I'd be starting JDB at lock to take the sting out of first 20-25 min. Keep the side mostly the same but our defence has to improve. Hopefully Joash slides into fullback seamlessly.
Coryn Hughes > Eli StephensMarch 29, 2026 at 10:56am
So would I but here's the thing we aren't starting fast enough and JDB doesn't give that impact to start the game.We need to make a decision on what we are fixing attack or defense then pick the side accordingly.
Combinations on the edge are key so I really think they have to stick with Tuilagi and Kautoga.Last thing we need is another switch.
The bench looks a whole lot better with Walker Tuivaiti TDS and Guymer or Moretti coming from it.
The most radical move I'd make is move Paulo to 13 to start the game bring in Tuivaiti or Moretti to start at prop and it still gives us the run pass connection at 13 with Paulo which in my view is run first.The move gives us the ability and punch we need at the beginning of games to start faster in this fans opinion.
Eli Stephens > Coryn HughesMarch 29, 2026 at 11:03am
Defence needs to be the focus. We can score points with the best of them but need to tighten up across the park.
Tuilagi is the biggest liability I've ever seen. While the middle is pathetic, his work rate and defensive reads are causing massive problems on the right side. He cannot play first grade. Anyone is better.
regarding the middles - wow we have absolutely zero idea how to get a dominant tackle. No wonder we are gassed 10 mins into the game.
That forward pack will.be destroyed by wests ea. I cant believe the situation this club is in especially the inept decision makers - mark o'neill still having a job after multiple season failures, the inability to keep the right players and his failure to recruit quality personnel.
Sarantinos needs to be ousted if this situation continues.
Let's face it the club is a bottom 6 club and nothing will change unless we get quality planners like Shane Richardson.
Eli Stephens > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐March 29, 2026 at 9:34am
Forward pack isn't the issue, limiting errors and controlling possession is. Same pack took down broncos lol. You can't do anything if you don't have the ball
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I'd be starting JDB at lock to take the sting out of first 20-25 min. Keep the side mostly the same but our defence has to improve. Hopefully Joash slides into fullback seamlessly.
So would I but here's the thing we aren't starting fast enough and JDB doesn't give that impact to start the game.We need to make a decision on what we are fixing attack or defense then pick the side accordingly.
Combinations on the edge are key so I really think they have to stick with Tuilagi and Kautoga.Last thing we need is another switch.
The bench looks a whole lot better with Walker Tuivaiti TDS and Guymer or Moretti coming from it.
The most radical move I'd make is move Paulo to 13 to start the game bring in Tuivaiti or Moretti to start at prop and it still gives us the run pass connection at 13 with Paulo which in my view is run first.The move gives us the ability and punch we need at the beginning of games to start faster in this fans opinion.
Defence needs to be the focus. We can score points with the best of them but need to tighten up across the park.
Tuilagi is the biggest liability I've ever seen. While the middle is pathetic, his work rate and defensive reads are causing massive problems on the right side. He cannot play first grade. Anyone is better.
regarding the middles - wow we have absolutely zero idea how to get a dominant tackle. No wonder we are gassed 10 mins into the game.
I think this is out best team with what we have left. One positive has been Bailey Simonsson his runs have been great out of our end.
Yes, agreed MB....probably better yesterday than the Dragons game where he ran 200 plus....what was his numbers yesterday?
That forward pack will.be destroyed by wests ea. I cant believe the situation this club is in especially the inept decision makers - mark o'neill still having a job after multiple season failures, the inability to keep the right players and his failure to recruit quality personnel.
Sarantinos needs to be ousted if this situation continues.
Let's face it the club is a bottom 6 club and nothing will change unless we get quality planners like Shane Richardson.
Forward pack isn't the issue, limiting errors and controlling possession is. Same pack took down broncos lol. You can't do anything if you don't have the ball
Shane Richardson.....Wests got rid of him? I wonder why? Chiefy you are panicing......change the deck chairs is not going to make any difference.
Yes because the wests board wants a "yes" man, not someone with authority who can challenge their decisions
Who are you anyway, Mark O’Neill father ???
Mark o'neill is a proven failure
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