Round 8 v dragons Anzac Day

[Chook2]

One of the best events to go to during the year
Lucky to be able to do what we can do thanks to the anzacs
amazing atmosphere to be at

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4.Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12.Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher 18.Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Chad Townsend 21. Dominic Young 22. Makahesi Makatoa


confirmations
Billy smith and Angus critchon both back
dom young finally dropped
Egan butch back on the bench for his brother Nat butch

concerned about the bench with Leniu starting no one over 100kg! I’d say a late change with Leniu back to bench for maybe steep or Foketi?

[SupermanSupportsEasts4Eva]

The strongest backline we have had this season. Hopefully, the forwards can lay a strong foundation. Love ANZAC day!

[BondiBob]

One of the best events to go to during the year
Lucky to be able to do what we can do thanks to the anzacs
amazing atmosphere to be at

1. James Tedesco 2. Daniel Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4.Robert Toia 5. Mark Nawaqanitawase 6. Sandon Smith 7. Hugo Savala 8. Spencer Leniu 9. Connor Watson 10. Naufahu Whyte 11. Angus Crichton 12.Siua Wong 13. Victor Radley 14. Zach Dockar-Clay 15. Salesi Foketi 16. Blake Steep 17. Egan Butcher 18.Ethan King 19. Taylor Losalu 20. Chad Townsend 21. Dominic Young 22. Makahesi Makatoa


confirmations
Billy smith and Angus critchon both back
dom young finally dropped
Egan butch back on the bench for his brother Nat butch

concerned about the bench with Leniu starting no one over 100kg! I’d say a late change with Leniu back to bench for maybe steep or Foketi?

Pleased to see Young dropped his positional play in defence is not up to standard and Mark N deserves a chance on the wing which could well be his best position. But as someone else said if the forwards can’t establish a decent base we won’t get the cash

[Bates]

Nice looking backline.

We will pump the Dragoons!

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Thanks Chook2 for putting this up. We are missing the Kings regular TLT thread.

It's a decent looking team. Credit to Robbo for being quicker on the punt this year if someone is under performing (see Chad and the Dominator). Not sure I'd have EButch in my top 17 though.

[Bates]

Pleased to see Young dropped his positional play in defence is not up to standard and Mark N deserves a chance on the wing which could well be his best position. But as someone else said if the forwards can’t establish a decent base we won’t get the cash

Things need to be synergistic to win games and comps.

Forwards need halves to perform just as much. You can't defend your way to victory in the 6 again era.

You need to score 20 plus points!

[The Real King]

I can't believe Dom Young has been dropped after just 20 bad games in a row.

[shagger]

Has Egan only played one game of NSW cup?

[Bondicigar]

Billy Smith makes our left edge strong and he is in beast mode atm. The way he flicked Cobbo into touch with one arm and being off balance just shows how strong he is .
He's an origin player , big strong tough aggresive with class.

[BTRD]

Well done on Robbo for dropping Young. Morris and King have to work on his defensive game. He will be back.

Robbo certainly loves his Butcher boys. I thought Egan could do with a few weeks in reggies just to get fit etc.

Spencer starting ' again' wtf !!

Anyway, as always, all the best to the team. Tackle Tackle Tackle.

[Mickie Lane]

Robbo has been reading all the posts on the Chookpen & finally caved in & dropped Dom.
I think its a good side for this weeks game.
Go the Chooks.

[rented tracksuit]

Nice looking backline.

We will pump the Dragoons!

Absolutely Batesey! Can’t wait for this one.

[Carlos Parra]

Thanks Chook2 for putting this up. We are missing the Kings regular TLT thread.

It's a decent looking team. Credit to Robbo for being quicker on the punt this year if someone is under performing (see Chad and the Dominator). Not sure I'd have EButch in my top 17 though.

Has he self-exiled, or has he been punted?

Either way, I'm not missing him.

[milanja]

How long have we signed Dom for?

by keeping toia in the team, Robbo has showed his hand for the center pairings, looks like only injuries or some very poor games by marky or Toops could get him a look in again.

how long can we realistically hold a 600k winger in reserve grade?

[Chook2]

Thanks Chook2 for putting this up. We are missing the Kings regular TLT thread.

It's a decent looking team. Credit to Robbo for being quicker on the punt this year if someone is under performing (see Chad and the Dominator). Not sure I'd have EButch in my top 17 though.

No id say it’s earlier then expected for Egan butch
with Nat getting injured and no nsw cup game this weekend as they have the bye id say that has bought the nrl return earlier otherwise i would have expected another couple of nsw cup games before pushing steep and Foketi for bench time

it’s a worry though as our bench is tiny
expect either Leniu to go back to the bench as a swap for Foketi or someone or lasalu to come in late
it’s a worry if Whyte or Spencer go down we are screwed up front in particular Whyte
a lot of pressure on him