Gameday Dragons vs Warriors - [Round 7, 2024]

[Wheels 2024]

RTS defence was super iffy at wing against the bunnies. So I dunno.

At centre he has also missed some crucial tackles. I think with a little time he will easily adapt to either position although I think wing gives him more freedom to roam. And as a distributor I think Pompey goes well on top of his solid defense. His Carrys although not spectacular do often get him across the advantage line. It doesn’t make sense having Pompey and Ali on the interchange so something must be up.

 

[The Shah of Iran]

I'm wondering if both Ali and Pomps drop out for Zyon Maiu’u and Paul Roache coming in as hooker cover (seeing as we have none). Or maybe if Ali plays he comes off the bench and shifts Roger to a 14 type role in the middle for 20? Plenty of intrigue in this one. Definite speed and skill vs power with the 4 forward bench of the dragons

 

[Tookey 2.0]

At centre he has also missed some crucial tackles. I think with a little time he will easily adapt to either position although I think wing gives him more freedom to roam. And as a distributor I think Pompey goes well on top of his solid defense. His Carrys although not spectacular do often get him across the advantage line. It doesn’t make sense having Pompey and Ali on the interchange so something must be up.

My issue about all of this malarkey with RTS is that we were told early after he was coming back- he's a centre now and he needs time to grow in to that role.

With CNK missing out for the first 4 rds RTS was overlooked because he was a centre, yet now we're looking at putting him on the wing?! Doesn't make sense to me.

Roger's also made a bunch of unforced and uncharacteristic errors in the opening 6 rounds and at times has been a massive momentum killer, so for me either do one of two things:

1. Say that Rog is a centre and play him there all year, and let him develop there
Or
2. Shift Rog around where it suits the team, but let him play fb if CNK isn't there as he's our 2nd choice fb

If Roger plays wing tonight, that will be 3.5 games at center, 2 games at wing and 1.5 at fb - too much fucking around and no consistency, which is what he really needs imo

 

[ToiletDuck]

My issue about all of this malarkey with RTS is that we were told early after he was coming back- he's a centre now and he needs time to grow in to that role.

With CNK missing out for the first 4 rds RTS was overlooked because he was a centre, yet now we're looking at putting him on the wing?! Doesn't make sense to me.

Roger's also made a bunch of unforced and uncharacteristic errors in the opening 6 rounds and at times has been a massive momentum killer, so for me either do one of two things:

1. Say that Rog is a centre and play him there all year, and let him develop there
Or
2. Shift Rog around where it suits the team, but let him play fb if CNK isn't there as he's our 2nd choice fb

If Roger plays wing tonight, that will be 3.5 games at center, 2 games at wing and 1.5 at fb - too much fucking around and no consistency, which is what he really needs imo

Yeah it makes no sense to move him in round 7 to a 3rd position - bearing in mind that he will certainly spend more time at FB this year as CNK is injury prone. He's also coming back from a few years away from league, and playing a new position...needs time to sort himself out.

 

[WahsaurusRex]

My issue about all of this malarkey with RTS is that we were told early after he was coming back- he's a centre now and he needs time to grow in to that role.

With CNK missing out for the first 4 rds RTS was overlooked because he was a centre, yet now we're looking at putting him on the wing?! Doesn't make sense to me.

Roger's also made a bunch of unforced and uncharacteristic errors in the opening 6 rounds and at times has been a massive momentum killer, so for me either do one of two things:

1. Say that Rog is a centre and play him there all year, and let him develop there
Or
2. Shift Rog around where it suits the team, but let him play fb if CNK isn't there as he's our 2nd choice fb

If Roger plays wing tonight, that will be 3.5 games at center, 2 games at wing and 1.5 at fb - too much fucking around and no consistency, which is what he really needs imo

(https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=this mf spittin', just in case I have gone to young here haha)

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

The bench make up worries me. Can we even use Paul Roach?

I guess RTS could cover 6, so maybe not a bad shout to have pompey.

 

[Citygirl]

particularly in the forwards, eek.

Heading to the game tonight, can't wait.

Bring it home

 

[Lance155]

I hope Egan gets through the 80 and Roger doesn't get moved again!

 

[John Nick]

My issue about all of this malarkey with RTS is that we were told early after he was coming back- he's a centre now and he needs time to grow in to that role.

With CNK missing out for the first 4 rds RTS was overlooked because he was a centre, yet now we're looking at putting him on the wing?! Doesn't make sense to me.

Roger's also made a bunch of unforced and uncharacteristic errors in the opening 6 rounds and at times has been a massive momentum killer, so for me either do one of two things:

1. Say that Rog is a centre and play him there all year, and let him develop there
Or
2. Shift Rog around where it suits the team, but let him play fb if CNK isn't there as he's our 2nd choice fb

If Roger plays wing tonight, that will be 3.5 games at center, 2 games at wing and 1.5 at fb - too much fucking around and no consistency, which is what he really needs imo

I am pretty sure that Webster is aware of the problem.
Don't panic

 

[Stalefish540]

I hope Egan gets through the 80 and Roger doesn't get moved again!

I hope we score more points than the Dragons, will definitely help us win!

 

[Matiunz]

Gotta treat opposition with respect there’s no easy win- these guys beat Manly and have zero pressure.
Hope new guy can keep his head and not do the dumb shit he did last time he got a shot

 

[Tookey 2.0]

I am pretty sure that Webster is aware of the problem.
Don't panic

You would bloody hope so he's naming the team lol.

Nah just saying like, Webster swore black and blue (and green I guess ) that Rog is a centre and won't be moved and he's already played about 40% of his game time out of position.
Just maybe, don't paint yourself in to a corner so early on and then do what you said you wouldn't haha

 

[Stalefish540]

My flight is supposed to take off right around the end of the game, I'll be opening the emergency exit door if we're going to golden point.

 

[Matiunz]

I'm in Sydney for work this week.
6pm kick offs suck.
6pm kick offs in Woolongong really suck.
Trying my best to angle for a 4pm finish but

Shit even 4pm is pretty optimistic if u wanna make it to the game

 

[miket12]

My flight is supposed to take off right around the end of the game, I'll be opening the emergency exit door if we're going to golden point.

I’d get another travel agent

 

[John Nick]

You would bloody hope so he's naming the team lol.

Nah just saying like, Webster swore black and blue (and green I guess ) that Rog is a centre and won't be moved and he's already played about 40% of his game time out of position.
Just maybe, don't paint yourself in to a corner so early on and then do what you said you wouldn't haha

Hard to predict when we have so many injuries.

 

[Roadrunner]

Got the supplies in.Headache tablets,liquid refreshment and food to nurture the soul after last week.Time for the boys to burn off the dragons big time.Yea those 2 points are gold for us.

 

[sup42]

If that’s the case then that’s dumb. Why would they reshuffle the backline when the bench is the problem.

Injury?

 

[John Nick]

Got the supplies in.Headache tablets,liquid refreshment and food to nurture the soul after last week.Time for the boys to burn off the dragons big time.Yea those 2 points are gold for us.

We should be OK as long as we turn up with the right attitude.
Had a couple of beers and I have a bottle of wine for the start of the game.
PINOT WAH.

 

[tyrael]

I assume that that's the team list and also the team to run into the field. Can you do last minute changes?

Has anyone heard anything?