Finals week one

[yourhero]

Both have played their part in defensive lapses on the left edge...

One thing is for sure, playing Widdop after such a long time off is a big, big gamble at this time of the year.

If he plays I hope he prepared to tackle. Sam Burgess will be running at him all night long trying to steamroll him. Could expose that left edge even more if Blair feels compelled to come in and help out.

[Diehard_Storm]

Why would Blair play 5/8 if Finch and/or Widdop is fit?
Perhaps I mis-understood you? And yeah, I'd prefer a fit Finch over Widdop.
Worst case scenario- no Finch or Widdop available. I'd prefer to see Hampton at 6 than Blair.

Blair would likely be 5/8 if neither were fit and that's a possibility here. Juzz goes centre and Fonua to wing.

A fully fit widdop any day over Finch, but we need to appreciate Widdops been unable to train for so long. The best play for Bellamy is play finch if he's fit and give Widdop another week or two to get match fit and more time on the training paddock.

[Bourbon Rat]

Just want a team of 17 purple soldiers hungry for battle
13 against 13 on the 13th will take care of itself

[Rose Madder]

Hmm ?
Just gotta watch on Friday that the 'officials' don't fall for Sutton n Co working on their academy award routine

Let battle be joined & the best on the day get a fair victory.

Of course they will, the refs have an agenda to get the Rabbits through, and if it is Shayne Hayne.. then I don't think that I can watch, I can't afford a new tele at the moment .
How many times do you reckon Inglis will take a dive ??

[yourhero]

Based on recent form, Sam Burgess will be able to stab half of our team during the game and still not get suspended.

[blazza18]

Widdop not named for Easts.

I reckon Bellamy will name both Widdop and Finch in his extended squad. Mind games etc.

[yourhero]

Apparently Finch pulled up better than expected. Either player will potentially be an option... Big decision.

Also, how do we continue to get Shayne Hayne assigned to our games every week!? FMD. Uphill battle even before kick-off.

[Bourbon Rat]

Widdop not named for Easts.

I reckon Bellamy will name both Widdop and Finch in his extended squad. Mind games etc.

CORRECT ! Injury cover ? or just to do Madge's head in

[Show em Howe]

Hey Ice what chance is Inglis having a dip? He'll be missing when it counts.

[stormy]

Just want a team of 17 purple soldiers hungry for battle
13 against 13 on the 13th will take care of itself

13 Purple Champions on shame hayne and co. How many penalties will he give his team in the first half after the 3 or 4th tackle esp if they haven`t made enough metres in the set. Then of course he will give us the obligatory evener up on our line late in 2nd half.

[Scooter]

Shayne Hayne = the New Steve Clark.

[stormy]

I put shame hayne in the same class as paul simplkins. BOTH VERY INEPT & BIASED AGAINST STORM.

[Scooter]

Could both Finchy and Gaz play tonight with Kenny dropping off the bench?

[waveydavey]

No. We need size and the ability to tackle tonight, and a full 17 man rotation, not two possibly 50-50 5/8's.

[blazza18]

Nah only one will play.

I hope Bellamy changes things up with the starting side though, we can't afford to give Souths a head start.