Pick Your Team Warriors v Sharks - Round 1, 2024 PICK YOUR TEAM

[Warriorsitsouryear]

I’ve settled on the ‘said’ 13 for a number of weeks. Like others - debating over 2 bench spots. Walker and Niukore are locked in. I would go with Lussick - we often needed a hooker to spell Egan and with the versatility of Walker, Niukore, Barnett and Capewell… added with the minutes on the field we want with our middles - AFB, Tohu, Barnett, Walker, Niukore - then we don’t want to or need to have three middle players on the bench - Niukore will be middle and edge. Therefore we can have Walker and Lussick. CHT will come into contention in a few weeks for possibly Lussick depending how each go.

So I think ALe will be the best extra middle… however, Webby may give Jazz the first chance.

Walker / Niukore / Lussick / Jazz
- Ale waiting for his opportunity next up.
- Bunty will join the 17 if AFB, Barnett or Niukore are out.

I did see value in some posts that the Sharks have big middles and we could do with Bunty. However， 为冬天always need to go like for like - It depends on Webby’s tactics - I think we will target their middles and work them over with a fast ruck game = Ale or Jazz

 

[run_it_str8_again]

Jazz will play

Because I don't know why

But Jazz will play

I don't like it but Jazz will play

 

[ndp26]

I think this is the right 17.

I would really like to see Afoa and Barnett switch but it doesn't seem to be the way they will go.

Given CHT didn't play in the second trial, I'd have thought Lussick will be there over CHT - CHT being Webby's "ultimate utility" project over the season?

 

[Lance155]

I think we still need to give Capewell or Ford a rest during game (mostly for impact). Who would everyone prefer move to second row for a stint? Mitch or Marata?

 

[Spence]

I think we still need to give Capewell or Ford a rest during game (mostly for impact). Who would everyone prefer move to second row for a stint? Mitch or Marata?

Are we going to play Tohu at prop for a stint this season? If not, we could consider giving him 20 mins on an edge in order to give Walker 40 mins per game at lock?

 

[Noitall]

Are we going to play Tohu at prop for a stint this season? If not, we could consider giving him 20 mins on an edge in order to give Walker 40 mins per game at lock?

With Niukore having a more prominent role in the middle this year, I think that’s a good idea

 

[Damo]

Are we going to play Tohu at prop for a stint this season? If not, we could consider giving him 20 mins on an edge in order to give Walker 40 mins per game at lock?

I don't think Tohu is cut out for the edge these days.

Niukore would be the one for me.

 

[BabylonPink]

1. TT
2.DWZ
3.RB
4.RTS
5.MM

6.LM
7.SJ

8.AFB
9.WE
10.MB
11.JF
12.KC
13.TH

14.DW
15.MN
16.JT
17.FL

18.TMM

 

[KO WAI RA]

Toop’s set the bench mark as a dominant specialist…..WORLD CLASS AT THAT TO BOOT…
(So soooo many moon’s ago!!)

Only now are we getting that same parity but potentially on both sides of the field.
Ali has to ride #17 for the last 20min

Rodge
Berry
Ali
Hit em wit tha RBA doctrine….

 

[Tragic]

Jazz will play

Because I don't know why

But Jazz will play

I don't like it but Jazz will play

I don't think he will. Lussick will get a bench spot, he is a step down from wade but plays hard when he spells him and Webby seems to like him on the bench. Walker, Marata will be in the bench with Ale and Afoa fighting for the last spot.

 

[Tragic]

Toop’s set the bench mark as a dominant specialist…..WORLD CLASS AT THAT TO BOOT…
(So soooo many moon’s ago!!)

Only now are we getting that same parity but potentially on both sides of the field.
Ali has to ride #17 for the last 20min

Rodge
Berry
Ali
Hit em wit tha RBA doctrine….

I would like to see that 1st round as nsw cup is at same ground as top side which isn't the case most weeks, so he can get a game and then take the bench spot for a spell. But it ain't happening.

 

[tyrael]

Anyone but Butterfingers Tries Too Much Jazz Hands.

I saw enough during the Trial.

 

[BabylonPink]

Anyone but Butterfingers Tries Too Much Jazz Hands.

I saw enough during the Trial.

It would be between Jazz , Afoa and Ale for that 16. Role I think

 

[JustLikeStartingOver]

yes there is just 240 minutes in the middle and tohu and AFB get 120 of those (at least) then the other half shared between 4 players (walker, barnett, niukore and ????) is plenty. If Niukore spends 10-15 minutes on an edge that difference can be made up as well.

Then you can have specialist hooker, halves or backs cover. Which when everyone is fit, is surely hooker cover

 

[Billyspleen75]

Are we going to play Tohu at prop for a stint this season? If not, we could consider giving him 20 mins on an edge in order to give Walker 40 mins per game at lock?

Tohu and Walker have definitely both played in "the middle" together, so one of them was technically at prop.
Agree with the other poster that Tohu shouldnt be considered on the edge any longer, especially with Marata and Barnett as options. Marata being first pick to cover the edge

 

[BabylonPink]

You've got

14.DW middle/lock/halves/Backs cover, in that order
15.MN Middle/Lock/Edge/Centre cover I.t.o
16.JT/BA/TA Middle
17.FL Hooker/Lock

Probably could cover any position on the field.
Have TMM as 18th man if CNK or Metcalf gets Ko'd

 

[Lance155]

I find Barnett stronger on the edge than at prop. Niukore is pretty effective at both...

 

[Fufu]

moving forward, Jazzys best bet to stay in the team has to be by improving his dummy half passing. Needs to get good enough to spell Egan for 10-20 minutes per match, and then bulldog it up in the middle for another 10-20 minutes.

 

[BangBro's (still banging)]

Seems everyone has the same starting XIII locked in. Just questions on the bench.

Walker - middle forward rotation
Niukore - middle forward rotation and edge cover.
??? - likely room for one for middle forward. Bunty over Jazz and Ale imo.
Lussick - I think hooker cover is the best option for the last bench spot. May eventually be CHT once he is back up to speed. Lussick takes the spot for now after a good pre season.

I'd also be loathe to put Jazz on the same bench as a half and Walker. I think Jazz and walker should be in competition for one spot and Bunty/Ale in competition for the other.

Nicho Hynes supposedly ready for round 1. Though if the Sharks are looking to get him right for a long season, an away round 1 game in New Zealand would be the time to give him a week off.

Just curious, if we see CHT as utility 14, do the club give him time at DH for the cup side?

 

[Ref]

I’ve settled on the ‘said’ 13 for a number of weeks. Like others - debating over 2 bench spots. Walker and Niukore are locked in. I would go with Lussick - we often needed a hooker to spell Egan and with the versatility of Walker, Niukore, Barnett and Capewell… added with the minutes on the field we want with our middles - AFB, Tohu, Barnett, Walker, Niukore - then we don’t want to or need to have three middle players on the bench - Niukore will be middle and edge. Therefore
however, Webby may give Jazz the first chance

Walker / Niukore / Lussick / Jazz
- Ale waiting for his opportunity next up.
- Bunty will join the 17 if AFB, Barnett or Niukore are out.