Match 2025 NRL Round 16 - Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks vs Brisbane Broncos. 2:00pm, Sunday 22 June 2025 @ Suncorp Stadium

[Vichyssoise]

This bench isn't going to change the course of the game if we're behind.
At least it'll give Puru a whiff of first grade with us. Hope he goes well.

 

[apezza]

Would have liked BIG Tukes given another shot ( short stint each side of half time ) , when AFB rests

Would at least like Burns to come on for Atko.

 

[egg]

Would at least like Burns to come on for Atko.

YES !!!

 

[Tiger Shark]

Would have liked BIG Tukes given another shot ( short stint each side of half time ) , when AFB rests

Tuks is a plodder. Doesn’t even dominate NSW cup

 

[HaroldBishop]

Would at least like Burns to come on for Atko.

Where does Burns play though when he comes on?

 

[apezza]

Where does Burns play though when he comes on?

Just him as a middle. It's only 10 or 12 mins

 

[Sir Chadley]

Burns is not a middle. He’s an edge forward or a makeshift centre. People are clutching at straws to get Atko out of the 17.

 

[sharkstragic]

Burns is not a middle. He’s an edge forward or a makeshift centre. People are clutching at straws to get Atko out of the 17.

Im fine with Atko in the team. Can cover a few positions. He hasn’t lost us any games that’s for sure

 

[apezza]

Burns is not a middle. He’s an edge forward or a makeshift centre. People are clutching at straws to get Atko out of the 17.

I just feel our bench is a bit light and that's all we have to choose from 24hrs before kick off

 

[MMsharks]

Im fine with Atko in the team. Can cover a few positions. He hasn’t lost us any games that’s for sure

no, he hasn't

very much so

 

[Sharkfox]

If the coaches cant/wont turn Atko into a middle role that has some impact, then chuck Burnsy in there at 14 instead. Bigger body, covers edges, can cover centre if a reshuffle is needed in backline during game and can play middle.

 

[Vichyssoise]

Im fine with Atko in the team. Can cover a few positions. He hasn’t lost us any games that’s for sure

He hasn't won us any either.
Hopefully it changes on Sunday.

 

[Western Sharkie]

He hasn't won us any either.
Hopefully it changes on Sunday.

This game last season!

 

[slide rule]

Burns is not a middle. He’s an edge forward or a makeshift centre. People are clutching at straws to get Atko out of the 17.

What's the difference between Atko coming on in the middle or Burns?

I don't know, lose some speed and ball play and gain some size? Atko doesn't really seem to be doing anything notable anyway. I'd rather just get a bit more oomph.

 

[TownsvilleTigerShark]

He hasn't won us any either.
Hopefully it changes on Sunday.

Watch him go to the dragqueens next season and win there POTY award after 8 or 9 MOTM performances .

 

[G.H Shark]

Burns is not a middle. He’s an edge forward or a makeshift centre. People are clutching at straws to get Atko out of the 17.

To be fair I reckon Burns would contribute more for 10 mins in the middle than Atko.

 

[HaroldBishop]

To be fair I reckon Burns would contribute more for 10 mins in the middle than Atko.

Would Burns contribute more if a back or half went down?

 

[Tiger Shark]

He hasn't won us any either.
Hopefully it changes on Sunday.

If we’re banking on our 14 to win us games we’re in a bit of trouble

 

[Vichyssoise]

If we’re banking on our 14 to win us games we’re in a bit of trouble

I am not. Just replying to a post about him not losing us any game.

Let's be honest, most of us (probably?) are resigned to the fact he's in the 17 and hope his 10 mn cameo will bring something useful to the team beyond giving a forward a breather.

If he slots the winning drop goal or has a linebreak assist or something, it'll be a good output I guess.

 

[Tiger Shark]

I just feel our bench is a bit light and that's all we have to choose from 24hrs before kick off

I think AFB will play big minutes today to cover that

Cam too probably