THE CROKER POLL .. THE RESULT UPDATED!

[Will on the hill]

There are a lot of options for Schuster. Obviously 5/8th is the main choice, but he has played plenty of backrow as well and could be pretty devastating on an edge. He could slot in at 5/8th off the bench as you say; although, I've never been a fan of rotating halves during a game unless absolutely necessary.

I just cannot fathom Desmond leaving him out of the 17. Des may be stubborn at times, but he isn't stupid. He wants to win comps and he knows players like Schuster help win comps. He backed a young Foran and a youngish DCE back in the day and we have two premierships because of it. Schuster has even more potential and skill at the same age. I have been watching this kid for a few years now and his talent is immense. The other big advantage he has over other rookie halves is that he is a physical specimen and can certainly handle the physicality of first grade.

Haven't previously been an advocate of Schuster in the backrow but if we could see him on the left with Foz Turbo and Walker that is a hell of a lot of skill in 1/3 of the field. Basically 4 5/8s running side by side.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Is there any guarantee Frog even makes the 17 ?? It's between he and Con for that role and I'd be inclined to go Con. Foz and Shoe have to be in 17, so we can't carry TNI and Con as well.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Is there any guarantee Frog even makes the 17 ?? It's between he and Con for that role and I'd be inclined to go Con. Foz and Shoe have to be in 17, so we can't carry TNI and Con as well.

Yeah I’m with you, good points.

 

[winnyason]

I am more interested to see how Cust goes at 9 tonight

 

[The better Robbo]

I am more interested to see how Cust goes at 9 tonight

Same. I'm sure he will kill it. Cust and Croker are both going to be great players for us this year. Depth in this position is more out problem, whether its Cust or Croker wearing the 9 we will be fine. The problem comes when 1 or both of these are injured, that's when our 9 becomes weak! I don't see a Croker and Cust combo at 9 as a problem at all and I expect Cust will have us excited tonight!

 

[manly al]

Will be a big occasion for Cust tonight starting as a 9 and maybe a reasonable guide how he will be able to acquit himself in the role for Manly for the approaching season . Really can not see a problem with Cade starting at 9 for Manly and has some good natural instinct , never doubting Croker's enthusiasm and he could be favoured to start at least initially , probably will be influenced with the West Tiger's trial and even tonight 's hit out . Is going to be a bit of a quandary if either Croker or Cust become unavailable at any stage before the Fainu outcome . Maybe some match hardened and competitive outings for young Birt at Black Town will be a good preparation for a possible run in i st grade if he can show that he can play to or close to that expected level .

 

[winnyason]

Same. I'm sure he will kill it. Cust and Croker are both going to be great players for us this year. Depth in this position is more out problem, whether its Cust or Croker wearing the 9 we will be fine. The problem comes when 1 or both of these are injured, that's when our 9 becomes weak! I don't see a Croker and Cust combo at 9 as a problem at all and I expect Cust will have us excited tonight!

Yeah I just think we need someone who offers spark around 9, cust has got potential but his wayward passing is an issue. Croker will be solid but i say will overplay his hand to be a factor.
Alot of pressure on 2 kids playing out of position this season.

 

[pjayz]

I am more interested to see how Cust goes at 9 tonight

Very interested.

 

[winnyason]

Very interested.

Very very interested

 

[Chip and Chase]

Very very interested

Extremely interested

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Extremely interested

Tonight?

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Ah all stars game.. all i can say is meh

Ps cust an all star? Good luck champ make the most of it .

Pps walker for a double

 

[globaleagle]

Tonight?

Aust idol audition.

 

[winnyason]

Extremely interested

Overly, very excited alot of anticipation

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Starting to run a bit and with good effect. He's no Harry Grant but while he keeps improving I'm happy. One fumble at dummy half (not even sure if it was his fault) was the only blemish I noticed, well done Lachie!

 

[BOZO]

Perspective time

Well done to all our boys

But the season is not done yet

and consistency is what makes competent teams and Players

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Do we love croker now?

Seriously he had a good game.. probably his best. He actually ran and went straight through them hahaha probably his 1st line break ever he did well

 

[eaglebuzz]

The first half was his best half of footy he has played for us to date. Second half was underwhelming. Cust didn't offer much either though, I suppose the wet was a factor.

 

[chouncey]

Like Harper .. One game doesn't make a season.. That was a pass mark from Froggy.. Just.. he needs to show today's game as a minimum for the rest of the season

 

[The better Robbo]

Good game. Hopefully he can replicate this. His form was helped because the whole team was pushing up including Tommy expecting a break. Amazing what a bit of structure and commitment can do to not just a team but individuals performances