Ok, so I have been thinking of the current team and the selection and the BA influence that drives us nuts, I for one would like everyone's top 17 from the 1st 13 to the bench, rotation and minutes.
My 2 cents worth ...
Waqa out completely replaced by Dunster. ESL is calling mate.
Hodgo plays first 25 minutes and probably first 20 of second half, it could be hodgo plays last 20 after a sizable rest to finish off the game (game management).
Hands is a sure thing to give Hodgo that break, he can change the flow of the game in the last 15 minutes first half and take up the balance second half, this guy was great last night as he created more speed and better flow, more game time will only get him more confident.
Simmonson is also not up to scratch albeit he does try.... back to reggies.
Greig is a decent bench / impact player but needs regular 1st grade and fingers crossed better fitness, gassed at around the 4 minute mark however, to his credit dug in.
Makatoa, no impact, offers very little .... must go to reggies
My bench would be: Matterson, Murchie, Greig and Hands
1. Gutho
2. Sivo
3. Penisini
4. Carty .. Yes, I know but he does add the x factor .... Cini once he is fit to play.
5. Dunster
6. Brown
7. Moses
8. Reg
9. Hodgo first 25 then Hands
10. Jnr
11. Lane
12. Doorey
13. Hopgood
Till Lane is back, I would promote Toni Mataele for some 1st grade experience off the bench.
Thoughts on your preferred side and stay in your lane ie from inside our club only, no day dreaming lol.
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carty on the wing 😂
That's the best you've got jack, mores the pity mate, as I was hoping for some intelligent input. I suppose that's where you get jackshit from right !! lol seriously.
Hows the meth
Now now Inside, pull your pants up and piss off :)
Tell you what the back rows on the money.
The centres Yep I'd give Dunster or Simonsson a shot.
Carty I mean it's outside the square but it's the one that's is the least realistic.
Unlike a lot on here that's where I'd shift Blake to the right wing outside Penisini.Catch and run.
Coryn I know Carty is a long shot in the center position, but its a temporary fix only and outside the box kinda thing, it may not work, but his predictability and chance factor would be interesting. Blake was good on the wing last year and was decent bringing the ball back out, just not sold atm.
Good selection. I would definitely get rid of Blake and Simmonsen. I didn't think Sivo was much good last night. He never rarely breaks the line of defence. Hodgson should be replaced either permanently or play minimul minutes. Hands should be upgraded to top 30 and be the regular number 9. I also don't think much of Murchie, Makaslower or Grieg who is definitely unfit and overweight. Don't know much about Matele. I think Cini would good value in the centres as he has a bit of mongrel in him.The recruitment definitely needs an X factor player, some better wingers. Cartwright has been very good lately in the forwards and he's best there maybe off the bench
All good points PT, the recruitment office needs to lift it's game. In regards to Hodgo i'd give him limited minutes at best, he seems easily gassed around the 25 minute mark.
Oops Sorry guys I meant for carty in the centre .. definitely not wing. Dunster to start wing till he finds his feet.
It's onething Blake can do is bring the ball back and finish.
Without either Blake or Simonsson we have zero speed outside our halves.
I also don't think Cartwright has any sought of history in the outside backs and it also means striking up another new combination.
Simonsson as mentioned I'd like to see him given a crack at centre he was pretty decent playing it in the GF so I think the capability is there.
Dunster has some skill to him but bringing the ball out yeah I'm not sure as that's a big job for the outside backs in todays game.
Ideally Parra's recruitment committee should be looking for another meter eating outside back in fact I think it's a must.We miss Fergo.
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