2nd Row

[The better Robbo]

Forget about Burbo!!! It won't be him! Even next year is a maybe

 

[Heckenberg]

I’d have schuster at second row left. Move suli across to Garrick’s wing. Keep Parker left centre. Move walker from fullback to right centre as that gives us another ball player on the right side that we desperately need. Get Harper to fullback. I think this balances our attack way better.

 

[Scorpio]

Gosiewski barring one mistake was fine. The players outside him got the ball too.

Schuster was good at second row... not yet sure if it's his best position, but he didn't look out of place there at all. Maybe he'll be given a bit of licence to ball play as we know he can.

Those are my starting second rowers for next week.

 

[HoldenV8]

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?

 

[robbiea]

I reckon Aliola would be good on an edge.

He split his time at tigers between the centre and edge !
A big possibility next week .

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

I reckon Aliola would be good on an edge.

We need his impact off the bench. He was good tonight same as keppie, that's a good prop rotation. Saddler or Burbo i think will come in.

 

[globaleagle]

Surely we can get an exemption for Saddler

NRL only grant exemptions to 17 year olds wanting to play for the roosters.

 

[40 nil]

As for Parker at second row, I don't mind it. It kinda works because he's a really good and tough hole runner.

Also will pass to support runners and can step to navigate traffic close to the line.

 

[Simonmyers11]

Saddler to come in for me. Sucks about Davey. I thought he was a real goer, liked what I saw

 

[40 nil]

Saddler to come in for me. Sucks about Davey. I thought he was a real goer, liked what I saw

It's a real shame about Davey. Let's hope the injury is not as bad as initially diagnosed. Special permission will be needed to promote Saddler from the development squad.

 

[eagle66]

If the Dogs got an exemption for Round 1 to bring a hooker into the game, Manly should be able to push for Saddler.

 

[Brisbane Tragic]

Saddler to come in for me. Sucks about Davey. I thought he was a real goer, liked what I saw

spot on - agree totally - just what we want/need - arghhhh

 

[The better Robbo]

Saddler is a prop/ lock. I highly doubt he will be promoted.

 

[40 nil]

Manly should be able to push for Saddler.

Probably an obstacle to this is that Burbo (second row or centre) is already in the top 30.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Probably an obstacle to this is that Burbo (second row or centre) is already in the top 30.

Burbo is listed as a centre on the club site. Whether that means anything I have no idea.

 

[KNUCKLES]

Gosiewski barring one mistake was fine. The players outside him got the ball too.

Schuster was good at second row... not yet sure if it's his best position, but he didn't look out of place there at all. Maybe he'll be given a bit of licence to ball play as we know he can.

Those are my starting second rowers for next week.

He missed 6 tackles!

 

[Sheikheagle]

Forget about Burbo!!! It won't be him! Even next year is a maybe

I agree. But why have him in our 30. If he is not ready. I just don’t get it.

 

[KNUCKLES]

I agree. But why have him in our 30. If he is not ready. I just don’t get it.

Salary cap more than likely

 

[Shoe1]

Burbo is far from first grade. He got bullied in our trial, might have to put more size i reckon. As for Parker at second row, I don't mind it. It kinda works because he's a really good and tough hole runner. He also improved from last game, and actually muscled up in defence, although he is still too slow to be defending out wide so moving him one in will take him out from having to defend quick outside backs.

He’s big enough, but yeah he did get hammered in the trial. He’s young and will get stronger. He’s 6 months away I reckon. His issue from the trial was getting back on side after making a tackle. 1st grade is much faster around the ruck and the young blokes get caught out.

 

[Shoe1]

The young blokes tuitavake and fainu may get a look in as forward rotation, although tuitavake is injured too I think.