You could probabaly start Matterson but he needs a rev up. Paulo needs a rev up. His defence has been appaling with his first contact. Moses needs to get his act together. Why the fuck was an 18 year half leading the attack whilst Moses was in his shadow. He ran the ball once and nearly broke the line, and then I barely saw him.
I like it. Only one I'm unsure of is Blake for Fergo, I like how Fergo brings the ball back strongly & he is a great finisher when on. And I agree with regards to Matto & Paulo, I'll reserve judgement on Moses tonight as it's hard for any dominant half when your forwards aren't going forward.
In some contentious positions, some thought bubbles:
- Is Niukore best used at right centre (Opacic back to left centre, Waqa or Fergo on right wing) or right edge backrow (Matto to bench)?
- crazily left field but if we are really thin at outside backs - which we are - could the right edge be Niukore, DBrown, Fergo, Waqa ??? Don't hate me I'm trying to see how we can make use of existing troops because the outside backs in the lower grades are not great
Finally, is there a defensive coach BA can use, as clearly BA does not know how to get them team to defend on the edges and wings
Get rid of Fergs, as pretty well all the tries were scored down his side, how far in field was he most of the time, runs into the inside man that has already passed the ball to a souths winger to score. He not Waqa as I have been saying for yonks now is the big problem.
Honestly, would consider Oldifeld. I am not fully sold with Blake on the wing because he likes to come up and in, so I am worried on the wing he will jam in while Niukore slides. I will back Oldfield.
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You could probabaly start Matterson but he needs a rev up. Paulo needs a rev up. His defence has been appaling with his first contact. Moses needs to get his act together. Why the fuck was an 18 year half leading the attack whilst Moses was in his shadow. He ran the ball once and nearly broke the line, and then I barely saw him.
I like it. Only one I'm unsure of is Blake for Fergo, I like how Fergo brings the ball back strongly & he is a great finisher when on. And I agree with regards to Matto & Paulo, I'll reserve judgement on Moses tonight as it's hard for any dominant half when your forwards aren't going forward.
Waqa Blake. Fergo can find another club. Fergo does give plenty of meters and the occasional great finish, but his defense gives me nightmares
In some contentious positions, some thought bubbles:
- Is Niukore best used at right centre (Opacic back to left centre, Waqa or Fergo on right wing) or right edge backrow (Matto to bench)?
- crazily left field but if we are really thin at outside backs - which we are - could the right edge be Niukore, DBrown, Fergo, Waqa ??? Don't hate me I'm trying to see how we can make use of existing troops because the outside backs in the lower grades are not great
Finally, is there a defensive coach BA can use, as clearly BA does not know how to get them team to defend on the edges and wings
Get rid of Fergs, as pretty well all the tries were scored down his side, how far in field was he most of the time, runs into the inside man that has already passed the ball to a souths winger to score. He not Waqa as I have been saying for yonks now is the big problem.
I'd like to see Oldfield given a run.
He's fast and experienced.
Honestly, would consider Oldifeld. I am not fully sold with Blake on the wing because he likes to come up and in, so I am worried on the wing he will jam in while Niukore slides. I will back Oldfield.
Matto needs a bitch slapping. Fast becoming one of the biggest and laziest pussies in the game.
Yep. I felt sorry and annoyed for BA during his conference. He looked lost for words and ready for a break down.
Next week team
1: C Gutherson
2: M Sivo
3: T Opacic
4: M Nuikore
5: W Blake
6: D Brown
7: M Moses
8: I Papali
9: R Mahoney
10: RCG
11: S Lane
12: R Matterson
13: N Brown
14: O Kaufusi
15: Jr Paulo
16: B Cartwright
17: W Penisini
I think Jr Paulo and RCG will play for the blues but still named them.
fergo gone
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