Rd9: 6pm Parra v Sharks GAME DAY THREAD @ Suncorp 2.5.25

[the phantom menace]

*Raiders

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Yeah, agreed. Was thinking it during the match, he needed the spell but it’d be good to have a zippy little bloke that could come on for him. In truth, the best this year would for him to be the bench hooker - maybe starting Hopgood there isn’t the worst idea for the first 20 or so.

Said it in another game thread, we don't get his energy we him coming off the bench. Plus we barely move the ball until Walker comes on. So why waste Smiths energy. Start hopgood. 20 min, smith/walker comes on. That's when we start attacking.

 

[The Predictor]

With BA set to coach your hometown team in Perth, hope you jump ship and head over to the bears forum you delusional merkin.

Would be a godsend

 

[the phantom menace]

Am I silly thinking that the elephant in the room is Ryles’ apparent unwillingness to play Matterson or Cartwright ahead of Kautoga? He’s just not very good, and either of those options would be better, even if they’re on the outer for whatever reason.

Agree. Kautoga must've been kissed on the dick to get such a good run in selections, compared to what he's actually producing. He should be a bench 20min impact player at best.

 

[The Predictor]

He wouldn’t be

 

[DaveMc]

Said it in another game thread, we don't get his energy we him coming off the bench. Plus we barely move the ball until Walker comes on. So why waste Smiths energy. Start hopgood. 20 min, smith/walker comes on. That's when we start attacking.

Yeah, fair point. I’m not sure what the answer is - Walker at 9 for a bit? But lose his play in the middle.

 

[Avenger]

Am I silly thinking that the elephant in the room is Ryles’ apparent unwillingness to play Matterson or Cartwright ahead of Kautoga? He’s just not very good, and either of those options would be better, even if they’re on the outer for whatever reason.

Special K at least has some size. Guymer has nothing in attack.

 

[Lethal]

*Raiders

Good - where ever, just f**koff.

 

[RustedonEel]

He’s not there for his defence.

13 runs for 107m with 43pcm was'nt bad either. You need to put your hatred aside and WATCH the game.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Guymer?
A bit harsh mate. His defence (the reason he was picked) wasn't too bad (34 with 3 ineffective) and he is a 20 year old with 6 FG games only.

Yep! And KK 31 tackles no misses....the kids have probably 15 NRL games between them....but yeah let's blood some young talent!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He’s shit. Really shit.

He’s good for his age.

 

[Avenger]

13 runs for 107m with 43pcm was'nt bad either. You need to put your hatred aside and WATCH the game.

He’s on $950k.

 

[Pazza]

Yes I thought Guymer did fine tonight The other second rower was terrible for mine doesn't add anything.

Samrani should have replaced him.

Kautoga does a lot of dumb stuff. I feel like once a game he does something were you're just sitting there shaking your head.

Atleast samrani gives us another option

 

[Avenger]

He’s good for his age.

I disagree. He isn’t getting any bigger and was only signed because he’s from Temora. The same guy that told me about nepo BA told me he was garbage. And I agree.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Am I silly thinking that the elephant in the room is Ryles’ apparent unwillingness to play Matterson or Cartwright ahead of Kautoga? He’s just not very good, and either of those options would be better, even if they’re on the outer for whatever reason.

Kautoga defence is good. Works very hard. Give him time.

 

[RustedonEel]

He’s on $950k.

So f**king what. We're critiquing his play in the game not his paypacket. Obviously you're bloody jealous and let it cloud your judgement.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yep! And KK 31 tackles no misses....the kids have probably 15 NRL games between them....but yeah let's blood some young talent!

I think it’s awesome that Ryles is investing in youth, but mistakes are the cost of doing so.

Guymer, Kautoga and Samrani could all become solid first graders.

 

[Pazza]

Kautoga defence is good. Works very hard. Give him time.

He's very good at tackling players without the ball

 

[Avenger]

So f**king what. We're critiquing his play in the game not his paypacket. Obviously you're bloody jealous and let it cloud your judgement.

Jealous of what?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Yeah, fair point. I’m not sure what the answer is - Walker at 9 for a bit? But lose his play in the middle.

I think Hopgood is good enough for 20, if that's the path we go. His service will get better.