Round 3 V Bulldogs

[umina panther]

I would. He’s a solid centre.

Your statement is nullified.

Thanks for playing.


Nah honestly he was quiet as f**k. Our whole team was rattled

He is now a turnstile. The bloke is washed up, a total shadow of what he used to be.......but at least we only have him for 4 more years. What a ripping piece of squad management

 

[TheFrog]

TheFrog's Player Ratings

Edwards 7
Mansour 7
Whare 5
Blake 6
Crichton 6
Maloney 7
Cleary 6
Fisher-Harris 7
Wallace 7
Campbell-Gillard 7
Yeo 7
Kikau 8
Merrin 6

Tamou 6
Peachey 6
Harawira-Naera 7
Leota 6

 

[franklin2323]

Yay.

These injuries are getting unmanageable.

The last week or so. From the GI comments to the game was shocking. Thankfully aside from the props none are long term injuries. We have cap space from Bryce can use McKendry's too as he is the season.

Even what we do well the back 3 had shockers last night. Had big calls go against us right through the game. Lose our halfback and yet only lose by 2.

I see no reason why we won't get the 10 wins we need for the finals. Still should win every home game. Hopefully have reinforcements for the next lot of away games

 

[umina panther]

The last week or so. From the GI comments to the game was shocking. Thankfully aside from the props none are long term injuries. We have cap space from Bryce can use McKendry's too as he is the season.

Even what we do well the back 3 had shockers last night. Had big calls go against us right through the game. Lose our halfback and yet only lose by 2.

I see no reason why we won't get the 10 wins we need for the finals. Still should win every home game. Hopefully have reinforcements for the next lot of away games

We will 100% plod along and make the 8 with the talent in the squad. Won't do shit or threaten a top 4 side once there though. We look f**king awful

 

[OldPanther]

Well next week we are also going to be down Merrin and Cleary on top of our other injuries so no way we beat Cows.

 

[franklin2323]

We will 100% plod along and make the 8 with the talent in the squad. Won't do shit or threaten a top 4 side once there though. We look f**king awful

Every team looks awful right now. Injuries won't help us fix that yet

 

[franklin2323]

Well next week we are also going to be down Merrin and Cleary on top of our other injuries so no way we beat Cows.

Yep. We are no chance. We are 50/50 v Parra. Can beat GC and to be 3/3. Then get guys back isn't so bad

 

[umina panther]

Every team looks awful right now. Injuries won't help us fix that yet

Looked shit for all last year to. Griffin just can't coach

 

[umina panther]

Yeo to lock for mine till Mez is back. The kid is a machine

 

[OldPanther]

Yep. We are no chance. We are 50/50 v Parra. Can beat GC and to be 3/3. Then get guys back isn't so bad

So a potential 4 from 6. At worst 3 from 6 to start the year.

Can build a successful year out of that but the attack/ defence will need to improve.

 

[martielang]

Betcats has been sitting on his keyboard just waiting for our first loss to unload. At least the other boys are consistent enough to be talking shit about our the side regardless of results!

I hardly think the sky is falling in. Most would of taken a 2 - 1 start considering our last trial. Our defence is looking solid, the main concern being Mansour & Maloney obviously. As good as Mansour is with the ball, i think we're seeing why Gus won't pay over $400k for him & as much as it sucks to know we're going to lose him, I think he's right.

Our attack is a work in progress but we scored 3 good tries last night, 2 from set plays. No team is playing near their best at the moment, but at least we are showing improvement on last year. Losing Cleary will hurt in the short term, but hopefully it allows Maloney to take control & improve.

With Cleary & Merrin out, i think we may see two debutants next week in Luai & Tui Loso. Hook obviously rates Luai given hes been in the squad for the last 10 rounds of football. I think he might start with Peach at 5/8th & bring Luai off the bench.

 

[umina panther]

Just start the kid @martielang no need to get fancy with Peach at 5/8

 

[umina panther]

Also who's had the chance to watch NSW cup this year? Is Jed an option to bring in for Whare? Because his defence is simply not up to standard anymore and we know he offers nothing running it

 

[martielang]

Just start the kid @martielang no need to get fancy with Peach at 5/8

I agree but at the same time, I'd be concerned with Hess running at him from the very 1st minute. Not that Peach is that much better defensively but he's a bigger body.

I think we'll play very conservative next week.

 

[OldPanther]

Betcats has been sitting on his keyboard just waiting for our first loss to unload. At least the other boys are consistent enough to be talking shit about our the side regardless of results!

I hardly think the sky is falling in. Most would of taken a 2 - 1 start considering our last trial. Our defence is looking solid, the main concern being Mansour & Maloney obviously. As good as Mansour is with the ball, i think we're seeing why Gus won't pay over $400k for him & as much as it sucks to know we're going to lose him, I think he's right.

Our attack is a work in progress but we scored 3 good tries last night, 2 from set plays. No team is playing near their best at the moment, but at least we are showing improvement on last year. Losing Cleary will hurt in the short term, but hopefully it allows Maloney to take control & improve.

With Cleary & Merrin out, i think we may see two debutants next week in Luai & Tui Loso. Hook obviously rates Luai given hes been in the squad for the last 10 rounds of football. I think he might start with Peach at 5/8th & bring Luai off the bench.

The timing is the worst part about it. We play the best forward pack and 5/8 in the game + Lolol copped it in the media this week for having a mediocre game. I honestly won't blame them for dropping this game.

Use it to blood a few blokes.

 

[umina panther]

The timing is the worst part about it. We play the best forward pack and 5/8 in the game + Lolol copped it in the media this week for having a mediocre game. I honestly won't blame them for dropping this game.

Use it to blood a few blokes.

Put Yeo on Tamalolololo all game. A massive assignment but our best shot imo

 

[franklin2323]

Also who's had the chance to watch NSW cup this year? Is Jed an option to bring in for Whare? Because his defence is simply not up to standard anymore and we know he offers nothing running it

Jed is injured busted shoulder

 

[franklin2323]

I agree but at the same time, I'd be concerned with Hess running at him from the very 1st minute. Not that Peach is that much better defensively but he's a bigger body.

I think we'll play very conservative next week.

I think so too. Need to sure up that Mansour side of the field. I'd start Peachey at lock if not 5/8th. CHN played well he should stay starting

 

[OldPanther]

Put Yeo on Tamalolololo all game. A massive assignment but our best shot imo

Yeo to Lock and just tackle that big twit all game would be a good plan.

Kikau/CHN at second row for 80 mins.

Play RCG/Tamou/Fish/Leota as middle forwards

1. Edwards
2. DWZ/Crichton
3. Blake
4. Whare/Jed???
5. Mansour
6. Luai
7. Maloney
8. RCG
9. Wallace
10. Tamou
11. CHN
12. Kikau
13. Yeo

14. Peachey
15. Fish
16. Leota
17. LUI-TOSO

It sucks agreeing with people who have you blocked haha.

Edit:

Just saw Franklin say Jed is out.

 

[umina panther]

Other option to fix the left side is Yeo st centre but that's not good for him and its not a long term option. We are in a bit of trouble imo