R20 - Brisbane vs Melbourne
I haven't seen him at training at all...I'm not even sure he is at the club atm to be honest...his gf is on an overseas trip ....Last I saw him was after the eels game but haven't seen him since and I haven't been to training in a few weeks...wish I had but I haven't had time
Blazza
I might be wrong but I think Garbutt is only one week back from injury?? If that is correct, Bellamy and co are usually cautious in returning players to first grade from injuries like pcl and medial tears until they have a few weeks of solid contact under their belt. Unless of course it's one of the big 3 and those rules do not apply.
I think Mann is just unlucky. They wanted to rest him and there was a hint of maybe a minor injury but in this case I think it is just a case of Mahe playing too well to be dropped. Mahe is showing some real development and he is a far bigger and more physical player to have in the centres and he has been in our best players for last two weeks.
I think Mann will have to really push to regain his spot which may be irrelevant if Justin Oneil finds form in nsw cup. (Even though I think he is a better winger, the centre spot is his to get back).
Not a fan of Weston but with Moors injured, he has been solid in nsw cup and since he is contracted for next year, I imagine he will be pushing for a chance at a FG spot.
Young deserves a shot at FG after solid few weeks but I think it's more a case of cover for Waqa as he is managing his injury week to week but obviously he won't force anyone out.
I might be wrong but I think Garbutt is only one week back from injury?? If that is correct, Bellamy and co are usually cautious in returning players to first grade from injuries like pcl and medial tears until they have a few weeks of solid contact under their belt. Unless of course it's one of the big 3 and those rules do not apply.
I think Mann is just unlucky. They wanted to rest him and there was a hint of maybe a minor injury but in this case I think it is just a case of Mahe playing too well to be dropped. Mahe is showing some real development and he is a far bigger and more physical player to have in the centres and he has been in our best players for last two weeks.
I think Mann will have to really push to regain his spot which may be irrelevant if Justin Oneil finds form in nsw cup. (Even though I think he is a better winger, the centre spot is his to get back).
Not a fan of Weston but with Moors injured, he has been solid in nsw cup and since he is contracted for next year, I imagine he will be pushing for a chance at a FG spot.
Young deserves a shot at FG after solid few weeks but I think it's more a case of cover for Waqa as he is managing his injury week to week but obviously he won't force anyone out.
1. Billy slater
2. Sisa waqa
3. Will chambers
4. mahe fonua
5. MK
6. Ben Roberts
7. Cooper cronk
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Cameron smith
10. Jordan Mclean
11. Kevin proctor
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. tohu Harris
14. Ryan hinchcliffe
15. Bryan norrie
16. kenny Bromwich
17. Dayne Weston
I hope we run out like this, I think a big pack will help a lot against the broncos as they have got some big men and we need to match it up front if we are gunna win this one
2. Sisa waqa
3. Will chambers
4. mahe fonua
5. MK
6. Ben Roberts
7. Cooper cronk
8. Jesse Bromwich
9. Cameron smith
10. Jordan Mclean
11. Kevin proctor
12. Ryan Hoffman
13. tohu Harris
14. Ryan hinchcliffe
15. Bryan norrie
16. kenny Bromwich
17. Dayne Weston
I hope we run out like this, I think a big pack will help a lot against the broncos as they have got some big men and we need to match it up front if we are gunna win this one
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The Mauritian
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Weston shouldn't be anywhere near the team until he learns to bend the line. Mann is also not a great center.
The way Copley played last week I'd say he'd start at left centre which leaves Hodges, Maranta against Fonua and Koro. Geez I hope Fonua aims up in defense and can give Koro a couple opportunities to take on Maranta.
Dry track big atmosphere I hope we put in a super performance.
Dry track big atmosphere I hope we put in a super performance.
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Went to school with Maranta and although he was a few years older I can't say I liked him too much. Was glorious seeing him mess up in almost every aspect of the game last year. Hoping for a repeat performance.
Credit where its due though, we could be in for a very long night if the Broncos target MK under the high ball as Maranta looked surprisingly good last week. Might be a worthwhile option switching Mahe to the wing late in sets to defend any bombs.
Looking forward to the game, been a long time since I last made it to a game at Suncorp. Keen to see Will's 100th. Given that it is not a home game I think it is fitting that he atleast gets to play it at Suncorp.
Credit where its due though, we could be in for a very long night if the Broncos target MK under the high ball as Maranta looked surprisingly good last week. Might be a worthwhile option switching Mahe to the wing late in sets to defend any bombs.
Looking forward to the game, been a long time since I last made it to a game at Suncorp. Keen to see Will's 100th. Given that it is not a home game I think it is fitting that he atleast gets to play it at Suncorp.
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I hope we don't switch Mahe to wing for bombs... yes he can catch them, but gets caught out with his lack of height to often imobrisbanestorm wrote:Went to school with Maranta and although he was a few years older I can't say I liked him too much. Was glorious seeing him mess up in almost every aspect of the game last year. Hoping for a repeat performance.
Credit where its due though, we could be in for a very long night if the Broncos target MK under the high ball as Maranta looked surprisingly good last week. Might be a worthwhile option switching Mahe to the wing late in sets to defend any bombs.
Looking forward to the game, been a long time since I last made it to a game at Suncorp. Keen to see Will's 100th. Given that it is not a home game I think it is fitting that he atleast gets to play it at Suncorp.
Fonua wouldn't even be in the ball park of 185cm's. Havili is 175cm (a lot more believable than Fonua being 185) and this image shows Havili as a similar height to Mahe.
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8401/8681 ... e445_z.jpg
https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8401/8681 ... e445_z.jpg
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I'm absolutely flabbergasted if Mahe is over 6 foot!!!!
He must be a Collingwood 6 footer from the old days...
He must be a Collingwood 6 footer from the old days...