Flanagans out..

[bondi.boy]

Hutch is the very definiton of lukewarm in every aspect.

This is a guy the Dragqueens let go because he wasn't good enough to even make their shambles of a team. Make no mistake, Hutch is a last resort.

I suspect Lam and Friend will play the full 80 with Hutch as insurance.

However if we happen to be up by 20 points at halftime Robbo may change tack.

Without Hutch there is no insurance.
ITWT.

[Thirteen]

Without Hutch there is no insurance.
ITWT.

BB I am surprised that you’re so positive about his inclusion. Good to see.

[Vasco]

I have a good feeling about Hutcho starting and playing a solid game.

He doesn't have to do too much. Shovel to Keary, kick for the corners and defend well.

[roosterproud]

Lam in the halves makes sense to why when he has come on the field Jake stays on. Trent must have been testing him as a half. Give him some time next to keary. Hutch goes alright in the halves position. I would like to see Lam come on after 15 or 20 minutes and carve up around the ruck. I dont think Hutcho is elusive as much as Lam. We shut down Hunt and keep an eye on sailor we should be right. There forwards are lighter than ours and their backs arent too quick.

[The Skeez]

Why is everyone defending Kyle being dropped? In the old days players went back a grade, especially if you had another player training the house down.

I think Lam has been brought in to ignite that edge, run more and likely play more direct, giving Manu and wider more space and time.

Coaching masterstroke

[Lydon]

Why is everyone defending Kyle being dropped? In the old days players went back a grade, especially if you had another player training the house down.

I think Lam has been brought in to ignite that edge, run more and likely play more direct, giving Manu and wider more space and time.

Coaching masterstroke

Spot on!

[Lydon]

I have a good feeling about Hutcho starting and playing a solid game.

He doesn't have to do too much. Shovel to Keary, kick for the corners and defend well.

Kyle was doing the same job hence why I think Lam has been bought in, we need a point of difference..

[Monaco's Fan Club]

Why is everyone defending Kyle being dropped? In the old days players went back a grade, especially if you had another player training the house down.

I think Lam has been brought in to ignite that edge, run more and likely play more direct, giving Manu and wider more space and time.

Coaching masterstroke

If that was the reason, you would put Flanagan on the bench as cover, rather than Hutchison ...

[Labinator]

Flanno has been solid without setting the world on fire, but these past few weeks, it seems as though he's really not touching the ball until the last tackle. You could see last weekend that Lam was desperate to get involved, to the point where Robbo eventually had him playing first receiver. It's probably more a case of LL playing well and adding spark, which we're really lacking right now

[Johnny73]

According to the news, he’s been rested, not dropped or replaced.

[The Skeez]

Also, we don’t want to use the Broncos tradition of dropping players for a supposed ‘injury’ when it is in fact bad form. See Croft and Milford as their most recent examples.

[Labinator]

According to the news, he’s been rested, not dropped or replaced.

Weidler saying he's been dropped.

@Danny_Weidler


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[The Skeez]

According to the news, he’s been rested, not dropped or replaced.

He’s gone back to reserve grade where the pace is slower and the game opens up as he has more time. He’ll be back

[Labinator]

According to the news, he’s been rested, not dropped or replaced.

Weidler quoting Robbo saying he's been dropped..

[Lydon]

Flanno has been solid without setting the world on fire, but these past few weeks, it seems as though he's really not touching the ball until the last tackle. You could see last weekend that Lam was desperate to get involved, to the point where Robbo eventually had him playing first receiver. It's probably more a case of LL playing well and adding spark, which we're really lacking right now

100% agreed