Top 30

[R-15-3]

Looks like our top 31* is finalised besides the 22* that have played so far this year *including Finucane

We have

JC
Hosking
Healey
Gabrael
Puru
Berrell
Dykes
Taukamo
Rodwell

IMO that’s to heavy on the not likely to play rookies.

 

[Eion]

I dunno, imagine most squads would be similar.

JC, and to a lesser extent Dykes, are banging down the door of firsts if injury free. Our 2 hookers are needed, one for the future and one if BB ever gets injured. Gabrael is a centre prospect soon if injuries happen.

 

[DJDL]

Gabrael is a centre prospect soon if injuries happen.

You mean like now when the first 3 options for right wing are all injured?

He just played wing for NSW U19s
iirc.

 

[Eion]

You mean like now when the first 3 options for right wing are all injured?

He just played wing for NSW U19s
iirc.

There’s 2 very capable backup wingers in SS and Hiroti. It’s unfortunate they aren’t available. Gabrael is there for the future and to keep him happy / loved

 

[DJDL]

There’s 2 very capable backup wingers in SS and Hiroti. It’s unfortunate they aren’t available. Gabrael is there for the future and to keep him happy / loved

That's what I meant - they're unavailable, so why not give him a run instead of trying to fashion a winger out of DA?

He did the same thing with Stonestreet while Tracey was around.
Granted, Tracey did a fair job, but I'd like to see a 19yo gun given a chance when opportunity arises.
Particularly when it's only for one match.

 

[Ozzi_78]

Agree. Traditionally we just simply don’t do it.

 

[Eion]

Yeah we don’t. Fitzy is very cautious about the young guys and it’s largely seemed to have worked with Tom and Iro.

There’s a chance Fitzy does the shuffle and doesn’t actually play Atko on the wing

 

[sladden road]

Putting Ale on the wing, is like putting a beer in a wine glass.
Just not a good fit.
I did want him back. Not onthe wing.

 

[shaggs]

Not sure if gabreal is physically ready for nrl
In and out of the flegg team with injuries all season