eelman03 said:
1 Wade McKINNON
2 - Matt PETERSEN
3 - Junior LANGI
4 Luke BURT
5 Eric GROTHE
6 Daniel WAGON ©
7 Chris THORMAN
8 Justin TSOULOS
9 John MORRIS
10 Michael VELLA
11 Nathan HINDMARSH
12 Craig STAPLETON
13 Dean WIDDERS
14 Adam DYKES
15 Chris ARMIT
16 Adam PEEK
17 Fuifui MOIMOI
18 James WEBSTER
Coach Brian Smith
1. McKinnon- couldn't rightfully be dropped; has done nothing wrong. His hit-ups have had venom, and is one of our leading hit-up go-to man. Safe, always in support for a break; CALLS for the ball (I like this quality in particular; we need more players calling for the ball)
2. Petersen- most of you would know I'm a Muzza fan; however, his form this year hasn't been great (but not many players' has been, admittedly). But he has infectious enthusiasm and can score tries; he is HARDLY our worst defender; and he hits hard in attack.
3. Langi- not surprised. Had a good game defensively V the Cowboys. Otherwise he is quiet. But a solid player nonetheless.
4. Burt- looks out of his depth at centre. But he did make a break or two against the Cowboys, indicating that if he gets enough ball and gets put itno enough space he can really create something.
5. Grothe- 'nuff said.
6. Wagon (C)- people are critical, but how many teams wouldn't want an 80 minute lock who makes 30 or 40+ tackles per game on a regualr basis? Sure, his attack lacks venom, but his job is to be the sponge in attack, and the enforcer in defense (albeit at the expense of a true 5/8).
7. Thorman- surprising. Although my bet is Dykes starts and Thorman comes off from the bench to replace him (although hopefully Thorman replaces Widders; thus allowing Wagon to move to lock and Thorman or Dykes to 5/8)
8. Tsoulos- 'nuff said. This kid is awesome and one of my faves, GO JT!!!
9. Morris- 'nuff said. Unlucky not to be at least considered for City-Country and the 30 man Origin squad (what crap; Wing, who is injured all year, plays a game or two after returning from injury, and Morris who has consistently been great gets ignored).
10. Vella- Good news to have him back. Experience and great kick returns, not to mention quick ball playing and strong defense.
11. Hindmarsh- 'NUFF SAID.
12. Stapleton- 'nuff said. Easily one of our best this year. Heart, mongrel, passion - this bloke is great.
13. Widders- I still agree with most people-he is nearly lethal off the bench as a utility lock. But oh well-GO WIZZ!
14. Dykes- see Thorman. IMHO, this guy and Morris NEED to be on the park for the entire 80 minutes or we will struggle.
15. Armit- 'nuff said. Another of my up and coming favourites. GO ARMPIT!!!
16. Peek- he's been good, but not great. But solid enough to warrant selection. Go Peeky!
17. Moi Moi- GIMME A HELL YEAH! ALL HAIL THE TERMINATOR!
18. Webster- another impact player. Probabky ommitted. Good, smart player though.
eelman03 said:
Not Considered
Aaron Cannings
Nathan Cayless
Jamie Lyon
Luke ODwyer
Corey Pearson
Ronald Prince
David Vaealiki
I see our injury problems are getting a little better, though.
