Team v St George Illawarra Steeler Dragons

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Heard from a mate who went to the players function that Katas ankle is no good so expect some changes there. Also as much as i want Thompson know where near the team after his inept tackling display you cant have him and Mannering out and having a inexperianced backrow

1 RTS
2 CNK
3 Ayshford
4 Fusitua
5 My Man Maumalo
6 Foran
7 Johnson
8 Gavet
9 Luke
10 Lillyman
11 Thompson
12 Hoffman
13 Tavega

14 Lisone
15 T Sipley
16 Vete/Afoa
17 Matulino

 

[jaseg]

RTS
CNK
Fus
Aysh
? (Kata/Manu/....*sigh* Ken if the others aren't fit)
Foran
Johnson
Gavet
Luke
Lillyman
Afoa
Hoffman
Mannering? (Vete on bench if not fit, as Pat Sipley has been injured)

Roache
Lisone
Matulino
T.Sipley

I don't think Tevaga is fit is he?

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Probably not but Tevaga can be the back up hooker if needed rather than 6 minute Roache

 

[Blair]

Our NSW Cup team would give it a damn good shake.

 

[Blair]

Hamilton. At home? Thank you sweet baby Jesus.

Here's one for a stat-hungry oke, what's the longest we've gone without winning away from home? We're currently at five this season, as if anyone hasn't noticed.

 

[WithTheDawn]

I'm sure it will shake off during the week, but for the first time in many years I'm tempted to not watch this game. Not sure how many times you can get burned before starting to lose interest. The funny thing is I could have dealt with the end result in normal circumstances, and probably been able to take a couple of positives from it. But that second half was just about the worst performance I have ever seen.

I guess the only potential positive is that the boys might be so embarrassed and ashamed that they fire up for this one. I just hope they fire for the whole game for once.

 

[LeagueNut]

Here's one for a stat-hungry oke, what's the longest we've gone without winning away from home? We're currently at five this season, as if anyone hasn't noticed.

Our longest away drought is 9 games, from Round 19 2012 (8 - 10 vs Broncos @ Suncorp) thru to Round 10 2013 (6 - 62 vs Panthers @ Pepper).

Our current streak is 6 games since we lost our last away game of 2016 (Rd 24 in Townsville).

 

[Meth]

If Mannering was not fit, and Tevaga was fit, I'd start Tevaga at 13

 

[Penrose_11]

I'd be putting Mutalino into the 2nd row for the rest of the season. Get him playing 60+ minutes. Thompson and Hoffman should before no where near this team for the rest of the year.

 

[ozbash]

Probably not but Tevaga can be the back up hooker if needed rather than 6 minute Roache

I couldn't really work that one out.. why pull Issac off for 5 minutes ?

Was it a face saving exercise from Kearney ?

 

[PhantomChief]

I couldn't really work that one out.. why pull Issac off for 5 minutes ?

Was it a face saving exercise from Kearney ?

Yeah tough on the lad coming in (again) to a pressure situation. Strange call.

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

I couldn't really work that one out.. why pull Issac off for 5 minutes ?

Was it a face saving exercise from Kearney ?

Isaac went off for a HIA then was cleared and straight back on

 

[Big Marn]

Probably not but Tevaga can be the back up hooker if needed rather than 6 minute Roache

completely random and off topic and concerning how my brain works, but this reminded me of this scene in an old movie called Theres Someting about Mary:

 

[JJ]

no changes, no reason to panic - every week is a wake up call...

 

[Penrose Warrior]

I'm going to this one, still excited but was more so at HT last night...

Shit I hope Simon plays. If he does, Bodene dropped and Bunty on the right edge. Can't hack someone who can't/won't tackle anymore, when they offer FA else.

 

[TheDMC]

Bodene will be a machine next week, guaranteed.

Shame he has blow out matches

 

[Meth]

1- Tuivasa Sheck
2- Fusitua
3- Ayshford
4- Kata
5- Nicoll-Klokstad
6- Foran
7- Johnson
8- Lillyman
9- Luke
10- Gavet
11- Afoa
12- Hoffman
13- Mannering/Tevaga

Res- Vete, Lisone, Matulino, Tevaga/Vatuvei

If neither Mannering or Tevaga are fit, Matulino starts and Roache onto the bench

Thompson and Sao to ISP

 

[Beavers Headgear]

no changes, no reason to panic - every week is a wake up call...

lol reminds me of hearing McFadden on the radio Sunday

"Stick with us, we are going to get there, we aren't far off"

 

[JJ]

lol reminds me of hearing McFadden on the radio Sunday

"Stick with us, we are going to get there, we aren't far off"

I've heard they're brilliant at training - resilient, full of character, just a matter of time.

I am no Hurrell fan, but watching his effort (still with mistakes etc but he's trying his arse off for the whole game) for the Titans just clarifies to me there's something fundamental wrong

 

[Beavers Headgear]

I've heard they're brilliant at training - resilient, full of character, just a matter of time.

I am no Hurrell fan, but watching his effort (still with mistakes etc but he's trying his arse off for the whole game) for the Titans just clarifies to me there's something fundamental wrong

Always thought Koni would be fine once he got out of that system tbh, and expect huge improvements from Lolohea as well

Did I hear last night the junior warriors are bottom of the pile ? They should be up near the top every year