Who has to go?

[Tap Twist Snap]

Graham should never play again he has no ticker, is always inside the 10 and couldn't tackle my granny.

Elford had nothing in defense today don't think there is anyway he could be kept in first grade.

Scott Prince was awful in defence all 4 of Gasnier's trys he was made look terrible. Prepared to give him another chance but he is only offering a good passing game and decent running to the like the rest of his halfback play are not up to chop at the moment.

Beuttner is not anywhere near fit enough to be in first grade and well Richards could have done with a game or 2 before being bought in even though he was much better than Moodie who had a shocker.. though he made plenty of meters... across field.

Forwards were ok but they need to look at how the Dragons hit the line and get quick play the balls.

Some players have to go after that disaster.

 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Elford is defence wasnt that bad his hit on hornby was good IMO was alright in defence

 

[Tigerpete]

IM predicting few changes for next week really, We all know we can play a lot better than that, you have your good days and your bad days, give the boys a chance to redeem themselves next week.

 

[Kid]

If your gonna sack players you would have to sack the team, you can't blame a few for a 50 point drubbing. Face the facts, Saints were on fire, everything they did turned to gold, we were crap and paid the price. The only change i would make pending who is available, would be Kerr to half, Prince to 5/8.

 

[Nook]

--- sorry posted elsewhere ---

 

[yappy]

Saints would have beaten anyone on todays effort. It was a supreme performance from a side full of class starting to find its way.

That said Nooks is right. Sheens obviously feared the Dragons and so went for experience, but it was absolutely the wrong call. He should start to have more faith in the youngsters. That is something Brown is doing well, and you'd hardly get too many people wanting to rate Brown as a coaching genius (but that might be changing).

Fulton should definitely have started instead of Graham, Kerr instead of Wilson. Maybe Wilson could have gone to the bench instead of Buettner, but giving another youngster a go there wouldn't have been a bad move either. It might not have made much difference on the scoreboard, but in terms of development of the side it would have been very valuable.

 

[yappy]

oops double post

 

[Gobbso]

I don't think throwing Richards in after a lengthy stint on the sideline did Wests any justice either. Although he didn't do much wrong, it was obvious he lacked match fitness and overall co-ordination after not playing for a long period of time.

It was interesting to see Buettner play most of the match, even with his poor defense and lifeless attack. To me this suggests that he may be once again selected next week. I don't know why and for, and if Sheens does, well i seriously do not know what he is thinking.

Fulton, dropping off the bench was a stupid move. With all the success he has achieved and the professionalism he may have brought along to the Joint-Venture club, for a man who has coached for such a long time, he still makes some very stupid calls that does worry me. And as i said, if Graham and Buettner are two names that do happen to appear in the 17 man squad next week, i will have to question him...

Hopefully he isn't watching a different game to us all...

 

[Trollhammaren]

 

[super_coach]

you never know it could be the best thing that has happen this year
sheens may now break away from the old faithfull approach and take a few punts.the game now is all about speed and power out of the ruck to build the go forward for the backs--but if have a gut feeling he will stick with the old plan for the rest of this season-maybe with the exception of kerr

 

[tiger78]

Kerr is a certainty next week don't you think? Wouldn't be suprised if Wilson and Graham never see firsts again.

 

[brook]

Graham never should have in the first place.

He looked absolutely disintrested in Premier League and did nothing to deserve a recall.

Lets hope he's dropped next week (along with Beuttner).

 

[Suzie]

I hope we don't see Buettner and Graham back in the 17. Hopefully Tim will see that the old brigade aren't interested in the finals, and will put the performers on the park instead ... Fulton, Kerr, bring back some of the young guysd who beat the Warriors ...

 

[Tigerpete]

To be honest, I thought Graham is probably the only player who deserves to be dropped from the weekend, he's slow in attack and soft in defense , Riddell's try summed up his game . Wilson i think will be forced out, im getting the feeling Buettner will play in place of him.

I think the only way Kerr will play on friday is if Sheens decides to move Prince to 5/8, but i get the feeling also that wont be happening.

 

[Suzie]

I didn't think Buettner added anything to the team, much the same as Graham. I really, REALLY don't want either oif them in this week's team against the roosters

 

[Gobbso]

I'm dreading that press release tonight too Suzie! Fearing the worst i am...

 

[Suzie]

Maybe we should use the force to try and influence the coach, Yoda? It's worth a try

 

[Nitekrwlr]

Richards was lost in defence..should have been put through reserves.

Prince's kicking game has gone from bad to embarrasing.

Simple game plan this week...hold the ball and control the ruck..easier said..