Team v Souths

[Meth]

Just realised the Dogs v Roosters game is also at Accor on Fri night... does the ground normally hold up ok for two wet weather games like that?

Great observation

You'd have to assume it would be a world class surface with excellent drainage etc but I don't know.

 

[Izz]

So DWZ and Niukore also out now. Pompey named to play wing, Barnett to start in the second row and Afoa to start at prop. CHT back on the bench. Laban 18th man, Leiataua the other reserve.

Wonder if we'll see a late change and either Lussick and CHT drop out with Laban to debut?

 

[TheDMC]

NRL's slowest wing perhaps?

 

[Leber]

Yea no point on lussick and CHT playing.

I think lussick will drop out for Laban.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

NRL's slowest wing perhaps?

Just as well it’ll be a heavy track I guess.
Been raining heavily all day on and off

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Pissing down at tonight’s game but the pitch looks to be holding up well- looking at the forecast the rain is due to stop by dawn and tomorrow is forecast to be sunny so we could see a fairly dry track and good footy conditions.

 

[Blair]

NRL's slowest wing perhaps?

I'm not all that familiar with Pompey under the high ball. I'm presuming he's solid, as he's a good defender in general.

 

[nswarrior]

Weather clearing up in Sydney - could be sunny for the rest of the day

ground will still be heavy though after the huge amount of rain we had

 

[Blair]

Weather clearing up in Sydney - could be sunny for the rest of the day

ground will still be heavy though after the huge amount of rain we had

Yep, the sun's out. Everyone in Sydney get to it! I've been called into work, damn it. But at the back of my mind I was quietly pleased, as I think Mitchell will inspire Souths to a big win! Yuck.

 

[Leber]

Laban is debuting!

Keen to see how he goes.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Yep, the sun's out. Everyone in Sydney get to it! I've been called into work, damn it. But at the back of my mind I was quietly pleased, as I think Mitchell will inspire Souths to a big win! Yuck.

I’m heading there in half an hour or so. Going to drive as the trains still look messed up from the weather, says it’ll take an hour and a half on public transport!!

 

[Wheeled Warrior]

Laban is debuting!

Keen to see how he goes.

Yeah will be very cool see how the lad goes.
Picked by most of the Warriors squad as the one to keep an eye on.

 

[Blair]

I’m heading there in half an hour or so. Going to drive as the trains still look messed up from the weather, says it’ll take an hour and a half on public transport!!

So I couldn't risk going anyway. That makes me feel better. Have a good one. You're quite confident we've 'got this', ay?

 

[Izz]

Laban is debuting!

Keen to see how he goes.

Nice!

Who is dropping out?

 

[Leber]

Nice!

Who is dropping out?

Lussick will be since he is playing reserves atm.

 

[Izz]

Lussick will be since he is playing reserves atm.

Sweet!

 

[Izz]

On a side note, according to nrl.com, Niukore's new foot injury is going to keep him out until at least round 14...

 

[SpaceMonkey]

So I couldn't risk going anyway. That makes me feel better. Have a good one. You're quite confident we've 'got this', ay?

As confident as I ever am… we should have this on current form, comfortably. But I’ve been supporting this team for decades, so…

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Pitch looks immaculate.
28 degrees but feels a bit cooler with a bit of a breeze swirling about in the stadium. Lots of last minute arrivals about expect given the weather compared to yesterday.