SQUAD v STORM

[DP1990]

Strongest team we've had this year I reckon. Players coming in to form and combinations clicking at the right time.

Would Billy Smith get that left centre spot over Momo?

Would Sitili get the bench spot over E Butcher? I think Nat Butcher has been better than Sitili on the right edge tbh. Just as much attacking upside but he is much better defensively. I don't think it is any coincidence that our fortunes have also co-incided with a better defensive player coming into the fold.

I think Billy Smith at 100% fit and healthy walks in front of Momo. Those handful of games Billy played showed his potential ... but nonetheless we march on and play with who we've got !

[HunchoRooster]

Best possible 17 we could put on the park. Great bench. Will be a tough game down there. Will need to beat them and the refs. Carrrn Easts!!

[Thirteen]

Big Nelson will have nowhere to hide… he had a field day vs a soft broncos pack… he’ll have nightmares vs the RWB. Here come the Roosters…

SST can put him in his place like he did in 2019.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Great side. This is going to be brutal. As will the next week. Then finals.

What a stitch up from the NRL this draw is.

[The Lip]

On form Sitili wouldn't make the team if he came back this week.

I really feel sorry for Hutch even though I left him out myself.

Sitilli would push Egan out - it's easy to forget how good he was when the team was shit.

[Rooster R]

It is a great looking squad, only missing Stitili, but a squad that can go all the way.

[Blue Suede Schubert]

Not really surprised by the team named. Gotta feel for May and Hutch missing the cut or will there be a late surprising change?

[Thirteen]

Poor Hutch. Robbo can give him his grand final ring this year.

I think May knew he was only a fill in until the injured guys came back. He’ll get his chance.

[Waylander]

If Suaalii and Toops stay on their wings in defence, we don't throw intercept passes, don't take short drop-outs, don't do bat-on passes that go wrong, don't make mistakes trying to score from every play, don't throw wayward passes like Cook did...we have a good chance of winning the game.
Storm are the Premiers-in-waiting, IMO, so it will be very difficult to beat them at home.

FMD you must be a joy to be around. Is your nickname Chuckles?

Do you not realise that a lot of the times that the wingers come in, it is because of issues with the defensive reads inside them?

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Yes Sitili would be in the starting 13 and N Butcher on the bench replacing his Brother

In your opinion

[King Salvo]

SST can put him in his place like he did in 2019.

NAS is playing second row though and not in the middle - so who ever defends inside Keary or Walker will be having a busy night as there will be plenty of traffic going their way.

Manu and Suaalii need to get in tune D wise too - Manu rushing up and in and Suaalii leaving his wing will be fruit for the sideboard for Olam and Nofo - Hughes and Munster will have a field day orchestrating the Storms left side attack if they defend like that.

[ism22]

Finally ... a strong and powerful line up


That bench is lethal !!!

Yeah I don't wanna jinx us but when's the last time we were full-strength? Hope we can do a job on 'em.

[Headless Chook]

I have to say that this is the most confident I have felt heading into a clash with the Storm for a very long time. I think we will win and win well

[ism22]

In your opinion

Yep 4 tries and a career best performance that's celebrated by all commentators... makes sense to put him on the bench.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

That was my top 17 team, so...I'm happy!