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Round 5 Team List v Dragons

Posted by ParramattaLurker on April 6, 2021 at 3:59pm

1. Clint Gutherson

2. Maika Sivo

3. Tom Opacic

4. Marata Niukore

5. Blake Ferguson

6. Dylan Brown

7. Mitchell Moses

8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

9. Reed Mahoney

10. Junior Paulo

11. Shaun Lane

12. Ryan Matterson

13. Nathan Brown

Interchange:

14. Oregon Kaufusi

15. Isaiah Papali'i

16. Will Smith

17. Bryce Cartwright

Reserves:

18. Ray Stone

19. Haze Dunster

20. Keegan Hipgrave

21. Jordan Rankin

IN: Matterson, Cartwright

OUT: Stone, Hipgrave

Referee: Grant Atkins

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Rabz S April 6, 2021 at 4:03pm

So Carty to make his debut this week, good on him.
EA April 6, 2021 at 4:13pm

I like the side. My only change would be swapping Lane and Papali'i. Papali'i is such a strong ball runner which would suit Dylan Browns game more. Also Lane keeps on having a couple of lazy moments each game. Perhaps he is not fit enough to play for 80min so a bench spot would be a better role for him. As it is both Lane and Papali'i cover the same positions.
EA April 6, 2021 at 4:15pm

I remember when Cartwright just got injured, BA said he was likely to be in the starting line up. So if Carty starts playing really well, will we see him take Lane's spot.

I wouldn't mind it. Despite Papali'i form where he could take a starting role, I think he provides more impact of the bench than Carty.
est_88 April 6, 2021 at 4:28pm

I know Will Smith had a good game against Cronulla but with Carty into the team I would rather drop Will and leave in Stone. Carty can play 6 if one of the halves go down and with Ray Stone being able to play 9 I just see it as a better option with being able to get more minutes out of the bench rather then have Will sitting there until the 78th minute. Stone's defence can change momentum in a game.
- EA > est_88 April 6, 2021 at 4:33pm
  
  Yep. Playing Smith or Stone both have there big advtanges and disadvtantages. It is a very tight call. Personally, I like Smith over Stone for now. However, I think BA and everyone else will be able to make a clearer decision once a few games are played with this team list. Its only early days so it shouldn't cost us dearly.
- The Mayor > est_88 April 6, 2021 at 4:41pm
  
  I agree est_88, against Dragons we're going to need to be tough upfront. If Carty is in the team, I'd rather Stone in there Vs Smith
MontoEel April 6, 2021 at 4:46pm

Good to Cartwright get a run in the top grade. Have a feeling he will get back to his best
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst April 6, 2021 at 5:08pm

The major worry is referee Atkins
Bob Smith April 6, 2021 at 5:12pm

Beating the Dragons won't be easy. I hope the Eels don't approach this game like the Broncos game. Dragons are much tougher this year.
- est_88 > Bob Smith April 6, 2021 at 5:31pm
  
  Well lucky that the dragons are unbeaten in their last 3 and beating Newcastle quiet convincingly in Newcastle means we for sure know we cannot take them lightly