Official Cameron McInnes

Surely he’s not coming straight back in the nrl squad? You’d think you would at least give me a game or two in nsw cup for match fitness? Or seeing as he is a seasoned professional does that not apply due to him having played nrl for so long and understands what it takes etc?
 
Gumby said:
Surely he’s not coming straight back in the nrl squad? You’d think you would at least give me a game or two in nsw cup for match fitness? Or seeing as he is a seasoned professional does that not apply due to him having played nrl for so long and understands what it takes etc?
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Play him 10-20 mins off the bench
 
Gumby said:
Surely he’s not coming straight back in the nrl squad? You’d think you would at least give me a game or two in nsw cup for match fitness? Or seeing as he is a seasoned professional does that not apply due to him having played nrl for so long and understands what it takes etc?
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The second one. No way he needs it. He'll come straight into the 19, I think. Whether he plays is another question. Assuming everyones fit it means someone in addition to BHU misses out if he does play.
 
Proud Shark said:
The second one. No way he needs it. He'll come straight into the 19, I think. Whether he plays is another question. Assuming everyones fit it means someone in addition to BHU misses out if he does play.
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He’ll be quite underdone for match fitness

Could probably only punch out 70 minutes and about equivalent in tackles
 
Gumby said:
Surely he’s not coming straight back in the nrl squad? You’d think you would at least give me a game or two in nsw cup for match fitness? Or seeing as he is a seasoned professional does that not apply due to him having played nrl for so long and understands what it takes etc?
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Yeah I don't think NSW Cup is necessary for him - and we have a precedent. Last time he returned from an ACL under the same coach he was in the 17 and went straight back in to playing 40-50 minutes every week.
 
Proud Shark said:
The second one. No way he needs it. He'll come straight into the 19, I think. Whether he plays is another question. Assuming everyones fit it means someone in addition to BHU misses out if he does play.
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Assuming same team as a fortnight ago.

14 Nikora
15 Sifa
16 Kaufusi
17 Tom

Nikora - Even if Nikora goes back in starting side, I dont think you could drop Burns. He's been one of our best.

Sifa - Hasn't set the world of first this year but does provide some power when he comes on.

Kaufusi - one of our only forwards that has been able to provide an offload.

Tom - again, hasn't set the world on fire this year. But he has a different body shape then the other forwards so provides something different.

Its a tough one.
 
apezza said:
Assuming same team as a fortnight ago.

14 Nikora
15 Sifa
16 Kaufusi
17 Tom

Nikora - Even if Nikora goes back in starting side, I dont think you could drop Burns. He's been one of our best.

Sifa - Hasn't set the world of first this year but does provide some power when he comes on.

Kaufusi - one of our only forwards that has been able to provide an offload.

Tom - again, hasn't set the world on fire this year. But he has a different body shape then the other forwards so provides something different.

Its a tough one.
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Sifa #3.
Hiroti #19

Despite all the "body shape has changed" nonsense people go on with Fitzgibbon has shown many times over the last 4 seasons that he will pick Sifa in the centres rather than playing Hiroti and leaving Sifa out. Most recent examples was round 22 last season. Sifa played NRL at centre. Hiroti played Cup.
 
Sharks NRL Prospects said:
Sifa #3.
Hiroti #19

Despite all the "body shape has changed" nonsense people go on with Fitzgibbon has shown many many times that he will pick Sifa in the centres rather than playing Hiroti and leaving Sifa out. Most recent example was rounds 22 and 23 last season. Sifa played NRL at centre. Hiroti played Cup.
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Interesting call. I could certainly see him going that way.

I don't love him matching up on Purdue though.
 
apezza said:
Assuming same team as a fortnight ago.

14 Nikora
15 Sifa
16 Kaufusi
17 Tom

Nikora - Even if Nikora goes back in starting side, I dont think you could drop Burns. He's been one of our best.

Sifa - Hasn't set the world of first this year but does provide some power when he comes on.

Kaufusi - one of our only forwards that has been able to provide an offload.

Tom - again, hasn't set the world on fire this year. But he has a different body shape then the other forwards so provides something different.

Its a tough one.
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good problem to have, hope everyone stays fit enough to keep having it

Might be horses for courses / whoever has looked the best through the week

Burns is firing? Brit stays off
Sifa got a niggle? Have a rest
Worried Tommy will get too tangled and slow PTB? get the little quick bloke in
Cam leaving anyway and Colquhoun playing well? You're not needed Cam

Could also see Cam being used instead of Sifa or Nikora if there is an early interruption like HIA or injury, use the bigger minute middle knowing more will need to be spread around

With AFB looking likely for origin as the likes of Payne and Keaon get injured (having been a good chance even before that) having too many forwards like McInnes returning and Uele hardly making the side will be very useful
 
Sharks NRL Prospects said:
Sifa #3.
Hiroti #19

Despite all the "body shape has changed" nonsense people go on with Fitzgibbon has shown many times over the last 4 seasons that he will pick Sifa in the centres rather than playing Hiroti and leaving Sifa out. Most recent examples was round 22 last season. Sifa played NRL at centre. Hiroti played Cup.
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At least worst case, if Sifa is getting a bath, you could push him in the middle and bring in Hiroti.

If Sifa is going well, you haven't wasted a bench spot.

Good idea. Glad I thought of it!
 
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