Match Discussion: Round 4 vs Raiders @ Campbelltown Stadium

[Alex28]

Sooking because I'm happy with an unexpected win? It's not unreasonable to be braced for a loss against a premiership favourite after our huge effort last week. I'm delighted, lol.

My bad. I re-read it, wasn’t as bad as I first saw it.

We as fans have to believe in them. It’s a different team than the last decade or so. Bad patches will happen.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Great win boys

 

[Spot On]

Lol bit of butthurt from Tapine. Left Newcastle thinking he was sooo much better than us.

He really is a big sook. Glad he is not part of the club.

Congrats to the boys, I did not think they'd be good enough to get over the Raiders.

Tough game again next week.

 

[perverse]

Bradman Best is what we thought we were going to get from Ramien. Actually he might even be better. What a young talent.

 

[Misanthrope]

I woke up thinking we'd be down by 16 or 20, so it was a pleasant surprise to see that 16-6 scoreline and come out to catch two quick tries in the second half.

I had my concerns when we leaked back to back tries, but the discipline and commitment that came after that flurry was just a sight to behold. Aiden must be gutted at bombing that try, but we knuckled down and won it the hard way - forwards bashing up the middle, Pearce controlling things with his kicks, and tight defense.

Beast's match-winner was just the icing on the cake.

 

[slotmachine]

Other than the sloppy errors from Sione and mann leading to Raiders points we were outstanding.

Could have had another few tries from Jones and Guerra too.

 

[Alex28]

Bradman Best could genuinely be an Origin starter this year. He is by far the best young local I’ve seen in a long, long time.

 

[Johns Magic]

Great game.

Looking forward to having Barnett and Fitzy back in the second-row.

 

[slotmachine]

Looking forward to having Barnett and Fitzy back in the second-row

That full strength pack is pure sex.

 

[perverse]

That full strength pack is pure sex.

Imagine getting someone like a Tyson Frizell in there. It wouldn't be fair.

 

[slotmachine]

Imagine getting someone like a Tyson Frizell in there. It wouldn't be fair.

Just hope we can somehow re-sign Herman and Jake saifiti

 

[Knight Vision]

Bradman Best is what we thought we were going to get from Ramien. Actually he might even be better. What a young talent.

I'm calling it now. Best will play SOO and Test footy. He's a special talent, sooooo confident for an 18 yr old boy.

 

[Johns Magic]

That full strength pack is pure sex.

Yep I see it as

8. D Saifiti
9. McCullough
10. Klemmer
11. Fitzy
12. Barnett
13. Ese’ese

14. Jacob
15. Glasby
16. Sione
17. Watson (Hoy/Randall)

 

[perverse]

Just hope we can somehow re-sign Herman and Jake saifiti

I'd cop losing Herman and moving Barny to lock to get Friz in there if that's what it costs. Not to take anything from Herman, when he's playing well he's fantastic too... but I think it's acceptable if required.

Gotta keep the Saifitis together.

 

[Johns Magic]

Just hope we can somehow re-sign Herman and Jake saifiti

I’m confident we re-sign Jacob.

Herman I’m less confident. Think he may demand decent money and you can’t keep em all.

Barnett likely goes to lock next year IMO with Frizell here. At some point Saulo has to be brought through.

 

[Zoidberg]

I’m also looking forward to having Barny and Fitzy available but Sione and Guerra have been outstanding, especially defensively.

I really hope social distancing rules ease up so we can get crowds back at the footy. Even though I’m from Brissy and couldn’t get in on it, it would be such a reward for the team and the supporters to be able to attend a packed game in Newcastle again with the way this team is going.

 

[Johns Magic]

I’m also looking forward to having Barny and Fitzy available but Sione and Guerra have been outstanding, especially defensively.

I think Sione has been great but workrate/attacking class is a bit behind Barny/Fitzy. In saying that he makes some great tackles and hits like a cannonball at the moment.

Guerra trying hard but on borrowed time I think. Not sure he has much left in the tank and he can come up with some feeble defensive efforts when knackered which I think could be costly in a big game.

Full points for effort and doing a job. That is what being part of a successful squad is all about. But I think we turn a weakness into a strength when the starters come back.

 

[Frederick]

Great game.

Looking forward to having Barnett and Fitzy back in the second-row.

Agreed.

Credit to Guerra, he's tackled himself to a standstill, but he's the slowest one out there by a country mile. Plus he should've shut papalii down

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

Gentlemen, this team has arrived. Unlike the Roosters match last year, this Canberra side was at full strength and has no excuses. The way we played is enough for me to suggest that this isn't another false dawn. We deserve a some luck on the injury and suspension front and if we get it, we'll give it a shake.

I have no room in the 17 for Fitzgibbon.

 

[Walk On Home Boy]

I'd rather keep Herman over almost any of the backrowers currently on our books.