1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To'a
4. Tommy Talau
5. Junior Tupou
6. Daine Laurie
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Shawn Blore
14. Tallyn Da Silva
15. Fonua Pole
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Alex Twal
18. Aitasi James
19. Jake Simpkin
20. Will Smith
21. Asu Kepaoa
22. Justin Matamua
Laurie is interesting.
Very happy to see Blore start at lock
Fullback, pack and bench are solid
Halves terrible - neither can defend
the backs are all rocks or diamonds
I need more data on blore at lock. His impact off the bench over the past two weeks has been massive and swung both games in our favour for a brief period. I hate messing with things that work (ie moving toa to 5/8, or aj to wing) but if he can bring the same impact to the lock role and keep his fitness, then it might be just what we need. Might also bring pole’s sharp footwork into the game against some tired defence. Fingers crossed it all works!
No Naden at all?
He played wing in NSW Cup last week from what I can see (they have a bye this week), so doesn't appear to be a fitness issue.
Agree, not sure he is a lock. Definitely a prop, not a second row. Lock? Maybe.I need more data on blore at lock. His impact off the bench over the past two weeks has been massive and swung both games in our favour for a brief period. I hate messing with things that work (ie moving toa to 5/8, or aj to wing) but if he can bring the same impact to the lock role and keep his fitness, then it might be just what we need. Might also bring pole’s sharp footwork into the game against some tired defence. Fingers crossed it all works!
Halves terrible - neither can defend
I actually don't think Laurie is all too bad standing in the front line.
i’d honestly start with Seyfarth at 13 Blore at 8 Stefano off the bench.Agree, not sure he is a lock. Definitely a prop, not a second row. Lock? Maybe.I need more data on blore at lock. His impact off the bench over the past two weeks has been massive and swung both games in our favour for a brief period. I hate messing with things that work (ie moving toa to 5/8, or aj to wing) but if he can bring the same impact to the lock role and keep his fitness, then it might be just what we need. Might also bring pole’s sharp footwork into the game against some tired defence. Fingers crossed it all works!
No Naden at all?
He played wing in NSW Cup last week from what I can see (they have a bye this week), so doesn't appear to be a fitness issue.
Pretty sure I read somewhere he only got through 30 mins? Magpies have the bye this week, so no team named.
No Naden at all?
He played wing in NSW Cup last week from what I can see (they have a bye this week), so doesn't appear to be a fitness issue.
Pretty sure I read somewhere he only got through 30 mins? Magpies have the bye this week, so no team named.
You're right, he only played 31 mins according to the NSW cup site. That explains that.
Anyone know if Pole pick up an injury this week as he has been dropped back to reserve and A.James comes onto the bench.
Just saw that. Haven’t heard anything.Anyone know if Pole pick up an injury this week as he has been dropped back to reserve and A.James comes onto the bench.
Updated team list
1. Jahream Bula
2. David Nofoaluma
3. Starford To'a
4. Tommy Talau
5. Junior Tupou
6. Daine Laurie
7. Brandon Wakeham
8. Stefano Utoikamanu
9. Apisai Koroisau (c)
10. David Klemmer
11. Isaiah Papali’i
12. John Bateman
13. Shawn Blore
14. Tallyn Da Silva
16. Alex Seyfarth
17. Alex Twal
18. Aitasi James
15. Fonua Pole
21. Asu Kepaoa
Anyone know if Pole pick up an injury this week as he has been dropped back to reserve and A.James comes onto the bench.
Would explain Blore named at 13 in the first place, instead of Pole.