Team in June

[Next time]

Let's presume all the injured players are fit and ready to play post June...Sammy Walker , Brandon Smith , Lindsay, Nat Butcher, what does the team selection look like?
Teddy
Toops
Toia
Billy
Marky
Sandon
Sam Walker
Hugo 13
Rads
Chrichton
Lindsay
Watson
Whyte
Bench...
Wong
Lenui
Butcher
Butcher
18+
Steep
Foketi
Losalu

other thoughts?

[BTRD]

Next time will be my first time - L Collins has really been disappointing this year. Also maybe we might need a utility on the bench.

But for sure, if every player is fit at this time, it will be interesting to see our 17.

After belting the Dragons today - consistentcy is the key for us.

[top_joe]

Still Hugo at 6 - need the long kicks, which will only get better over time.

[Chook2]

Let's presume all the injured players are fit and ready to play post June...Sammy Walker , Brandon Smith , Lindsay, Nat Butcher, what does the team selection look like?
Teddy
Toops
Toia
Billy
Marky
Sandon
Sam Walker
Hugo 13
Rads
Chrichton
Lindsay
Watson
Whyte
Bench...
Wong
Lenui
Butcher
Butcher
18+
Steep
Foketi
Losalu

other thoughts?

I think close
savala is a 6-7 or not in the 17 so he or Sandon misses out
I think Brendon smith will be the number 14 and they may leave Conner at 9
also Wong has done well and deserves the 11 with rads at 13 in his best position

[Thirteen]

I just love that we are having the “who’s going to miss out” conversation.

[Bates]

I think close
savala is a 6-7 or not in the 17 so he or Sandon misses out
I think Brendon smith will be the number 14 and they may leave Conner at 9
also Wong has done well and deserves the 11 with rads at 13 in his best position

How to best use Watson when the Cheese is fit is a conundrum.

He's now too valuable to play off the bench in a developing team.

[Bates]

I just love that we are having the “who’s going to miss out” conversation.

Stick around as from 11pm we move onto the "mine is bigger than yours conversation"

We'll be swinging d#cks.

[Chook2]

How to best use Watson when the Cheese is fit is a conundrum.

He's now too valuable to play off the bench in a developing team.

Yes only way I’d say is Watson starts at 9. And cheese as the 14
radley would have a speed and cheese goes to 13 or move Watson to 13
but he has to play at least 60 min of not 80 and you can’t take him off the field

interesting in 2026 Watson is the perfect 14 but I can see rads only playing 40 min or so at lock as they will want to keep Watson on the field with Robson there
maybe Rads could also give Wong a spell for 20 min on the edge

[Bates]

Yes only way I’d say is Watson starts at 9. And cheese as the 14
radley would have a speed and cheese goes to 13 or move Watson to 13
but he has to play at least 60 min of not 80 and you can’t take him off the field

interesting in 2026 Watson is the perfect 14 but I can see rads only playing 40 min or so at lock as they will want to keep Watson on the field with Robson there
maybe Rads could also give Wong a spell for 20 min on the edge

You're all over it!

As in I agree.

[Inflictor]

I can't see both Hugo and Sandon in the team once Sammy is back. Hard call atm but Hugo probably just ahead because of the impact his kicking game has had.
When fully fit I see Brandon on the bench unless we release him to Souffs.
But as said it's great that we are talking about how hard it is to find a spot for everyone. Last week the discussion was who shouldn't be in the team.

FFS

[Waylander]

I think close
savala is a 6-7 or not in the 17 so he or Sandon misses out
I think Brendon smith will be the number 14 and they may leave Conner at 9
also Wong has done well and deserves the 11 with rads at 13 in his best position

Why do you insist on calling him Brendon? I’ve noticed you doing it time and time again. I don’t mean to hassle you but it’s a pet peeve of mine when people get players names wrong.

[GrubBER]

I would go,

1.Teddy
2.Toops
3.BillySmith
4.Toia
5.Marky Mark

6.Savala
7.Walker

8.Whyte
9.Watson
10.Collins

11.Crighton
12.Wong
13.Radley

14.Sandon Smith
15.N.Butcher
16.Leniu
17.Steep

18.E.Butcher
19.Foketi
20.Brandon Smith (Captain NSW cup lol)

Sandon Smith would make the perfect utility/Hooker ala Craig Wing

[BraveTheWorld]

I would go,

1.Teddy
2.Toops
3.BillySmith
4.Toia
5.Marky Mark

6.Savala
7.Walker

8.Whyte
9.Watson
10.Collins

11.Crighton
12.Wong
13.Radley

14.Sandon Smith
15.N.Butcher
16.Leniu
17.Steep

18.E.Butcher
19.Foketi
20.Brandon Smith (Captain NSW cup lol)

Sandon Smith would make the perfect utility/Hooker ala Craig Wing

Yep, this is my team as well except I would have Foketi over Steep. I rate Steep highly, but Foketi looks exceptional at the moment, and very aggressive.

I think Watson is going too well to bring Brandon into the team. I actually think Brandon could be quite a boost, but the team balance is probably better without him at the moment.

I think Sandon is a better player than Hugo for the moment, but Hugo and Walker just seems a more natural combination, and Hugo's yardage kicks are something we desperately need.

[MKCS]

I could see it being:

1. Tedesco 2. Tupou 3. Billy Smith 4. Toia 5. Mark N 6. Savala 7. Walker 8. Collins 9. Watson 10. Whyte 11. Crichton 12. Wong 13. Radley

14. Brandon Smith.15. N. Butcher 16. Leniu 17. E. Butcher/Steep/Foketi

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- I think the backline from yesterday is our strongest. Mark N was very good at right wing, Toia seemed more comfortable with Mark N out there with him, Billy and Tupou seem good together also.

- In the halves Savala offers the longer kick and the bigger body which meshes well with Sam who does not have those things yet.

- Watson too good to drop from 9 which works out well as Brandon Smith was at his most successful as a bench utility. Brandon can predominantly play bench lock forward to give Radley a break when need be but could also play hooker if Watson has a game where workload is particularly high and he needs a break. He'll be a great utility to have either as impact, fatigue relief or injury cover.

- Three way battle for the 17 jersey with arguments being made for all three players. For me I'd personally go with Egan Butcher but wouldn't complain at Foketi or Steep either.

- Could see Sandon Smith remaining at 6 since Robbo seemingly sees a lot in him.

- Personally think if the team above remains injury free it could maybe make week 2 finals or even a prelim. On paper it is very strong.

[caz]

back 5 from yesterday
6. between savala and smith, we'll have a better idea in june
7. walker

8. whyte
9. watson
10. n butch
11. crichton
12. radley
13. b smith

14. leniu
15. collins
16. wong
17. yeah, rock paper scissors

rads's best spot might be lock but brandon smith will be very useful in the middle and rads is more than useful on the edge. with watson and b smith in the 13 you don't need a traditional 14