Round 1 Vs Bulldogs

[Parko1310]

Maybe. I feel like that'll be hard on Stewart to say he's going to debut then Eisenhuth takes his place.

Zero chance Stewart would be cut from the 17, I'd say it would be RFM that makes way if anybody. RFM doesn't play well unless it's 20 minutes or less on an edge, he isn't any good in the middle in my view. The edge is already covered with Su'a, Leilua, Ryan + Toby Couchman if needed, and Stewart has played there as well. We don't necessarily need someone who is an out and out edge on the bench, whereas we probably do need another middle. So I'd say if anyone drops out, it'll be Ray

 

[TheRev]

TomE could be the only change (unless there is another injury concern we dont know about), but I dont think there is a huge difference between Tom and RFM.. not sure what Flanno is after.

Obviously he will be hugely concern for the period when 2 or 3 of Guler, JDB, Toby are off the field... we tend to fall out of games at that point.. and the dogs dont go away..

And no way Stewart is dropped after all the lead-up, im sure LPT wont play until he gets a leadup week also.. and you probably dont play both of them in the same round unless desperate.. as it is we are 3 props down.

 

[Slippery Morris]

It's a fairly predictable line up as CT seems to be a Flanno favourite. Shame about Finau and I hope the reason he was not picked was because of HIA Protocols and nothing else as there was not much more he could have done to earn the wing spot. Dogs have some speed in the backs so the short kicks will definitely come into play but hopefully the defence holds strong to counter it.

Gutho will have a big job this week defusing the Burton Bomb brigade which will be their main point of attack.

 

[denis preston]

I like the lineup apart from the fact that there isn't 1 prop on the bench which is odd. I would've picked Loko instead of Stewart just to have a bigger body to play prop. Looks like De Belin will come off when Liddle comes on and Cook to 13 then De Belin will be used as a prop off the bench.

Geez, we need Klimmer badly.

 

[kit66]

Is this confirmed? He wasn’t on the injury list ? Though to not be named in any 17 must be.

He's listed on NRL.com's Casualty Ward along with Lawrie and Fifita.

 

[kit66]

Maybe. I feel like that'll be hard on Stewart to say he's going to debut then Eisenhuth takes his place.

I'm sure the players know that the Tuesday team list isn't the game day team list. I'd rather LPT than Stewart going off the trials.

 

[since77]

I'm sure the players know that the Tuesday team list isn't the game day team list. I'd rather LPT than Stewart going off the trials.

There's no way the head coach announces his debut in a video on social media and then cuts him before the game.

 

[baggygreen man]

Shame about Finau and I hope the reason he was not picked was because of HIA Protocols and nothing else as there was not much more he could have done to earn the wing spot.

If not the case then picking MF and CT ahead of him is a joke. Can you see either of that pair having the pace and skill of Finau in scoring those four tries.

 

[baggygreen man]

I'd rather LPT

Same here. But Flanno has his favorites.

 

[kit66]

There's no way the head coach announces his debut in a video on social media and then cuts him before the game.

I didn't know he did that. So Stewart it is then. Good luck to him, make us proud.

 

[baggygreen man]

Wouldn't be surprised if Eisenhuth plays

Another Flanno favorite. Jeez just dont extend all of them for another year.

 

[redv13]

Another Flanno favorite. Jeez just dont extend all of them for another year.

Mr positivity. Give it a break and let’s enjoy the start of hopefully a great 2025

 

[The Word]

Another Flanno favorite. Jeez just dont extend all of them for another year.

Not this Flanno favorite shit again. He'll pick whoever he thinks has the best chance of winning the game for him. At least let us play a few games of the season before you start with this stuff.

 

[Como Connection]

I reckon Tom in for Ryan.
CC

 

[redv13]

I reckon Tom in for Ryan.
CC

If there’s a change I’d say TE in for RFM

 

[st.phil]

why do folks think Tom E would come in?

 

[Macedonian Dragon]

Apparently Bulldogs have more injuries according to Gus.

Gus reveals grim injury news for Bulldogs opener

'May be a couple missing'

www.nine.com.au

 

[redv13]

why do folks think Tom E would come in?

TE is usually very tidy in the middle defensively and would allow JDB to move into the front row rotation later in the game. I like RFM but he isn’t a prop or lock and I think we are covered on the edges.

A prop rotation of Guler, T Couchman and R Couchman plus JDB/Stewart in the 2nd half might be the way to go. TE can cover lock plus Cook/Liddle can go 9-13 on the field at the same time if need be. R Couchman can cover for Su’a/Leilua but they’re usually 80 min players. Just throwing it out there, I could be way off

 

[InFlannoWeTrust]

I like the lineup apart from the fact that there isn't 1 prop on the bench which is odd. I would've picked Loko instead of Stewart just to have a bigger body to play prop. Looks like De Belin will come off when Liddle comes on and Cook to 13 then De Belin will be used as a prop off the bench.

100%! I’ve said this exactly it for a while. Couchmans are good though practically do the same job.
I’m with you Loko as a different body type would have been my pick, (only issue is has hardly played against men) though neither has Stewart .

 

[2010Dragons]

There's no way the head coach announces his debut in a video on social media and then cuts him before the game.

Flano is a man of his word.
No changes to the starting 17.
unless a mishap at the captains run on Friday. Hopefully everyone is good to play