Match Discussion: Round 3 vs Penrith @ Carrington Park

[Knight Tales]

Expected team?


1. Kalyn Ponga
2. Dominic Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
8. David Klemmer
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitchell Barnett
13. Kurt Mann

Interchange:
14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jacob Saifiti
16. Leo Thompson
17. Jirah Momoisea

Only surprises I could see is Lee replaces Tuala and maybe Jones or Sue on the bench for Jirah

Jones and Sue would have been automatic bench selections last year. This year is a much bigger choice for Obi and he has big decision to make regarding who misses out. It is exactly where a coach wants to be.

 

[PhilGould]

1. Kalyn Ponga (C)
2. Dom Young
3. Dane Gagai
4. Bradman Best
5. Enari Tuala
6. Jake Clifford
7. Adam Clune
8. Jacob Saifiti
9. Chris Randall
10. Daniel Saifiti
11. Tyson Frizell
12. Mitch Barnett
13. Kurt Mann

14. Phoenix Crossland
15. Jirah Momoisea
16. Leo Thompson
17. Mat Croker

18. Simi Sasagi
19. Tex Hoy
20. Edrick Lee
21. Sauaso Sue
22. Dylan Lucas
23. Brayden Musgrove
24. Jaron Purcell

 

[ryan.a87]

Cleary named on extended bench makes me nervous

 

[Silent Knight]

Where's Big Klem?

 

[ryan.a87]

Where's Big Klem?

Knee surgery to clean it up a bit apparently…probably be out a couple of weeks

 

[Knight Tales]

Cleary named on extended bench makes me nervous

We want him playing. Gives us a gauge of just how close we are to them.

 

[Old dog]

If Cleary plays he is likely to be a bit underdone but will still be a threat

 

[Johns Magic]

Yes bring Cleary on. Hopefully Ponga plays.

 

[PhilGould]

More concerned about JFH than Cleary. Their prop stocks are pretty weak if he misses out. No JFH, Leota & To'o hurts their yardage big time and should slow Korisau down. If we get on top through the middle and our backs can maintain the confidence they've been playing with we're a huge chance.

 

[Johns Magic]

I hope they all play.

Last week was great having Croker and Thompson come off the bench and look so capable, but it was against a rubbish team playing without spirit. I want to see how they back up this week against a quality side and pack. I have faith.

No Klem, and Barnett having to push out to the edge weakens our middle but it will be a good test of where our depth is at.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Looks like theres a chance Bathurst could be in for some wet and windy weather on Saturday.

Wouldn't mind seeing a few Jake Clifford torpies if that's the case..

 

[PhilGould]

Will be interesting to see how we react to wet weather. Fitness of DSaf & JFH becomes more crucial.

 

[ryan.a87]

Cleary, JFH and surprisingly Martin all officially ruled out

 

[Jono078]

All that on top of To’o being out too.

Honestly it would be disappointing if we can’t win this one.

 

[Zoidberg]

Just changed my tip to us.
Will be a big confidence boost to get this one, even with those players out.

 

[Old dog]

They are missing some top players so our chances have improved, hope the weather clears for Sat and a good match is played by both but us a little better.

 

[macavity]

apparently KP out again?

 

[Zoidberg]

apparently KP out again?

Ah crap. Really?

 

[Silent Knight]

apparently KP out again?

What's wrong with him this time? Do you have a source?

 

[macavity]

What's wrong with him this time? Do you have a source?

apprently Joey on SEN per FB but haven’t found anything further