late mail

[Guest]

jaubs out paea in, 4 prop bench

[Guest]

I would have preferred Masoe. I am still happy Smith is taking a punt at steamrolling the opposition forward pack.

[Chook Norris]

i would've preferred Mose as well.. but i'm sure Lopini will not disappoint.

His last game for the club.. in the big one!!

[Guest]

Paea? Masoe!

[novice chook]

For one horrible moment I thought I was going to see the name of Koupashitsme. Don't do it to me Smithy.

I have no problem with Lopini grabbing a place on the bench. Just reward for being the player and person he has been to this Club over the years. And I have no doubt that, given the opportunity, he would be determined to repay Smithy's faith in him.


NC

[supermario]

One last stand for the Hulk !!!!!!!

get out there Lopini, tear them a new one !!!!!!!

[melon....]

I would have preferred Masoe. I am still happy Smith is taking a punt at steamrolling the opposition forward pack.

So will he drop BJ? Has he dropped Jorbs? Is Graham back?

You could read it as follows:

Graham's back

Jorbs is there.

BJ dropped as he struggled last week at this pace.

Lopini in for extra starch. If Lopini wasnt so one dimensional this year id be happier. I hope he has glue on his hands.

[elo]

Graham won't play, BJ is staying.

[Vasco]

Paea could be useful off the bench in short, sharp bursts.

[Guest]

i dont like having 4 props on the bench, esp against a side like the dragons

[Guest]

Canberra have beaten St George twice this year and their strength is in their big props. Maybe Brian Smith is going to emulate their style?

[Guest]

I would have preferred BJ on the bench, gives us strike power, unpredictability and the ability to cover a LOT of contingencies.

If an outside back were to go down now we would be in deep trouble and I already had some reservations about BJ defending against Gasnier. I guess if Graham didn't pass the fitness tests nothing you can do about it but if he did I think that bench is a big risk.

[Roosterfarian]

Smith would be mad to play Paea. Hasnt featured all semis, not the fittest of blokes at the best of times. wtf?

[fletch]

would be very surprised if either Jaubs or Koups wasn't on the bench, with Anasta and Maubs 80 minute players we don't need 4 big boppers on the bench.

[Guest]

bbq or tomato?
source mate?