Match 2024 NRL Round 7 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks v North Queensland Cowboys, 4.05pm Sunday 21 April @ Points Bet Stadium

[Sir Chadley]

No Katoa for this match, possible replacements are Iro, Stonestreet or Hiroti. Problem there is all three of those players are predominantly left wingers. Do we still play one of them on the right or play them on the left and switch Ronnie to the right.

For me, it is Iro to right wing, leave everyone else as is with Sifa back to centre. Really need our sets to start well and I don't see Hiroti or Stonestreet able to do this as well as Iro and Sifa.

Rest of the team should pick itself depending on who returns- Hunt, BHU or Dale etc.

 

[Proud Shark]

No Katoa for this match, possible replacements are Iro, Stonestreet or Hiroti. Problem there is all three of those players are predominantly left wingers. Do we still play one of them on the right or play them on the left and switch Ronnie to the right.

For me, it is Iro to right wing, leave everyone else as is with Sifa back to centre. Really need our sets to start well and I don't see Hiroti or Stonestreet able to do this as well as Iro and Sifa.

Rest of the team should pick itself depending on who returns- Hunt, BHU or Dale etc.

I think you've nailed it.

BHU in for Katoa. BHU bench, Iro right wing and Sifa left centre is what I'm expecting to see.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Will depend on our forward stocks.
Who if any are “ready” to come back.

I know BHU played Jets but is he ready to
Come back to NRL.

If so, then yes, BHU in, Iro to wing and Sifa to centre.

If not, I reckon Hiroti comes in (I think Fritz has him as next man up at this stage)

 

[bort]

Will depend on our forward stocks.
Who if any are “ready” to come back.

I know BHU played Jets but is he ready to
Come back to NRL.

If so, then yes, BHU in, Iro to wing and Sifa to centre.

If not, I reckon Hiroti comes in (I think Fritz has him as next man up at this stage)

Probably be my guesses too

 

[Tiger Shark]

Will depend on our forward stocks.
Who if any are “ready” to come back.

I know BHU played Jets but is he ready to
Come back to NRL.

If so, then yes, BHU in, Iro to wing and Sifa to centre.

If not, I reckon Hiroti comes in (I think Fritz has him as next man up at this stage)

Exactly what I'm thinking

I'm assuming BHU will just have the one hit out for the Jets and he'll just get limited minutes for a few weeks.
I'm assuming Williams is fine with that corked thigh

Given that yeah Iro to wing and Sifa to the centres. BHU on the bench.

I'd pick Stonestreet over Hiroti mostly because he's been out injured a bit and only played last week.

 

[Walley_01]

Hiroti did well in his only game for us last year

 

[Vichyssoise]

Need to shut down Dearden. I don't want to see him stroll though our defense to score like he did 2 years ago.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Hiroti did well in his only game for us last year

Indeed. We even collectively voted him MoM if I remember correctly.

 

[BurgoShark]

No Katoa for this match, possible replacements are Iro, Stonestreet or Hiroti. Problem there is all three of those players are predominantly left wingers. Do we still play one of them on the right or play them on the left and switch Ronnie to the right.

For me, it is Iro to right wing, leave everyone else as is with Sifa back to centre. Really need our sets to start well and I don't see Hiroti or Stonestreet able to do this as well as Iro and Sifa.

Rest of the team should pick itself depending on who returns- Hunt, BHU or Dale etc.

I’d pick Iro mate.. but FYI Stonestreet has played a fair bit on either wing for the Jets and Flegg. Says he is comfortable on either side.

 

[SF]

It's a tough one. I'd like to see Stonestreet debut... even though he's been a little underwhelming this year and probably hasn't really earned it, I think he may be a player who rises to first grade level, plus he's a natural winger (and been playing right wing).

But can equally see the arguments for Iro moving to wing, or Hiroti.

 

[Johnny B Goode]

Probably keep Iro as centre and bring In Hiroti for Katoa

If BHU is fit he comes in for Tuku.

 

[BurgoShark]

Probably keep Iro as centre and bring In Hiroti for Katoa

If BHU is fit he comes in for Tuku.

You'd assume BHU is good to go.. Played half a game for the Jets and made it through.

 

[Thresher]

My guess is Hiroti. Although Stonestreet has been named on the extended bench a bit lately.

 

[Blue_Eyes84]

Hiroti always comes in and does a good job.

 

[Gards]

Cowboys halves love putting in grubbers behind the line or a little chip over the top, our back 3 need to be awake to that. Cows have alot of points in them but seemingly so does their defense.

We have a very good record against the Cowboys overall especially in recent years we have won 10 of our last 11 against them.

Having said that this could be our biggest test since Rnd 1 against Warriors. Glad we are @ home for this one. Cows are tricky up in Townsville but not as crash hot in Sydney.

Looking at initial comments on game thread over on Cowboy Stampede doesn't seem to be much confidence from their fans and some are expecting to get spanked. That would be nice for us but I think i can be content with a win and a good performance over 80 mins.

Cows are looking at having a few outs players wise but I hope they continue to pick Granville cause he doesn't offer much these days.

Feldt is a cheating whiney bitch. If someone breaks his leg he will have to stay down legitimately and won't be able to pretend to run into obstructions anymore.

Rest of their team is quality for the most part, need to stay on our toes.

 

[Proud Shark]

Would have preferred they won last week. Will be looking for a bounce back. Feldt loves to score against us too. It also sounds like Tualagi could be out which isn't the worst thing if we ended up moving Iro or debuting Stonestreet. In saying that, Valemie is a pretty good replacement.

Looking forward to seeing the team that Fitz picks.

 

[Gards]

Would have preferred they won last week. Will be looking for a bounce back. Feldt loves to score against us too. It also sounds like Tualagi could be out which isn't the worst thing if we ended up moving Iro or debuting Stonestreet. In saying that, Valemie is a pretty good replacement.

Looking forward to seeing the team that Fitz picks.

Ronnie will be looking to destroy Feldt with the form Ronaldo is in and after getting palmed away and swatted like a fly by Kyle in a game last season

Our pack should be good enough to handle the talented Cows forwards (particularly our bench)

 

[stormshark]

Mmmm Bloody Cowboys, will trouble us. Just hope Holmes doesn't score a point for em.

 

[MMsharks]

we always prepare well.

they can be a squad that can do a number on you. Let's hope we have prepared well for returning home.

like Gards said, glad this one is at home

 

[XGinga]

Mmmm Bloody Cowboys, will trouble us. Just hope Holmes doesn't score a point for em.

Lets hope so as he is goal kicker, so no points most likely means no trys.