Match Discussion: Round 18 vs Canberra @ GIO Stadium Canberra, Bruce / Ngunnawal

[Yosh]

Maybe start Sharpe and bring Ponga on later in the game? Ease him into it!

 

[ryan.a87]

Ponga named!!

this is not a drill!

Raiders v Knights Round 18 NRL team list

nib Newcastle Knights Head Coach Adam O'Brien has named his 22-man squad for their Round 18 clash against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium this Sunday afternoon.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

 

[Apey]

Don't hurt him.

 

[Old dog]

Lots of ex Knights in Raiders jumpers

 

[Woody90]

Sharpe will be our 14 next year so we might as well get him started there. He will hurt tired sides.

The way I see it, Sharpe’s on the bench to cover Ponga should anything happen. I can’t see him defending in the line or playing any other position to fullback but we’ll see.

If KP’s ok and it’s a tight game he might not even get a run. If we’re either winning comfortably or getting smashed KP might be given a rest.

We need to bloody hope that Brailey stays fit or we’re f**ked.

 

[Old dog]

Brailey injured would likely mean Elliott to 9, Friz to 13 and Lucas in, can’t see using Sharpe anywhere but Ponga cover.
Good use of bench critical as basically a man down

 

[Burwood]

Sharpe is a strange inclusion on the bench. I'd say he isn't cover for Ponga- AOB wouldn't risk him if he wasn't 100% and Gagai has shown on numerous occasions that he is an adequate backup if required midgame.

 

[Zoidberg]

Amazed to see KP named.
If Sharpe is on the bench as a cover for Ponga, give Ponga more time. Don’t really want him playing if there’s a chance of re-injuring.
Let’s just have faith we will get lucky with injuries for a change.

 

[Dr Dr Gimedanews]

Sharpe is a strange inclusion on the bench. I'd say he isn't cover for Ponga- AOB wouldn't risk him if he wasn't 100% and Gagai has shown on numerous occasions that he is an adequate backup if required midgame.

maybe they are looking to the future and see Crossland as developing into a full time role as hooker with Sharpe as the future 14.

 

[PhilGould]

Gamble still out, Jones struggling in NSW Cup, Cogger is Cogger. Regardless of Ponga’s health the options are slim at the moment.

 

[Yosh]

Melbourne Storm have had some real different options at 14 over the years. AOB following suit?

 

[slotmachine]

Think you're all reading way to much into Sharpe at 14, he might not even get on the field if KP isn't in discomfort or manages not to get gassed after a few months out

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Sharpe might even be pushed off the bench in favour of 1 of the 18-22 players

It's only Tuesday

 

[Woody90]

Hhmm

KP back
Leo back
Lucas back
Frizz’s 250th

There’s only one possible outcome: Raiders by 30.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Risky game to bring Ponga back early in. Raiders are a grubby team that often resorts to slimy, lowlife tactics. Surely the club isn't stupid enough to risk Ponga if he's not 110%

 

[mozza91]

Hhmm

KP back
Leo back
Lucas back
Frizz’s 250th

There’s only one possible outcome: Raiders by 30.

We only needed for it to be at home against the Tigers to hit all the quotas.

 

[slotmachine]

We only needed for it to be at home against the Tigers to hit all the quotas.

Mining jersey

 

[Old dog]

No guarantee on Ponga, Sharpe could end up f/b with Ponga out which would most likely mean Cogger is 14.
Anything could happen prior to game time, Coach playing his game, sit back and wait.

 

[Apey]

Hhmm

KP back
Leo back
Lucas back
Frizz’s 250th

There’s only one possible outcome: Raiders by 30.

Has embarrassing loss written all over it doesn't it.

Don't forget Raiders are understrength too.

 

[Woody90]

Has embarrassing loss written all over it doesn't it.

Don't forget Raiders are understrength too.

Yep, despite winning on the weekend we’re still not playing well.