Round 4 - Sea Eagles vs Rabbitohs: Saturday 6th April 3pm @Lottoland

[callmack1]

Well, we may go into this game without our main centre pairing but still really looking forward to this on a Saturday arvo. We will need to be a lot better then last night against a dangerous Manly side who have had a confidence boost over the weekend.

George will return which will be great for us and I'm really hoping that GI will be back too.

 

[callmack1]

‘Social loafing’ - The curious phrase Wayne Bennett is using to keep Rabbitohs on track for glory: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...y/news-story/89eca4c0aa39a6b89ee5413ec7921386

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

George back, Burns out.

Cody and GI both have a question mark over them.

There's a question mark over us being able to cover both centres... We don't have anyone amazing sitting back in reserve grade waiting for a chance imo. If both are out then I imagine we go with Gagai and Graham in the centres and bring in Hiroti or Gagan for the vacant wing spot.

If Cody is out, that's a catastrophe. Both our reserve halves are injured atm so we'll be stuck with Sutto back at 6 or someone like Johns gets a call up. Neither are up to playing 6 in first grade at the moment in my opinion. Sutto is too slow nowadays and Johns is a ball playing back rower that's serviceable as a 6 in reserve grade. Either way, either of them will be a big target.

Anyway... Good that we are playing a team like Manly this week that will still give us a fair share of chances. If we were up against the Roosters or the Storm it'd be a foregone conclusion.

 

[callmack1]

The re-emergence of the skilful, mobile lock: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/02/craig-wing-the-re-emergence-of-the-skilful-mobile-lock/

My predicted Line Up,

1. Johnston
2. Allan
3. Inglis (C)
4. Gagai
5. Graham
6. Walker
7. Reynolds
8. Tatola
9. Cook
10. T.Burgess
11. Sutton
12. S.Burgess
13. Murray

14. Lowe
15. Nicholls
16. Turner
17. G.Burgess

I think GI will be named, even if he is touch and go. We will then have Gagan or Hiroti in the squad to step up if he can't play.

 

[ThingFish]

The re-emergence of the skilful, mobile lock: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/02/craig-wing-the-re-emergence-of-the-skilful-mobile-lock/

My predicted Line Up,

1. Johnston
2. Allan
3. Inglis (C)
4. Gagai
5. Graham
6. Walker
7. Reynolds
8. Tatola
9. Cook
10. T.Burgess
11. Sutton
12. S.Burgess
13. Murray

14. Lowe
15. Nicholls
16. Turner
17. G.Burgess

I think GI will be named, even if he is touch and go. We will then have Gagan or Hiroti in the squad to step up if he can't play.

Lock it in!! Crossing fingers for Cody.

 

[callmack1]

Round 4 NRL Line Up to play Manly: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/02/round-4-nrl-line-up-to-play-manly/

Pretty happy with that. Will be so awesome to have George back but I was kind of expecting him to be named on the bench which is interesting from Wayne. Fingers crossed GI and Cody are good to go.

 

[callmack1]

South Sydney won't give Inglis any more injections: https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/04/02/south-sydney-wont-give-greg-inglis-any-more-injections/

 

[The Windsor Rabbit]

George back, Burns out.

Cody and GI both have a question mark over them.

There's a question mark over us being able to cover both centres... We don't have anyone amazing sitting back in reserve grade waiting for a chance imo. If both are out then I imagine we go with Gagai and Graham in the centres and bring in Hiroti or Gagan for the vacant wing spot.

If Cody is out, that's a catastrophe. Both our reserve halves are injured atm so we'll be stuck with Sutto back at 6 or someone like Johns gets a call up. Neither are up to playing 6 in first grade at the moment in my opinion. Sutto is too slow nowadays and Johns is a ball playing back rower that's serviceable as a 6 in reserve grade. Either way, either of them will be a big target.

Anyway... Good that we are playing a team like Manly this week that will still give us a fair share of chances. If we were up against the Roosters or the Storm it'd be a foregone conclusion.

I thought Conner Tracy is back from injury this week if we need to cover Cody.

 

[handyman2190]

I thought Conner Tracy is back from injury this week if we need to cover Cody.

AR also struggling to be fit , ankle

 

[southsport]

I thought Conner Tracy is back from injury this week if we need to cover Cody.

Tracey and Hawkins are both back this week.

 

[callmack1]

Gagai Fully Focused for Manly Challenge: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/gagai-fully-focused-for-manly-challenge/

AJ 'Relishing' GI's Presence: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/george-burgess-looking-forward-to-the-contest/

Burgess Primed for Return to Football: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/burgess-primed-for-return-to-football/

 

[The Windsor Rabbit]

AR also struggling to be fit , ankle

He was limping around pretty bad towards the end of the Titans game. I was surprised to see his name on the team sheet on Tuesday.

 

[Travitoh]

From reports I've read/heard, AR's ankle is an ongoing issue that the club is managing and Cody was wearing a no contact bib at training today.

 

[callmack1]

Yep, Reyno and Cody in some doubt. There's a bit of talk that Cook is too.

Gee, we're starting to get some injuries, let's hope they're all okay.

Rabbitohs Insider Round 4: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/rabbitohs-insider-round-4/

Queensland legend Billy Moore fears Greg Inglis’ body is giving up on him: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...m/news-story/997b9240a8f6e0e0c8ca56eb38a9bcea

 

[handyman2190]

Yep, Reyno and Cody in some doubt. There's a bit of talk that Cook is too.

Gee, we're starting to get some injuries, let's hope they're all okay.

Rabbitohs Insider Round 4: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/rabbitohs-insider-round-4/

Queensland legend Billy Moore fears Greg Inglis’ body is giving up on him: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...m/news-story/997b9240a8f6e0e0c8ca56eb38a9bcea

Cookie got whiplash from that intercept tackle

 

[themacemaceman]

7 is reporting GI in doubt with food poisoning this morning.

 

[Different kind of Rabbit]

I'm hearing that GI was never a chance this week. He was named as a bit of a smokescreen. Gagan will be in.

 

[callmack1]

Fittler - Reynolds thrusted into Blues contention: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/03/fittler-reynolds-thrusted-into-blues-contention/

How a concreting job inspired Tatola to make most of last chance: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2...-inspired-tatola-to-make-most-of-last-chance/

Round 4 Training Gallery: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/04/round-4-training-gallery/

 

[callmack1]

Bennett Reveals Latest Squad Inclusions: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/05/bennett-reveals-latest-squad-inclusions/

So GI is out which is obviously a blow but I was impressed by Gagan in the trials so hopefully he can do a job for us.

Cody and Reyno good to go.

 

[callmack1]

Rabbitohs 19-man squad for Round 4: https://www.rabbitohs.com.au/news/2019/04/05/rabbitohs-19-man-squad-for-round-4/

Off-field drama has George Burgess 'ready to rip in' after eye-gouging ban: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/of...in-after-eye-gouging-ban-20190405-p51b7b.html