Hearing reports Joash Papalii will be named to debut
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Great news.
Did Ryley smith pick up an injury on the weekend? Is it cover for Ryley
He was looking really tired/fatigued late halves last game, a 20 min 30-50min spell might do him good
It was apparently a cork, that is all. Could be cover without actually having a specialist on the bench. Maybe can move Samrani too with Papali'i filling in at the back.
We have more versatility with Papali'i on bench compared to Hands or Lussick if Smith gets through full 80. However i said in past i am not sure with his defence at 6. If he plays Hooker and does well, then i would look at him as a 6 option.
Russell wing, Samrani centre, Joash bench. He can spend some time at hooker or centre with samrani going to back row
Hows his defence? People are comparing him to Roger in attack.
He can make his cover tackles. He has much better play making than RTS.
Let's goo Joash!
I think he will be on bench, maybe Wing but doubt it. Get him on the field around 50th minute with a tired Manly pack, who are big. Walker is a Utility, but also he can be seen as a middle. 3 forwards and Papali'i is still a steady bench, that is the beauty of Walker is that he can be seen as a general forward.
However, i wonder with Tuilagi returning and Matterson also on bench last week with Mataele debuting, who makes way? Probably Matto? Or does Mataele go back to cup?
Start Walker at lock, Papali at 14, hopgood in the front row, Matterson on the bench to cover lock and a edge , hopgood needs to keep it simple atm run hard and catch the fucking ball
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