Boyd Cordner says he's playing.

[Guest]

Maybe Mortimer dropping off could be a possibility,with Aubusson off the bench playing the extra forward/utility role.
That way we can carry 4 forwards on the bench.

[Guest]

Don't think they'd do that this late in the season, not opposed to the idea though.

Mortimer off the bench seems to be working pretty well, more so because Friend comes back into the game a lot more aggressive with his runs.

[Guest]

Jwh
Friend
Moa
Guerra
Sbw
Cordner

Morts
Fpn
Lod
Maubs

[Hawkeye]

Surely if LOD did a hamstring just last week, he can't be fit to play ?
I hope that he's not selected at 75% fitness, at the expense of a fully fit Napa. To be honest think I'd still prefer Napa ahead of a fit LOD. Physically Napa provides as much and maybe more than LOD. Sure LOD has the experience, but even without LOD, we still have a good sprinkling of experienced players right across the park. In the forwards alone Friend, JWH, FPN, SBW, Aubbo and Mortimer all have GF experience.

[ROC181]

love cords but I don't think he should be playing gf.

Yeah I agree...Was having a great season but thems the break. Running and tackling in training is not the same as a normal game let alone a GF against manly. It would be very strange to me, from seeing how TR is consistent with the team, to put in Cordner based on sentimentality because he could never be match fit. Maybe Boyd can wear the number 18 shirt

[stephenj]

i felt sorry for kennedy who warmed up with the team but was left off the bench, i rate him over fpn for his passion and defence but not his penalties

[Guest]

Jwh
Friend
Moa
Guerra
Sbw
Cordner

Morts
Fpn
Lod
Maubs

That looks really good.

[Tommy Smith]

I'd go with:

JWH
Friend
Moa
Cordner (much tighter in D than Guerra)
SBW
FPN

Morts
LOD
Guerra
Napa

Geez it's hard to leave Aubo out but I don't really see an alternative. We simply must have two props on the bench. If LOD isn't fit then MLK the Great will come in.

[Guest]

I'd go with:

JWH
Friend
Moa
Cordner (much tighter in D than Guerra)
SBW
FPN

Morts
LOD
Guerra
Napa

Geez it's hard to leave Aubo out but I don't really see an alternative. We simply must have two props on the bench. If LOD isn't fit then MLK the Great will come in.

I think you are just about spot on here. I think Robbo will bring in Liu instead of Kennedy if LOD isn't fit!!!

[roostersrule2]

Aubo will play, he'll come on for FPN like he did last night and when FPN comes back on he'll play at prop.

[Rooster_6]

Aubo will play, he'll come on for FPN like he did last night and when FPN comes back on he'll play at prop.

What role does Guerra play then?

SBW moving to lock in attack last night when FPN went off was a masterstroke, I wouldn't be messing around with that.

[roostersrule2]

What role does Guerra play then?

SBW moving to lock in attack last night when FPN went off was a masterstroke, I wouldn't be messing around with that.

If we want SBW to play lock then when FPN comes off, SBW to lock, Maubs to 2nd row and Guerra will be on the other 2nd row.

If Cordner plays he and Guerra can share that left side.

[Billy Gunn]

for me LOD comes in for LUI and Boyd for FPN and move SBW to lock

[Guest]

good ideas that everyone is suggesting. But surely you must be a little worried about changing the formula that has been great all year??

[Guest]

If Boyd Cordner is fit to play he will be selected. Not only does he provide us with extra attacking strike but he does a lot of great defensive work.

We're a better team with him playing. It is a tough call considering the players who have got us this far but i have a inclining Boyd will get selected.