Match Discussion: Round 9 vs North Qld @ Queensland Country Bank Stadium, Townsville

[PhilGould]

Clifford dropped, not even in the extended squad

Has to be the worst 6, 7 & 9 ever named in an NRL side

 

[Burns]

I am without speech at those halves.

 

[Allstar Knights]

Yeah, I'm on the sack O'Brien bandwagon now.

 

[Woosh]

What did I say?
Some players just need a cuddle.
AOB rewards good trainers.

 

[mozza91]

Clifford absolutely deserves to be dropped he’s been diabolical. Don’t even mind Hoy getting another crack. Crossland starting is a joke though.

 

[Loose Cannon]

What did I say?
Some players just need a cuddle.
AOB rewards good trainers.

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Our best trainers are plodders, too.

 

[Loose Cannon]

Like mozza, i have no problem with Clifford getting canned, he has been a disgrace.

Clune couldn’t go on one leg so not surprised he pulled the trigger on him two weeks early. Not sure what recovery time is, but no point delaying surgery any further.

 

[NoSchitSherlock]

It's been said here that Pythian can't play firsts but can he be named on the extended bench if he can't play?

That halves pairing is miserable.

 

[PhilGould]

Everyone but Sasagi & Musgrove on our extended bench would need an exemption from the NRL to play, but they've been very lenient on that this season. Croker got an exemption to play while Saulo was fully healthy and available. They'd have no issue getting Phythian cleared if they want to play him.

 

[Volcom6685]

It's been said here that Pythian can't play firsts but can he be named on the extended bench if he can't play?

That halves pairing is miserable.

They’d need an exemption from the NRL . If his not at least on extended bench he has 0 chance of playing . My guess is they will
Use the Clune injury and Milford not being allowed to play yet to apply
For exemption

 

[slotmachine]

Clifford absolutely deserves to be dropped he’s been diabolical. Don’t even mind Hoy getting another crack. Crossland starting is a joke though.

Clifford started the year with back to back motm performances. Crossland will never get one if he plays for 50 years.

Clifford has been quiet for a month and was shit on sunday but crossland has been garbage all year and is rewarded with a starting gig? That will do me.

 

[Jono078]

6. Tex Hoy
7. Phoenix Crossland

Does AOB even want to keep his job LOL

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

Clifford started the year with back to back motm performances. Crossland will never get one if he plays for 50 years.

Clifford has been quiet for a month and was shit on sunday but crossland has been garbage all year and is rewarded with a starting gig? That will do me.

This is what I can't understand. Clifford has been awful for about a month now and gets dropped out of this week's team. Crossland has been awful since hitting first grade and he gets the starting halfback position...

 

[Loose Cannon]

Clifford started the year with back to back motm performances. Crossland will never get one if he plays for 50 years.

Clifford has been quiet for a month and was shit on sunday but crossland has been garbage all year and is rewarded with a starting gig? That will do me.

This is what I can't understand. Clifford has been awful for about a month now and gets dropped out of this week's team. Crossland has been awful since hitting first grade and he gets the starting halfback position...

I’ve said it before… It’s the Newcastle Paradox.

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

On another note, good to see Thompson rewarded with a starting spot. Hopefully he kills it

 

[Woosh]

AOB should’ve at least given Clifford a chance to come up against his old side.
Poor form.

 

[Jono078]

AOB should’ve at least given Clifford a chance to come up against his old side.
Poor form.

Could have been key to unlocking something in him tbh.. Instead this just heaps more shit onto him.

Not even named on the extended bench FFS and he's healthy (as far as we know).

 

[Allstar Knights]

Does anything think there might be a late switch - Ponga to 6, Hoy at fullback?

 

[Old dog]

Five players dropped or injured with only Sasagi on extended bench, concerned about Young, Fitz and Croker lack of recent game time.
Only Sasagi with 2022 1st grade experience on extended.

 

[PhilGould]

Does anything think there might be a late switch - Ponga to 6, Hoy at fullback?

Wouldn't be surprised