Match Discussion: Round 16 vs Warriors @ Scully Park

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NRL 2020 - Round 16
Warriors v Newcastle Knights
Scully Park, Tamworth
Saturday 29 August 2020

Kickoff 3pm - Fox

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck 2. Adam Pompey 3. Hayze Perham 4. Peta Hiku 5. George Jennings 6. Kodi Nikorima 7. Chanel Harris-Tavita 8. Jamayne Taunoa-Brown 9. Karl Lawton 10. Lachlan Burr 11. Eliesa Katoa 12. Tohu Harris 13. Jazz Tevaga
Interchange: 14. Wayde Egan 15. Adam Blair 16. Daniel Alvaro 17. Jack Murchie 18. Isaiah Papali'i 20. Gerard Beale 21. Josh Curran 22. Paul Turner

1. Kalyn Ponga 2. Starford To'a 3. Enari Tuala 4. Gehamat Shibasaki 5. Hymel Hunt 6. Mason Lino 7. Mitchell Pearce 8. David Klemmer 9. Kurt Mann 10. Jacob Saifiti 11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 12. Aidan Guerra 13. Mitchell Barnett
Interchange: 14. Phoenix Crossland 15. Herman Ese'ese 16. Josh King 17. Pasami Saulo 18. Brodie Jones 19. Chris Randall 20. Tex Hoy 21. Jirah Momoisea

Referees: Matt Cecchin
Sideline Officials: Todd Smith, Gavin Badger
Video Referees: Steve Chiddy, Ben Lowe

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[Burwood]

Since it appears Green is gone for the season, need to go Mann at 9, Crossland at 6 and Hoy/Randall 14. There’s enough time left before the finals to work on combinations and get the most out of our attack.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

Mann 6, Crossland 9 and swap during the game. Hoy at 14. Lino in extended squad to get him involved at training - rank outsider to play.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

6. Crossland
7. Pearce

9. Mann

14. Hoy

Simple as that

 

[Yosh]

Is Toa okay for next week?

 

[Jono078]

Is Toa okay for next week?

Hope so, I don't want Moga back in.

This is a real danger game. Warriors are playing really efficient football these days and we can't afford too many derp moments. Simple game plan and effort should be good enough to get us this win.

 

[Old dog]

Hope so, I don't want Moga back in.

This is a real danger game. Warriors are playing really efficient football these days and we can't afford too many derp moments. Simple game plan and effort should be good enough to get us this win.

No reason Hoy couldn’t play in his place if he isn’t cleared.

 

[AusKnightRKO]

As Star failed his HIA, he will have to pass all the tests during the week, so may end up being rested for his own good.

 

[mozza91]

How far away is Lee? I heard a while back he’s a chance before the end of the season. Has there been any word since?

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

How far away is Lee? I heard a while back he’s a chance before the end of the season. Has there been any word since?

Toohey said yesterday either the Dragons or Titans game

 

[Old dog]

Imagine Toa back before Lee so Hoy on standby for this week

 

[Yosh]

Just a note on our attack, when the Roosters attack, their attacking structure has bodies in motion and the man with the ball has 3 or 4 players who might receive the ball. However, we only pass the ball back out to Ponga or short to Fitzy so it's so easy for the defenders to read.

It seems like we have everyone in a straight line and only Ponga our the back so he gets shut down unless the ball service is super quick. The Roosters have 4-5 in the line and 2-3 out the back so keeps defenders guessing.

Reckon we will have this sort of structure next season?

 

[Knight Vision]

Joey pushing for Tex Hoy to 5/8

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au...rd15-review-spine-adjustments-finals-outlook/

 

[mozza91]

Joey pushing for Tex Hoy to 5/8

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au...rd15-review-spine-adjustments-finals-outlook/

Taken with a grain of salt. Nepotism for sure.

 

[Knight Vision]

Taken with a grain of salt. Nepotism for sure.

undoubtedly, huge call to put a rookie fullback into the 5/8 position with only a couple of games experience.

The potential damage to the kids confidence would be significant.

 

[League_God]

Joey think Crosslands isn’t going to be a FG half and said he is seen very much as a future no.9

I’d be going with:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Starford To’a
3. Enari Tuala
4. Gehmet Shibasaki
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Tex Hoy
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Klemmer
9. Kurt Mann
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Auden Guerra
13. Mitch Barnett

14. Phoenix Crosslands
15. Herman Ese’ese
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Josh King

 

[Yosh]

Joey think Crosslands isn’t going to be a FG half and said he is seen very much as a future no.9

I’d be going with:

1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Starford To’a
3. Enari Tuala
4. Gehmet Shibasaki
5. Hymel Hunt
6. Tex Hoy
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. David Klemmer
9. Kurt Mann
10. Jacob Saifiti
11. Lachlan Fitzgibbon
12. Auden Guerra
13. Mitch Barnett

14. Phoenix Crosslands
15. Herman Ese’ese
16. Pasami Saulo
17. Josh King

Is that insider information or is it Joey's opinion?

Defends really well for a smaller bloke. I don't mind whatever. Seems he has a future in firsts though.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Joey pushing for Tex Hoy to 5/8

https://www.newcastleknights.com.au...rd15-review-spine-adjustments-finals-outlook/

I'm surprised he's not pushing him for captain-coach

 

[Old dog]

Hoy is potentially a good player at this time somewhere between 1sts and res but no chance to show his talents, Crossland has been playing and used at 6, 9 & 14, he is in the system rather than looking in. Crossland to 6 means little change, Mann at 9 is his better position but 6 he is ok. Common sense says play Crossland at 6 his likely preferred position, Mann at 9 his best position and Hoy a very good back up for 1-5 but 6? not sure but if Toa is out ok. Surely I ain’t talking nonsense it’s just common sense.
Fly in ointment is Lino, plays ok, playing his old club, played very good against them last time and kicks goals

 

[Knight Vision]

Hoy is potentially a good player at this time somewhere between 1sts and res but no chance to show his talents, Crossland has been playing and used at 6, 9 & 14, he is in the system rather than looking in. Crossland to 6 means little change, Mann at 9 is his better position but 6 he is ok. Common sense says play Crossland at 6 his likely preferred position, Mann at 9 his best position and Hoy a very good back up for 1-5 but 6? not sure but if Toa is out ok. Surely I ain’t talking nonsense it’s just common sense.
Fly in ointment is Lino, plays ok, playing his old club, played very good against them last time and kicks goals

Lino was the first name AOB mentioned in the post match press conference.

I like Crossland to 6, and Hoy to 14.

Lino would also fix the goal kicking issue we have. Ponga needs a kicking coach and a lot more practice to be what we should be aiming for.