Match Discussion: Round 2 vs Wests Tigers @ McDonald Jones Stadium

[PhilGould]

Only Chris Randall touched the ball more than Ponga last week.

Can only hope Hoy is at least self aware enough to take a backseat to Clifford & Clune. When he starts trying to force things is when he really hurts us.

 

[PhilGould]

Hopefully it is only 1 week. The club hasn't had the best track record of being transparent around injuries as of late.

 

[macavity]

Better running out with 12 than playing Hoy.

 

[Zoidberg]

Is Hunt not available yet? Much rather him at fullback than Tex

 

[Sir Galahad]

Better running out with 12 than playing Hoy.

the sad thing is this is arguably accurate.

 

[The Axe of Druss]

Is Hunt not available yet? Much rather him at fullback than Tex

Available Rd 4 apparently

 

[Haffa]

Ugh. Hoy should be playing in the real NRL.

 

[mozza91]

I’d rather move Mann to fullback and start Barnett.

 

[PhilGould]

No Ponga, Brailey or likely DSaf. Who captains? Gagai plays 80 and seems to have embraced being a leader. Frizell has the experience. Maybe Clifford a smokey? Don't think Klemmer has the temperament for it and he was left out of the leadership group last season at least.

 

[NK Arsenal]

No Ponga, Brailey or likely DSaf. Who captains? Gagai plays 80 and seems to have embraced being a leader. Frizell has the experience. Maybe Clifford a smokey? Don't think Klemmer has the temperament for it and he was left out of the leadership group last season at least.

Friz to captain I reckon.
One of the more level headed, experienced and better players in the squad.
Really hoping Tex can prove us all wrong tomorrow after spending all off season with uncle Joey.

 

[Sir Galahad]

Ugh. Hoy should be playing in the real NRL.

I agree , and coming off the bench

 

[Allstar Knights]

Mann fullback. Barnett at 13.

Simi Sasagi on the bench to take on Mann's role as the link man in the middle when he comes on.

 

[perverse]

It's only round 2 and already I have to watch Tex Hoy play again...

At least I'm finding out today, so I can stock up on some uh... numbing agents.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

I think Tex will be fine as long as he doesn't try to be the hero like he did in the Bulldogs trial

 

[Zoidberg]

I put on a 5 leg, same game, multi yesterday, with a bit of hope. My hope has been downgraded significantly. Yeah

 

[Knight Tales]

Milford would have been perfect but we may have to wait another month yet.

 

[Yosh]

Surely we have better options than Tex? Would much rather Gagai to fullback and Simi to right centre. Just anything not Tex.

 

[Knight76]

Surely we have better options than Tex? Would much rather Gagai to fullback and Simi to right centre. Just anything not Tex.

I'm sure coach doesn't want to break up the Gags Brads combination out there.

 

[Sir Galahad]

How can it be that Hoy is in the 30 man squad but that McKenzie Baker kid is'nt ? He appears to have far more talent than Tex Hoy.

 

[PhilGould]

Squad Update: Ponga ruled out of Tigers clash

nib Newcastle Knights NRL Head Coach, Adam O'Brien, has reduced his squad to 19 ahead of tomorrow's Round 2 clash with the Wests Tigers at McDonald Jones Stadium.

www.newcastleknights.com.au

Hoy FB
DSaf among the players cut from extended bench
Crocker and Sasagi the remaining reserves