Parramatta defeated South Sydney in NSW Cup 22-12, here are some stats from the game that may add into some consideration for next week
Will Penisini - 1 try, 194 metres, 7 tackle breaks, 21 tackles, 0 misses, 1 linebreak
Wiremu Greig - 131 metres off 11 runs, 23 tackles, 2 missed, only 42 mintues
Makahesi Makatoa - 62 mintues, 129 metres off 15 runs, 31 tackles, 3 missed, 2 tackle breaks, 2 offloads, 1 error
Michael Oldfield - 1 try, 64 metres, 1 linebreak, 14 tackles, 4 missed, 1 error
Haze Dunster - 1 try, 219 metres, 4 tackle breaks, 9 tackles, 2 missed, 1 linebreak
Nathaniel Roache - 38 metres, 37 tackles, 0 missed
David Hollis - 39 metres off 4 runs, 3 tackles off 7 mintues
Hollis stats look bad, but considering he was only on for 7 mintues and had 4 runs in that time, shows he's making up for lost time. Penisini defence is getting better week by week and Dunster produces big metres thats mainly from kick returns
With RGC, Mahoney, Paulo and perhaps Brown and Matterson out due to suspension and no Hipgrave & Stone either, we may need a few of these players to name a 21 next week
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Dunsters scored a very impressive try he has to come in.
I think Penisini is a risk BA won't take.
Greig could be effective of the bench
Makatoa may get a start
Dunster should get Fergs spot, I agree that Penisini is a bit young but is a player for the future, if he keeps going up as he has done so far this year he will/should be a fit for NRL next year. Makatoa is a ready made replacement, runs hard and is strong, he's been a good pick up.
Even if BA puts Penisini on the bench like he did with Dunster
ease him into FG
Watching reggies I can't say Oldfield inspires me , Grieg. Good in short sharp bursts, will is just not big enough and ready imo. I don't mind the Warriors recruit he moves well . I seriously don't think Paulo will get in . Formed dropped right off last few weeks . Rcg more likely .
Sivo is a power athlete. He scores tries by pure strength and aerial ability. The crticism of Sivo's speed is very harsh. He scores tries that other cannot, and is actually a good defender as he always follows his center. The only bad thing is that he leaves his wing open but is that his fault or the coaches compressed defence system.
Useless is it? He's scored 48 tries in two and a half seasons ffs. That's more than anyone else in the game (JAC has scored 47).
Exactly right
Penisini and dunster cant do anymore. Our defensive structure needs a lot of work. Wainteresting to hear sterlos comments on the footy show. Sums it up perfectly.
Jeez Penesini numbers look very impressive. Oldfied stats are not so good. Dunster has good attacking stats but alright defensive stats.
I like the 0 missed tackles going along with his ability to attack which we already new. If Blake on the wing does not work then we may need him this year otherwise will be great for us next year.