Team v Manly

[Big Marn]

He may have a case. On replay it showed that it was probably actually as much Blair as Lisone responsible for the tackle. But Blair hasn’t been charged?

Be that as it may, why the f**k is he even on the interchange bench? I really dont want to have to start posting on the FO Kearney thread again....

 

[Benek]

Very frustrating to see a performance that bad and then the coach names the same team. Accountability is needed.

 

[Fufu Andronez]

Very frustrating to see a performance that bad and then the coach names the same team. Accountability is needed.

IMO, I think you have to give them the chance to atone, especially after a good round 1 performance. Another shit performance this week would definitely warrant some changes in the line up though.

 

[Big Marn]

IMO, I think you have to give them the chance to atone, especially after a good round 1 performance. Another shit performance this week would definitely warrant some changes in the line up though.

NRL players dont know how lucky they have it. NFL Players get cut from their franchise completely for far less.

 

[ozenzud]

Very frustrating to see a performance that bad and then the coach names the same team. Accountability is needed.

They get a chance. If Kearney listed to the fans it wouldn't be long before he was sitting with us......(bennet)

 

[sup42]

The punishment will be worse if they defend it, you say...

They should definitely defend it, then!

Turns out I was wrong.

Two weeks no matter what. So no wonder they are defending it.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

NRL players dont know how lucky they have it. NFL Players get cut from their franchise completely for far less.

They have depth. Unfortunately when the reserves got spanked far harder the same weekend there’s probably nobody deserving of a callup.

 

[Big Marn]

They have depth. Unfortunately when the reserves got spanked far harder the same weekend there’s probably nobody deserving of a callup.

Bit of a shame that. Did anyone see the game? Were ALL the props shite?

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

Rather than tradition, don't you think it's about when Luke's experience/Roache's zip have maximum effect?

Oh absolutely. Well thats kind of what I was getting at when I said this below in my post you just replied to...

I guess Kearney can just experiment...Or he can dig deep into his coaching prowess and field which ever according to the other teams style, horses for courses so to speak.

Back to the tradition thing and to your good question - Luke has been no stranger to opening up games before the less experienced comes on to sub him. McGuire at Souths use to open with Luke and then bring on guys like Nathan Peats and Apisai Koroisau and to very good effect. You see heaps of clubs do it like the Broncos with with McCullough and Nikorima when Bennett was using Nikorima as a hooker.

Obviously one of the advantages of bringing in your younger, quicker guys, is to take advantage of tired defences. Particularly the big men that make up the middle thirds. Roach has a fair bit of acceleration in him and has shown in the past an ability to break the line. Roach also brings experience in the outside backs that he can cover for.

Jazz is along the lines of your Keiron Cunnigham/Brandon Smith somatotype hookers but he's not as good. Not right now anyway. Jazz does have the right attitude and potential. I just don't think he's there yet but probably just needs more first grade games.

 

[morningstar]

NRL Judiciary doing us a favour for once. Bring the noise Ligi...

 

[Rich102]

Roache is still out with a calf strain.

 

[Meth]

Sao in.

Good

 

[vvvrulz]

Let’s just make Sao > Lisone permanent and be done with it.

 

[Meth]

Let’s just make Sao > Lisone permanent and be done with it.

That isn't going to happen.

Even if Lisone goes out, Sao won't come in for a permanent spot.

Don't ask me why.

 

[Meth]

I've actually quite liked Blair's contribution thus far, and the balance of the backrow- but it is worth asking the question-

Do we want to fit Pulu in?

To make this happen, does Blair need to shift to prop? Is this even an option?

 

[Mr Angry]

Des is a smart coach, like madge last week will persist down the side Kata is on, and get results.

 

[ZEROMISSTACKLES]

I've actually quite liked Blair's contribution thus far, and the balance of the backrow- but it is worth asking the question-

Do we want to fit Pulu in?

To make this happen, does Blair need to shift to prop? Is this even an option?

After getting dicked by the Tigers, I say bring on Pulu and shift Blair to loosie.

 

[Leber]

Id rather sao than pulu tbh

 

[Meth]

Id rather sao than pulu tbh

Same, I think, but for whatever reason that doesn't seem like its going to happen

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Id rather Satae than Sao