Internationals Kiwis vs Kangaroos 2018

[WarriorBall]

That press conference where they named the team still sticks in my mind. Was so Mickey Mouse. Nikau and Kidwell sitting there nervously laughing while Adam Blair called in on the phone.

It was a shambles and worse still it was allowed play out in front of the media, one of the lowest points in New Zealand rugby league.

 

[scottyb]

How is Moses Suli eligible to play for the Kiwi's? he was born in Sydney to Tongan parents. Has he lived in NZ as a youngster?

 

[Tedster]

Whats wrong with this picture on zero tackle, they taking the p or what?

Whats inappropriate about this?

 

[Fazz]

Just going to throw is out there, but JT13 hasn't been the ABSOLUTE NUKE that he was in the past this year. I'm not as bummed about him leaving the team any more. Fusitua is a loss, but lets be honest - he's still a winger. He's more replaceable than say a half or a hooker.

 

[Defence]

How is Moses Suli eligible to play for the Kiwi's? he was born in Sydney to Tongan parents. Has he lived in NZ as a youngster?

His parents are probably nz citizens.
That's how a lot of people get into Australia- nz is a stepping stone.

 

[razzrillinger]

His parents are probably nz citizens.
That's how a lot of people get into Australia- nz is a stepping stone.

Had a passport issue last time he was meant to play in NZ, classic Moses Suli.

 

[95 'til infinity]

Just going to throw is out there, but JT13 hasn't been the ABSOLUTE NUKE that he was in the past this year.

That's true and the Cows average season wouldn't have helped but
IMO he'd still walk into any of the national teams...Roos included.

 

[Fazz]

That's true and the Cows average season wouldn't have helped but
IMO he'd still walk into any of the national teams...Roos included.

Oh yeah, he'd definitely still make whatever team he wanted to, but he's just in the kind of form that makes me think the world is ending (like last year)

 

[Trugoy]

I reckon Joseph Manu has got a centre spot sewn up. Even moreso if the Roosters go deep in the finals.
Anyone know how long Whare is out of action for?

 

[WarriorBall]

I reckon Joseph Manu has got a centre spot sewn up. Even moreso if the Roosters go deep in the finals.
Anyone know how long Whare is out of action for?

He’ll be right to go in a few weeks.

 

[WarriorBall]

I reckon Joseph Manu has got a centre spot sewn up. Even moreso if the Roosters go deep in the finals.
Anyone know how long Whare is out of action for?

He’s probably the most in form Center option tbh, would be an interesting matchup if he were to mark Mitchell against the Kangaroos in October.

 

[bruce]

What do the Kiwis plan to do with Isaako, Watene-Zelezniak and Rapana and only 2 wing positions?
With Whare in doubt can 1 of them play centre? Rapana maybe.

1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2 Dallin Watene-Zelezniak
3 Rapana
4 Marsters
5 Isaako

Isaako can kick goals, would that be a clincher?

 

[bruce]

It was a shambles and worse still it was allowed play out in front of the media, one of the lowest points in New Zealand rugby league.

So true...and shit they have had some!!!...us old timers could run a thread on good Kiwi disaster stories...but they still survive

No benji in the wider squad... thought he has been in form this year

Not playing in the finals...I haven't checked but I think only Masters, Rapana, Ah Mau, Taupau and Proctor aren't in the finals. Geez that is one tough forward pack. I like the look of this.

 

[Defence]

Not playing in the finals...I haven't checked but I think only Masters, Rapana, Ah Mau, Taupau and Proctor aren't in the finals. Geez that is one tough forward pack. I like the look of this.

Ah mau is playing finals

 

[Tony Martin]

Joseph manu has done some freakish stuff this year; he’s just not an Aussie so the Aussie commentators don’t get as hard over him. In saying that gasnier is a huge fan. Would have him in a warriors jumper any day over Latrell

 

[Tonbridge (Swanley)]

So true...and shit they have had some!!!...us old timers could run a thread on good Kiwi disaster stories...but they still survive

Not playing in the finals...I haven't checked but I think only Masters, Rapana, Ah Mau, Taupau and Proctor aren't in the finals. Geez that is one tough forward pack. I like the look of this.

Proctor wouldn't make my team...Ah Mau is still playing finals.

 

[Defence]

8. Bromwhich
9.Luke
10.Taupau
11.Proctor
12.Harris
13.Blair

14.B Smith
15.NAS

There's a real Melbourne flavor to that pack- 3 current, 3 past.
I like it.

 

[AlexM]

There's a real Melbourne flavor to that pack- 3 current, 3 past.
I like it.

A lot of old heads and combos from past glory, but enough New blood.
Solid defensive back row, large props.
Rapana I think would tear Shit up outside masters I think.

 

[bruce]

Tapine will be a loss. He was one of the few who stood out last time.

 

[warriors4eva]

got my tickets for the test match

east stand, covered, still plenty left, most of the front 6 rows gone though.