Team v Dolphins

[Meth]

This team definitely feels like a ‘get a team down on paper and make changes to run on’ vibe to it

 

[ozenzud]

TT at fullback and CNK in centres, actually sounds a little exciting? Presume he is on DWZ's side?

Lussick to cover Healy at hooker.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

On paper, Tuaupiki to FB and CNK in the centres kinda makes the team look way better. You have the full NSW Cup spine (which on one hand just shows how badly injury hit we are, but on the other hand it's a cohesive unit). By replacing CNK with Tuaupiki and Capewell with CNK, you are in both cases bringing in a quicker, nimbler guy. The whole backline looks quicker and more dangerous, Capewell goes back to his proper spot, and you can add another forward to the bench.

Plus, TMM is more creative than CHT and is a natural fit with Boyd.

I've almost talked myself into this. Of course, CNK hasn't really played centre for years and could be a disaster.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

TT at fullback and CNK in centres, actually sounds a little exciting?

Instead of my usual longwinded post I could've just said this

 

[Thatwasnthighref]

On paper, Tuaupiki to FB and CNK in the centres kinda makes the team look way better. You have the full NSW Cup spine (which on one hand just shows how badly injury hit we are, but on the other hand it's a cohesive unit). By replacing CNK with Tuaupiki and Capewell with CNK, you are in both cases bringing in a quicker, nimbler guy. The whole backline looks quicker and more dangerous, Capewell goes back to his proper spot, and you can add another forward to the bench.

Plus, TMM is more creative than CHT and is a natural fit with Boyd.

I've almost talked myself into this. Of course, CNK hasn't really played centre for years and could be a disaster.

Good point about reuniting the Cup spine.

For me, that change would turn this game from "ah shit" to "hmm.. this might be interesting"

I've been pretty critical of TMM's inconsistency as a starting half in the past but I'll gladly wipe egg off my face this weekend if he has a cracker. No doubt he's good to watch when he's on,

 

[Meth]

On paper, Tuaupiki to FB and CNK in the centres kinda makes the team look way better. You have the full NSW Cup spine (which on one hand just shows how badly injury hit we are, but on the other hand it's a cohesive unit). By replacing CNK with Tuaupiki and Capewell with CNK, you are in both cases bringing in a quicker, nimbler guy. The whole backline looks quicker and more dangerous, Capewell goes back to his proper spot, and you can add another forward to the bench.

Plus, TMM is more creative than CHT and is a natural fit with Boyd.

I've almost talked myself into this. Of course, CNK hasn't really played centre for years and could be a disaster.

CNK randomly played 6 and it went alright

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

CNK randomly played 6 and it went alright

Yeah - this would've allowed us to leave TMM on the bench and presumably not need Lussick - unless Webster is of the belief that we absolutely need a genuine hooker to back up Healey.

 

[Meth]

I mean, Lussick has been playing a lot of prop, for what it's worth. Not sure how well.

Also not sure how Healey goes for 80 mins. At NRL level.

 

[ozbash]

And yes, it’s absolutely a flaw of Webster’s game plan that he has Ford touching the ball twice as often as Niukore.

Marata is there for the scraps...

 

[vvvrulz]

CNK was also at centre from memory for the famous SJ farewell.

He'd go fine there with TT at fullback, something about that just feels really settled.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

I mean, Lussick has been playing a lot of prop, for what it's worth. Not sure how well.

Also not sure how Healey goes for 80 mins. At NRL level.

Straight mud

 

[JJ]

Got to worry about that right side no matter who’s there… Herbie is up there with anyone…

 

[Izz]

24hr update - looks like Vaimauga also injured

Afoa into the squad. Lussick still there but I'm still thinking he drops out for EIT

 

[hitro]

 

[Penrose Warrior]

No Vaimauga as well? My God.

MV is right to point out we won last year v the Phins with more out. Who knows.

 

[Jonty]

On paper I think the dolphins would be favourites but because it’s at mt smart I think the warriors could grind out a tough gritty win.

 

[Manu Vatuvei]

All getting a bit farcical with injuries. Write it off and enjoy it if we fluke a win.

 

[vvvrulz]

All getting a bit farcical with injuries. Write it off and enjoy it if we fluke a win.

Yeah I had to remind myself this morning we're now missing our two first choice props, both halves, hooker and both centres (Ali > Pompey assuming).. and now Demetric.

That's 8 players who'd normally be there.

I love the next man up mentality, but I need to catch myself when I'm getting cross at Boyd missing field goals or Capewell shooting out and missing his man. There's a lot of caretakers out there.

 

[Rich102]

Thank heavens DWZ is still there.

 

[nswarrior]

I was still hopeful with Vaimauga still in the team but there is no hope now.

wow - a great season turning average very quickly esp. with all these injuries