Round 12 Saturday 26th May v Warriors @ Mt Smart Stadium

southsport · May 23, 2018

Travitoh said:
The increased likelihood of a back having to come from the field compared to say 5 years ago. And with a free interchange on offer, it won't impact too much on forward rotations.

I understand about the free interchange but why is there a greater likeliehood that a back would come from the field compared to five years ago?

Scoopdog · May 23, 2018

Rabbits20 said:
Wouldn't say great back rower yet but yeah he will keep building no doubt mate.

I can see him in say a month getting a spot on the bench. He will rip in for Norths. Gotta stay disciplined off field and on field to and not give silly penalties away!

If I recall earlier at the start of the season he turned up to training late??

We have good competition for spots which is great.

Nicholls wasn't doing anything wrong and even he's missed the last match or 2.

Where did you here that shit about fui's punctuality from my friend?he is nearly always first there in the morning,and last 2 leave

Scoopdog · May 23, 2018

Scoopdog said:
Where did you here that shit about fui's punctuality from my friend?he is nearly always first there in the morning,and last 2 leave

Talakai,possibly,fui definitely not

Different kind of Rabbit · May 23, 2018

southsport said:
I understand about the free interchange but why is there a greater likeliehood that a back would come from the field compared to five years ago?

Because five years ago, you wouldn't interchange a back unless they were seriously injured. Nowadays, if they cop a knock to the head, you have to take them off, at the very least for a concussion test.

southsport · May 23, 2018

Different kind of Rabbit said:
Because five years ago, you wouldn't interchange a back unless they were seriously injured. Nowadays, if they cop a knock to the head, you have to take them off, at the very least for a concussion test.

Thankyou sir, I hadn't thought of it along those lines, the problem is that if there is no HIA to one of the backs then an interchange has been wasted.

Travitoh · May 23, 2018

southsport said:
Thankyou sir, I hadn't thought of it along those lines, the problem is that if there is no HIA to one of the backs then an interchange has been wasted.

True but I'll refer back to a reserve goalkeeper in soccer - most weeks they turn up with everyone expecting them to sit for the duration of the match.
A reserve back doesn't necessarily need to be an injury only reserve as sometimes the course a game takes may call for fresh legs (think Peachey in round 2) but if 1-7 are healthy and playing well then there is no need for 14 to be used. Not the most appealing role, sure but one that is becoming necessary imo, especially when the interchange cap drops to 6.

Travitoh · May 23, 2018

Different kind of Rabbit said:
Because five years ago, you wouldn't interchange a back unless they were seriously injured. Nowadays, if they cop a knock to the head, you have to take them off, at the very least for a concussion test.

Worded much better than i probably would've put it lol

southsport · May 23, 2018

Travitoh said:
True but I'll refer back to a reserve goalkeeper in soccer - most weeks they turn up with everyone expecting them to sit for the duration of the match.
A reserve back doesn't necessarily need to be an injury only reserve as sometimes the course a game takes may call for fresh legs (think Peachey in round 2) but if 1-7 are healthy and playing well then there is no need for 14 to be used. Not the most appealing role, sure but one that is becoming necessary imo, especially when the interchange cap drops to 6.

In Souths case I would have been thinking to move Angus or Fui (when available) to the backline and use another forward.

Travitoh · May 23, 2018

southsport said:
In Souths case I would have been thinking to move Angus or Fui (when available) to the backline and use another forward.

When Fuimaono returns he very well could become the 14 like he did against Penrith. Best of both worlds and we have a lot of flexibility 1-5 to allow for him to replace one of the backs if needed.
Crichton i feel stays on the edge unless it's an emergency. The idea behind it would be to still play to our strengths as much as possible in the other 12 positions. My thought process anyway.

Rabbit toes · May 23, 2018

League app said both RTS and Lino could be out. As well as Johnson. It was suggested Hiku to fullback and Tohu Harris into the halves! If true it certainly bodes well for Souths

southsport · May 23, 2018

Rabbit toes said:
League app said both RTS and Lino could be out. As well as Johnson. It was suggested Hiku to fullback and Tohu Harris into the halves! If true it certainly bodes well for Souths

RTS and Johnson out, that appeals to me somewhat.

callmack1 · May 23, 2018

Rabbit toes said:
League app said both RTS and Lino could be out. As well as Johnson. It was suggested Hiku to fullback and Tohu Harris into the halves! If true it certainly bodes well for Souths

I've heard about Lino but not RTS, what's the reason for him possibly being out?

I know he missed last week but that was because his wife was due for their first child. I expect him to play but it would help us if he didn't.

Either way, Warriors are a good side this year and we're gonna have to be on our toes for this one.

Travitoh · May 23, 2018

Rabbit toes said:
League app said both RTS and Lino could be out. As well as Johnson. It was suggested Hiku to fullback and Tohu Harris into the halves! If true it certainly bodes well for Souths

Terrible news for SuperCoach!

Rabbit toes · May 23, 2018

callmack1 said:
I've heard about Lino but not RTS, what's the reason for him possibly being out?

I know he missed last week but that was because his wife was due for their first child. I expect him to play but it would help us if he didn't.

Either way, Warriors are a good side this year and we're gonna have to be on our toes for this one.

Child has yet to be born

callmack1 · May 23, 2018

Rabbit toes said:
Child has yet to be born

Oh right! Sorry, I thought it had been born last weekend.

Hmmm, that could be interesting then. We'll know in a day or so.

Rabbits20 · May 23, 2018

Scoopdog said:
Where did you here that shit about fui's punctuality from my friend?he is nearly always first there in the morning,and last 2 leave

I thought that was why he was left out of the round 1 side due to that. Remember he got told to sit it out after being named and @southsport remeber the rumour about it being a disciplinary thing. Rumour doing the rounds was he turned up late and slept in. I can't quite remember where though.

Rabbits20 · May 23, 2018

southsport said:
RTS and Johnson out, that appeals to me somewhat.

I read somewhere today that RTS said he wouldn't miss this home match but if it was away he wouldn't play. His partner just had their first kid I believe! Hence he was out last week!

I fully expect RTS to play!

Rabbits20 · May 24, 2018

Hiku been training in the halves.

southsport · May 24, 2018

Rabbits20 said:
Hiku been training in the halves.

RTS listed to play in today's telegraph but not Johnson.

Rabbits20 · May 24, 2018

southsport said:
RTS listed to play in today's telegraph but not Johnson.

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