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Do you think Tonga will play in Darwin?.

Posted by Bernie Dowling on August 3, 2014 at 8:30am

I suspect Tonga will play centre in Darwin with Kelly on the bench a possibility. I would not have a problem with that as it would have most of the crowd behind us. That might not happen if Wenty is playing up there before us. Anybody know what is happening in that regard?

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Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 3, 2014 at 8:44am

I thought Morgan played he's best game so far this season. I wouldn't expect any changes to the backline, and considering Tonga and Sio won't be around next season, they won't be back unless there's an injury.
Ken Edwards will play backrow, with either Terepo of B. Smith to drop out.

Lussick will also be available.

Wenty and the U/20s are both playing at Ringrose park, Wentworthville.
Mac5733 August 3, 2014 at 8:53am

Hopoate and Morgan are doing great work with the wingers. They got them both in for tries.
I wouldn't change it now.
- Cranky Brad is here!!! > Mac5733 August 3, 2014 at 10:38am
  
  Morgan pretty much had to catch and pass. That's not anything special the only other time he passed was to sandow and it went like 3 metres behind him. His running game is very strong but he can't pass or setup his winger at all. Hopefully his working his backside off on it for next year if not we are screwed.
- Mac5733 > Mac5733 August 3, 2014 at 11:36am
  
  Tonga won't be here next year. Is he due for one last dash for line or is he done entirely????
  Our backline is working at the moment. Would be silly to change it now in my opinion.
Bernie Dowling August 3, 2014 at 9:00am

A lot of the deal with Darwin was done with Luke and Tonga as ambassadors. Maybe it does not matter to the Darwin mob in which case I agree we should stick with the backline especially as Morgs passing game is improving.
Johnny Appleseed August 3, 2014 at 9:33am

Morgan was sharp and threatened the defence all game. I just don't know if Tonga provides that type of threat any more. Critical when you're trying overcome sliding defences. And you he must have been reading the many blogs here because he's learnt to pass.
Prof. Daz August 3, 2014 at 10:04am

Nothing Tonga or Kelly encourages among the crowd would compensate for the drop in quality of the team on the field. But maybe take Tonga and Kelly and sit them in the crowd with an esky of beer as goodwill ambassadors?
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- Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 3, 2014 at 10:54am
  
  If Captain Morgan continues to demonstrate he's prowess passing abilities, he may one day become a Chief Morgan !!
- Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 3, 2014 at 11:03am
  
  Lol. The Captain rules.
eels_brad August 3, 2014 at 10:16am

We're trying to win games and make the finals, not ensure the local crowd have home town Heroes to cheer for.
Same team, except Edwards in.