Big Pete
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Let's aim for 7.
Te'o should be back for us and you'd imagine he'd come in for Lui which should mean we'll get more value out of our bench. That's not to say Nami was bad for us, but he was playing the rookie role Bennett used to play with TLL, Thaiday & Eastwood where he'd give them about 15 minutes a game usually during a dead period. Hodges could be rested after the scare but I'd consider that a long-shot, especially after Gagai was dropped to FOGs.
Warriors are almost certain to be without gun fullback Locke and possibly even livewire half Shaun Johnson. Both would be big blows, especially after what they did to us last year. Fortunately for them they welcome back a host of players such as Jacob Lillyman, Steve Rapira & Alehana Mara. I doubt the latter two will play but Lillyman would be a welcome addition to their pack especially if he hits the ground running like he did in 2011.
Tough game to predict as always when it comes to the Warriors. As user pointed out on the other board, there seems to be a win/loss pattern between the two sides that's existed since '04 and it's our turn to lose so hopefully Hook's boys can buck the trend.
Warriors are a confidence side so it's imperative we get off to a great start. If we can post two-three early tries I'd feel confident enough to declare it game over and watch the Warriors hang themselves. Don't think we've got to change our game too much for this to happen, just to keep on doing what we've done over the past few weeks really and work for field territory.
Te'o should be back for us and you'd imagine he'd come in for Lui which should mean we'll get more value out of our bench. That's not to say Nami was bad for us, but he was playing the rookie role Bennett used to play with TLL, Thaiday & Eastwood where he'd give them about 15 minutes a game usually during a dead period. Hodges could be rested after the scare but I'd consider that a long-shot, especially after Gagai was dropped to FOGs.
Warriors are almost certain to be without gun fullback Locke and possibly even livewire half Shaun Johnson. Both would be big blows, especially after what they did to us last year. Fortunately for them they welcome back a host of players such as Jacob Lillyman, Steve Rapira & Alehana Mara. I doubt the latter two will play but Lillyman would be a welcome addition to their pack especially if he hits the ground running like he did in 2011.
Tough game to predict as always when it comes to the Warriors. As user pointed out on the other board, there seems to be a win/loss pattern between the two sides that's existed since '04 and it's our turn to lose so hopefully Hook's boys can buck the trend.
Warriors are a confidence side so it's imperative we get off to a great start. If we can post two-three early tries I'd feel confident enough to declare it game over and watch the Warriors hang themselves. Don't think we've got to change our game too much for this to happen, just to keep on doing what we've done over the past few weeks really and work for field territory.
Hopefully Fish can show his potential on the big stage
