Match Discussion: Round 6 vs Warriors @ McDonald Jones Stadium, New Lambton

[HarVeeGee]

Harris is the big one.

 

[Frederick]

... I think, I think I'd rather Crossland there. It's a tough one, lol.

I'd much rather this

1. Miller
6. N/A
7. Hastings
9. Brailey
13. Johns


Waterboy: Mann
Waterboy's waterboy: Crossland

 

[Allstar Knights]

I might be in the minority here but I am fine with Crossland being picked at 6. His involvement is always pretty poor in the halves but he's got Hastings running the show. He's ok at distributing the ball and is another kicking option if needed. The way Hastings and Miller are running the attack I think Crossland will be fine playing a minimalistic role.

 

[Yosh]

I might be in the minority here but I am fine with Crossland being picked at 6. His involvement is always pretty poor in the halves but he's got Hastings running the show. He's ok at distributing the ball and is another kicking option if needed. The way Hastings and Miller are running the attack I think Crossland will be fine playing a minimalistic role.

Famous last words????

 

[Knight Tales]

I would not be shocked if Kalyn starts. He is back training.

 

[ryan.a87]

I would not be shocked if Kalyn starts. He is back training.

That would be the dream, but Toohey saying he hasn’t done any contact training since his head knock. Doubt they will throw im out there after 3-4 weeks of not being tackled

 

[Mr_Knightside]

Yeah can’t see KP playing for 2-3 weeks

 

[League Unlimited News]

Newcastle Knights
1. Lachlan Miller 2. Dominic Young 3. Dane Gagai 4. Bradman Best 5. Greg Marzhew 6. Phoenix Crossland 7. Jackson Hastings 8. Daniel Saifiti 9. Jayden Brailey 10. Leo Thompson 11. Tyson Frizell 12. Lachlan Fitzgibbon 13. Jack Johns
14. Kurt Mann 15. Jack Hetherington 16. Mathew Croker 17. Brodie Jones
18. Enari Tuala 19. Dylan Lucas 20. Thomas Cant 21. Hymel Hunt 22. Ryan Rivett

Out: Tyson Gamble (five-eighth)
In: Kurt Mann (bench)
Changes: Phoenix Crossland (bench to five-eighth)

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[perverse]

6. Phoenix Crossland

Just because we knew it was coming, doesn't make it hurt any less. Ugh. Go on Phoenix, prove me wrong...

 

[Old dog]

Considering no Ponga or Gamble Crossland is best option

 

[Burwood]

Good to see Mann on the bench- I prefer when he plays utility compared to trying to slot him into the starting 13 somewhere. All Crossland needs to do is defend well and shovel the ball on- he’ll do well if he can follow the plan and not overplay his hand.

Johns also earns his place in the side after last week.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Looks like Warriors have named a strong side

 

[macavity]

Tohu Harris a big in for them.

No Barney.

Going to be a good test for us. The Wazzies are legit this year.

 

[perverse]

Tbh I think no Barney is a plus for them in this game. Good chance he would have done something stupid.

 

[mozza91]

Crossland has definitely improved this year. Still don’t want him as a starting half. Hopefully he can just do his job without any major f**k ups.

 

[HarVeeGee]

Tohu was named last week too and has an injury which usually has a 2-3 week recovery. It’d be a big effort for him to get up for this one, especially with all the travel.

 

[slotmachine]

Tbh I think no Barney is a plus for them in this game. Good chance he would have done something stupid.

He was really good for them when they beat us in round 1. Outplayed all our props except Dan.

 

[aqua_duck]

Crossland is unfortunately a necessary evil given the lack of other alternatives. I actually prefer Crossland in the halves as opposed to hooker because he’s less likely to get someone killed with a hospital ball when he’s more or less just shuffling the ball well before the line when he’s in the halves, his distribution from dummy half makes Danny Levi look like Danny Buderus.

 

[Apey]

Crossland is unfortunately a necessary evil given the lack of other alternatives. I actually prefer Crossland in the halves as opposed to hooker because he’s less likely to get someone killed with a hospital ball when he’s more or less just shuffling the ball well before the line when he’s in the halves, his distribution from dummy half makes Danny Levi look like Danny Buderus.

If he can keep his f**k ups at a minimum and maybe pull out one decent play (like his kick to Dom) then that would be nice.

 

[perverse]

He was really good for them when they beat us in round 1. Outplayed all our props except Dan.

Mhm that's a fair point. We'll send Gamble after him next time, see if he lasts the 80.