ok what do I think so far. well its this would TR stop messing with the halves and stick with one pair so they get use to playing together. so for that reason I would go with Drinkwater/Bishay . Farrar to me would be of more use at FB or in the centres, personally I would like to see him in the centres to keep the young ones in line or pushing them up when defending (yes I know that's a dirty word lol). at the moment with lack of decent wingers I can see why TR keeps Solomona out there, but for me I feel as I have said before he be better at FB ( mel storm fans feel the same).

J'OC i'm sorry hes had more then enough chances so should be send back to the Skolars or even Hemel. the guy never jumps for a ball in defence let alone in attack, and I don't know if its a confident thing but just seem to hesitate
going into the tackle.
Duckworth is truning into a sicknote. plays a game then out for 3/4 so I don't think we see the best of him for a while.
Slyney I feel had his best game against Leeds, so my opinion is out on him at the moment. but I take peoples word here that know more about the game that his defence is not up to it.
Moore goes alright but seems to drift out of the game the longer it goes on

I agree with everyone else here TR needs to be looking round for some big hairy ar###ed prop. someone that when he hit the line it take 2 or 3 to get him down (yes I know where do you find them or will they come to a club with a losing record). But two of them could help out and we be able to get the backrows back where they could do more damage.

Ok I have done a lot of knocking but there has been so good. Bishay has gone better then I expected and should be allowed a longer run in the squad.
Cook is showing up well and seem to enjoy the Captains role and its the best hes played.
Cunningham as been brilliant and jus a shame cant keep him. Same as Minns, I know hes a centre but does anyone else think it might be worth a punt and play him on the wing if we ship Farrar into centres






McMeeken is a odd one. Hes a big lump of a lad who you just feel as he gets older that hes going to turn into a prop. But he need to learn more about ball control and when to pass or not pass.


Greenwood and Griffin are running ok to, both putting in an effort.

If when we get them all fit, does a line of Solmona at FB and Dixon/Nesi on the wings sound like a fast setup.

Really

A couple of years back there was a guy showing NSW Cup games on the internet. The props, by and large, were big and ugly. This team desperately needs a couple.

We need a couple of props and a few other positions also but the props would be a big start.

6 games in we've learnt that nothing has changed.....with maybe the exception that this year we are averaging results at a negative of 33 points a pop instead of 19, whilst shipping 47 per game instead of 35...oh yeah, we've managed to mislay another 46% of our fans too, the tickets cost more but the coffee is cheaper.

From what I've seen/read I'd play the following team on Thursday:

Macani - Let nobody down at Leeds
Solomona - Seems to be a class act
Caton Brown - Threat in attack
Minns - Solid
Farrar - Apparently he's played wing before

Bishay - Looked good this year
Drinkwater - He must surely be better than what he's showed as of yet.

Krasniqi - Good player, would get another SL club no problem IMO
Moore - Solid
Slyney - Big guy
McMeeken - I like the guy, good player.
Cook - Leading by example
Foster - Been better than people have mentioned I think. Good footwork.

Cunningham - Very good young hooker. Will go far
Griffin - Works hard
Forster/Greenwood - Not sure who has gone
Atkins - Covers wing/centre

This is in part true. But they aren't all worthy of an SL spot. Problem being is that the bigger, better ones are on full time NRL contracts and playing in those comps waiting to play NRL.

Have a butchers at the websites for highlights.

nswrl.com.au
qrl.com.au

As an example look at the Knights v Bears game on the NSW one. The Knights Number 30, Likiliki. GF may remember him at the Warriors. he spent the whole of last year in NSW Cup but is on an NRL contract.

He's at the Titans now....

Quote ="gutterfax"He's at the Titans now....'" That's a different Likiliki. LOL This is his Brother Toka. www.newcastleknights.com.au/cont ... iliki.html

Quote ="gutterfax"He's at the Titans now....'" That's a different Likiliki. LOL This is his Brother Toka. www.newcastleknights.com.au/cont ... iliki.html

Quote ="Rooster Booster"That's a different Likiliki. LOL This is his Brother Toka. www.newcastleknights.com.au/cont ... iliki.html'" Ah......but wasn't the other one at the knights too?

Quote ="Rooster Booster"That's a different Likiliki. LOL This is his Brother Toka. www.newcastleknights.com.au/cont ... iliki.html'" Ah......but wasn't the other one at the knights too?

Yes sir. I just like being able to say Likiliki without getting arrested.

IT'S AMAZING WHAT $5 WILL GET YOU NOWADAYS!

I'd definitely be looking at someone like Eloni Vunakece. Fijian prop, plays for Toulouse, aggressive and powerful, had a good world cup.

Toulouse' season is nearly over and I'm assuming he'd count as a Kolpak.

Don't you think we should make sure we get someone with proven quality that has done it at SL or NRL level or else we'll end up with another CC level player to go with the rest everyone says we have and not end up any better. Maybe take him on trial for a month would be Ok to see how he goes is best.

We've met the new boss. And he's the same as the old boss. Some of us won't get fooled again.

I watched Vunakece twice during the world cup and thought he did well, but I take your point. The problem is I'm not sure which proven SL or NRL players are likely to be available at this point.

We are going down?

So that's where he ended up. He played for Wyong in NSW Cup last season. They finished last.

Doesn't mean he isn't a good player and maybe a bit of grunt that's needed from what people are saying.

Kaufusi was meant to have a bit of grunt and he didn't even have a squeak!

Genius!!



Monica Seles had more grunt if you ask me!

Interesting that he's been playing in NSW as well because he's been at Toulouse every winter for the last 2 or 3 years.

Quote ="nadera78"Interesting that he's been playing in NSW as well because he's been at Toulouse every winter for the last 2 or 3 years.'" Yeah, I've seen a few aussies do that. Another was Ben Shorter who also ended up at Wyong last season. Here's a pic of Eloni at Wyong. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloni_Vunakece

Quote ="nadera78"Interesting that he's been playing in NSW as well because he's been at Toulouse every winter for the last 2 or 3 years.'" Yeah, I've seen a few aussies do that. Another was Ben Shorter who also ended up at Wyong last season. Here's a pic of Eloni at Wyong. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eloni_Vunakece

Found out at training tonight he will is due back at Wyong when the French season is over. Unless you suggest/recommend him of course.

You are already at your non-fed limit of seven aren't you?

I learned that coffee was at a premium last night.

Completely sold out by half time.

Must be the bargain price GF is always mocking.