frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
I like Burton for the 14 then but guessing it will go to Gutho or Wighton...
That time of year, your NSW Blues team!!
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frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Probably but I haven't been overly impressed with his form and would have Luai in front of him at 6...
Turbo is absolutely wasted on the wing imo and needs to be closer in where he is ball handling....
I would be happy with Wighton in the 4 with Latrine playing left right out...
40 nil
It's only a game ...
Unfortunately, Papenhuyzen has already been ruled out & Fisher-Harris is a Kiwi
Papalii is suspended, unavailable for Origin One. Qld may still have the edge in the forwards, though. NSW will be missing some backrowers, so maybe Murray, Yeo or Finucane will be selected in that position or else a debutante like Martin or TPJ.
The Blues strength is their backline. I have a feeling Freddy won't blood new backs in Game One and and will retain players who've performed well in the past, e.g. Tupou on the wing & Wighton at five eighth.
Interesting question: To'o has been playing extremely well for the Panthers, but would Sea Eagles supporters prefer him over Saab in our side?
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Agree , but I was saying what I think Freddy will do ... not should do ..
Bring it to Darwin!!!
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Not if Saab holds his current form - i am not saying he is better atm but he sure is on an upwards spiral...
However I could see DCE as our goal kicker if Brian became available...
Rafferty
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To answer your question as a sea eagles supporter, no thank you, very happy to sick with Saab, the potential and up side is what’s so exciting.
Funny discussion. To’o is in irresistible form and the better player right now but I wouldn’t swap Saab for anyone, has quickly become a favourite. For me there’s no better sight than him and Turbo accelerating into open space.
Also, is my memory playing tricks or did Freddy give Turbo a licence to roam a bit last year ... didn't he turn up on the opposite side a few times ? .. something I don't think he would get at centre ... maybe? Possibly? .
40 nil
It's only a game ...
Turbo definitely had that licence when he played wing in 2018, but also to an extent when he played centre in 2019 - remember the try he scored out leaping the fullback (Ponga?) on the left side of the field in Perth in 2019?
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Yeah I saw a quote from him the other day saying Turbo would play a "fullback-type" role - whatever that means...
I imagine he will be roaming around behind the ruck when NSW has the ball and trying to capitalise on tired forwards/markers...
Seems more achievable from centre than wing tho doesnt it? Unless he is solely playing wing in defence and Latrine/Wighton would push to the wing in attack?
I’m surprised Chricton from Penrith isn’t being spoken about more. I’d have him and Latrine in the centres, and Tom on the wing with a license to roam.
frank stokes
I discriminate indiscriminately
Ugh yb
I would prefer him to Latrine...
I don’t disagree with you there!
40 nil
It's only a game ...
Playing either fullback or right centre he hasn't shone as much in attack as last year (when was on the left with Luai). However, in the Panthers' games I've watched, his defence has been very strong.
Shells Eagles
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Exactly ,wish it was on at the end of season again.
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Tell me about it, never understood the obsession with frizell
It's a shame Injuries have ruined pappenhuyzens chance at a run on spot..
Alot of ppl have him on the bench, but the first 5 weeks of the comp he was the form fullback hands down .. the way he single handedly destroyed the Broncos was up their with Tommy's dominant game... Those 2 lads are head and shoulders above the rest imo... Teddy will get the 1 out of loyalty and the fact he's playing "ok" but you could name paps or tom at 1 and i wouldnt bat an eyelid
Alot of ppl have him on the bench, but the first 5 weeks of the comp he was the form fullback hands down .. the way he single handedly destroyed the Broncos was up their with Tommy's dominant game... Those 2 lads are head and shoulders above the rest imo... Teddy will get the 1 out of loyalty and the fact he's playing "ok" but you could name paps or tom at 1 and i wouldnt bat an eyelid
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Couldn't we have both??
| Team | P | W | L | PD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6 | 5 | 1 | 59 | 12 |
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6 | 5 | 1 | 20 | 12 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 53 | 10 |
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6 | 4 | 2 | 30 | 10 |
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7 | 4 | 2 | 25 | 9 |
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 40 | 8 |
|
7 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 8 |
|
7 | 4 | 3 | -8 | 8 |
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7 | 4 | 3 | -18 | 8 |
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 7 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
|
6 | 2 | 4 | -31 | 6 |
|
7 | 3 | 4 | -41 | 6 |
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7 | 2 | 5 | -29 | 4 |
|
6 | 1 | 5 | -102 | 4 |
|
6 | 0 | 6 | -90 | 2 |
