Pick Your Team Pick Your Team 2018 Rnd 8 - Storm vs Warriors

[wallacenz]

I was actually surprised to see how small Lisone was when standing next to Roger Tuivasa-Sheck - he really hasn't offered anything to warrant his continued selection and sorry to say same with Tevaga - would still like to see Lawton given a shot. Didn't manage to see all the game but from what time he did have on the field Vete looked limp. Pleasantly surprised with Gelling.

Quoting another thread, it seems more valid in this thread.

Tevaga has merit as a utility bench player but they just leave him on the field too long. His defence wasnt flash yesterday and that is usually his strong point. When hes not defending well hes not bringing much to the forwards

 

[Centurion]

I was surprised with Vete as didn’t have a lot of time but didn’t really make an impact. I thought he’d be chomping at the bit to show the coaching staff that he is the real deal. Gavet not too far away

Massive step up from ISP so I thought he did his job well enough last night. Pace and demands of a game that had clearly the two best sides in the comp IMO.

More concerned about Lisone.

 

[Centurion]

Quoting another thread, it seems more valid in this thread.

Tevaga has merit as a utility bench player but they just leave him on the field too long. His defence wasnt flash yesterday and that is usually his strong point. When hes not defending well hes not bringing much to the forwards

The comment "Tevaga on for Paasi" made me nervous to be honest.

 

[ForTheLoveOfGod]

Lino everyday of the week over Shaun Jonhson. Warriors play better with Lino in charge im convinced now. Shaun Johnson bench utility

 

[Centurion]

Lino everyday of the week over Shaun Jonhson. Warriors play better with Lino in charge im convinced now. Shaun Johnson bench utility

Agree due largely due his combo with Green. More fluidity it seems and Lino has s surprisingly sharp turn of speed when called upon.

 

[Swanny]

Agree due largely due his combo with Green. More fluidity it seems and Lino has s surprisingly sharp turn of speed when called upon.

I thought the passing exchanges between Lino and Green/Roger Tuivasa-Sheck looked pretty laboured. We spent the majority of the match defending so that could explain why, but the backline moves certainly did nothing to create space and we struggled to put our backs in one on one situations.

 

[WellingtonOrca]

If Kata was fully fit, frankly I'd drop Hiku for Gelling if he can defend like that on the right as well.

 

[Danpatmac]

Is Papali'i under an injury cloud? IF not there is no way Satae is close to taking his spot.

Satae is only be there if Papali'i has to start for Harris

 

[Te Aro]

Hiku could be gone once Kata and Beale are fit. He has moments of excellence but he has the second highest amount of missed tackles in the comp and doesn't pass to Fusitua enough,. Fusitua should have a few extra tries by now if he was passed the ball more.

 

[rugged]

Satae is only be there if Papali'i has to start for Harris

Ah of course, my bad. Personally would stilk have Sao in the mix over.Satae.
I think Vete and Satae are competing for one spot.

 

[AlexM]

Don't drop hiku. Guys a legend . Always carries the hard ball. Defence is shaky , but he saves more than he lets in and a centre is never going to be 100%.
He is one of our best.

 

[rugged]

Don't drop hiku. Guys a legend . Always carries the hard ball. Defence is shaky , but he saves more than he lets in and a centre is never going to be 100%.
He is one of our best.

I don't think he is danger of being dropped. Although don't know that he always carries the ball hard. Certainly when attacking the line he does. But when hitting up from our own red zone he usually spins and backs slowly into the defence.

 

[AlexM]

I don't think he is danger of being dropped. Although don't know that he always carries the ball hard. Certainly when attacking the line he does. But when hitting up from our own red zone he usually spins and backs slowly into the defence.

He still takes the tackle, lots of post contact metres too , so he is fighting in the tackle. The guy is just a tough footballer.

 

[kheenanb]

Hiku could be gone once Kata and Beale are fit. He has moments of excellence but he has the second highest amount of missed tackles in the comp and doesn't pass to Fusitua enough,. Fusitua should have a few extra tries by now if he was passed the ball more.

Hiku needs to go. Just cannot defend front on. Gets exposed every time with his weak effort

 

[RobRoyMcCoy]

1.Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2. Fusitua
3. Hiku
4. Gelling
5. Big Kenny
6. Green
7. Lino
8. Paasi
9. Bully
10. Afoa
11. Harris
12. Mannering
13. Blair

14. Tevaga
15. Papali'i
16. Vete
17. Sao

Assumes Tohu Harris is fit to play. Otherwise Papali'i to start and BamBam onto bench.

 

[WarriorBall]

Anyone know if the teams named earlier given we play Wednesday?

 

[Sup42]

1. Roger Tuivasa-Sheck
2. Fusitua
3. Hiku
4. Gelling
5. Ken
6. Green
7. Lino/Johnson
8. Bunty
9. Luke
10. Paasi
11 Papalii
12 Blair (In place of Harris, don't want him playing after two head knocks, they should have HIA on the first knock to the head but hey Warriors). at least this guy can pass the ball.
13. Mannering, can't pass stay out of the running lanes bro...decoy job...tackle up.

14. Tevanga
15. Gavet
16. Sao
17. Lawton, want to see this guy play some football, fast like Lisone, tackles well, wont pass it to the opposition being a hero.

 

[WellingtonOrca]

Harris is almost certainly out thanks to NRL conussion protocols and the game being on Wednesday.

 

[Te Aro]

1.Roger Tuivasa-Sheck

Assumes Tohu Harris is fit to play. Otherwise Papali'i to start and BamBam onto bench.

I highly doubt it with such a short turn around.

 

[wrighty]

Anyone know if the teams named earlier given we play Wednesday?

I would like to know this as well.

I have a suspicion the answer is no as by memory all the team lists seem to come out on a tuesday night - even for the Thursday and Friday matches this year.

Does someone know the answer??