2nd Row

[Shoe1]

and the same for Menzies ... that centre will be no good in the forwards .... and Steven Knight

I raise you Ronnie Gibbs and crusher.

 

[Brocky]

and the same for Menzies ... that centre will be no good in the forwards .... and Steven Knight

Watmough and glen Stewart are only 37 years old, I would sign them up and stick them in the 2nd row, can’t be any worst than the chocolate soldiers we have at at the moment.

 

[Sheikheagle]

Watmough and glen Stewart are only 37 years old, I would sign them up and stick them in the 2nd row, can’t be any worst than the chocolate soldiers we have at at the moment.

I saw a recent photo of choc he is seriously ripped.

 

[frank stokes]

I saw a recent photo of choc he is seriously ripped.

What the photo does not show is that his knee is still seriously stuffed (I expect)...

 

[Bearfax]

The idea of trying out Parker in the second row has been floated on here for more than a season. I don't mind the experiment. Ditto for Suli.
Parker is good defensively and runs straight. He is not fast enough to be a centre. So why not? But surely we are not that weak that we have to experiment in First Grade before trying it out in Reserve Grade? Give Parker/Suli a run in the forwards with the Workers. See if there is any hope of the move succeeding before risking it all in the NRL.

The Parker issue for second row was suggested 2 years back. Its worth a try.. Too slow for centre but would be fast for second row and a good defender and enjoys the tough going. May not succeed, but worth a try. My gut feeling suggests it could be a winner.

 

[Johnno74]

I've been saying that for ages ,I even posted it on here I reckon it's his best position

 

[Dee Why Eagle]

I like ailoi and on the weekend he played great but at one point getting back onside he had the bobble heads going big time. This is a big indicator of tiredness He was gassed and was struggling big time, still tried hard but i think he needs some more fitness to get much more out of him..

He has plenty of touches works hard but it was still funny. His noggen almost fell off

Maybe he was trying to channel the Fatty Vautin

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

I like ailoi and on the weekend he played great but at one point getting back onside he had the bobble heads going big time. This is a big indicator of tiredness He was gassed and was struggling big time, still tried hard but i think he needs some more fitness to get much more out of him..

He has plenty of touches works hard but it was still funny. His noggen almost fell off

Aloiai was great - loved him racing out of the line once and putting a huge shot on. We need more of that - getting off the line and smashing someone.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Can't see it, but this is how we should line up next week.....maybe.

Harper, Saab, Parker, Walker, Suli, Foran, Cherry-Evans, Paseka, Croker, Taupau, Gosiewski, Schuster, Trbojevic. Bench - Cust, Aloiai, Keppie, Sipley.

I wonder though ... what price we get a surprise Turbo boost at fullback?

Nope, no Croker, Cust to 9, Schuster to 6, Foran to 14

 

[susan]

The Parker issue for second row was suggested 2 years back. Its worth a try.. Too slow for centre but would be fast for second row and a good defender and enjoys the tough going. May not succeed, but worth a try. My gut feeling suggests it could be a winner.

He has been knocked out in the “tough going “ one in from the sideline half a dozen times.His first tackle of the year and he was in Disneyland.He gets smashed regularly and is clearly targeted.

Does he enjoy that?

An edge forward is tackled three times as much as a centre and usually by multiple larger defenders.An edge forward also does three times as much defence against bigger bodies.

He is not Terry Randall or Noel Cleal or Stephen Knight or Beaver Menzies or other hard men of that ilk. Not even close. No one bashed them ANYWHERE on the footy field and that’s WHY they were sent to the forwards with confidence. Everyone mentioned is a Manly legend and international star..Brad is a struggling very average centre after 4 years of first grade and not remotely in their league .

I sincerely wish him well but if they have any concern for his welfare he won’t play there.Seriously does anyone really think him playing there or not will change the result of a game? He’s going to belt opposition forwards and bust the line ? He’s not. Don’t risk his health for zero return.

 

[Freagle]

I don’t mind the idea, personally. Has the right attributes, and TBH he is as big as Beaver ever was, if not heavier - so physicality shouldn’t be a problem. Yes he gets worked over a bit, but he’ll also have a bigger body or two next to him in the line... Plus he normally at least bends the line running one wider, so ought to be able to use his speed and step to good effect closer in against bigger slower players (maybe).

 

[Rafferty]

So right Susan, it will be a huge mistake, he will be lucky to get through the game. I will be concerned for his well fair, just because your 6’2 and 102 kilos or what ever he is, your asking him to play the role Joel played, think about it, it just not smart, I could be wrong, but if the opposition see it the way I do they will target him and either iron him out or exploit him big time and by that I mean send constant work at him, it’s crazy his not a second rower and if he cops a head knock or knocks his own head which is more often the case, we can’t compete with 17 at the moment, so its just not right nor worth the risk.

 

[susan]

I don’t mind the idea, personally. Has the right attributes, and TBH he is as big as Beaver ever was, if not heavier - so physicality shouldn’t be a problem. Yes he gets worked over a bit, but he’ll also have a bigger body or two next to him in the line... Plus he normally at least bends the line running one wider, so ought to be able to use his speed and step to good effect closer in against bigger slower players (maybe).

Watched the game with Nik Kosef last Saturday at Broady Bowlo. He works security there these days.Like all of us shaking his head where we are at now.

He has always said Beaver was universally regarded as the hardest edge forward in the game to tsckle because of his incredible strength through the core and hips. Hence he’s the second highest try scorer in history. It was also how he hit so hard and often right under the ball.

Brad is no Beaver in the strength stakes,believe me.He rarely scores even at at centre and opponents love lining him up unfortunately - and when a shot goes wrong in this comp someone pays the price.I just don’t get the upside.

 

[manlyfan76]

Jake to second row and Saddler to lock.
Parker gets a job in the media and Walks to centre.
Funa or Harper at the back.

 

[Rafferty]

Oh if only our side was running out with Nick and beaver.

 

[The better Robbo]

I totally agree, I just think Des is going to try it. I think it might be his excuse to get out of conceding that the Walker experiment didn't work. The narrative will be that Walker's shift is one of necessity so that Brad can cover our depleted second row stocks.

I can just see Des doing something like this, but I agree, it certainly is a risk and I'd much prefer to see Saddler come into the squad. We would be able to get an exemption given three backrowers have gone down.

Either way, I'd have Walker back to the centres which most wanted from the start. Harper to fullback.

Exactly. A great way of moving Parker out of centre and Walkrr to centre.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Jake to second row and Saddler to lock.
Parker gets a job in the media and Walks to centre.
Funa or Harper at the back.

said that 2 weeks ago....... glad you agree..also said Garrick should go...

 

[The better Robbo]

I like ailoi and on the weekend he played great but at one point getting back onside he had the bobble heads going big time. This is a big indicator of tiredness He was gassed and was struggling big time, still tried hard but i think he needs some more fitness to get much more out of him..

He has plenty of touches works hard but it was still funny. His noggen almost fell off

Haha I'm happy with him playing 40 to 50 mins if he rips in like he has. He's tired cos he's having a fair dinkum dig and trying to lift the boys.

 

[susan]

Exactly. A great way of moving Parker out of centre and Walkrr to centre.

I want Walks to centre desperately. Other than not finding a cover for Tommy, him not playing centre for three years is the greatest blunder the club has committed.

I just dont want to see Scorpio getting put in hospital to accomodate it.

 

[susan]

Oh if only our side was running out with Nick and beaver.

And Daniel Gartner to boot.