Round 15 vs Sharks

[Panther Pete]

The Shark's game will be tough. They are desperate and we are starting to look a bit flat.

We won't beat them with that approach in attack. We need Naden back in the centres and some pace outside him. Too or Staines will improve the balance of the side. Nothing wrong with May, but he is a slow centre and makes it easier for defences to defend our attack. May is better used as a ball playing utility who can play lock, hooker or second row and offer great ball distribution out wide when needed.

More "turn the ball inside" stuff and we will rack up our second loss.

I agree we were a bit flat the other night but credit to the Warriors as their line speed seemed to stifle our attack. I guess it is hard for the boys to be up week after week but I can’t help but think that almost inevitable loss must be very close.

 

[Blues Riff]

U will flog us

Nah maybe not. I'm expecting Moyza to put on a clinic (then miss 3 games).

 

[BxTom]

Nah maybe not. I'm expecting Moyza to put on a clinic (then miss 3 games).

Too many schooners and he might strain the hammy getting off the bar stool to take a leak...

 

[franklin2323]

Its Leniu for me. Harsh call but he’s clearly behind Leota & Tetevano in the rotation & getting the lesser minutes.

Tetevano might not bring a hell of a lot with the ball but he brings a bit of intimidation & aggression in defence.

Yeah I'd rather experience for finals but chances are injury will decide which prop drops out

 

[Fangs]

Capewell and Tetevano were purchased for a reason. And it wasn't to run the oranges for Nathan and the boys.

They are 100% in our 17.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Capewell and Tetevano were purchased for a reason. And it wasn't to run the oranges for Nathan and the boys.

They are 100% in our 17.

There’s no guarantees if someone takes over them form wise, though. It’s not like they’re genuine stars. Capewell I think comes back in because Burns was ordinary, Tetevano & Leniu is probably a coin toss.

 

[herbert henry1908]

Yeah I'd rather experience for finals but chances are injury will decide which prop drops out

There’s plenty of experience in the prop rotation without Tetevano.

 

[Fangs]

There’s no guarantees if someone takes over them form wise, though. It’s not like they’re genuine stars. Capewell I think comes back in because Burns was ordinary, Tetevano & Leniu is probably a coin toss.

My guarantee is due to Ivan. He would take Tetevano over Leniu/Leota. He bought him for a reason, his experience will mean a lot. Its why I am so confident Capewell will be in the 17 once he is fit. If I were coach I would have Capewell but Tetevano would be 50/50 for me.

 

[The_Frog]

My guarantee is due to Ivan. He would take Tetevano over Leniu/Leota. He bought him for a reason, his experience will mean a lot. Its why I am so confident Capewell will be in the 17 once he is fit. If I were coach I would have Capewell but Tetevano would be 50/50 for me.

Not so sure he'd take Tetevano over Leota but it seems unlikely we'll find out.

 

[franklin2323]

There’s plenty of experience in the prop rotation without Tetevano.

Too an extent. I have doubts over Leinu should he need to play long minutes. Unproven at NRL level and fatigue is what causes errors.

 

[franklin2323]

My guarantee is due to Ivan. He would take Tetevano over Leniu/Leota. He bought him for a reason, his experience will mean a lot. Its why I am so confident Capewell will be in the 17 once he is fit. If I were coach I would have Capewell but Tetevano would be 50/50 for me.

Look at the Sharks semi we played

We get it back to 16-12. RCG drops it 3rd tackle to give Sharks the ball. That set a tired/inexperienced Kikau gives the penalty away

The 2 points proved vital. I think where possible we play it safe. That includes with team selections

 

[franklin2323]

Not so sure he'd take Tetevano over Leota but it seems unlikely we'll find out.

Leota can be loose as far as errors/penalties go. So that would be weighed up

 

[franklin2323]

My guarantee is due to Ivan. He would take Tetevano over Leniu/Leota. He bought him for a reason, his experience will mean a lot. Its why I am so confident Capewell will be in the 17 once he is fit. If I were coach I would have Capewell but Tetevano would be 50/50 for me.

Capewell is easier due to not having any backrowers. Prop is a harder one but I still think we go safe

 

[martielang]

I wasn’t a massive fan of the Tetevano signing but I’ve come around to it especially with Hethero out of the 17. His speed & aggression in defence gives him the ability to put a hit on that changes momentum. We have plenty that can do it with the ball, not sure we have that many who can do it without it.

 

[franklin2323]

I wasn’t a massive fan of the Tetevano signing but I’ve come around to it especially with Hethero out of the 17. His speed & aggression in defence gives him the ability to put a hit on that changes momentum. We have plenty that can do it with the ball, not sure we have that many who can do it without it.

Which is exactly why I was for him coming. Not sure we should re-sign him but it allows us not to have to rush the young guys

 

[The yak]

If we don't turn up for both halves the Sharks are a dangerous enough team to beat us. What happened over a month ago between both teams is irrelevant.
The trouble with a long winning streak is little things creep into your game and you can get complacent.

With the finals coming up I would like to see more consistent 80 minute performances.

 

[Luke Bowden]

I never want to lose, but, I can’t help but think we need one.

 

[Tronald Crump]

I never want to lose, but, I can’t help but think we need one.

Not to the Sharks though.

 

[WestyLife]

I never want to lose, but, I can’t help but think we need one.

Not to the Sharks though.

Let the tigers have it. Seems like a nice act of charity.

 

[betcats]

Let the tigers have it. Seems like a nice act of charity.

Not the tigers either! Warriors wouldve been ok, I think we have the titans soon I dont mind losing to them.