Manly v Knights pre-game discussion Round 14

[Holmsey]

Jorge Taufua-ACL (Season)
Apisai Koroisau-Concussion (Round 15)

Possible round 14 team

1 Wright
2 Parker
3 Walker
4 Kelly
5 Uate
6 Green
7 Cherry-Evans
8 Lawrence
9 Brown
10 Taupau
11 Winterstein
12 Sironen
13 Trbojevic

14 Myles
15 Hastings
16 Perrett
17 Fonua-Blake

 

[Deleted member 24974]

I think Hastings will be hooker.

 

[Holmsey]

I think Hastings will be hooker.

I think Brown should start and take the early defence.

 

[TokyoEagle]

Looks good. Could we also see the possibility of Cullen coming onto the bench?

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Pretty good considering Tom Trbojevic, Jorge Taufua and Apisai Koroisau are all out

Players coming in will get the job done, much better backup than 2016

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Thank goodness it's the Knights followed by another Bye.

 

[pjayz]

Jorge Taufua-ACL (Season)
Apisai Koroisau-Concussion (Round 15)

Possible round 14 team

1 Wright
2 Parker
3 Walker
4 Kelly
5 Uate
6 Green
7 Cherry-Evans
8 Lawrence
9 Brown
10 Taupau
11 Winterstein
12 Sironen
13 Trbojevic

14 Myles
15 Hastings
16 Perrett
17 Fonua-Blake

I think Bainbridge will come in, not Myles. I agree that Barrett will have Brown start at hooker and Hastings will get a little more time off the bench.

If Tom is right to play next week then Parker should get the nod, otherwise Wright to wing and Tom to Fullback.

 

[Snake]

Brown is not a bad hooker IMO. It is his best position. If he had made a career out of playing 9 he wouldn't be as maligned as he currently is.

Let's send him out to take the brunt of the early exchanges before bringing Hastings on.

 

[Harvies elbow]

Mataele doesn't look too bad from what I saw of Blacktown today.
I haven't seen that much of him though so anyone who's seen him play more might give us an assessment.
Also the 2nd tier cap comes into play.

 

[smithy]

Jorge Taufua-ACL (Season)
Apisai Koroisau-Concussion (Round 15)

Possible round 14 team

1 Wright
2 Parker
3 Walker
4 Kelly
5 Uate
6 Green
7 Cherry-Evans
8 Lawrence
9 Brown
10 Taupau
11 Winterstein
12 Sironen
13 Trbojevic

14 Myles
15 Hastings
16 Perrett
17 Fonua-Blake

X2

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Is Schuster a chance at the wing spot? He's been playing left wing all year in reserves. The most experienced reserve back is Jonno Wright, wouldn't surprise if he got a call-up.

 

[andyvb]

Myles is apparently out for 3-4 weeks, from origin

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Jorge Taufua-ACL (Season)
Apisai Koroisau-Concussion (Round 15)

Possible round 14 team

1 Wright
2 Parker
3 Walker
4 Kelly
5 Uate
6 Green
7 Cherry-Evans
8 Lawrence
9 Brown
10 Taupau
11 Winterstein
12 Sironen
13 Trbojevic

14 Myles
15 Hastings
16 Perrett
17 Fonua-Blake

Is Jorges injury a ACL or Medial ? is there any conformation of the actual injury

 

[Danly Manly]

I agree with that team exactly.

Parker is definitely the best replacement for Taufua at this stage.
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If Myles is out i think Lane probably deserves another opportunity with some more gametime.

 

[FlyingHigh]

Is Api definitely out for next week? It's still five and a bit days away.

 

[double hoops]

Jono any one?

 

[MissKate]

You can guarantee the mrc will have today's game under the microscope to try and find someone/anyone to suspend from the team before next week as well

 

[The Who]

I agree with that team exactly.

Parker is definitely the best replacement for Taufua at this stage.
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If Myles is out i think Lane probably deserves another opportunity with some more gametime.

Penny is pedestrian. unfortunately.
If you want a prop to leave an indent in the opposition I'd be picking Tent.

 

[Danly Manly]

Penny is pedestrian. unfortunately.
If you want a prop to leave an indent in the opposition I'd be picking Tent.

Now wouldn't that be something. Can he tackle yet though? I would like to see him given a run at some stage to see how he goes. It will be interesting to see who gets picked. Maybe Api will end up playing afterall?

 

[Paw93]

Jono Wright to come in on the wing for Taufua and Jarrad Kennedy to replace Brown who will be starting in the 9 IMO. Both Kennedy and Wright have been named in the extended squads for a while now.