Round 26 v The Eels

[Sime_11]

win tonight and next week - another Trophy is the target - you play to win trophies

dont underestimate a minor prem - the best consistent team over the season - something that is very underrated in Australia and should be held in higher regard

 

[soc123_au]

Not sure McLean is a right now selection, I think a bit of both is best. Less pressure for guys coming into the side

That's more about giving Dyl a rest. As mentioned earlier he will likely play centre anyway. The little taste giving him a headstart for next year is just a bonus.

 

[Iamback]

That's more about giving Dyl a rest. As mentioned earlier he will likely play centre anyway. The little taste giving him a headstart for next year is just a bonus.

Don't get me wrong, I like the call but Garner and Hosking have both played centre before. 1 of them may need to play centre in a finals game

 

[soc123_au]

Don't get me wrong, I like the call but Garner and Hosking have both played centre before. 1 of them may need to play centre in a finals game

We know what they offer at centre, so nothing to gain there.

 

[WestyLife]

Iongi has been one of nsw cup best all year but..

I don't doubt it but there'd be more to it I'm sure. They track all their progress on and off field extremely closely.

 

[Bred not Bought]

Crichton has done the job before and knows the plays. Also knows the calls in defence from the back.
I hope McLean enjoys his debut and scores a try or two.

 

[Kilkenny]

It’s become obvious the issue with Tago is a significant concern and there are no guarantees he will get back on the field or be near 100%. Blooding McLean is insurance just in case some thing unforseen happens to either Crichton or Peachy. I think Iongi in a different scenario would have been handed his debut but given Tago situation priorities have changed.

 

[Iamback]

It’s become obvious the issue with Tago is a significant concern and there are no guarantees he will get back on the field or be near 100%. Blooding McLean is insurance just in case some thing unforseen happens to either Crichton or Peachy. I think Iongi in a different scenario would have been handed his debut but given Tago situation priorities have changed.

Ivan said in the presser. The injured guys would play if it was a GF, So the club is just being cautious

 

[Fangs]

Broncos aren't beating the Storm next week. So we still should play them week 1

Big call.

I mean Melbourne have been hot and cold all year. A lot rides on the Raiders game too. If there is an upset then Kevvie will have them play a virtual grand final next week.

Great for us. And I'd welcome a Broncos first round clash. We get the week off and they do it the tough way playing an extra game in the finals.

 

[Fangs]

win tonight and next week - another Trophy is the target - you play to win trophies

dont underestimate a minor prem - the best consistent team over the season - something that is very underrated in Australia and should be held in higher regard

I agree. Doesn't get the praise it should.

I feel similarly about the Dally M team of the year. Its essentially all about whoever wins the Dally M medal but we know that it rules out a large number of players. Its a spine only award sometimes won by a forward (Only done once in the last 20 years, and that year Taumalolo tied with Cooper Cronk anyway).

Different discussion but greater attention should be drawn to the team of the year. In my mind I'd get rid of an overall winner but people would hate that.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

It’s become obvious the issue with Tago is a significant concern and there are no guarantees he will get back on the field or be near 100%. Blooding McLean is insurance just in case some thing unforseen happens to either Crichton or Peachy. I think Iongi in a different scenario would have been handed his debut but given Tago situation priorities have changed.

They are just being cautious with Tago, like they were with Martin earlier in the year. Why risk him now, nothing to gain, everything to lose.

 

[Iamback]

Big call.

I mean Melbourne have been hot and cold all year. A lot rides on the Raiders game too. If there is an upset then Kevvie will have them play a virtual grand final next week.

Great for us. And I'd welcome a Broncos first round clash. We get the week off and they do it the tough way playing an extra game in the finals.

No Reynolds.

Melbourne will ramp up to get ready for finals, Papenhuyzen fixes that plodder at FB issue they currently have too

 

[ColdWetPanther]

Big call.

I mean Melbourne have been hot and cold all year. A lot rides on the Raiders game too. If there is an upset then Kevvie will have them play a virtual grand final next week.

Great for us. And I'd welcome a Broncos first round clash. We get the week off and they do it the tough way playing an extra game in the finals.

Broncos (or us) can’t fall to fourth, so us playing the Broncs in week 1 would require the Warriors to overcome a c200 f/a differential and both the Broncs and us losing both games.

No way we play the Broncs week 1.

 

[Fangs]

No Reynolds.

Melbourne will ramp up to get ready for finals, Papenhuyzen fixes that plodder at FB issue they currently have too

No guarantees on either here. I think the Reynolds decision is hinging on this week's game against the Raiders. Not really about surring up their spot in the 4. I don't think Kevvie will allow Brisbane to go 0-2 into the finals so Reynolds will play.

We have no idea what Papenhuyzen is going to offer either. Hasn't played first grade in over 13 months.

 

[Fangs]

Broncos (or us) can’t fall to fourth, so us playing the Broncs in week 1 would require the Warriors to overcome a c200 f/a differential and both the Broncs and us losing both games.

No way we play the Broncs week 1.

Correct its not an option.

Though the Broncos managed something pretty similar last year to fall out of the 8. Might be pushing my luck this time.

 

[Iamback]

No guarantees on either here. I think the Reynolds decision is hinging on this week's game against the Raiders. Not really about surring up their spot in the 4. I don't think Kevvie will allow Brisbane to go 0-2 into the finals so Reynolds will play.

We have no idea what Papenhuyzen is going to offer either. Hasn't played first grade in over 13 months.

2 weeks off would be very short for a calf injury.

Papenhuyzen at 50% is better than a full strength Meaney, Outside of a hand ful of guys they are a team of plodders. So he will help

 

[Sime_11]

Melbourne played the long game for Pap and its worth the risk for the position they are in

def would be the value bet to win the comp - if Pap can come good instantly - Storm will be an intimidating prospect

 

[Someone2]

How cute was Nath’s little ice cream date through the Week? I’m sure the rest of the boys would of been getting flogged at training

 

[Someone2]

Roosters were smart they only won 2gfs than went back to being mediocre so it didn’t look to suspicious

 

[Chins get the wins]

Not your best work @Someone2
Maybe rest up in Bali with your boys and come back next year