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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Brisbane's play the ball speed was quicker, but later on we got control of the ruck, poking our nose through and getting on our elbows for quick play the balls, Brisbane were out on their feet. Tawha was having a tough time keeping up and Mam suffered for it on that right side. So many times there was opportunities for both Smith and Da Silva to scoot out with markers dropping off to the side.
We had control for a big portion of the second half and it was quite incredible considering how much work we had to do in the first 25.
Having that big body in Tuivaiti helped as well. Takes 2-3 to get him down.
I dont give a rats about the line up ....this match at Home is a must win ...we will be favorites ...if we dont win the Broncos match is and was a fluke
Kelma has deadset played 1 good game and he is in a contract year. If he stays it's because he strings together 10 quality 60+ minute performances, and even then, on a low wage. Can't keep going around in these circles.
Agreed. I won't renew him no matter how well he plays. He was still sketchy yesterday. He is a good impact bench player against tired edges and Moses slipping him balls.
Iongi
Bailey
Samrani
Russell
Fox
Pezet
Moses
Moretti
Smith
Doorey
Williams
Kelma
Hopgood
Walker
Paulo
Tuivaiti
Kautoga
Guymer
Twidle
The only change we need to make is Hopgood back to 13 and JDB to 18 man. Not sure why he needs a spot in the squad as he is only practically here for 1 year and really provides nothing more than what Hopgood or Doorey can do for 25min. Walker has been playing from 25th min to 60th, comes off for 10 and re-injected. JDB role is to tackle for 25min which is what Hopgood does anyways. He isn't known for his barnstorming runs.
Hmmm. The only in would be Moretti for me. Maybe. I'd let him maybe have more time in reggies first. I'd keep Guymer.
So basically, same team. Yes even De Belin. I want De Belin to be in the team first few rounds then things will change IMO. Him and Kelly are here for depth mainly, but De Belin is just soaking this initial pressure while Guymer/Doorey/Moretti get some minutes and Ryles is sure of them.
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
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