Team v Manly

[SpaceMonkey]

At least TL on the bench could mean he's a late replacement for Robson

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Lueluai in Tavenga out

 

[SpaceMonkey]

TL in Plodson out

 

[Skinner]

Just happy that Tommy is back in the squad. He does add something...always has.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Latest official report out of the Warriors camp is that Thomas will play,the extended bench thing was just a precaution in case he pulls up during training as he's coming back from injury.

 

[JJ]

I wouldn't have TL starting yet, but on the bench instead of Hurrell... If Hurrell's not in the 13 I don't see much point - but Ayshford is well ahead atm, and Kata has been good

 

[Meth]

Lueluai in Tavenga out

This is likely the case

 

[WithTheDawn]

TL for Jazz this week, give him a 25-30 min run off the bench mid-game. Assuming he pulls up well then hook Robson completely for next week, TL starting in the halves and Jazz back on the bench. Seems simple enough.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Robson will play all 24 regular season games. TL on the bench is the way to go

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Wright, WHY?

Surely Konrad to centre, Kata to wing is preferable. Where's Fusitua?

I'm about the most vocal Wright 'hater' on here but it's the right call. Kata is really finding his feet in the centres, and Ayshford has been good too, so no desire to move either of them.

Kon isn't an NRL winger. Fusi has just returned from injury, yes? Maumalo is a defensive nightmare, no matter how many tries he's scoring. So it's the best choice.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

I wouldn't have TL starting yet, but on the bench instead of Hurrell... If Hurrell's not in the 13 I don't see much point - but Ayshford is well ahead atm, and Kata has been good

But then you have three hookers? Tevaga too small for mine to rotate though the back row and TL isn't the best to do that either? Surely if you're replacing Hurrell on the bench, you'd go Sao or Lane.

I'm fairly certain Tevaga will drop off, and unluckily so. I think his sheer enthusiasm has put a fire cracker up a couple of arses in the last couple of weeks to see a guy who just absolutely wants to play NRL games and win them, there's nothing else he cares about. Luke for one, who was great last week.

 

[Meth]

Kata and Ayshford's form has been mildly inconvenient for me- considering I was advocating dropping one of them and shipping the other one out onto the wing outside Lolohea

 

[Mr Angry]

Somebody just needs to tell Wright, he is actually big, strong and fast...I swear he does not get it...

 

[Penrose Warrior]

Somebody just needs to tell Wright, he is actually big, strong and fast...I swear he does not get it...

You could tell him he's Usain Bolt but it doesn't change the fact he's actually a plodder in terms of NRL wingers...he got turned around by Anthony Don inside 5m last season.

 

[JJ]

But then you have three hookers? Tevaga too small for mine to rotate though the back row and TL isn't the best to do that either? Surely if you're replacing Hurrell on the bench, you'd go Sao or Lane.

I'm fairly certain Tevaga will drop off, and unluckily so. I think his sheer enthusiasm has put a fire cracker up a couple of arses in the last couple of weeks to see a guy who just absolutely wants to play NRL games and win them, there's nothing else he cares about. Luke for one, who was great last week.

Fair enough - I really don't want Tevaga dropped, like him a lot so far

Also not a huge TL fan, nor a Hurrell fan, especially as an impact forward off the bench...

But it's McFadden's call

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

FFS Robson is still in!! Cappy was a half wasn't he?..how does he not see how vulnerable Robson is

 

[TheDMC]

FFS Robson is still in!! Cappy was a half wasn't he?..how does he not see how vulnerable Robson is

I guess he's thinking well the backline are starting to click and we have a couple of wins so let's not mess with things too much - especially as TL is only just coming back and may need a bit of time.

Robson's main issue is plod defense, so maybe there is something they can do to ensure he has a bit more support outside and in - he tackles fine in the tight. Dunno. Definitely a plod.
But maybe he will come goodish.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

He also has hands like a prop circa 1985.

 

[Izz]

Will be interesting to see how Johnson goes in the replay of the match where he got injured

 

[Philip_Smith007]

Will be interesting to see how Johnson goes in the replay of the match where he got injured

Yes, lot of time with the sports shrink this week!