Predicted Rnd 1 team 2025

[Pazza]

Guymer or Morretti on the bench??

I'm struggling

 

[Gherkin]

I think Guymer will get a spot on the bench, maybe to replace Hopgood late in the game. Guymer can lead the line speed and tighten up the middle when everyone is tired

 

[Gherkin]

I think the following forwards are guaranteed a spot in the 17 - Paulo, Ofahengaue, Tuilagi, Hopgood, Matterson, Williams
If Williams and Matto are both playing in the middle we only need one of Guymer or Morretti at most. These 4 are versatile though so any could cover an edge if needed mid game.

8. Paulo
9. Hands
10. Ofahengaue
11. Tuilagi
12. Cartwright
13. Hopgood

14. Matterson
15. Williams
16. Guymer
17. Smith

Carty seems to be way down the pecking order based on trial selections, but I would probably start him. He plays well next to Moses and butter fingers that's starting this week needs to hold the ball before I'd even consider him on the bench.

 

[84 Baby]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Williams starts in place of Ofahengaue in round 1

 

[Pazza]

I wouldn’t be surprised if Williams starts in place of Ofahengaue in round 1

I would still start the big boys and bring the more mobile middles into the game when fatigue sets in

 

[84 Baby]

I would still start the big boys and bring the more mobile middles into the game when fatigue sets in

I think the big boys would be more effective when fatigue sets in the opposition big boys. Obviously it’ll depend on whether smaller forwards aren’t going to get completely dominated to start the match. Also controlling the ball and field position is very important

 

[Joshuatheeel]

8. Williams
9. Hands
10. Paulo
11. Kelma
12. Kautoga
13. Hopgood

14. If utility Papa or Lussick. If forward same as no. 17
15. Matterson
16. Offa
17. Luca or Doorey or Guymer or Sam

I reckon Sam, could be a smokie if he has a big game Friday.

 

[Incorrect]

8. Williams
9. Hands
10. Paulo
11. Kelma
12. Kautoga
13. Hopgood

14. If utility Papa or Lussick. If forward same as no. 17
15. Matterson
16. Offa
17. Luca or Doorey or Guymer or Sam

I reckon Sam, could be a smokie if he has a big game Friday.

What utility value does Lussick bring? The merkin can barely perform in his specialist position FFS

 

[Pazza]

I think the big boys would be more effective when fatigue sets in the opposition big boys. Obviously it’ll depend on whether smaller forwards aren’t going to get completely dominated to start the match. Also controlling the ball and field position is very important

Please dont think I'm being rude.

I just feel like that's old school thinking.

 

[84 Baby]

Please dont think I'm being rude.

I just feel like that's old school thinking.

And playing smaller players off bench is revolutionary?

 

[Pazza]

And playing smaller players off bench is revolutionary?

Hardly re inventing the wheel but it suits the modern game better

 

[84 Baby]

Hardly re inventing the wheel but it suits the modern game better

Failing to see where our tactical advantage would be then starting big forwards. The good old softening period then we bring our small forwards on to battle theirs? Thats been the general concept since they got rid of unlimited interchange yet you call my idea old school. Unless you mean last season was old school when we looked better starting Ofahengaue and having Paulo on bench?