Team news

[Yak]

Tini probably doesn't get to show his skills as much as some of our other backrowers due to his great workrate which sees him playing that tight forward replacement role. His first few games he spent a bit of time on the edges and was really impressive. So I think he's probably a victim of his own effort. Puts more pressure on kickers than anyone else in the team. And as fitzy mentioned has a very good passing game just short of the line to put faster support players through.

Plus he's on half Symonds' salary.

[Guest]

I don't see much in Arona either tbh

Arona is a work horse and we really need someone like that at the club.

[Pass the Ball]

Arona actually played the same minutes as JWH..

which was more than Takairangi, Mose and Tasi..

I like how he doesn't seem to make mistakes and give away penalties..

EDIT - Ok he may have given away a penalty against St.George..

[Guest]

i like arona. i think we can develop him into a really top draw lock. he has absolutely all the skills and on paper would make the perfect lock. he is a similar build to gallen/fensom who are the top locks in the game, has a massive workrate in defence and attack, has also played as a prop so can play that tight role extremely well as well as being a player who has covered at hooker in the past and has excellent footwork, hole-running and ball playing attributes. personally, i expected a little more from him since his debut - he hasnt quite kicked on yet imo but he definitely has the potential. throw on top of that his excellent attitude and leadership qualities and we could have a real gem. every pack needs an unsung hero. maybe he is it for us.

[Cockadoodledoo]

Linnett is unavailable to injury, did his medial ligament early on in the game apparently... sounds like he gave it his all in his last game for the club good on him!

SKD named but still in massive doubt.

BJ & Sammy also in doubt

FPN was available for selection this week

Rumour is he is out and it is pretty ugly for him.. ie; off field incident.

[Big Poppa Pump]

Rumour is he is out and it is pretty ugly for him.. ie; off field incident.

Mate...........no. Surely not lil ole BJ??

[bigben]

mataka and pritchard will cover for those injured.

[BUDDY]

Rumour is he is out and it is pretty ugly for him.. ie; off field incident.

Sounds pretty bad. Hard to believe. I hope it is all BS or looks like we may lose another one.

[Guest]

Does anyone know anymore?

[morley101]

BJ was struggling with his hammy big time after he scored his try last week.

[Vasco]

So it sounds as though we will be without 3 of our backs.

Can't wait for J Carney to spill a few.

[bondi-boy]

They all spill a few.

Heavy showers at times tomorrow.

[Guest]

Omg not Justin Carney.. PLAY MOGA SMITHY

[supermario]

Omg not Justin Carney.. PLAY MOGA SMITHY

Apparently there is a rule the NRl brought in that will not allow under 18's to play first grade.

[Red.]

Rumour is he is out and it is pretty ugly for him.. ie; off field incident.

I hope this turns out to be false.