Matto getting suspended brought Marata back to an edge I think we look better with him on the edge because he runs great lines and has a bit of an offload matto is a skilful player but doesn't run with that same intent that engages the Defense.
N Brown may get charged for a crusher he has been playing like shite for a few weeks now a suspension and a chance for Papalii to start at 13 may actually be a good thing.
Sivo whilst injuries are never good and I hope he recovers quickly he has been terrible for weeks and a stronger coach would of dropped him by now but this gives someone else a chance to push for selection.
Obviously we are making up the numbers till the season ends but if the players who are filling the gaps do well it makes things competitive for next year and gives hopefully a new coach some options.
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Id love to see marata back at centre.
also, blake better on the wing
I'm with you Fiddy I'd like to see the same. I sense unfortunately BA won't move Marata back to centre & if this is the case I agree with My Bob, Penisini/Opacic centres Waqa/Fergo wingers.
When Matto is back I would start him at lock, leave Niukore starting in the 2nd row and have Brown start on the bench as he would provide good impact from there.
Gutho definitely needs to go back to playing a support role. He is much more effective in that capacity.
At the moment both Guth and N Brown are stifling our attack.
Agree with this 100%, Papalii back on the right edge, start with RCG and Lane with Paulo, Brown, Macka, Kaufusi off the bench. Will Smith to Hooker.
I am so glad to have Marata back out there on the edge. The impact he makes is brilliant. You're right, Matto is skilful but when do we really see it? He doesn't run with anywhere near the same intent that Marata does. I will admit Marata is my fav player so maybe there's some bias.
N Brown I agree, hasn't had the best few weeks. Perhaps Carty can get in there for a more ball playing role if Brown is suspended? Although that isn't our game, I'm sure we've got something else in mind for Melbourne.
Feel bad for Sivo, hope it isn't too bad. but yes he hasn't been his usual self this season. I imagine if Fergo is back we'll have Fergo/Penis/Waqa/Dunster. Or if not, Dunster/Penis/Opacic/Waqa.
Now that is a sensible blog.
A silver lining could be Waqa to the wing, Penisini and Opacic centres Fergo wing (if fit)
N Brown needs a spell.
He isn't being used properly.
BA has him bash and barging until he is brain damaged.
True. Opacic and Papali ran interesting lines in the early rounds too. That's been coached out of them by the looks.
I agree, some of these suspensions might help spark our attack.
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