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Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:11 pm  

Trojan Horse wrote:

That’s a fair comment about lack of runners and options. I’m hoping that won’t be an issue this season. There’s certainly enough experience in the back room for these things to be ironed out and expectations set.

Kyle has been great for us and can turn the screw with his smart darts from dummy half. We’ve all seen him do it. Last year for the most part we can write off but relegation back on the table there’s no time for complacency this season.

I’m looking forward to seeing the team rock out this season and I’m 100% behind them.

I half agree with both.
He certainly brings the hit but I'd like some better distribution.
The lack of runners was an issue to him but part of his job is to manage that. He needs to call it and direct the runners. Hopefully this will come with time and confidence. He's still young and has time to grow.

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:16 pm  

captaincaveman wrote:

FB Jowitt. Great last season when he got his chance
W Senior Just gets the nod over Kay for me
C Lyne. Has a few bad games but overall our best centre.
C Arundel Dogged by injury but if fit I would play
W Johnstone
SO Miller
SH Lino
P Fifita Generally plays 55-60 mins a game so bench not really an option if he is fully fit.
H K Wood Not been at his best last season but still our number 9
P Arona
SR Tanginoa Just awesome
SR Ashurst We need to get that left side back to form.
LF Westerman

Wood
Green
Tangata
Pitts

and that still leaves out the likes of Hampshire, Kay, Tupou, Bachelor, Crowther

Couple of big omissions there! Tupou has to be a starting centre surely? fair enough if he doesn't start the season well but to leave him out for long term injured JA seems a bit harsh on Bill to say the least!

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 12:54 pm  

Schunter wrote:

Couple of big omissions there! Tupou has to be a starting centre surely? fair enough if he doesn't start the season well but to leave him out for long term injured JA seems a bit harsh on Bill to say the least!

I just don't think Bill has been in any kind of form for a long time. I cannot remember the last time he played really well. On his day he is devastating but on current form I think someone else should get a shot.
I hope I am wrong because BT of a couple of seasons ago would be great to see back out there.

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:16 pm  

Luppylad wrote:

Come on please tell

Patience dear. All will be revealed soon....

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Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:18 pm  

captaincaveman wrote:

I just don't think Bill has been in any kind of form for a long time. I cannot remember the last time he played really well. On his day he is devastating but on current form I think someone else should get a shot.
I hope I am wrong because BT of a couple of seasons ago would be great to see back out there.

What form does Arundal have then?
I'm happy to play Joe. He's excellent. But he needs to prove his fitness before he's displacing Tupou.

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 1:33 pm  

PopTart wrote:

What form does Arundal have then?
I'm happy to play Joe. He's excellent. But he needs to prove his fitness before he's displacing Tupou.

I’d say Topou’s place is under threat unless he gets his form back. I’d start him but a fit Arundal will put some pressure on.

Lyne is more secure in his place for me at the moment. Gets some unreasonable stick basically because he was fit and playing in a struggling side for 2 years

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 4:56 pm  

wakefieldwall wrote:

I’d say Topou’s place is under threat unless he gets his form back. I’d start him but a fit Arundal will put some pressure on.

Lyne is more secure in his place for me at the moment. Gets some unreasonable stick basically because he was fit and playing in a struggling side for 2 years

TBH, everyone's place should be.
But I don't think that you could put Joe - as much as I think he's a good centre - in front of Bill to start the season.
...It would also be nice if the players names were spelt correctly.....

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 5:17 pm  

BarnsleyGull wrote:

TBH, everyone's place should be.
But I don't think that you could put Joe - as much as I think he's a good centre - in front of Bill to start the season.
...It would also be nice if the players names were spelt correctly.....

Usually a bit more careful with the spelling.

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:53 pm  

Jowitt
Johnstone
Tupou
Lyne
Hampshire
Miller
Lino
Arona
K. Wood
Battye
Batchelor
Tanginoa
Westerman

Fifita
Tangata/Green
Pitts
Crowther

Crowther to hooker when needed but I’d love him to have a run at loose.

Re: Starting line up : Sun Jan 24, 2021 7:28 pm  

BarnsleyGull wrote:

TBH, everyone's place should be.
But I don't think that you could put Joe - as much as I think he's a good centre - in front of Bill to start the season.
...It would also be nice if the players names were spelt correctly.....

There are two really good young centres in our squad that are very much knocking on the door, one of them has had some game time and never let anyone down, we have some real competition in the backs, just need a bit more in the forwards