NRL Round 24, 2011: Cronulla Sutherland Sharks v Sydney Roosters, 7:30pm Sat 20 Aug @ SFS

[Mark^Bastard]

Sharks:

1. Nathan Gardner
2. Isaac Gordon
3. Matthew Wright
4. Colin Best
5. Nathan Stapleton
6. Wade Graham
7. Chad Townsend
8. Kade Snowden
9. John Morris
10. Luke Douglas
11. Jeremy Smith
12. Sam Tagataese
13. Paul Gallen
14. Anthony Tupou
15. Johnny Mannah
16. Paul Aiton
17. Tyson Frizell
18. Josh Cordoba

Roosters

1. Anthony Minichiello
2. Sam Perrett
3. Joseph 'BJ' Leilua
4. Shaun Kenny-Dowall
5. Phil Graham
6. Braith Anasta (c)
7. Mitchell Pearce
8. Jason Ryles
9. Jake Friend
10. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves
11. Brad Takairangi
12. Aidan Guerra
13. Boyd Cordner
14. Anthony Mitchell
15. Mose Masoe
16. Tinirau Arona
17. Lama Tasi
18. Tom Symonds

 

[phoenix]

FULLBACK 1 Nathan Gardner
WING 2 Isaac Gordon
CENTRE 3 Matthew Wright
CENTRE 4 Colin Best
WING 5 Nathan Stapleton
FIVE-EIGHTH 6 Wade Graham
HALFBACK 7 Chad Townsend
PROP 8 Kade Snowden
HOOKER 9 John Morris
PROP 10 Luke Douglas
SECOND ROW 11 Jeremy Smith
SECOND ROW 12 Sam Tagataese
LOCK 13 (c) Paul Gallen
INTERCHANGE 14 Anthony Tupou
INTERCHANGE 15 Johnny Mannah
INTERCHANGE 16 Paul Aiton
INTERCHANGE 17 Tyson Frizell
EXTENDED BENCH 18 Josh Cordoba

NYC


1 Luke Pickerd
2 Ali Hijazi
3 Callum Tutauha
4 Richard Irwin
5 Daniel Moroko
6 Jake Walsh
7 Penani Manumalealii
8 Rodney Coates
9 Dane Malone
10 Teni Waipouri
11 Hayden Peacock
12 Sione Masima
13 Tyrone Peachey
14 Tokerau Raru
15 James Hasson
16 Michael Lichaa
17 Duncan Reilly

 

[HrvatskaDomovino]

I got the feeling that the Pom was going to get the axe after reading Flanagan's post game commentary. I'm content enough in this respect to go along with what the coach sees fit.

It's going to be hard to find motivation for what are three meaningless matches to end the season. Not giving Peachey, Kelly and possibly Frizell a run is something I can't understand. A bit of energetic youth with nothing to lose is better then a team as it is going through the motions. In addition, we'd be able to ascertain whether they're up to FG standard at this point of their careers.

 

[Mark^Bastard]

Sharks:

1. Nathan Gardner
2. Isaac Gordon
3. Matthew Wright
4. Colin Best
5. Nathan Stapleton
6. Wade Graham
7. Chad Townsend
8. Kade Snowden
9. John Morris
10. Luke Douglas
11. Jeremy Smith
12. Sam Tagataese
13. Paul Gallen
14. Anthony Tupou
15. Johnny Mannah
16. Paul Aiton
17. Tyson Frizell
18. Josh Cordoba

Although I'm happy with that 1-17, I'd rather Taga was on the bench as a prop. I'm a bit scared Friz will drop off.

Basically I prefer...

Back row: Gallen/Smith/Tupou/Frizell
Props: Douglas/Snowden/Mannah/Tagataese

 

[ABshark]

I assume Mills is injured, and that's why he's not listed in the NYC side?

Otherwise, I like both sides. Still got no firepower in the NRL backs and that sucks, but the pack looks strong, the bench is quality and well balanced given Taga and Gal/Smith can play prop, and it looks like a good defensive unit.

The talent is there, they just need to put it together and play with some intensity this week.

 

[Ibanez]

I'm betting Friz will drop off to make way for Cordoba.

 

[dier]

So if Pomeroy has a game where he really does nothing wrong (besides that stupid hit) and he gets dropped. However, after the dragons game he keeps his spot. I would love to know some of the reasoning behind a couple of Flanno's selections this year.

 

[ABshark]

So if Pomeroy has a game where he really does nothing wrong (besides that stupid hit) and he gets dropped. However, after the dragons game he keeps his spot. I would love to know some of the reasoning behind a couple of Flanno's selections this year.

Ever thought that it might be a cumulative process? Pom had been good in the weeks leading up until the Dragons game. Or that Flano might be trying to give the young centres some time in the NRL before the season is over? The last couple of weeks it was Leutele, now its Wright. Don't play them all at once, but give them all a go. Hell, it might even be a mix of those reasons.

Use your imagination. Everything decision that's made has a reason behind it.

 

[goodbyepenrithhellosharks]

could be the dumb hit to,my first thoughts were, where the **** is your mind set to do something that utterly ridiculous.
It definitely was not on playing nrl football.
And while it was funny I must admit, if he challenged for the ball things might have been completely different, try maybe knock on and we regain ,who knows

 

[chikenhawk]

So if Pomeroy has a game where he really does nothing wrong (besides that stupid hit) and he gets dropped. However, after the dragons game he keeps his spot. I would love to know some of the reasoning behind a couple of Flanno's selections this year.

Let's be honest, we haven't dropped Greg Inglis here we've dropped Ben Pomeroy. He's lucky he's been in the side so long to begin with.

Good work Flanno. I think taga prob should have been kept on the bench but you cannot argue a case for him not to be in the starting side given the way he's been playing - could be a Frank Pritchard type player. Hope Frizzel gets another shot but I also rate Cordoba and he needs to step up next year, so good opportunity if he gets it.

 

[A.Snowden]

Good team. Bonus is if we lose Pom wont get shot for it

Serious note, i like it as long as Friz stays on the bench. My question is who is more beneficial to the team at the moment? Mannah or Cordoba?

 

[snowman]

great, you picked friz... dont ****ing drop him

 

[cyanide_shark]

i think tags should start, he deserves it with the way he has been playing, we need impact from the kick off and i think he can provide that. Although i like cordoba i think that friz needs a run to get some more FG experience b4 next year. Pom needs the rest of the season in the reggies to wake him up. He is a good player in patches. needs to put in a strong offseason and show the sharks who have obviously shown faith in him to re-sign (if that is accurate) that he can be a regular first grader without a shadow of a doubt

 

[Mark^Bastard]

Good team. Bonus is if we lose Pom wont get shot for it

Serious note, i like it as long as Friz stays on the bench. My question is who is more beneficial to the team at the moment? Mannah or Cordoba?

I think Cordoba has been found out a lot lately. Mannah isn't anything special but at least he's strong enough for the NRL and doesn't get dominated. Are Cordobas hitups really any better than our outside backs? I don't reckon.

 

[Mr Wright]

That roosters forward pack looks ****.

 

[sharkboy18]

Wheres Kelly playing? I didnt see him named in the NSW cup or the NRL side

 

[A.Snowden]

Jigsaws dungeon i believe...

He is injured i heard someone say

 

[Born&bred]

Jigsaws dungeon i believe...

He is injured i heard someone say

Well he will be now once Jigsaw finishes...

 

[sharkboy18]

Thx Snowy, im glad weve got taga in the starting line up, hes been one of our best as of late

 

[deano the p]

He is injured Sharkboy. Hurt his back as well as not being 100%.