MrDravid
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Sea Eagles - Burbo a play this week if you pick him as he should get 80, although he can pick up an injury. Schuster coming back is the red flag for him. Possibly may keep a bench spot, although Schuster isn't exactly known for quick injury returns.Sea Eagles - only thing of interest is Burbo indeed named to start, although I don't love Waddell and Lawton on bench for his minutes. Every chance it's the classic Burbo trap again, proceed with caution. I reluctantly am holding atm.
Rabbitohs - Gagai is interesting if you think he stays in the team for a bit. Wighton due back soon but Munro perhaps couple months and Graham even longer. Am I missing someone or could it be Trell AJ Wighton Tass Gagai? But if Kennar or Tass went to wing instead you're screwed.
Keppie starting is interesting - Moale averaged just 27 minutes last year and Burgess is trending down.
Host on bench is not what we wanted to see for Arrow although he could pick up minutes in middle if he subs off.
Roosters - Leniu starting but presumably just until JWH back next round.
May on a 3 forward bench but I've heard Sandon Smith might be back to reserve Cup after this round to play halves and with Watson they become a 4 forward bench. I'm going to move off May I think and see what appears for the week after.
Wong and Tupouniua are interesting but Butcher a threat on the bench. Based on trials Tupouinua could pick up some middle time if subbed off, but probably not if they go 4 forwards. Anyone got a guess if him or Wong play 80?
Broncos - Arthars on wing (with Mariner but he's priced out)
Piakura starting and no real edge named on bench which I like to see.
3 forward bench good for Wilison, especially as I could see him making more impact than Fletcher or Kobe.
Anything I've missed? Or thoughts on my comments?
Rabbits - There was some talk that Munro would be eased into first grade this year and the injury may mean he is able to come back and develop in Cup, before coming into first grade later in the year? I think it comes down to Kennar v Gagai for the wing when Wighton comes back. IMO Four forward bench hurts the likes of Keppie and Arrow. Not sure they can get the minutes bump needed.
Roosters - From memory, Tupouniua didn't play 80 at all last year, so hopefully its Wong. Interestingly, I did read that Suaalii would have been the one not picked if Young was fit.
Broncos - There was some talk that Taupau was going to get the bench spot over Willison so could be a trap. Haas and Carrigan both play big mins, so there might not be many minutes left for Willison even if he does hold his spot.