Knights only paying $5.
Thought it would be at least $7
Betting markets I would take as indicative only - the punters don't even know what team Cronulla will name yet plus we haven't had an easy game against Newcastle very often the last few years with or without Pinga
There's really not too many players that look like they need a rest more than they need to sharpen up their attacking play.
You could rest Dale and Cam. Maybe reduce Blayke's minutes.... who else, and why? We're getting a pretty soft run into the finals and I can't see the workload being the deciding factor, but could see not scoring enough points bringing us ondone.
Dale needs game time IMO providing he is fit and so do the combos that play around him - Dale has had a very disruptive couple of months
We should name Tolman, he can play longer minutes to give some other forwards an early shower if need be. Not a fan of Trindall from the bench but might make sense this week to give a half or hooker a break, even a forward.
I would only rest Brailz if he can come out of the blocks like a cannon on fire like he did against the Raiders in the week 1 final in 2020. His energy and attacking play almost won us that game but he went down injured IIRC. The bloke is young and fit but he makes a **** tonne of tackles week in week out
Our halves are great this year but we will need our hooker at his best in the finals too, especially if we come up against a team like the Roosters which are a powerhouse through the ruck