1. Jahream Bula - sponsored by Australian Track Services
2. David Nofoaluma - sponsored by Leumeah Shopping Centre
3. Starford To'a - sponsored by Murray Kennedy Real Estate
4. Tommy Talau - sponsored by APN Compounding
5. Junior Tupou - sponsored by The Meat Man
6. Brandon Wakeham - sponsored by Club Menangle
7. Luke Brooks - sponsored by Momenta Advisors
8. Stefano Utoikamanu - sponsored by LP Construction
9. Api Koroisau (c) - sponsored by Exclusive Estate Agents
10. David Klemmer - sponsored by Brae Group
11. Isaiah Papali'i - sponsored by Spectrum Pools & Spas
12. John Bateman - sponsored by Kwikflo
13. Fonua Pole - sponsored by Ultra Building Works
Interchange:
14. Jake Simpkin - sponsored by AJ Engineering Group
15. Joe Ofahengaue - sponsored by Mater Dei on behalf of The Kirk Family
16. Alex Twal - sponsored by LC Wealth
17. Asu Kepaoa - sponsored by Xpertise Construction
18. Alex Seyfarth - sponsored by Wests Tigers Foundation
Swap Talau and Kepaoa and Im on board.
as expected apart from Talau starting. I thought AJ has done enough to come straight back into the team.
That dragons side is mind boggling. No lomax or liddle. Playing mbye at hooker and de belin at staring prop. They have a few genuine game breakers, but it is mixed in with real junk.
It’s a shame Staines and naden arent playing because their backline is slower than my touch footy team full of 40+ year olds. I would be putting through a few early kicks in behind the defence to get them second guessing, then bring bula into some set plays like last weekends noffa try.
That dragons side is mind boggling. No lomax or liddle. Playing mbye at hooker and de belin at staring prop. They have a few genuine game breakers, but it is mixed in with real junk.
It’s a shame Staines and naden arent playing because their backline is slower than my touch footy team full of 40+ year olds. I would be putting through a few early kicks in behind the defence to get them second guessing, then bring bula into some set plays like last weekends noffa try.
Yeah I didnt want to say anything but that is a beatable side. I think Hook is daring them to sack him.
Swap Talau and Kepaoa and Im on board.
I agree however I can see the logic as Kepaoa offers more off the bench
Don’t get the logic behind Talau being in the top 17. AJ would be my pick for Centre and with Justin on the bench.
Swap Talau and Kepaoa and Im on board.
I agree however I can see the logic as Kepaoa offers more off the bench
Disagree. IMO AJ is a 80min player and offers more at centre or 2RF than Talau. Talau has the same utility value off the bench (can play forwards or backs) but IMO its a waste having AJ on the bench while TT plods in the centres.
Swap Talau and Kepaoa and Im on board.
I agree however I can see the logic as Kepaoa offers more off the bench
Disagree. IMO AJ is a 80min player and offers more at centre or 2RF than Talau. Talau has the same utility value off the bench (can play forwards or backs) but IMO its a waste having AJ on the bench while TT plods in the centres.
I don’t see Tommy as anything more than an average centre. I’d prefer AJ at centre and Blore on the bench personally. Was more pointing out the coaches thinking
Agree with the above - AJ has been one of our better players this year, so would defo have him starting. I wonder if he's still not 100%? Tonsillitis can really knock you around for a week or two.
Did Blore end up getting suspended? I saw he got charged for something in NSW cup last week.
I think AJ on the bench is correct… he’s better used in short stints. Not impressed with Talau, but ya never know when he could have his next good game.
I think it’s Talau in the centres over AJ because , AJ has his future set in the back row IMO.
He can come in and spell Pole/Middle forward , move Bateman in to lock for a period of time , and AJ to the edge .
It keeps him fresh and explosive , to do damage late in the game .
As has been stated before , the most whatever position on the field isn’t the wing anymore , it’s the centres .
This is the thinking I reckon .
Geez we are strong in the back row. Blore , Mansfield, Boyling and Seyfarh all can’t yet get a start but all look quality .
Ben Hunt has been training at hooker this week for the Dragons
