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[Meth]

Discuss

 

[hitro]

So is Zelezniak out? Metcalf? Graham Taufa?
If so Tuaupiki, Martin and Capewell

 

[hitro]

Sorry accidentally hit button twice

 

[vvvrulz]

Assuming Tuaupiki is back? He copped a horrendous shot not long ago.

TMM slotting back in is the obvious move, but also sneakily wondering if Tannah Boyd might get a run.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Assuming Tuaupiki is back? He copped a horrendous shot not long ago.

TMM slotting back in is the obvious move, but also sneakily wondering if Tannah Boyd might get a run.

Saw something about this midweek, Webster gave him the following Tuesday off but said he was fine. He flew, no complications etc after it.

Metcalf's was a cork, I imagine he'll play.

I think it'll be TT to wing (if fit) Capewell to centre. If TT not able to play. it's Eeeeddd KOSI!

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Berry was originally slated to return last week, so could be available to take the right centre spot.

Unless he re-injured his hamstring brushing his teeth this morning.

 

[vvvrulz]

I've basically stopped thinking about Berry - any minute he gets on the park is a bonus.

Poor bastard is this generation's Ben Henry, just can't catch a break.

 

[Big Marn]

I've basically stopped thinking about Berry - any minute he gets on the park is a bonus.

Poor bastard is this generation's Ben Henry, just can't catch a break.

What generation was Nathaniel Roache?

 

[Penrose Warrior]

I've basically stopped thinking about Berry - any minute he gets on the park is a bonus.

Poor bastard is this generation's Ben Henry, just can't catch a break.

Yeah I kinda feel that way too. Although as MV said, Ali seems like he is just as taped together with his ankles etc.

 

[Shaun Hewitt]

DWZ will be out I'm sure.
TT to replace.

Capewell to return.

Hope Healey gets a run.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Niukore out too with his failed HIA.

Guessing Ford starts? with TSS and Vaimauga keeping their bench middle spots.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Assuming Berry, Taine and Metcalf are available:

1. CNK
2. Tuaupiki
3. Berry
4. Pompey
5. RTS
6. CHT
7. Metcalf
8. Fish
9. Egan
10. Ford
11. Capewell
12. Halasima
13. Clark

14. TMM
15. Laban
16. Vaimauga
17. TSS

If no Berry then Capewell to centre, Laban to start.. maybe Bunty joins the bench? Or if Webster wants some backrow cover then EIT might get a debut.
If no Taine, then Kosi (who played frustratingly well for Cup)
If no Metcalf, then as @vvrulz has already said, TMM is the logical choice which brings Healy onto the bench.

But regardless of the lineup... need a big lift from Fish. First crack against his old mates and I expected a massive one from him, but right from his first carry he lost the collision and felt like he never bounced back from that. Maybe stats show something else (?) and happy to be told otherwise if so, but gut feel... disappointing. Hope he takes it personal and rips in this week.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

I've basically stopped thinking about Berry - any minute he gets on the park is a bonus.

Poor bastard is this generation's Ben Henry, just can't catch a break.

Ben Henry got the W for Bay-Roskill against Te Atatu on Saturday so he's caught at least one break (yes, he still plays)

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Niukore out too with his failed HIA.

Guessing Ford starts? with TSS and Vaimauga keeping their bench middle spots.

Did Niukore fail an HIA? I thought I heard Webster say it wasn't HIA but a call from the doctor that he shouldn't go back on with a fracture

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Did Niukore fail an HIA? I thought I heard Webster say it wasn't HIA but a call from the doctor that he shouldn't go back on with a fracture

Ah ok I hadn’t heard that, thanks…

Although if it’s a fracture then presumably he’s unlikely to be available anyway, but guess we’ll know more soon enough.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Ah ok I hadn’t heard that, thanks…

Although if it’s a fracture then presumably he’s unlikely to be available anyway, but guess we’ll know more soon enough.

Wouldn’t risk him if he’s dodgy, we have depth in the forwards. We sure could use TT and Berry though.

 

[Beavers Headgear]

Can’t remember which one, but heard a podcast yesterday suggesting Metcalf is worse than a cork

 

[Rich102]

Which makes me think the coaches need to have a better plan for when a half goes down.
Metcalf was a passenger in the second half and the backline didn't work.
They must have had a clue - Pompey took the first shot at goal.

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

Which makes me think the coaches need to have a better plan for when a half goes down.
Metcalf was a passenger in the second half and the backline didn't work.
They must have had a clue - Pompey took the first shot at goal.

To be fair, TMM would've slotted into 7 pretty seamlessly had Metcalf been the only concern.

But with DWZ and Marata gone by halftime as well, it was either Metcalf soldiering on, or going down to a 1 man bench. They probably juggled as best they could tbh.

 

[Rich102]

I'm sure you're right.
But starting injured players in key positions is a risky manoeuvre