Full squad...who's your team this weekend

[Guest]

With a full squad available (baring the season ended guys)...who is the team that will take us there?

I think the team will be as follows...

Mini
Graham
Linnett
SKD
Perret
Carney
Pearce
Anasta
MAubs
Myles
Ryles
Friend
Mosao

Conn
JWH
FPN
Koups/BJ - Tough call here as I like to carry a backup dummy half.

I wouldn't mind seeing BJ in for Graham...can't see it happening though

If needed
Jaubs
Kennedy
Lopini
Ford

I cant see anyone els playing a role unless severely crippled by injuries etc.

[Guest]

With a full squad available (baring the season ended guys)...who is the team that will take us there?

I think the team will be as follows...

Mini
Graham
Linnett
SKD
Perret
Carney
Pearce
Anasta
MAubs
Myles
Ryles
Friend
Mosao

Conn
JWH
FPN
Koups/BJ - Tough call here as I like to carry a backup dummy half.

I wouldn't mind seeing BJ in for Graham...can't see it happening though

If needed
Jaubs
Kennedy
Lopini
Ford

I cant see anyone els playing a role unless severely crippled by injuries etc.

For mine I think FPN has been better starting and playing more minutes. As for BJ in for Graham I prefer Linnett in the centres and BJ is definately not a winger

1. mini
2. graham
3. Linnett
4. SKD
5. Perrett
6. Carnage
7. Jnr
13. Anasta
12. Maubs
11. FPN
10. Myles
9. Jake
8. Ryles

14. BJ
15. JWH
16. Mose
17. Kennedy

[elo]

I think Brian will name a 5 or 6 man bench and leave us in the lurch tbh.

[fletch]

I think Brian will name a 5 or 6 man bench and leave us in the lurch tbh.

one thing is for sure whatever team he names tonight won't be the same team that runs out on saturday.

[Guest]

one thing is for sure, Nick Kouparitsis will be in the side.

[Guest]

What I would LIKE to see:

1. Minichiello
2. Perrett
3. Kenny-Dowall
4. Linnett
5. Graham / Leilua
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Ryles
9. Friend
10. Myles
11. Nuuausala
12. Aubusson
13. Anasta

14. Kennedy / Leilua
15. Conn
16. Hargreaves
17. Masoe

That way, either Graham (experienced but down on form) or Kennedy (in form but no experience) will miss out for the explosive Leilua. No deserving player misses out, I would keep Guerra and Symonds around for depth.

What I expect to see:

1. Minichiello
2. Perrett
3. Kenny-Dowall
4. Linnett / Leilua
5. Graham
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Ryles
9. Friend
10. Myles
11. Nuuausala
12. Aubusson
13. Anasta

14. Kouparitsas
15. Conn / Leilua
16. Hargreaves
17. Masoe

My issue with this team is that only one of Kennedy, Conn and Leilua will make the team, unless Smith drops Linnett to keep Leilua. It seems to me that Smith is more willing to drop Conn, Kennedy or Linnett, than Graham or Kouparitsas. Which is a shame because the rest of the team is well-developed, with outstanding balance.

For those who are saying Leilua is not a winger, well I do agree to an extent, BUT remember that Tony Williams, Taniela Tuiaki and Manu Vatuvei both came into first grade as centre/backrow utilities in the lower grades, and developed into powerful, tackle breaking wingers. We need a winger with a bit of size and imposing physical strength to contrast the speedier, elusive Sam Perrett. Give Leilua a bit of fine tuning out there with his ability under the high ball, and I wouldn't be surprised if he could actually develop into a high quality winger. He is about the same size, and with similar pace, to Daniel Vidot from the Raiders.

[fletch]

Mack, we can't waste Leilua on the wing he has not only amazing tackle breaking ability for someone so young but also great offloading skills, once Anasta is moved on expect to see a backrow of Maubs,Leilua,Myles.

I think your pretty close with your second team Mack, although I would expect either Masoe or JWH to start to add a bit of mongrel for the initial period.

[novice chook]

I would be happy with any lineup that did not include Koupashitsme.

Unfortunately, I'm destined to be disappointed yet again.

I reckon our lineup won't be settled until the last minute - I'm not convinced that some of those they claim are fit are, ie; Mini.


NC

[Guest]

I would be happy with any lineup that did not include Koupashitsme.

Unfortunately, I'm destined to be disappointed yet again.

I reckon our lineup won't be settled until the last minute - I'm not convinced that some of those they claim are fit are, ie; Mini.


NC

I have heard that Mini was ready to go last week but Brian decided not to play him,as it wasnt a must win game.

The only doubt is Masoe,but he should be ok.
Also heard that Maubs had a niggling shoulder problem,but will play through it.

All the rest are good to go,we will win!

[Guest]

its a hard task trying to fit everyone in... the easiest part is dropping koupawhateverhisfuknnaneis... and if we need a hooker to replace friend use jaubs... as for graham being down on some form im sure linnet will help reignite that... lets just hope the young fellow aint second guessing that knee of his an goes hard... my squad...

1. Minichiello
2. Perrett
3. Kenny-Dowall
4. Linnett / Leilua
5. Graham/ Linnet
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Ryles
9. Friend
10. Myles
11. Nuuausala
12. Aubusson
13. Anasta

14. JAubs
15. Conn
16. Hargreaves
17. Masoe

18. Kennedy
19. Symonds
20. Guerra

the hardest part is omitting Kennedy as he is playing well and plays with passion and discipline...after watching him in the dogs match (the second time round) dive on a loose ball and play the whistle like all great footballers should i have a lot of respect for him as a player...
our back line is ace we just need the forwards to lay the platform... some good hard running mixed with second phase play and quick play the balls just like the parra game...

hopefully 6/7/13 start going for repeat sets instead of the 4 points every play..

bottom line.... KOUPARITSAS MUST GO!!!!!!!

[Guest]

1. Minichiello
2. Perrett
3. Kenny-Dowall
4. Linnett
5. Graham
6. Carney
7. Pearce
8. Ryles
9. Friend
10. Myles
11. Nuuausala
12. Aubusson
13. Anasta

14. Conn
15. Leilua
16. Hargreaves
17. Masoe