Round 19 - Warriors vs Storm

[brisbanestorm]

I can absolutely see Hughes coming in at halfback. Bellamy does this so regularly. From memory, just last week Stimson was named in the centres while Blair was on the extended bench. Honestly think he gets a kick out of making changes to the named 17.

I don't see Brandon dropping out for Finucane. Now that he has had a regular run in first grade, I don't think Brandon will play reserve grade again. His issue will be breaking in to the starting 13.

[Deadpool]

I hope you guys a right about Smith. He’s a great chance of grabbing rookie of the year

[Storm Spirit]

Does anyone...really... c'mon...really...think that Craig just goes with the 17 named ?

No way.

[yourhero]

Does anyone...really... c'mon...really...think that Craig just goes with the 17 named ?

No way.

True. But I seriously doubt he names Croft at HB and then pulls the jersey from him at the last minute.

[Bullucked]

Does anyone...really... c'mon...really...think that Craig just goes with the 17 named ?

No way.

True. But I seriously doubt he names Croft at HB and then pulls the jersey from him at the last minute.

That'd be just plain evil!

With all the speculation of who will and won't be in the side surely the expected team do train together and practice their plays all together? They must, everybody has their own unique traits and capabilities and you can't just expect someone to step in and replace somebody else perfectly. Eg, Cameron Smith misses a game for whatever reason, all the forwards know his timing and run accordingly. Put someone else in to hooker and the timing of the runs becomes disjointed.

Sallymay / Cameron, got eyes on training, what's the scoop?

[RobbieRoss]

I can absolutely see Hughes coming in at halfback. Bellamy does this so regularly. From memory, just last week Stimson was named in the centres while Blair was on the extended bench. Honestly think he gets a kick out of making changes to the named 17.

I don't see Brandon dropping out for Finucane. Now that he has had a regular run in first grade, I don't think Brandon will play reserve grade again. His issue will be breaking in to the starting 13.

It is intriguing to speculate on all this.

A few thoughts - pure speculation by me.

1. Welch comes out with his concussion, Finucane comes in.

2. If Welch ok, and Finucane ok, Tui out.

3. Kenny or Hoff "rested", Joe plays.

4. B Smith PLAYS.

5. The 7 dilemma! I would have thought Jahrome should play, but as others here have said, it would be cruel to name Brodie at 7 then pull him out.

6. Finucane out, Kenny "rested ", B Smith plays 13, Jahrome plays utility off the bench ( that one might be a tad unlikely ).


Whoever runs out in the 17 for us on Sunday, it will be one heck of a game !

[brisbanestorm]

Does anyone...really... c'mon...really...think that Craig just goes with the 17 named ?

No way.

True. But I seriously doubt he names Croft at HB and then pulls the jersey from him at the last minute.

Haha we're talking about the coach who named Kenny at 13 in his 100th game and then played him off the bench.

Hughes was the halfback in our last 'full strength' team (the last game where we had all our Origin players). He hasn't done anything to lose his position, and Croft hasn't don't quite enough to win it back. Obviously I can't do anything other than speculate, but I dont think Bellamy is a coach who picks on potential rather than form.

[Lucas]

Does anyone...really... c'mon...really...think that Craig just goes with the 17 named ?

No way.

True. But I seriously doubt he names Croft at HB and then pulls the jersey from him at the last minute.

That'd be just plain evil!

With all the speculation of who will and won't be in the side surely the expected team do train together and practice their plays all together? They must, everybody has their own unique traits and capabilities and you can't just expect someone to step in and replace somebody else perfectly. Eg, Cameron Smith misses a game for whatever reason, all the forwards know his timing and run accordingly. Put someone else in to hooker and the timing of the runs becomes disjointed.

Sallymay / Cameron, got eyes on training, what's the scoop?

Lol yeah c'mon Cameron, what's happening at training yo?

[Gaiscioch]

Like most teams in the comp, where it comes to playing certain teams, the public ain't interested.
But when ever clubs play the Storm, everyone wants to come out and see their club topple the best. And the opposition always play as if it's their Grand-Final when they the Storm.
So it's always a concern to play the Warriors on their home turf no matter who they put out to play us.

But for our sake I hope we will target Johnson, Blair and Green. And attack hard down our left edge.
I hope we really do a number on them. I really hope Tui gets to be apart of the team. I'm dubious over what Kenny is offering and producing on his last several outings.
Like most I think it's a no brainier, B.Smith is an automatic selection.

If I was Bellamy I would tinker with Kenny, keep Hughes in in place of Croft. If there was to be a sacrificial lamb for the bigger picture, I would also replace Hoffman.
In an ideal scenario I would for this one game in particular like to see room made for Vete and P.Kaufusi. Just food for thought

[Mattpoet]

Veterinary and P.Kaufusi not in the 21 so can't be played.

[Cameron]

Hoffman has to play against his old club.

[yourhero]

Veterinary and P.Kaufusi not in the 21 so can't be played.

Autocorrect? Or trying out a new nickname for him?

[Mattpoet]

My new phone. How do I turn it off?

[Danger D]

I thought Kenny has been pretty good lately. I haven't been a fan of his in the past but I think he manages to hold down a spot over Joe at the moment.

[Mattpoet]

Agree, Kenny has played his most consistent month I reckon.