Round 11 Vs Titans @Cbus Super Stadium - Sunday 26th July 4pm

[Zampaa]

Think you Can get away with Aikens in the team with api, but not without. Can't really have 2 spine members with 0 attacking ability. Hopefully Laurie gets a crack

 

[herbert henry1908]

Not surprised at the backline, but still disappointed. Perfect opportunity to give at least one youngster a go, instead we’re playing 2 guys who likely won’t even be here next year. (Assuming there isn’t a late change)

 

[herbert henry1908]

Think you Can get away with Aikens in the team with api, but not without. Can't really have 2 spine members with 0 attacking ability. Hopefully Laurie gets a crack

Shit only just noticed that. No Apisai & Aekins at FB is terrible. Hopefully there’s a late change at FB.

 

[mxlegend99]

If we run out that 1 to 17 or even close to it the Titans are a strong chance.

Aekins and MWZ. Guys who peak at being mediocre. Against a bottom 4 team where we could actually see what some of our young guys have to offer at fullback and centre. That spine desperately needs something extra at hooker and/or fullback.

 

[WestyLife]

If Burton can't get in with all those players out he never will. Like others said hopefully it changes on game day.

 

[herbert henry1908]

I think maybe it's seen as a good move to rest api and his elbow. I have a feeling he's one of the players who were unhappy or unwilling to have flu shots, so entering Qld may have been an issue. Maybe this game was seen as the perfect opportunity.

Api being missing does hurt bad.

I think Dane Laurie will come in at fullback an hour before kickoff.

AFB at Manly got an exemption to travel to Queensland without the flu shot, so it’s probably not that.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

AFB at Manly got an exemption to travel to Queensland without the flu shot, so it’s probably not that.

I'd say seen as an opportunity to give api a rest.

 

[herbert henry1908]

If Burton can't get in with all those players out he never will. Like others said hopefully it changes on game day.

If you want him to re-sign, it’s a pretty poor message to send that he’s behind MWZ & Aekins who likely won’t even be here next year.

 

[WestyLife]

If you want him to re-sign, it’s a pretty poor message to send that he’s behind MWZ & Aekins who likely won’t even be here next year.

Exactly. Hopefully it's the fabled Ivan mind games. Name Aekins and MWZ as they're the expected back ups then switch on game day to Burton and Luarie. Would fit with what he did with Staines.

 

[Kev07]

This game would of been perfect to try out Burton in another position. The fact he has been training in other positions and still not get the nod ahead of those selected in this game only means the coaching staff are just not confident in him playing those positions.

They would of had a good look at him over the past weeks training at fullback/centre. I wish they had taken a chance this week but they must of seen something to suggest otherwise.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

This game would of been perfect to try out Burton in another position. The fact he has been training in other positions and still not get the nod ahead of those selected in this game only means the coaching staff are just not confident in him playing those positions.

They would of had a good look at him over the past weeks training at fullback/centre. I wish they had taken a chance this week but they must of seen something to suggest otherwise.

Will this be the team that runs out on Sunday 1-17 I think not.

 

[Exsilium]

I think there will be quite a few changes before game day.

The Titans can surprise any side but even without Api, we’re still a massive chance.

 

[Jane Murray]

Will this be the team that runs out on Sunday 1-17 I think not.

I, respectfully, disagree unfortunately.

 

[Jane Murray]

I think there will be quite a few changes before game day.

The Titans can surprise any side but even without Api, we’re still a massive chance.

Like what sought of changes?

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

I, respectfully, disagree unfortunately.

I believe Burton will come into interchange bench at 14. May to fullback. Has some experience at that position plays well there.

Or Laurie at fullback and Burton to replace Naden who will go back to wing.

I believe it could one or the either.

 

[Jane Murray]

I believe Burton will come into interchange bench at 14. May to fullback. Has some experience at that position plays well there.

Or Laurie at fullback and Burton to replace Naden who will go back to wing.

I believe it could one or the either.

Fingers crossed that happens. I fear the Titans will destroy us.

 

[Zampaa]

I, respectfully, disagree unfortunately.

Ivan never names rookies on the Tuesday, stains wore the 21 despite being told early in the week that it was his spot, it won't be a big surprise if Laurie is in the same situation.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Ivan never names rookies on the Tuesday, stains wore the 21 despite being told early in the week that it was his spot, it won't be a big surprise if Laurie is in the same situation.

Exactly.

With Api being out we will need some speed. Also Burton could come in at centre with Naden going back to the wing.

 

[betcats]

They really should give Burto a run.

 

[franklin2323]

If Burton can't get in with all those players out he never will. Like others said hopefully it changes on game day.

We wouldn't of even done a ball work session yet. That is where players get moved around