Whilst I think he's doing a fantastic job (and at the risk of being unpopular), Harper's defence does leak a little. In the last 3 games alone, Harper has missed 9 tackles plus 8 ineffective tackles (avg. 75% tackle efficiency)
I think we should re-sign Lachlan Croker. Not sure when Fainu will be back so he will be a good back up. If Fainu is available then he can do a role like Api in starting and when the opposition become tired, Fainu comes on.
No Volvo?
Gee I like your side. Agree with everything except Croker. In my opinon the hooker spot is his to lose on form, not reputation. If Manly keep winning and he is doing his job, he should be rewarded with retaining the job.
I like your side @Snake! Have you heard any news re. Siro? Do you think he gets picked if fit?
I think Dessie has shown his hand with Suli. That is, the spot may have been yours, but since injury, others have stepped up and you have to earn your way back into the side. I think the same will apply for Siro. In saying that, I think Foran would have been picked at 6 again, regardless of Schuster's game against the Eels...so the rule probably only applies in certain positions...but yeah, I doubt Siro would walk back in and push Schuster or Haumole to the bench. That particular scenario has not been forced on us yet, so I am just guessing. It hasn't been discussed. The week he was slated for return, we had injuries galore so that week's squad is no indication of what will happen at full strength.
Makes sense… I like that approach from Des. Guys like Harper, Lawton, Haumole and Schu have all earned their spots
Sorry re read your post and this time noticed ' doubt ' in relation to siro ; apologies .
Lawton offers that and is a specialist hooker. My asterisks already account for Fainu. If Fainus back then Lawton to back up and Croker will move on, if not back then to continue as is.
Croker to stay for me if he chooses to, otherwise we need to sign a replacement for him...and one for Fainu too if he doesn't get off. You need 3 hookers in the squad.
I think that is what Al was saying mate.
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
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5 | 4 | 1 | 23 | 10 |
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5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 48 | 8 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 8 |
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5 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 8 |
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5 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 8 |
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6 | 3 | 2 | 38 | 7 |
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6 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 7 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 6 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 6 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | -13 | 6 |
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5 | 2 | 3 | -15 | 6 |
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6 | 3 | 3 | -36 | 6 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -5 | 4 |
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6 | 2 | 4 | -7 | 4 |
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5 | 0 | 5 | -86 | 2 |
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6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 2 |
