Match Discussion: Round 1 vs Warriors @ Sky Stadium, Wellington

[Yosh]

Why isn't Marzhew in the side? Disappointing. Tuala is a solid first grade winger. He isn't close to being first grade quality at centre. Why not give a youngster a go? It's literally the first round of a new season. We won't be winning a premiership with Tuala at centre but might with Maps or Lucas... Very frustrating.

Bench looks good though. Probably our strongest bench in a decade. Hopefully Elliot will push Mann down to 14 and Croker will come onto the bench in the next couple of seasons.

 

[ryan.a87]

Why isn't Marzhew in the side? Disappointing. Tuala is a solid first grade winger. He isn't close to being first grade quality at centre. Why not give a youngster a go? It's literally the first round of a new season. We won't be winning a premiership with Tuala at centre but might with Maps or Lucas... Very frustrating.

Bench looks good though. Probably our strongest bench in a decade. Hopefully Elliot will push Mann down to 14 and Croker will come onto the bench in the next couple of seasons.

Croker is suspended atm….he’ll slot straight into a bench spot when he comes back

 

[Jono078]

Ugh. Tuala in the centres is something that AOB should have put a line through 12 months ago.

 

[Frederick]

Re: Marzhew:

 

[Jono078]

Re: Marzhew:

Incredible. I gave AOB the benefit of the doubt here, thinking Marzhew injured...

2. Marzhew
3. Hunt

Is much much stronger and threatening combo.

Hope AOB enjoys his last handful of games with Tuala.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Just swap Hunt and Tuala and I’m ok with it. Can see Elliot and Mann swapping an hour before kick off too.

My thoughts too

 

[Allstar Knights]

There's zero sense in dropping Marzhew for his defence to then bring in Tuala. Marzhew might appear a little worse in that area but I would say marginally. I know Hunt is named on the wing but he could've covered centre. We know AOB loves Tuala though...

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

The new boys

 

[mozza91]

The new boys

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Nice hope they kill it. But concerned about the sandals though. Never trust an adult man who wears sandals.

 

[PhilGould]

Mapapalangi had a shoulder reconstruction, out 3+ months

 

[Old dog]

Mapapalangi had a shoulder reconstruction, out 3+ months

When and how?

 

[PhilGould]

No more info yet but it's from Parr himself in the Telegraph

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Gamble needs to brush up on Hooker skills. I'd have him over Crossland

 

[macavity]

Nice hope they kill. But concerned about the sandals though. Never trust an adult man who wears sandals.

reading this in my sandals

 

[Jono078]

Mapapalangi had a shoulder reconstruction, out 3+ months

The season has officially begun ladies and gents!

 

[Knight Tales]

Gamble needs to brush up on Hooker skills. I'd have him over Crossland

Absolutely. His energy is also something we need

 

[mozza91]

reading this in my sandals

 

[Spot On]

reading this in my sandals

Love ya style, Mac.

Lol.

 

[macavity]

Too hot for shoes today in gods country

 

[Old dog]

Absolutely. His energy is also something we need

Gamble listed No19 in firsts but not listed in Cup side. Jones, Lucas and Hodgson are, odd, strange, or changes to be made