SHARKS TEAM V BRONCOS (Official)

[Special K]

Gallen off the bench after 25 with Sullivan could turn a game big time. Gallen will "rip in" and hit the holes Sully gives him.

I'd rather Ice do this job though.

 

[ryanallen]

Why do they persist with Merrit and Reik #-o :x

They bomb so many tries i think they should have a game or 2 in PL.
They can easily be replaced Franze or mellars of the bench & Bronx Goodwin to wing. I rekon Bronx should get a game before he heads of to raiders cause we got some big games coming up and cant afford to bomb tries like they have been he last few weeks.

anywayz good to see peach and bird back

 

[Macca]

That side looks alot better.

I'd have Gallen in the run on side too, probably at lock. Bailey to the second row, Lomu to the bench.

I am surprised that Merrit stayed in the side, they must really want him to make the grade.

 

[RICHO]

Bronx won't get a shot simply for that reason mate. Why give a bloke a shot in the top grade when he's leaving next year?
Makes no sense.

 

[Nuffs]

lomu is in there to help try and rattle the broncos forward pack
then bring on beattie, bickie, and gallen to continue the bash-a-thon
meanwhile sullivan is scooping up easy yards following the forwards

me thinks we can win this week

and if we don't, i'm blaming birdy and merritt. why? because i can!

 

[Genius Freak]

Hey Jimbo, I was right. I think you owe me a beer or something now.

 

[troy]

I agree with Reefy - Lomu has been playing well (such a nice offload) and Gallen will do well of the bench - Prob come on the same time as Sully.

Gallen was just dropping balls last week due to being tired. He is playing 5/8 and doing hit ups. The side looks good.

Merritt is lucky to stay but geez in space he has some pace - If he could just hang onto the farging ball !!

 

[Jimbo]

Hey Jimbo, I was right.

No, you and Stuey are wrong...

 

[wittyfan]

Merritt should buy himself a lottery ticket after Sunday's performance! But it's good to see Peachey back in the team.

 

[spirit of league]

merritt ? wtf does he have to do to get dropped ? miss easy tackles, bomb deadset tries, spill the ball under no pressure ? obviously that ain't enough. rieck deserves it way more than merritt.

btw - how bad must our PL team be doing to keep this muppet in firsts ?

at least we've got a proper bench again, not carrying aitken for no purpose.

how do you think bird's going to go marking lockyer ? how's he planning to contain him, knee to the head or spear-tackle ? :lol: come on birdy show us why we're sticking by you.

 

[King of the Hill]

Raper on Merritt: "I dont believe it"

Why is he still in first grade?

 

[SirShire]

Ok team. Good ot have Bird back. Merritt still in the squad - WTF? Gallen should be starting.

 

[Sharkie Army Gorilla]

Phil Bailey Should Be Given Some Time In PL

 

[chili pepper]

I thought Bickers had a broken arm. Thats a sensational recovery!

 

[Dr. Funkenstein]

Phil Bailey played very well and was very fired up

 

[Special K]

Phil Bailey Should Be Given Some Time In PL

you on drugs?

 

[PHaTMaN]

Thinking the same thing myself Hulka, are we supposed to drop someone for being one of our best players the week before. Is he part of our "losing culture" or something?

 

[Mr Angry]

...As far as I am concerned, Bailey and Isemonger should never be on the field at the same time....

Why is that? I wouldn't call them similar players.

I would, whilst no two players are identical.
Bailey and Ise similarities
Strong runners of the ball.
Can hit holes.
Good defenders against large or small attackers.
Not the smartest footballers.
Not natural offloaders.
Ise hits a little harder and conceeds less penalties.
Bailey offloads a little better.

As opposed to
Gallen
Short chunky fella, awkward to tackle, hence awkward to wrap up, good offload
Hits hard
is very quick off the mark
Lomu
Natural offloader
Vulnerable against small light footed attackers
A bopper
Hilder (who ends up 13)
Tackle machine
does a lot of little things right, tidies up etc
Dumas
Waaaackkkk
Can offload and ball play.
Bickerstaff
Well I put him in the same category as Bailey and Ise really.


That is why.

 

[Surely]

Rieck may not be the greatest player running around but he makes merritt look like a reserve grader ... oh hang on he is a reserve grader!

I say Bailey to centres Mcgoldrick to wing .... Have to stiffen up that defence somehow.

 

[newman]

The boys are going to have to lift for this weekend. No matter what. There are no more excuses. This is a decent side on paper with a lot of capability, I just hope that capability translates to tries scored, and tries stopped.