your side for Round 1

[Snoop Shark]

Heard it from the horses mouth this arvo on Talkin' Sport.

Flanno said Gal won't be playing prop unless the form of the props (Fifita * 2, Taga, Arona, Houma, Richard) is ordinary & he's forced up front.

Flanno thought we had plenty of prop depth.

I won't mind Gal wearing the 13, as long as he stays in tight & doesn't (try to) play like a 5/8.

So Gal is playing 5/8

Awesome

 

[Card Shark]

Yes, & Barba to prop.

 

[Southern Shark]

Taking Nines form into account

1. Gordon
2. Feki
3. Beale
4. Ashyford
5. Holmes
6. Barba
7. Robson
8. A. Fifita
9. Ennis
10. D.Fifita
11. Graham
12. Lewis
13. Gallen

14. Tupou
15. Tagatese
16. Prior
17. Heighington

 

[Since 73]

...Flanno said that Gal said he won't be playing prop...

 

[southland]

Taking Nines form into account

1. Gordon
2. Feki
3. Beale
4. Ashyford
5. Holmes
6. Barba
7. Robson
8. A. Fifita
9. Ennis
10. D.Fifita
11. Graham
12. Lewis
13. Gallen

14. Tupou
15. Tagatese
16. Prior
17. Heighington

Good team. Tho I'd still go Leuetele over Ashford at this point.

 

[Quigs]

Good team. Tho I'd still go Leuetele over Ashford at this point.

I'd even go with me over Ashford.

 

[Card Shark]

I'd even go with me over Ashford.

You survive a measly old baby category 5 cyclone & all of a sudden you are a world beater.

 

[Quigs]

You survive a measly old baby category 5 cyclone & all of a sudden you are a world beater.

What do you mean "all of a sudden", I am the peoples champion.

 

[Panda Power 78]

Heard it from the horses mouth this arvo on Talkin' Sport.

Flanno said Gal won't be playing prop unless the form of the props (Fifita * 2, Taga, Arona, Houma, Richard) is ordinary & he's forced up front.

Flanno thought we had plenty of prop depth.

I won't mind Gal wearing the 13, as long as he stays in tight & doesn't (try to) play like a 5/8.

He played in the middle last Saturday.
So hopefully that's the game plan for the season.

 

[Coastal Shark]

...Flanno said that Gal said he won't be playing prop...

And what have we learnt so far?

 

[azzah72]

Gordon
Holmes
Beale
Leutele
Feki
Barba
Robson
Fifita
Ennis
Tagatese
Graham
Lewis
Gallen
Tupou
Heighington
Bakuya
Fifita/Arona/Bird/Polotoni

 

[bad boy bubby]

Pretty spot on with that squad, azzah.

 

[coolumsharkie]

Except Lewie is still injured

 

[azzah72]

I thought Lewis was going to be right for Rd1?

If not, then Bakuya moves up and the others take the 2 bench spots.

 

[Card Shark]

I thought Lewis was going to be right for Rd1?

If not, then Bakuya moves up and the others take the 2 bench spots.

Flanno said he doesn't think Lewis will be right for Rd 1 but Lewis assures him he will be.

It's a long season, if's he's still recovering from the surgery, it's best to give him an extra week.

 

[Madsharkie]

Gordon
Holmes
Beale
Leutele
Feki
Barba
Robson
Fifita
Ennis
Tagatese
Graham
Lewis
Gallen
Tupou
Heighington
Bakuya
Fifita/Arona/Bird/Polotoni

Leutele hasn't impressed me for some time (had showed promise prior to his knee injury). So the only changes I'd make to your team (barring injury) azzah, are Feki to centre and Gagan on the wing (if he's even fit).

 

[Snoop Shark]

Leutele hasn't impressed me for some time (had showed promise prior to his knee injury). So the only changes I'd make to your team (barring injury) azzah, are Feki to centre and Gagan on the wing (if he's even fit).

Well said. I truly believe any improvement to our attack must consist of Gagan, Feki and Holmes all on the field at the same time. I've seen some teams posted on here that have 2 out of the 3 which keeps our attack in neutral from last season.

The man to make way has to be Ricky. Sorry mate but you are the weakest link in that backline!

 

[Card Shark]

Leutele is the weakest link but I'd like to see him give 6 - 8 weeks to see if he can step up another level or 2.

 

[azzah72]

I think everyone is being a bit harsh on Ricky.

I think he has formed a good combo with feki and deserves first crack.

I like gagan more than Holmes tbh but Holmes has the potential to be a great.

that'll happen with quality game time and mentoring from Gordon.

 

[Snoop Shark]

Leutele is the weakest link but I'd like to see him give 6 - 8 weeks to see if he can step up another level or 2.

I hear ya cardy but i think 4 weeks is sufficient considering he had it all to himself last season