Match Discussion: Round 10 vs Rabbitohs @ Bankwest Stadium

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NRL 2020 - Round 10
South Sydney Rabbitohs v Newcastle Knights
Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta
Saturday 18 July 2020

Kickoff 5:30pm - Fox/Kayo

1. Alex Johnston 2. Jaxson Paulo 3. James Roberts 4. Dane Gagai 5. Corey Allan 6. Cody Walker 7. Adam Reynolds 8. Tevita Tatola 9. Damien Cook 10. Thomas Burgess 11. Jaydn Su'A 12. Ethan Lowe 13. Cameron Murray
Interchange: 14. Mark Nicholls 15. Hame Sele 16. Bayley Sironen 17. Patrick Mago 18. Jack Johns 19. Kurt Dillon 20. Steven Marsters 21. Cory Denniss

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Enari Tuala 3. Tautau Moga 4. Bradman Best 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Kurt Mann 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Andrew McCullough 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Herman Ese'ese
Interchange: 14. Connor Watson 15. Mitchell Barnett 16. Pasami Saulo 17. Sione Mata'utia 18. Tex Hoy 19. Josh King 20. Phoenix Crossland 21. Gehamat Shibasaki

Referees: Grant Atkins
Sideline Officials: Chris Butler, Todd Smith
Video Referees: Steve Clark, Ben Galea

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[Zoidberg]

I was excited for the Parra game, not so much this one. We need to get better.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Our attack makes the Bulldogs embarrassed for us. I'm not sure I can suffer through another performance like that. I hope there's changes to the spine.

If Gagai has a field day, I'll vomit.

 

[Apey]

Watson will be back you'd think and they'll be without Latrell. If we can't win this one, rip us.

 

[Jono078]

We are 3-1-3 since returning from COVID. We need to be better than a .500 team.

The good thing is we are in most of our contests and when things click we do seem to be capable of beating anyone on our day.

This next month or so it's crucial we get our balance and efforts right.

 

[Old dog]

This is must win game Souths a point behind us, win and we are 3 ahead of them

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Just put it up Bennett, that's all.

 

[Yosh]

Does Pearce have a crooked knee? Anyone know if it's serious enough that it's been affecting his game? Seems to be passing a mile before the defensive line instead of taking it right up and playing it flat.

Also Ponga is having problems because teams keep flattening him out and trying to knock his head off? We need Barnett back asap because we know Fitzy ain't no enforcer.

Unfortunately Dan is injured but Jacob has been so strong this season I expect him to do great as a starter against the Rabbits.

We better be all over Latrell the way other teams have been smashing Ponga. Do we have any grubs in the team? Seems like we need at least one.

 

[mozza91]

We should win this. Our pack is much stronger than theirs and should be able to get on top of them even with our misfiring attack.

 

[Rodney Rude]

Does Pearce have a crooked knee? Anyone know if it's serious enough that it's been affecting his game? Seems to be passing a mile before the defensive line instead of taking it right up and playing it flat.

Also Ponga is having problems because teams keep flattening him out and trying to knock his head off? We need Barnett back asap because we know Fitzy ain't no enforcer.

Unfortunately Dan is injured but Jacob has been so strong this season I expect him to do great as a starter against the Rabbits.

We better be all over Latrell the way other teams have been smashing Ponga. Do we have any grubs in the team? Seems like we need at least one.

Latrell is suspended for 2 weeks

 

[Zoidberg]

So, I just saw the 2020 NRL players poll...Pearce got best halfback

 

[Rodney Rude]

Unfortunately, I’m thinking Souths win this easily

 

[perverse]

So, I just saw the 2020 NRL players poll...Pearce got best halfback

lol, quite a stretch in his current form, but hey an honour for him to get that nod from his fellow players all the same. Someone check on Spot. I'm worried for his mental health.

 

[Knight Vision]

So, I just saw the 2020 NRL players poll...Pearce got best halfback

also worth mentioning is AOB ranked as one of the best coaches? Newy as one of the most desirable clubs....

 

[mozza91]

Definitely need to win this type of game if we want to be in the top 4 come finals time.

 

[Knight Vision]

Wasnt sure where to post this. Great interview of Bradman Best with Joey

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2020/07/13/one-on-one-joey-and-bradman-best/

 

[Yosh]

Wasnt sure where to post this. Great interview of Bradman Best with Joey

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/news/2020/07/13/one-on-one-joey-and-bradman-best/

As much as Pearce's attack has sucked, he has been a great influence on the club so far. Maybe not worth the million on the pitch all the time but definitely worth it from the clubs perspective.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Good side!

TEAM vs souths

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Enari Tuala
3. Tautau Moga
4. Bradman Best
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Kurt Mann
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Klemmer
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Aidan Guerra
13. Herman Ese'ese

Interchange:
14. Connor Watson
15. Mitch Barnett
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Sione Mata'utia

18. Tex Hoy
19. Josh King
20. Phoenix Crossland
21. Gehamat Shibasaki

 

[drizzy drake]

Far out that bench instantly looks a million times better

 

[ryana87]

Do we think hoy will come in for Tuala?

Would also like to see crossland get a run next week vs bulldogs