Match Discussion: Round 11 vs Gold Coast @ Suncorp Stadium, Milton / Yuggera-Turrbal

[mozza91]

We need one of Gags or Best to be fit. I don’t want to see Jenkins in First Grade again.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

It is originally from Buzz though...

I wouldn't be surprised if he just found out they just pulled up a bit sore and immediately announced they're in doubt for this week

the story for the week will be injury toll in the NRL .

 

[ryan.a87]

I think if buzz is even half right about any of them, just rest them, we have a bye next week, no point is risking them, just give them 2 weeks to recover

 

[Woody90]

I think if buzz is even half right about any of them, just rest them, we have a bye next week, no point is risking them, just give them 2 weeks to recover

It’s a tough one. Definitely don’t want to risk them if they’re injured. At the same time though we’re looking at possibly half the team and 75% of our salary cap sitting on the sidelines for this game. We’re not in a position to be able to rest players unless they’re legitimately injured.

 

[Burwood]

These aren’t the sort of injuries you risk- much rather we miss players for one game than four because they further aggravate it.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

They might not even be in doubt after all:

What does injury setback mean for Tyson Gamble's future at the Knights

Tyson Gamble to go under the knife.

www.newcastleherald.com.au

 

[ryan.a87]

Will Armstrong play?

Thought he failed his HIA last weekend?

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Will Armstrong play?

Thought he failed his HIA last weekend?

No, he just went off for HIA with about 10 minutes to go in the game.

 

[League Unlimited News]

1. David Armstrong 2. Enari Tuala 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Jack Cogger 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Jacob Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Dylan Lucas 13. Adam Elliott

14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Kai Pearce-Paul 16. Brodie Jones 17. Jack Hetherington
18. Mathew Croker 19. Jed Cartwright 20. Krystian Mapapalangi 21. Thomas Cant 22. Fletcher Sharpe

Out: Tyson Gamble (five-eighth), Daniel Saifiti (front row)
In: Jack Cogger (five-eighth), Jacob Saifiti (front row), Mat Croker (reserve), Jed Cartwright (reserve), Krystian Mapapalangi (reserve), Thomas Cant (reserve), Fletcher Sharpe (reserve)

NRL TEAMS - 2024 Round 11 » League Unlimited

leagueunlimited.com

 

[macavity]

If we get rolled by a halves pairing of Sam Verillis and Chad Randall just fold the club.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

They’ve got two hookers playing in the halves.

But they’re a team that hasn’t got much to lose so I imagine they’ll throw the ball around and go on the attack anyway. Typically this is one of those games we tend to lose.

 

[macavity]

Their game plan is pretty obvious. Run Fifita at Cogger all game.

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Their game plan is pretty obvious. Run Fifita at Cogger all game.

Yeah I’m sure we’ll have a plan to combat this. Fifita is playing left side this year isn’t he? That would mean Frizell would be his opposite man. Honestly I can’t think of anyone else in our team who I’d rather have trying to mark Fifita. Probably need to tell Gags to help out a bit there too.

None of this is guaranteed to work of course, because Fifita is a genetically modified super human but I just hope we Friz basically takes it upon himself to never let Fifita run at Cogger 1:1 at least.

Also the other way to help prevent this happening is to win the middle of the field. Don’t let Fifita have enough time on the ball to wind up and get a head of steam. We need to win the middle contest and keep Fifita out of the game (as much as is possible) that way.

 

[Zoidberg]

Little doubt Fifita will score a try in this game.
But he usually only does one or two good things per game so I’m not worried about him.

 

[Rod]

It's a shame KPP is coming off the bench at the moment, feels like a bit of a waste.

 

[Knight Tales]

We'll smash them. Pressure on the kick all day.

 

[mozza91]

Cogger’s defence is the least worrying aspect of his game. He’s small but he’s not a bad one on one defender. His terrible attacking game is more of a concern.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

It's a shame KPP is coming off the bench at the moment, feels like a bit of a waste.

My guess is he's played big minutes in nearly every game so far this year and as a young fella not used to the NRL, the coaching staff have felt he needs a bit of a deload. We already have enough injuries at the moment so it's probably a smart move, especially against the weaker teams

 

[Woody90]

Come on boys! One more before Bali!!

 

[Old dog]

Titans 2 wins last 5 biggest deficit 6pts so they could have been 5-0 or 0-5.
Expect a close game even with the players missing