Next Weeks Side

[Fonzarelli]

I reckon Walker is and will add a bit off the bench, but agree was a bit off today in a big win....his pass to Kapow was a shocker and in general, didn't seem to find his flow....still a handy footy player, but with at least 3 players who are certainly in the 17 to come back, is a chance of not making the team unless improves a fair bit.

Thing about walker is with jake returning where will he play? Maybe jake will goto prop rotation im not sure. Not a bad ploy using walker there but im not sure it'll be that effective against the better sides. Especially if he plays like he did today, next 4 rounds will be good practice for him.

 

[Will on the hill]

Thing about walker is with jake returning where will he play? Maybe jake will goto prop rotation im not sure. Not a bad ploy using walker there but im not sure it'll be that effective against the better sides. Especially if he plays like he did today, next 4 rounds will be good practice for him.

With Keppie covering the entire forward pack and Lawton covering centres halves and backrow, I think Walker is depth for a full strength side. His best hope is to improve his defence enough to take a starting centre spot, can't see it happening myself.

 

[40 nil]

With Keppie covering the entire forward pack and Lawton covering centres halves and backrow, I think Walker is depth for a full strength side. His best hope is to improve his defence enough to take a starting centre spot, can't see it happening myself.

Walker hasn't played in the centres for over two years. At the back end of 2019 & first six rounds of 2020, when he was playing well at five eighth, I think his defence was solid. When he was playing out of position at fullback in the first few games this year, I assume his defence was poor, as was that of most of the backline. Since he has returned in a utility role, his defence stats have been okay. Here are his completed/missed tackles: Cowboys 5/1, Titans 7/1, Dogs 24/2.

 

[Will on the hill]

Walker hasn't played in the centres for over two years. At the back end of 2019 & first six rounds of 2020, when he was playing well at five eighth, I think his defence was solid. When he was playing out of position at fullback in the first few games this year, I assume his defence was poor, as was that of most of the backline. Since he has returned in a utility role, his defence stats have been okay. Here are his completed/missed tackles: Cowboys 5/1, Titans 7/1, Dogs 24/2.

Should've been clearer, it's his defensive decision making on an edge that lets him down and is the main reason he isn't back in his natural position of centre. Even with 2 years out of position there is little doubt he is our best attacking centre but Des would rather play him on the bench and bring him on when the game is firmly in our grasp in the middle where there are less defensive decisions to be made. 36/4 still isn't great.

 

[manlyfan76]

It's his bullshi7 arm grabs that annoy me.

 

[eagleron]

Has she told Des?

She might have to send Josh in with a note

 

[eagleron]

We have schuster, Jake and aloia to come back in. So the way I see it De Luis and Sipley (unfortunately) drop out and Lawton takes the utility role off Walker. It’s a good problem to have.

I'd hate to see Sips dropped, he's been one of our best, he deserves his spot imo

 

[eagleron]

Sam walker a myth see him on Thursday, like his old man

He'll get murdered in origin, he's a flyweight

 

[Chip and Chase]

Early mail is Con to replace DCE with Walker staying on bench. Sandwich to fullback, Suli to centre and Parker to wing. Jurbo a chance. Shoe and Siro still injured. All according to Wackos Whispers

 

[Rafferty]

I'd hate to see Sips dropped, he's been one of our best, he deserves his spot imo

I Agree Ronnie, you read it pretty regularly, sips to be the one to miss out, no way can’t happen, we will be weaker if it happens, he is our beast and a must for me, keep ripping the work into him and have him peaking for a demolition job in September.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Are you technical coaches brother?

I am the Technical Coach! So? You do not become the Supreme Leader for nothing! Ask Darth Vader.

 

[Supreme Leader]

Bit harsh! Second game back from a very long lay-off and playing in a completely new role.

Obviously ate too many pepperoni pizzas

 

[40 years an eagle]

Early mail is Con to replace DCE with Walker staying on bench. Sandwich to fullback, Suli to centre and Parker to wing. Jurbo a chance. Shoe and Siro still injured. All according to Wackos Whispers

I like Con to 7. Would prefer Tippytoes comes in and Parker stays where he is used to being. Absolute minimal disruption.

 

[Brooke]

I like Con to 7. Would prefer Tippytoes comes in and Parker stays where he is used to being. Absolute minimal disruption.

Who is Con?

 

[40 years an eagle]

Who is Con?

Con-cussed

 

[Mataiforever]

Walkers defence at times is not strong as he can be a jumper grabber. I’d play Schuster at 6 and Walker at 14. It’s a no brainer on form.

I agree but it’s unrealistic from anyone here to expect Walker to be up to scratch defensively after his 3rd ever game as a lock, and after a long lay off.

He has been so threatening at the line and ball playing so well at first receiver that it is a no-brainer he should be our 14 for the rest of the season. He’s our version of Connor Watson and probably an upgrade tbh. He will get the defensive part of the 13 role in time, if not, could always rotate with one of the second rowers in defence.

 

[Mataiforever]

I love what I am seeing from Walks at Lock. Having that extra ball player with genuine speed there has added a new dimension.

How does one ever improve or develop in a new position when you people want them gone everytime they make a fopar?

I'll back him to have a blinder in the next month.

100% agree.

 

[Mataiforever]

Would not surprise me if Des put Cust in. Keep everyone else in their positions as it's been working well

Would do the same.


1 Garrick 2 Saab 3 Parker 4 Harper 5 Suli 6 Cust 7 Foran
8 Paseka 9 Croker 16 Keppie 11 Olakau’atu 12 Lawton 13 Trbojevic

14 Walker 15 Trbojevic 10 Taupau 17 Sipley
18 Koula

would be my side v raiders.
Then v Dragons, assuming DCE returns, I’d give Koula his debut on the wing so chez could feed him some good ball. Schuster to 12, Cust dropping out, Lawton to bench and Ben dropping out.

 

[SeaEagle21]

Funa to fullback

I still get sick thinking about the last game he played for us lol

We'll see what Des comes up with

 

[Stewbojevic]

Would do the same.


1 Garrick 2 Saab 3 Parker 4 Harper 5 Suli 6 Cust 7 Foran
8 Paseka 9 Croker 16 Keppie 11 Olakau’atu 12 Lawton 13 Trbojevic

14 Walker 15 Trbojevic 10 Taupau 17 Sipley
18 Koula

would be my side v raiders.
Then v Dragons, assuming DCE returns, I’d give Koula his debut on the wing so chez could feed him some good ball. Schuster to 12, Cust dropping out, Lawton to bench and Ben dropping out.

I doubt Jake is fit, he would’ve been picked in the Origin squad if he was.