Squad Game

[BatteredFlake]

I heard that the blowup doll was unopened still in original box. Anyway sounds a good game but definately need a crystal ball to see how different players respond to Fitz. at this stage. I mean Talakai reminds me a bit of Tallis, who was great as impact player at stains , but real 80 minute weapon when got fit at the Donkeys. Berrel and Miller , unknowns . Berrel sounds nearest to NRL ready . Think Ill wait till last minute to have a go . Just hope Quigsley Stays away from Blue pills in the meantime.

 

[BatteredFlake]

It seems Fifita, Talakai, Tracy, Tolman and Nikora are the tricky ones on if people think they'll make the team or not. where I omitted Wilton but I can easily seem him in there.

Nice problem to have.

Hunt is also an X factor

What about Ramien? Fitzgibbon was singing praises of Tracy, and surely didnt bring Ikuvalu here to sit with him in coaches box. Got to be a name player miss out.

 

[dellul]

1. Will Kennedy
2. Ronaldo Mulitalo
3. Connor Tracey
4. Jesse Ramien
5. Sione Katoa
6. Matt Moylan
7. Nicho Hynes
8. Braden Hamlin-Uele
9. Blayke Brailey
10. Toby Rudolf
11. Wade Graham
12. Briton Nikora
13. Dale Finucane
14. Cameron McInnes
15. Siosifa Talakai
16. Jack Williams
17. Royce Hunt
18. Braydon Trindall
19. Teig Wilton
20. Franklin Pele
21. Andrew Fifita
22. Matt Ikuvalu
23. Jayden Berrell
24. Luke Metcalf

 

[Ozzi_78]

Seems like I do need to apply a deadline.

So to be fair to those who have already had a shot… nominations to be done by first trial match kickoff on Feb 20.

That way no one sees Fitz plan which he has already flagged will be young guys and game time poor players vs Penrith and established vs dogs.

 

[azzah72]

What about Ramien? Fitzgibbon was singing praises of Tracy, and surely didnt bring Ikuvalu here to sit with him in coaches box. Got to be a name player miss out.

You know, I

What about Ramien? Fitzgibbon was singing praises of Tracy, and surely didnt bring Ikuvalu here to sit with him in coaches box. Got to be a name player miss out.

I think most people are picking Ramien on the co text of this game.
I think Ikavalu is more of a depth signing than people realise, however, katoa could lose his spot very quickly if his form slumps.

 

[chewsta]

Fitzy was recently quoted saying that Mulitalo and Tracey are striking up a really nice combination.
Who plays centre and who plays wing is the big question though.
Saw photos of Tracey in training on Insta. Looks like a beast, shaved head and looking massive in the upper body.

 

[coolumsharkie]

1 Kennedy
2 Katoa
3 Tracey
4 Ramien
5 Mulitalo
6 Hynes
7 Moylan
8 Finucane
9 Brailey
10 Rudolf
11 Nikora
12 Graham
13 Mcinnes

14 BHU
15 Wilton
16 Williams
17 Hunt

Pele, Talakai, Tolman, Fifita, Trindall, Metcalf

 

[Special K]

I feel like Wilton - a south coast rangey working back rower is going to win Fitz over more than Talakai, Nikora who can hit holes but not defend as well.

 

[Ozzi_78]

Nikora needs to find a voice, some passion and some aggression.

 

[Craigshark]

Nikora needs to find a voice, some passion and some aggression.

he has it in him, it just usually takes something to happen for him to find it, rather then try and lead with it from the start.

 

[R-15-3]

I am surprised Nikora is never spoken of as a possible Center.
Is build more and plays more like a Center then a back rower.

 

[Ozzi_78]

I am surprised Nikora is never spoken of as a possible Center.
Is build more and plays more like a Center then a back rower.

I am surprised he wasn’t in SJs suitcase. Still time I suppose.

 

[island pro]

1. Kennedy
2. Ronaldo
3. Miller
4. Ramien
5. Katoa
6. Moylan
7. Hynes
8. Finucane
9. Brailey
10. BHU
11. Wilton
12. Graham
13. McInnes

14. Williams
15. Talakai
16. Rudolph
17. Tracey

 

[BatteredFlake]

1 Kennedy
2 Katoa
3 Tracey
4 Ikavalu
5 Mulitalo
6 Trindall
7 Hynes
8 Finucane
9 Brailey
10 Rudolf
.
11 Nikora
12 Graham
13 Mcinnes

14 BHU
15 Wilton
16 Williams
17 Hunt

Moylan, Talakai ,Berrel ,Ramien, Pele, , Tolman, Fifita, ., Metcalf
I probably got centres numbers mixed up but I reckon Fitzs words on Tracy means he gets chance to start in centres, --hes seen enough of him.
.

 

[PHaTMaN]

1. Kennedy
2. Katoa
3. Tracey
4. Ramien
5. Mulitalo
6. Moylan
7. Hynes
8. Rudolf
9. Brailey
10. Finucane
11. Nikora
12. Graham
13. McInnes

14. Uele
15. Williams
16. Talakai
17. Trindall

Wilton next man up.

 

[Miller was a legend]

1. Jayden Berrell
2. Blayke Brailey
3. Andrew Fifita
4. Dale Finucane
5. Wade Graham
6. Braden Hamlin-Uele
7. Mawene Hiroti
8. Royce Hunt
9. Nicho Hynes
10. Matt Ikuvalu
11. Sione Katoa
12. Will Kennedy
13. Cameron McInnes
14. Locky Miller
15. Matt Moylan
16. Ronaldo Mulitalo
17. Briton Nikora
18. Franklin Pele
19. Jesse Ramien
20. Toby Rudolf
21. Siosifa Talakai
22. Jensen Taumoepeau
23. Aiden Tolman
24. Connor Tracey
25. Braydon Trindall
26. Jack Williams
27. Teig Wilton

DEVELOPMENT PLAYERS: Kade Dykes, Jonaiah Lualua, Jack Martin, Ryan Rivet

Took me ages to find the whole squad to copy and paste. Anyway thought this might help.

That’s cheating Cool’s! Of course he has to pick 17 out of that

 

[coolumsharkie]

I'm starting to think that Tolman might get a start due to his experience in the FR. If you put DF and TR in the starting role as props you have 2 starting players playing out of position.

 

[Special K]

Toby has "started" 10 games there of his 44 games. BHU is there also has 63 games and Williams 69 games all in the middle. CBF looking up Dales but its all about middle forwards and the style Toby and Dale play the only difference is the number on their back.

 

[Ozzi_78]

I reckon under Fitz the forwards roles will be simplified and any adhoc game play by individuals will not really be part of the game plan.

The set game plan should be obvious from round 1.

 

[bluefox68]

I reckon under Fitz the forwards roles will be simplified and any adhoc game play by individuals will not really be part of the game plan.

The set game plan should be obvious from round 1.

You’d probably be able to explain the Roosters style of play better than me..

Would you say that the 13 is the main instigator when it comes to ad hoc plays, or do you reckon they’re told to minimise offloads and rely on quick play-the-balls?