Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Newcastle @ Campbelltown Sports Stadium, Leumeah / Dharawal

[Tiger Ted]

Douehi's injury free periods are what's been inconsistent...his layoffs would derail anybody and he deserves credit for his quick return to effective form. I suspect his leaner build and height lead to a lot of serious injuries as with Tommy T. He's confident and determined...that's a good start on sorting the deficiencies . In any case he's a versatile and skilled utility who will come in very handy come SOO and injury time.

I don’t like being very critical of him away from this wonderful forum as I’m good friends with a number of his relatives plus he’s a really decent kid but I really believe the 3 ACL’s have caused him to severely regress.Ive got Latu & Mason ahead of him in pecking order as utilities.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Agree, I was and still am keen to see him gone, but with Naden down, I'm hoping he steps up. We don't have a huge amount of options.

Nadens injury is a real bummer as I have a feeling he may turn the corner this season especially playing with the fabulous JL.Hope he returns soon & realises his potential this season coz we desperately need a centre or 2 to hold their own.

 

[The Silverdale Phantom]

Nado was never going to play for us again.

Im thinking all the panthera has brought him back into the light.

As paid up club members, woofy and I say:

Lets get this season started yesterday.

Bring the f**ker on.

I’m over everything that’s gone before it.

Do or die you useless rabble, do or die!

 

[Nutz]

I don’t like being very critical of him away from this wonderful forum as I’m good friends with a number of his relatives plus he’s a really decent kid but I really believe the 3 ACL’s have caused him to severely regress.Ive got Latu & Mason ahead of him in pecking order as utilities.

AD and To'a are the centres guaranteed.

 

[Das Hassler]

AD and To'a are the centres guaranteed.

I thought To'a went ok...looks the fittest he's been since coming over

 

[BrotherJim05]

I think round 1 we will roll out with:

1. Mason
2. Turuva
3. Douieihi
4. Faatape
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. May
9. TDS
10. Pole
11. S. Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Bird

14. Hunt
15. Twal
16. Si. Fainu
17. L. Fainu

18. To'a

3 starting players out isn't great but I think the boys will come storming out the gates with a point to prove. Will be very interesting to see how Benji uses the bench and Bird at 13.

 

[Nutz]

I think round 1 we will roll out with:

1. Mason
2. Turuva
3. Douieihi
4. Faatape
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. May
9. TDS
10. Pole
11. S. Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Bird

14. Hunt
15. Twal
16. Si. Fainu
17. L. Fainu

18. To'a

3 starting players out isn't great but I think the boys will come storming out the gates with a point to prove. Will be very interesting to see how Benji uses the bench and Bird at 13.

Looks very close to the mark Brother.

 

[Tigerm]

I think round 1 we will roll out with:

1. Mason
2. Turuva
3. Douieihi
4. Faatape
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. May
9. TDS
10. Pole
11. S. Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Bird

14. Hunt
15. Twal
16. Si. Fainu
17. L. Fainu

18. To'a

3 starting players out isn't great but I think the boys will come storming out the gates with a point to prove. Will be very interesting to see how Benji uses the bench and Bird at 13.

While I think Faataape could do the job, I won't be surprised if they go with To'a.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I think round 1 we will roll out with:

1. Mason
2. Turuva
3. Douieihi
4. Faatape
5. Skelton
6. Galvin
7. Luai
8. May
9. TDS
10. Pole
11. S. Fainu
12. Seyfarth
13. Bird

14. Hunt
15. Twal
16. Si. Fainu
17. L. Fainu

18. To'a

3 starting players out isn't great but I think the boys will come storming out the gates with a point to prove. Will be very interesting to see how Benji uses the bench and Bird at 13.

Is Bula confirmed as out? I know he was dicey but hadn't heard he's definitely not playing.

Although our team is a marked improvement (by a mile) on last year and I can't wait for next weekend, beware of Newcastle.

I went to the Roosters vs Knights trial and the Knights looked absolutely brillant. They played Fletcher Sharpe at 5/8 and he killed it. I'd say that will be their plan this year. He can also play FB and played wing at the back end of last year. He's a player to watch this year IMO. I wish we had him.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Does anyone know what LL’s injury is ?

He had his 4th concussion in a year at training and is having some fairly concerning after effects. Club giving him an extended time off. Worrying stuff for the kid but club putting his health first

 

[Tiger Ted]

He had his 4th concussion in a year at training and is having some fairly concerning after effects. Club giving him an extended time off. Worrying stuff for the kid but club putting his health first

That’s very disappointing.Hes a real talent although his health has to be numero uno.

 

[Pezz70]

We are desperate for a left centre, we have three blokes who are reasonably competent who all play predominately right, it does make a bit of difference, Douehi was caught out miserably in defence a few times playing left centre last year. It wouldn’t surprise me if Bird spends a bit of time at left centre

 

[Pezz70]

Has anyone had a look at ticket prices???? Holy moly, I just had a look tickets in the eastern seated area on half way are $60 each. Absolutely ridiculous for a place where you have to cue for 1/2hr to have a pee, and an hour for a beer. Even $40 is too dear at this joint. I love ctown but they’re pricing themselves out of the game. $35 on the hills and $23 for kids. I was gonna shout my grown up kids and their partners but I’ll be forking out $600+ to get the bums on a seat ridiculous, guess theyll have to park their arses on the grasses.

 

[Ned Kelly]

Has anyone had a look at ticket prices???? Holy moly, I just had a look tickets in the eastern seated area on half way are $60 each. Absolutely ridiculous for a place where you have to cue for 1/2hr to have a pee, and an hour for a beer. Even $40 is too dear at this joint. I love ctown but they’re pricing themselves out of the game. $35 on the hills and $23 for kids. I was gonna shout my grown up kids and their partners but I’ll be forking out $600+ to get the bums on a seat ridiculous, guess theyll have to park their arses on the grasses.

Yeah, I have adult kids and grand kids. I have already told them it's unlikely I will be taking them to a game at those prices.

 

[Tiger Ted]

We are desperate for a left centre, we have three blokes who are reasonably competent who all play predominately right, it does make a bit of difference, Douehi was caught out miserably in defence a few times playing left centre last year. It wouldn’t surprise me if Bird spends a bit of time at left centre

I can’t remember whether Taylan May is a left centre coz I’m hoping he will b at Concord sometime this season

 

[Fordy20]

I can’t remember whether Taylan May is a left centre coz I’m hoping he will b at Concord sometime this season

Hopefully there will be in update in a few weeks. He goes back to court on the 10th of March.

 

[TheDefinitionOfMadness]

I can’t remember whether Taylan May is a left centre coz I’m hoping he will b at Concord sometime this season

Has his court case been finalised yet? If he's found guilty it's likely the NRL will de-register him for quite some time.

 

[Tiger Ted]

Has his court case been finalised yet? If he's found guilty it's likely the NRL will de-register him for quite some time.

Supposed to return to court next week

 

[Vic Mackey]

I can’t remember whether Taylan May is a left centre coz I’m hoping he will b at Concord sometime this season

He and Turuva were the Panthers left edge at the start of 2024

 

[Vic Mackey]

Little bit of mail that Tristan Hope will be 9 and TDS on the bench which is very interesting. Means Latu will miss out which is a shame but getting 80mins in nsw up is probably better for him

Unfortunately I think the Knights are a bad match for us. They have one of the strongest left edges in the game and we generally have the worst defensive right edge. That with us likely to be missing our fullback, both centres and hooker doesnt bode well. Luai and Galvin havent played a game together and our attack is clunky at the best of times.

If we're going to win its going to have to be a demolition from the middle forwards with May, Pole and Hunt in particular needing to get well over the top of Safiti/Leo cause after that they dont have much. Then Luai and Galvin to kick them to death and totally control field position.

I feel a win in round 1 is so important for our whole season. It will be such a confidence boost for the players/club/fans to get that first win done. Ive felt over the past few seasons we've tried so hard for that early win that we end up trying not to lose as opposed to winning and simply forget how to do it. I'm sure Jarome will help with this but he's only 1 man.

If we had Bula and Api Id probably tip us but I see too many deficiencies that the Knights can exploit and see them getting us by 2-3 tries.