1. Iongi
2. Fox
3. Russell
4. Samrami/Penasini
5. Simmonson
6. Pezet
7 Mo
8. Jnr
9 Smith
10. Williams
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12 kit Kautoga
13. Debelin
14. Da Silva
15. Sam Tuivaiti
16. Walker
17. Doorey
18. Hopgood
* Kelma did enough and is a strike weapon out wide. Although Williams is a steadier player, i really think Kelma creates opportunities both on and off the ball. He also had a massive pre season as Ryles pointed out. Without Kelma we don't beat the donkeys
* Also, i don't know what to do with Hopgood/ Williams fighting it out for a prop rotation position.
* I think Ryles will opt for Penasini over Samrami if fully fit. If Samrami is kept at centre i have no issues.
* The bench must be retained, each of the four turned the tide for the eels in the second half
* Williams & Hopgood. Williams the player of the year 2025 wont be left outHopgood returns after suspension - a good headache for Ryles to have having a number of choices
Debelin/Hopgood. One of these two will.be left out
Some interesting choices
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Some of Williams' best games last season were on the left edge. Kautoga to bench or NSW cup until he performs consistently week in, week out.
The two tries Iongi scored on that edge were also the result of defenders turning in to stop Kelma. This creates space for the wider players
If Kelma is dropped i will find it mind boggling
He needs to fix his defence so let's see what happens over the next month
Is Hopgood back against the Dragons? I thought it was a 2 week suspension. Not that sold on Simmonson and I'd prefer Samrani over Penisini. Like to see Moretti return
He took early guilty plea for 1 match.
1: I Longi
2: J Addo Carr
3: S Russell
4: J Samarani
5: B Simonson
6: Pezet
7: Moses
8: Jr Paulo
9: R Smith
10: J Williams
11: Kelma
12: K Kautoga
13: J Hopgood ( he has to be lock )
14: D Walker
15: S Tuivita
16: M Doory
17: TDS
18: J De Belin ( has been pretty average, looks to slow in the middle )
19: J Papali
Yes I agree with this team, I think its the strongest line up. To be fair I even think Moretti should be in front of Debelin.
However, I think Ryles knows that Debelin will play strongly against the club that didn't want him, and give him the chance to find some form. Im 100% certain Ryles will stick with Debelin
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