2024 NRL Round 9 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs St George Illawarra Dragons, 4.05pm Sunday 5 May @ PointsBet Stadium

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Steve Kneen said:
No, I am taking Iro out of the line up and putting Talakai in the centres and using Hunt or Tupuha on the bench, you don't understand weight differences, so don't compare Talakai to Tupuha 114kg or Hunt 112 kg, anyway it's a bit beyond some people unfortunately, but it's perfectly understandable for the generic Cronulla fan that doesn't understand about tackling 112 or 114 kg compared to a lesser weight..

The other thing you don't understand, which is perfectly understandable amongst many generic Cronulla fans is that Talakai has an offload in him, and he solidifies the defence on that side of the field a lot better where two piss weak tries were scored today that shouldn't have been, but you and many others wouldn't have a clue what I am referring to. Never mind, I doubt the changes will be made to play the excellent Melbourne, coached by one of the best coaches in the NRL, who no doubt will target that side of the field if the status quo is retained.
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Haha thanks for the explaining.

You were already asked why you’re resting Iro, because an extra massive forward on the bench makes a big difference you said.
But now you’re saying it’s to correct some defensive deficiencies at centre.

Now, what’s an offload?

FWIW I’d like to see Talakai in the run on team somehow also, but replacing Iro for 2 mistakes that Ronnie made probably isn’t the way I would do it.

Also, you’re replacing the player who ran for the most metres of the entire team.

I’m not sure there is a spot in the team at all for either of the 2 players you mentioned.

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I also feel like Talakai lacks lateral movement which has hindered him defending 1 on 1.
 
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Steve Kneen said:
No, I am taking Iro out of the line up and putting Talakai in the centres and using Hunt or Tupuha on the bench, you don't understand weight differences, so don't compare Talakai to Tupuha 114kg or Hunt 112 kg, anyway it's a bit beyond some people unfortunately, but it's perfectly understandable for the generic Cronulla fan that doesn't understand about tackling 112 or 114 kg compared to a lesser weight..

The other thing you don't understand, which is perfectly understandable amongst many generic Cronulla fans is that Talakai has an offload in him, and he solidifies the defence on that side of the field a lot better where two piss weak tries were scored today that shouldn't have been, but you and many others wouldn't have a clue what I am referring to. Never mind, I doubt the changes will be made to play the excellent Melbourne, coached by one of the best coaches in the NRL, who no doubt will target that side of the field if the status quo is retained.
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I love Sifa but you think he's going to improve defence on an edge?
 
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Steve Kneen said:
No, I am taking Iro out of the line up and putting Talakai in the centres and using Hunt or Tupuha on the bench, you don't understand weight differences, so don't compare Talakai to Tupuha 114kg or Hunt 112 kg, anyway it's a bit beyond some people unfortunately, but it's perfectly understandable for the generic Cronulla fan that doesn't understand about tackling 112 or 114 kg compared to a lesser weight..

The other thing you don't understand, which is perfectly understandable amongst many generic Cronulla fans is that Talakai has an offload in him, and he solidifies the defence on that side of the field a lot better where two piss weak tries were scored today that shouldn't have been, but you and many others wouldn't have a clue what I am referring to. Never mind, I doubt the changes will be made to play the excellent Melbourne, coached by one of the best coaches in the NRL, who no doubt will target that side of the field if the status quo is retained.
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You should apply for the coaching staff
 
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Milkshark said:
Haha thanks for the explaining.

You were already asked why you’re resting Iro, because an extra massive forward on the bench makes a big difference you said.
But now you’re saying it’s to correct some defensive deficiencies at centre.

Now, what’s an offload?

FWIW I’d like to see Talakai in the run on team somehow also, but replacing Iro for 2 mistakes that Ronnie made probably isn’t the way I would do it.

Also, you’re replacing the player who ran for the most metres of the entire team.

I’m not sure there is a spot in the team at all for either of the 2 players you mentioned.

*edit

I also feel like Talakai lacks lateral movement which has hindered him defending 1 on 1.
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Those tries weren’t all on Ronnie
 
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Sloan cops a grade 1 for a tripping charge (which is all they are ever graded at these days)
 
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