Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:32 pm  

Caton-Brown at centre and Tupou on the wing utterly baffled me and I would have to say, in my view, contributed significantly to the defeat. Jake Webster has brushed off stronger men than Mason before tonight but I'm afraid MCB was at fault for a number of those tries, especially 2 of the 1st half ones. I am not blaming him; he's not a centre. He's a damn good winger. Tupou is a damn good centre and also good defensively and the obvious choice for me. I am not saying we would have won but this decision alone probably cost us 18 points. I would be interested to hear Chester and Kear's reason for this

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Thu Aug 17, 2017 10:40 pm  

I and many spectators around me were saying exactly the same thing charlie. Totally baffling decision; as was the decision not to go for goal in the first half. We would have got the ball back and the whole scenario would have changed. Instead they got two tries in quick succession straight after. But the Caton-Brown/Tupou tactic was a complete flop and the positions reversed in the second half. It's been successful all the season. Why change for such an important game?

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:10 pm  

He got murdered by Hardaker and Webster tonight. It was a weird call. The team did well for 50 minutes again but in lots of games we always seem to have a 30 minute period where, when we are off it, the opposition post plenty of points.

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:08 am  

TBf Miller had a bloody nightmare in defense and attack

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 6:19 am  

Yes, that selection baffled me too, and my two kids who were there too.

Worrying when an 11 year old picks up that selection error aa well.

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:06 am  

MCB was originally a centre but agree his best position is on the wing.

I imagine the reason Tupou remained out on the wing from last week is that he is our strongest ball carrier by some distance so on returning kicks he puts on the front foot for the set. His best position is probably on the wing too.

I can understand the change but given where we are in the season, I would change it back.

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:13 am  

It was a bad call & cost us big time. Webster has been one of the best signings that Powell has made over there & I bet they were in dream land when they saw our line up!

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:19 am  

I was baffled when I saw the way thatm edge lined up.

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 7:36 am  

Yes MCB defence not good enough for centre but also some of the half chances Toupou had near the line MCB might have had the extra pace and athleticism to finish off.

Re: Caton- Brown at Centre. Why? : Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:23 am  

It's yesterday's news now but have to agree an odd choice.