Think it’s time we have a tough conversation about LucianoMy 2 cents…
1. Sloan
2. Finau
3. Lawson
4. Holmes
5. Tuipolotu
6. Gutho
7. Flanagan
8. Couchman
9. Liddle
10. Klemmer
11. Su’a
12. Luleia
13. JDB
14. Cook
15. Stewart
16. Sele
17. Guler
He was poor against South’s. Of course wasn’t the only one but we have a young Dylan Egan waiting for a shot who’s in the top 30why? What did he do to contribute to that loss or the loss vs the dogs?
It is not him that is being exploited defensively, he is part of a well developing left edge attack.
How/when did we get exploited in defence in and around Leiluia?
We seem more fragile in and around the gaps near SuA than the gaps near Leilua
If we have to try something else what about Gutho to 5/8 with Illias to 7 might help him having Gutho there , Sloan to fullback Finau to wing ........ Liddle needs to be getting more game time .......IMO,
Buchanan to replace Suli
LL to bench and include in the front row rotation
Give Egan a shot, at least he'll bring some enthusiasm
Agree, RFM and Lawrie to ressies
Ilias has been disappointing but I think its too early to drop him. I would say though that he's on his last chance against Storm. If he goes it should be Kyle to 7 and LKT to 6.
I'd also consider giving Liddle more time on the field, at 13 if necessary. Rotate with Cook and JDB
It won't be long before we need to start to drip feed the likes of LPT, Latu, Halangalu, Lui & Egan into the NRL
I'd also consider replacing CT with Finau. Sure he's scored tries but he is slow and we need some pace. Plus his try scoring celebrations are embarassing.
Let me guessWe haven't lost to the Storm at Kogarah since 2018![]()
Willie TalauIf I was our coach ( and I’m not) barring injuries I’d play the same side BUT I would be telling the players that this is your LAST chance otherwise you’re playing for Talia
Yes there seems to be a lot of hysteria when the fact of the matter is that in two rounds we have conceded 9 tries ....... AND scored 9 tries. With those stats we have been extremely unlucky not to have jagged one win. Just like we lost both, we could just as easily have won one or both games. We haven't been that bad and one of our opponents is touted as top 4 and the other has Clint Eastwood as coach. The wrist slitting is so melodramatic. Our spine has played 160 minutes of NRL level footy together. There just isn't any patience floating aroundHow/when did we get exploited in defence in and around Leiluia?
We seem more fragile in and around the gaps near SuA than the gaps near Leilua
No way Flano moves Gutho to 6 and Sloan to 1, Lawson isn't ready for NRL, Sele will he be ready?My 2 cents…
1. Sloan
2. Finau
3. Lawson
4. Holmes
5. Tuipolotu
6. Gutho
7. Flanagan
8. Couchman
9. Liddle
10. Klemmer
11. Su’a
12. Luleia
13. JDB
14. Cook
15. Stewart
16. Sele
17. Guler
No patience for Val's radar. He kicks a couple of goals and we're 2 and 0. Frustrating to say the least.Yes there seems to be a lot of hysteria when the fact of the matter is that in two rounds we have conceded 9 tries ....... AND scored 9 tries. With those stats we have been extremely unlucky not to have jagged one win. Just like we lost both, we could just as easily have won one or both games. We haven't been that bad and one of our opponents is touted as top 4 and the other has Clint Eastwood as coach. The wrist slitting is so melodramatic. Our spine has played 160 minutes of NRL level footy together. There just isn't any patience floating around