected

However if fit I think flanno would give his spot to taga

Or even paulo

 

[millersnose]

I'd rather Capewell than taga, this will come down to an endurance test

I believe for flanno that bench spot is a twelve to fifteen minute rest spot for a front rower
Failing injury of course

 

[Eion]

If it comes down to a straight choice between taga and sunshine, I probably go for taga, though with a heavy heart.

Flanno is playing big minutes out of his starting props so fitness isn't going to be a real issue as he probably won't play big minutes. Tagas hands can be a risk, but he had found his form again before getting injured. At this point in their careers taga offers more and we need the go forward in the middle.

 

[lolesi]

Good player. I like him.

 

[Special K]

Taga comes in for mine. Sad for Capewell but Tagas size is required. As mentioned this spot doesn't get big minutes and giving Taga 15-20 minutes to tear it up is worth the risk.

Beale is a professional and can cover multiple positions. I get why he gets a run. Paulo misses out for mine.

 

[Inferno]

Would it be a massive dick move to dangle a GF in front of Taga to get him to re-sign?

 

[Feej]

I think there's more pressure on Taga than there is on the club. That said, if he's fit he should play.

 

[myrrh ken]

Beale is a professional and can cover multiple positions. I get why he gets a run.

I like Beale but he was on for 7 minutes on the weekend. He's really only there for insurance, but then again maybe we can afford to carry him as the boys can do big minutes. Capewell only got 12 minutes.

 

[RUBIKS]

After finally getting a good game completion wise, Taga's hands worry me.

KC >Taga >Beal.

He was great covering for Wade vs Canberra, was solid for 70 mins.

I'd much rather that on the bench than someone who is there in case a winger pulls up lame. Bonus that he can play Centre anyway.

Flanno won't pick him though.

 

[Griffoshark66]

Kurt Capewell faces NRL grand final heartbreak as Sharks prepare to recall experienced forwards

TRAVIS MEYN, The Courier-Mail
September 25, 2016 4:22pm
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AFTER being the toast of Ipswich last season, Kurt Capewell could face the ultimate NRL grand final heartbreak.

Jets co-coach Ben Walker has issued a plea for Cronulla to show the faith in Capewell for Sunday’s premiership decider against Melbourne.

Capewell, 23, has played just four NRL games after joining the Sharks from Ipswich’s 2015 Intrust Super Cup premiership team but two of those have been in this year’s finals series.

Despite his impressive play-off performances, Capewell could be the man to make way for the return of experienced duo Sam Tagataese and Joseph Paulo if they prove their fitness.

Walker, Brisbane’s 18th man in the 1998 NRL grand final against Canterbury, said Capewell was ready for the big stage.

“He’s certainly up to it,” Walker said.

“His four games have looked like he was a 150-game veteran.

“He’s definitely mature enough to stand up on grand final day.”

Kurt Capewell has impressed in two finals matches for the Sharks.
Capewell, a raw backrower who can play across the park, made his NRL debut in Round 18 and played his second game as a Shark six weeks later.

He produced a faultless 73-minute performance in the absence of Wade Graham and Paul Gallen during Cronulla’s major semi-final win over Canberra, retaining his spot for last Friday’s preliminary final against North Queensland.

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan will name his grand final team on Tuesday.

“I think (Tagataese) would be very close,” he said.

“He was close this week. Joseph Paulo will be in the same boat.

“Now we’ve got a game to go they will be pushing really hard to be available ... it’s a good position to be in for me to have those players available.”

Kurt Capewell could make way for Sam Tagataese or Joseph Paulo.
Walker said Capewell was a more versatile bench option than former Bronco Gerard Beale.

“In his first game it looked like he’d played 100 NRL games,” he said.

“He looked like a seasoned pro. He did everything he had to do.

“I was more impressed when he came on when Graham was injured and Gallen was out. He showed he is certainly ready.

“For someone to play a major final in their third game and play for 73 minutes … I don’t know many blokes who could do that.

“Kurt has played wing, centre, fullback and forwards. He’d be more valuable to the team on the bench than Beale.”

 

[Madsharkie]

Walker's on! Walker's on!