With an unbelivable lost of injuries this year we haven't seen our strongest 17 play together yet.
However we do get some big names back by middle of the year including AD and Laurie.
Assuming Blore, Roberts and Talau are out for most if not all the season,
What is your top 17 you'd like to see run out at the back end of this year?
Top 8 2023
Laurie
Nofo
Douehi
Toa
Mamaulo
Brooks
Hastings
Stef
Simpkin
Tamou
Looch
Kelma
Joffa
Peachey
Twal
Musgrove
Garner
Laurie
Nofo
Douehi
Toa
Mamaulo
Brooks
Hastings
Stef
Simpkin
Tamou
Looch
Kelma
Joffa
Peachey
Twal
Musgrove
Garner
Aced it in one I reckon 👍
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Laurie
Nofo
Douehi
Toa
Mamaulo
Brooks
Hastings
Stef
Simpkin
Tamou
Looch
Kelma
Joffa
Brown
Twal
Musgrove
Pole/Kautoga
Laurie
Nofo
Douehi
Toa
Mamaulo
Brooks
Hastings
Stef
Simpkin
Tamou
Looch
Kelma
Joffa
Brown
Twal
Musgrove
Pole/Kautoga
Have we signed Mitch Brown again??
Laurie
Nofo
Douehi
Toa
Mamaulo
Brooks
Hastings
Stef
Simpkin
Tamou
Looch
Kelma
Joffa
Brown
Twal
Musgrove
Pole/Kautoga
Have we signed Mitch Brown again??
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@kenny4517 probably do a better job than To’a to be fair … Mitch that is 😎
After seeing Garners pace on Saturday ...he has to be in front of Toa ...better defensively as well
I'm still amazed by that ....shock actually.....60 odd games and you finally see the bloke has real pace ....why would you hide that lol
And then I'd be tempted to throw Toa on Ken's wing ....yes Ken is a weapon with his size and ability under the high ball ...but his problem is getting caught out on the turn with grubber kicks and speed ...tough one actually ....Toa has shown he can break the line and get into clear air in a few games now
1. Laurie
2. Nofa
3. Toa
4. AJ
5. Kenny
6. Brooks
7. Hastings
8. Ute
9. Simpkin
10. Tamou
11. Lucy
12. Kelma
13. AD
14. Peach
15. Joffa
16. Musgrove
17. Twal
I'm keen to test AD at 13 this year - and see if we have 2 first grade centres to cover him- with the aim of having a settled spine for preseason.
Tempted to find a spot for Garner given his efforts this year - but given he's moving on better to test 2023 players.
Also tempted to play Peach at centre but he offers a lot at 14. If Rua was fit I'd play Rua at 14 and Peach in centres
Top 8 2023
1 Laurie
2 Nofoaluma
3 Kapoa
4 Peachey
5 To’a
6 Brooks
7 Hastings
8 Stefano
9 Simpkin
10 Tamou
11 Garner
12 Leilua
13 Ofahengaue
14 Douehi
15 Tuilagi
16 Twal
17 Musgrove
After seeing Garners pace on Saturday ...he has to be in front of Toa ...better defensively as well
I'm still amazed by that ....shock actually.....60 odd games and you finally see the bloke has real pace ....why would you hide that lol
And then I'd be tempted to throw Toa on Ken's wing ....yes Ken is a weapon with his size and ability under the high ball ...but his problem is getting caught out on the turn with grubber kicks and speed ...tough one actually ....Toa has shown he can break the line and get into clear air in a few games now
I actually dont think Garner is actually that fast. IMO his run on Saturday was made to look like he is faster than he is because initially it was only Foran chasing him on his old hammies and then Turbo caught him from across the field but not soon enough to get a decent shot at him. Not sure Turbo is that quick these days on his hammies either.
Not to belittle Garners effort, it was awesome, but there was no one quick nearby to gauge him against.
I agree Garner was made to look quicker than he is.
Toa a lot of upside see him as a centre with Douhie in our strongest team
1. Laurie
2. Nofa
3. Toa
4. AJ
5. Kenny
6. AD
7. Hastings
8. Ute
9. Simpkin
10. Tamou
11. Lucy
12. Kelma
13. Brooks
14. Peach
15. Joffa
16. Musgrove
17. Twal
1. Laurie
2. Nofa
3. Toa
4. AJ
5. Kenny
6. AD
7. Hastings
8. Ute
9. Simpkin
10. Tamou
11. Lucy
12. Kelma
13. Brooks
14. Peach
15. Joffa
16. Musgrove
17. Twal
Brooks at 13 hey, I see the logic. I don’t think Doueihi has the D for lock and Hastings is firing (generally) at halfback.
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slowest halves pairing
surely Douhie has to play centre this year
Don't break up Hadtings and Brooks combo
