Pre-Game Discussion - Cowboys V Manly [Round 18, 2024]

[mickqld]

This about bang on IMO.

Though I can see the arguement for Bully off the bench where he has such great impact.

That said I'd be rotating Aloiai and Toff and then rotating Brown and Bully so we always have 1 more mobile prop on the field

Good idea rather than running 2 slow mids at same time. Brown is best coming off the bench so I think @Ryan is spot on start Aloiai and Bullemore. Of course we all know it won't happen. Makes too much sense for spoony.

 

[mickqld]

Turbo will be named at centre. Who drops out ? I hope it's Garrick or Saab and not Taulau. I'd prefer to see Taulau and Turbo as our centres.

 

[Phobia]

Turbo will be named at centre. Who drops out ? I hope it's Garrick or Saab and not Taulau. I'd prefer to see Taulau and Turbo as our centres.

I actually have a feeling it might be Koula. Outside of when he played fullback he hasn't really done much this year, compared to Talau in his limited opportunities. Ideally I'd want to see:

1. Hoppa
2. Saab
3. Talau (left centre)
4. Turbo (right centre, like origin)
5. Garrick
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Aloiai
9. Simpkin
10. Sipley
11. Haumole
12. Burbo
13. Jake
14. Lawton
15. Bullemor
16. Brown
17. Navale

 

[davohan123]

Tom Trbojevic to return at centre for Cowboys clash

Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player Tom Trbojevic has completed his reconditioning work from a hamstring injury.

www.seaeagles.com.au

 

[eaglebuzz]

I actually have a feeling it might be Koula. Outside of when he played fullback he hasn't really done much this year, compared to Talau in his limited opportunities. Ideally I'd want to see:

1. Hoppa
2. Saab
3. Talau (left centre)
4. Turbo (right centre, like origin)
5. Garrick
6. Brooks
7. DCE
8. Aloiai
9. Simpkin
10. Sipley
11. Haumole
12. Burbo
13. Jake
14. Lawton
15. Bullemor
16. Brown
17. Navale

This is the exact 17 I want to see but I'm quite worried that Siebold is going to leave Garrick in the centres and drop Hopoate for Koula

 

[The Who]

This is the exact 17 I want to see but I'm quite worried that Siebold is going to leave Garrick in the centres and drop Hopoate for Koula

There is a way to keep TT, TTII, Koala, Saab and Sandwich in the backline . . .
drop Brooks!
Keep TTII at 5/8 instead.
Apart from some early promise I think Brooks has failed to deliver on the pre-season hype.
Not that I think he'll be replaced anytime soon.

 

[ALinda]

The only advantage we have is we'll be well-rested, whereas they'll have a 6 day turnaround.

Even so I think our named team will be very crucial. TLT can't come quick enough.

 

[eaglebuzz]

There is a way to keep TT, TTII, Koala, Saab and Sandwich in the backline . . .
drop Brooks!
Keep TTII at 5/8 instead.
Apart from some early promise I think Brooks has failed to deliver on the pre-season hype.
Not that I think he'll be replaced anytime soon.

It's an interesting proposition, but I think Brooks adds enough to justify keeping his spot, even if he is a bit down on his early season form.