Parker out

[SeaEagleRock8]

NRL site

 

[eagle66]

Koula in

 

[AshfieldBazza]

Is Koula in? Or is there anybody else? Can’t see Walker been selected there. Des seems to like playing him anywhere but Centre

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Yep Koula named as centre.
Aloiai still in the 19.

 

[AshfieldBazza]

I’m happy this has come about, not that Parker is out necessarily but for Koula to get a chance. I was hoping Harper would be the centre to drop out of team to give Koula a chance to get some games but this will do

 

[simon_eagle]

Would have thought if a change was to be made in the centres it would be Harper out. Surely Brad is carrying a knock?

 

[Ryan]

Nothing I'd love more than to see a replacement dominate and make it ridiculous for Des to take them out.

 

[mickqld]

Nothing I'd love more than to see a replacement dominate and make it ridiculous for Des to take them out.

He could get M.O.M and score 3 tries and Des would still drop him back for Parker.

 

[Woodsie]

Wishing Koula every success ..

I fear however we might miss Parker's defense.

 

[Karshy]

Parker not present in the training photos today, my guess is injured. I could still see Des putting Walker on for Harper and dropping Harper to 18 with Aloiai coming in.

 

[Brooke]

Parker not present in the training photos today, my guess is injured. I could still see Des putting Walker on for Harper and dropping Harper to 18 with Aloiai coming in.

I would like this, but will Des do it, I hope so.

 

[Pete W]

Parker not present in the training photos today, my guess is injured. I could still see Des putting Walker on for Harper and dropping Harper to 18 with Aloiai coming in.

Not a chance. More likely would be Tuipulotu, who is 18th man currently

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

I really hope the kid goes well and doesn't get roasted in the 3/4 line against some very good Raiders centers.
However, if it does go all pear-shaped I will be interested to see the excuses rolled out by some. Just don't roast the kid if it's not a Clive Churchill worthy debut.

 

[Waz13]

Good luck to Koula hope he plays well and keeps his spot. Parker will be back regardless and is overall our best Centre imo. What Koula playing well will hopefully do is perhaps force Des hand with Harper. Looking forward to seeing how he goes.

 

[Pete W]

I’m happy this has come about, not that Parker is out necessarily but for Koula to get a chance. I was hoping Harper would be the centre to drop out of team to give Koula a chance to get some games but this will do

Koula to play with Garrick, Foz etc much better for him and the team at this stage.
All we need now is for Des to pull the trigger on Harper - he has got to go! Tuipulotu ready and waiting as 18th man. Would go great on the right, adding some size etc.
Our centre problems could be addressed hopefully

 

[Koko22]

Rumor is he has covid wish him well.

 

[mickqld]

Look at Talakai. No reason we couldn't use Bullemore or Lawton out there.

 

[ManEagle]

Best wishes to Parker hopefully a "speedy" recovery. Good luck to Koula, hope his defence holds up and has a game to remember.
Be interesting to see how he goes.

 

[Waz13]

Look at Talakai. No reason we couldn't use Bullemore or Lawton out there.

Talakai and Lawton are like chalk and cheese Mick. Has had a great game tonight but he gets found out defensively most games.

 

[mickqld]

Talakai and Lawton are like chalk and cheese Mick. Has had a great game tonight but he gets found out defensively most games.

Yeah exactly. Lawton can tackle as well as has speed and a step.