Fox broken thumb. Per nrl physio

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Gucci February 23, 2026 at 8:48pm

Will be the same set up as the trial in which it happened and we won. Russell and Kelly left side, Penis and Simmo on the right.

I suspect Joash for 18th man and Samrani or Guymer for 19th man. Depending if Ryles goes for a bigger body. Joash can cover the whole backline, halves and hooker in a pinch. The ultimate utility.
Steel be with you February 23, 2026 at 8:50pm

Fuck sakes, it's always two steps forward and three steps back.
Blue Eel February 23, 2026 at 8:55pm

A few months back we had two Australian rep worthy wingers. Today zip. Some big shoes to fill.

I'm concerned about Simonsson on one side, has a few mistakes in him. Samrani is busting a gut to get into the team, another youngster that will need time, but geez he has looked full on in the trials and ready to rumble.

I see it as a shootout between two combinations . Kelly in centres with Russell to wing against Samrani wing and Russell centre.
- Eli Stephens > Blue Eel February 23, 2026 at 9:07pm
  
  Have to fully expect injuries all season, our depth will be key and it's next man up. Kelly in for ado Carr will do a job
  - Randy Handlinger > Eli Stephens February 23, 2026 at 9:17pm
    
    He will do A job, not THE job. We have a problem
ParraEels February 23, 2026 at 9:14pm

Probably a stupid question but can't he strap it down and play?
- Randy Handlinger > ParraEels February 23, 2026 at 9:25pm
  
  Yep. He can by 4th round hopefully
BEM February 23, 2026 at 9:17pm

As our backline isn't top class to begin with, losing Fox is disastrous.

At least if it was a forward we have plenty of semi quality backups.
- Eli Stephens > BEM February 23, 2026 at 9:22pm
  
  Storm smashed with injuries as well, broncos week 2 we would have lost anyway. Just glad he's back rd 3/4 lol
  - Randy Handlinger > Eli Stephens February 23, 2026 at 9:28pm
    
    Hang on.. . just saturday I gave you a Unicorn gif for saying we'd beat them both easy

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