Myles To Lock?

[Guest]

not sure about lock but id like to see him in the backrow along with maubs. The fact that he is now far more mobile and fit is only a plus. Between those 2 we have 2 young players who have enough experience to take their games to the next level and shoulder the workload that the loss of the likes of fitz has created. Seems perfect for myles (backrow) - he can put his massive defensive workrate to good use whilst acting as almost a third frontrower giving the pack that extra size and grunt and go forward when the going may get tough in some encounters with other big NRL packs. This is how I see the pack shaping up:
8. FPN
9. Jaubs
10. Ryles
11. Myles
12.
13. Maubs

14. Paea
15. JWH
16. Symonds/Cherrington
17. Jones

I believe that there is one spot up for grabs in the pack. I have left a backrow spot vacant as I believe ideally thats what needs to be filled however imo, between symonds, cherro, conn, kennedy and masoe we need to fill 2 spots being an interchange spot (the one symonds and cherro occupy in the side above) and that backrow spot. Whether this means that either symonds or cherro move into the backrow to start with someone like kennedy or masoe onto the bench for some extra size and grunt or whether the likes of conn or even guerra make the seamless transition into that 12 jumper to me is still up in the air. I see symonds or cherro as the ideal to slot in there as both bring an outstanding attacking dimension in particular to our pack and backrow in different ways (cherro as the destroyer and symonds as the skillful hole-runner) but i think that maybe that would leave our starting pack a little too raw so maybe a conn in the starting backrow at least intially until the likes of cherro and symonds in particular as well as kennedy and masoe prove they are up to first grade (starting) standard on a more consistent and definitive basis.

Backline:
1. Carney
2. Graham
3. Perrett
4. Williamson
5. Miniciello
6. Anasta
7. Pearce

I see this as the ideal. Allow carney a free role which i think he will adapt to seamlessly defensively in particular as in an attacking sense it is his ideal role at least for the time being until ofcourse anasta retires/leaves accomodating a place in the halves. Id like to see graham and perrett down the left interchanging with one another seeing as both are capable in both positions to throw the defence something different every so often with anasta defending inside them for some size and strength. Williamson as the bolter i think is key. We need a genuine strike weapon and i think the kid has what it takes. PLaying inside mini should be the ideal for him as well as mini's advice on and off the field would be a great help for him. There was however talk on here that ryan may not be available for next year - a year off or something so in that case then i see SKD as the next in line to play a similar sort of role inside mini.

Verdict:
Not bad at all. Some real strengths about the side but still definite room for improvement. In terms of 2011 purchases; although early in the peice I see the need for a genuine strike weapon as paramount - inu would be my pick - excelled under smith, off contract and likely to be forced out at parra due to their roster and the cap. Also an experienced backrower to wear the vacant '12' jumper in the pack i named above for a few years whilst the youngsters find their feet. My ideal fit would be waterhouse in terms of age, attributes and playing style but im not sure of his contract details. If not him then someone of a similar age and playing style would suffice for that extra experience, leadership and grunt. Having lost friend a replacement at hooker must be sought unless of course jaubs lives up to his potential/hype and jones fulfills his potential and makes a tidy transition to more of a hooking role ala craig wing. Id love for us to offer friend a contract however once he is re-registered with the NRL/over his issues - very talented player, loves the club and a real asset if he can sort out his offfield misdemeanours. I believe by losing mason in particular as well as either mini or braith we should free up the necessary funds the make such acquisitons.
thoughts........

There are plenty of selection options and that is a great thing to have. I think Anthony Cherrington will start in the backrow. He is an explosive player and can play a very similar role to Zeb Taia. They are both big and strong and can generate plenty of 2nd phase plays with their offloads. Ryan Williamson will start off in the NYC I think but will eventually make his debut if he remains with us this year. I think next in line in the centres would be one of Shaun Kenny-Dowall or Joseph Leilua. According to O'Sullivan, he thinks Leilua will break into the first grade side playing right centre sometime in the early rounds. That's a big wrap for a kid who has just finished school but he has definite potential and can make a big impact in the NRL. I think the best team would be:

1. Todd CARNEY
2. Sam PERRETT
3. Phil GRAHAM
4. Ryan WILLIAMSON
5. Anthony MINICHIELLO
6. Braith ANASTA (C)
7. Mitchell PEARCE
8. Frank PAUL-NUUSUALA
9. James AUBUSSON
10. Jason RYLES
11. Mitch AUBUSSON
12. Jared WEAREA-HARGREAVES
13. Nate MYLES

14. Lopini PAEA
15. Tom SYMONDS
16. Anthony CHERRINGTON
17. Ben JONES

[Guest]

There are plenty of selection options and that is a great thing to have. I think Anthony Cherrington will start in the backrow. He is an explosive player and can play a very similar role to Zeb Taia. They are both big and strong and can generate plenty of 2nd phase plays with their offloads. Ryan Williamson will start off in the NYC I think but will eventually make his debut if he remains with us this year. I think next in line in the centres would be one of Shaun Kenny-Dowall or Joseph Leilua. According to O'Sullivan, he thinks Leilua will break into the first grade side playing right centre sometime in the early rounds. That's a big wrap for a kid who has just finished school but he has definite potential and can make a big impact in the NRL. I think the best team would be:

1. Todd CARNEY
2. Sam PERRETT
3. Phil GRAHAM
4. Ryan WILLIAMSON
5. Anthony MINICHIELLO
6. Braith ANASTA (C)
7. Mitchell PEARCE
8. Frank PAUL-NUUSUALA
9. James AUBUSSON
10. Jason RYLES
11. Mitch AUBUSSON
12. Jared WEAREA-HARGREAVES
13. Nate MYLES

14. Lopini PAEA
15. Tom SYMONDS
16. Anthony CHERRINGTON
17. Ben JONES

Yes all valid points and a pretty similar side to mine. Only criticism from me is the fact that you have 4 blokes all capable and naturally more comfortable in the frontrow starting with only one genuine prop on the bench. If your backing that roster then id suggest JWH to the bench for some impact and then either cherro or symonds to start in the backrow depending on form and also the nature of the opposition. Apart from that i cant help but agree

[Guest]

Yes all valid points and a pretty similar side to mine. Only criticism from me is the fact that you have 4 blokes all capable and naturally more comfortable in the frontrow starting with only one genuine prop on the bench. If your backing that roster then id suggest JWH to the bench for some impact and then either cherro or symonds to start in the backrow depending on form and also the nature of the opposition. Apart from that i cant help but agree

I'm not sure if you'd start Cherrington in front of Wearea-Hargreaves. But in terms of getting impact off the bench, I think Wearea-Hargreaves is your man. I don't want to see him playing in the front row as I think it will limit his attack to just hitting the ball straight up the middle which IMO is not his game. He can be very effective on the edges of the ruck, especially playing outside Pearce or Anasta. Maybe we are one prop short. Or maybe I'd like to see Martin Kennedy on the bench instead of Cherrington. He seems to have bulked up a fair bit and would certainly handle the front row duties IMO.

[Guest]

I'm not sure if you'd start Cherrington in front of Wearea-Hargreaves. But in terms of getting impact off the bench, I think Wearea-Hargreaves is your man. I don't want to see him playing in the front row as I think it will limit his attack to just hitting the ball straight up the middle which IMO is not his game. He can be very effective on the edges of the ruck, especially playing outside Pearce or Anasta. Maybe we are one prop short. Or maybe I'd like to see Martin Kennedy on the bench instead of Cherrington. He seems to have bulked up a fair bit and would certainly handle the front row duties IMO.

yes that could work. its just a balance issue thats all - 2 backrowers, a utility and 1 prop on the bench isnt versatile enough imo. At least by bringing someone like JWH off the bench you have someone who can play both up front and on the edges which may serve the sides rotation a little better thats all but maybe a kennedy is a shoe in with symonds and cherrington fighting it out for the backrow replacement spot

[Guest]

Throw in Mose Masoe to fight for a spot with Martin Kennedy. I'm excited to see what Masoe has to offer at NRL level as I think he can be very dangerous and useful. IMO he is better than Ben Matulino from the Warriors but has had so many injuries he is hardly ever on the field. If he can stay injury-free, mark my words, Mose Masoe WILL be the next big thing.

[horrie hastings]

Believe me NC muna..no gut on Carney at all. Looking trim.

Saw Carney at the stadium the other week,yep definately no gut,surprised by his skinny legs though.

[Roosterfarian]

Smith is using JWH in the front row - not second row..

[Guest]

after seeing Marty Kennedy yesterday he will fit nicely in the 2nd row this season

[novice chook]

Carney must do what I do then - stuck my gut out rather than holding it in. 'Cause every picture I see of him he appears to have a bit of tummy on him.

[Guest]

Carney must do what I do then - stuck my gut out rather than holding it in.

I could be very wrong, but my friend would call that a "Gunt" ?