Generally with a 2 hooker rotation you would only want to make 1 sub, eg first hooker for 50 mins and the second to see out the last 30
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Having a bench make up that can absolutely change the whole game structure every 20mins is such a critical component within today’s age…
So,can we rotate the talent we have when required…..?
Is Webby this type of coach?
Hasn’t been yet because he has definitely protected & introduced this exceptional youth as needed to ensure 1st grade readiness ….
The old saying: you good enough den your old enough….!!!!!!!
Healy,Leka,Laban,,Dom etc
Being able to change the game structure with X factor & footy IQ constantly is every coach’s holy grail…..
Do we actually have this component at present?
Looks promising famz…..
Will the trigger get pulled this season is the question !!!!
So,can we rotate the talent we have when required…..?
Is Webby this type of coach?
Hasn’t been yet because he has definitely protected & introduced this exceptional youth as needed to ensure 1st grade readiness ….
The old saying: you good enough den your old enough….!!!!!!!
Healy,Leka,Laban,,Dom etc
Being able to change the game structure with X factor & footy IQ constantly is every coach’s holy grail…..
Do we actually have this component at present?
Looks promising famz…..
Will the trigger get pulled this season is the question !!!!
Pretty much nailed it Ko Wai Ra.
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CHT covers just as many positions as what Lance did …
Come on mate...
Outside of being on the bench and in the halves, Chanel has started 3 game at fullback and no where else.
Hohaia was a regular starter at FB, Centre, 5/8, half back, hooker and a super sub.
To channel my inner Will Smith...keep Hohaia's name out ya mouth lol
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The coach did. And yet won't play him
when he played 7 last season he was right up there with Hughes statistically
What do the Warriors do with ‘world-class’ Te Maire Martin in 2025?
The 29-year-old is currently free to negotiate with rival clubs for a new contract.
We only have one spot left for this year so what we have is what we have. Cappy needs to get very busy with the 2026 squad
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Funny thing with TMM 6 is where he has played most of his games.
Played as five-eighth for the West Tigers in Holden cup. Even named as five-eighth in the team of the year.
Then played for the Junior Kiwis as you guessed it five-eighth.
Played for Penrith at yep five-eighth again
Went to North Queensland and yeah again at five-eighth
Then played for the Kiwis at five-eighth.
Plays for us at five-eighth and it is like he disappears on the field. Plays a couple of good games at 7 and some people think he is the next SJ. Good eyes up play but his kicking is shit. The stats people will go and quote some numbers for his kicks but not watch where he kicked it. Be nice if he remember where he actually started his career.
He was world class when they had that win over Panthers, he kicked 600m, But that stat is one off but he did It!
Yeah mate we can't deny how good he was but I have memories of him being a complete fail and usually outside SJ.
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SJ was a killer of hogging the ball and TMM is a quiet type of guy!
And he is still the best 7 option we have and best chance of the team scoring points.
and will leave Metcalf to be good at what he does at 6
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Should have been demanding the ball but probably got so frustrated he just drifted out of the game.
AW should have been running these guys in the trials LM 6 and TMM 7.
That's the only way to test them under pressure before Round 1 and a chance to build up a combination
Our halves are likely to be a problem all year and it will be a big reason why we likely won't make the finals. The top sides are typically settled in their halves or if it's a team that improves they make a change that works out.
It is natural to have a headache replacing someone like Johnson when you have as much doubt over the successor as we have. If we had the next guy running the NSW Cup side for a few years ready and waiting it would be a different story.
They all have their flaws so. Martin can provide some nice touches but can end up disappearing, CHT isn't really a ball player and his running game isn't really a danger. He has heart and could end up a decent organiser. Metcalf has speed and it looked like his ball playing had improved in the trials. Organising is going to be a work on.
Boyd I don't know much about. I've seen him play but didn't pay much attention to him. If he can organise and kick there is an opportunity.
Webster said he won't rush to change the halves. After 6 rounds though If we struggle or due to injury we will likely see every combination.
Outside of the halves we need to get everything else right. We need to get go forward and not just from the outside back carries. The outsides need to make sure they are in formation and supporting. That will help make things easier for the halves.
It is natural to have a headache replacing someone like Johnson when you have as much doubt over the successor as we have. If we had the next guy running the NSW Cup side for a few years ready and waiting it would be a different story.
They all have their flaws so. Martin can provide some nice touches but can end up disappearing, CHT isn't really a ball player and his running game isn't really a danger. He has heart and could end up a decent organiser. Metcalf has speed and it looked like his ball playing had improved in the trials. Organising is going to be a work on.
Boyd I don't know much about. I've seen him play but didn't pay much attention to him. If he can organise and kick there is an opportunity.
Webster said he won't rush to change the halves. After 6 rounds though If we struggle or due to injury we will likely see every combination.
Outside of the halves we need to get everything else right. We need to get go forward and not just from the outside back carries. The outsides need to make sure they are in formation and supporting. That will help make things easier for the halves.
If TMM isn’t here next year, I don’t want him near the halves.
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Strange , did Metcalf take a back seat with the kicking in Vegas as it appeared that CHT did the vast majority of kicking? I haven’t looked at the stats so I could be wrong here .
Metcalf didn’t appear to be running the ship.
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