Predicted Round 1 team

[BurgoShark]

Bizarre they put Toby in the 13.

We saw the benefit of Finucane's passing game in the trial. No doubt they'll play him there until McInnes is fit.

I don’t think the jersey number matters with Finucane. Put whatever number you like on him. He’s still making those passes.

Im really not excited to see Tolman in round 1 team lists. I understand why we retained him, but I’d rather see him in dire emergency situations.

Not excited by blokes who have a high work rate while rarely missing tackles?

Not sure if Hazelton is in top squad or if injured during trials but I think the last two years he’s been knocking down the door and I think against an aggressive raiders pack he offers a lot more.

Hazelton doesn't currently have an NRL contract. He was signed by with the Jets with a pre-season train and trial for NRL.

 

[bort]

Should just play the more dynamic/exciting/heart in mouth guys

Sure we are more likely to lose, but the rarer wins will be better and the losses more frustrating!

 

[Tatus]

I don’t think the jersey number matters with Finucane. Put whatever number you like on him. He’s still making those passes.


Not excited by blokes who have a high work rate while rarely missing tackles?


Hazelton doesn't currently have an NRL contract. He was signed by with the Jets with a pre-season train and trial for NRL.

Any info on how Hazletons tnt is going? Looked pretty bloody impressive in the trials. Surprised no one has picked him up

 

[Western Sharkie]

Hazelton doesn't currently have an NRL contract. He was signed by with the Jets with a pre-season train and trial for NRL.

I’d like us to take a risk on this guy.
I think he could be that “under the radar” workhorse that just “does his job very well”.

 

[stormshark]

He actually adds good skills on top of that.

 

[bort]

Don’t think it will be this season but can see him in NRL
One maybe both of him and Calhoon might come up into NRL depth once we shed a few forwards for next year

 

[Blair]

Not excited by blokes who have a high work rate while rarely missing tackles?

Is anyone? That was kinda my point too. I understand why he has been signed, he is stable and reliable. But we have that now with Finucane who also offers a lot more. I also think he lacks impact, which is an issue with our attack - he doesn't dint defence lines, and I could be wrong, but I don't remember him getting fast PTBs.

I won't be surprised if he is picked with McInnes and Wade out - but as I said, he doesn't put any lead in my pencil.

 

[Tatus]

Is anyone? That was kinda my point too. I understand why he has been signed, he is stable and reliable. But we have that now with Finucane who also offers a lot more. I also think he lacks impact, which is an issue with our attack - he doesn't dint defence lines, and I could be wrong, but I don't remember him getting fast PTBs.

I won't be surprised if he is picked with McInnes and Wade out - but as I said, he doesn't put any lead in my pencil.

plenty of other ways to have an impact, like ball playing. That Hynes/Nikora try was all Finucane IMO. Finucane was able to get his decoy runner to commit certain defenders leaving the space out the back for the boys to do their play.

 

[BurgoShark]

Is anyone? That was kinda my point too. I understand why he has been signed, he is stable and reliable. But we have that now with Finucane who also offers a lot more. I also think he lacks impact, which is an issue with our attack - he doesn't dint defence lines, and I could be wrong, but I don't remember him getting fast PTBs.

I won't be surprised if he is picked with McInnes and Wade out - but as I said, he doesn't put any lead in my pencil.

You need a mix. Sharks have a whole bunch on high-impact ball runners, but they are also high-risk. We've seen BHU, Rudolf, Williams and Talakai all get exposed in defence late in games/halves, and Hunt in his brief NRL experience has been a 30-40 minute player. Impact is great, but you also need some guys who can pass the ball, and who will make that 78th minute tackle instead of throwing out an arm.

Tolman's ptb's are actually decent btw. From last season Williams is the best by far, then Rudolf. I'd have Tolman third. Not sure how Finucane compares.

 

[slide rule]

I'm predicting Toby to start. Not sure about the rest of the team

 

[Blair]

You need a mix. Sharks have a whole bunch on high-impact ball runners, but they are also high-risk. We've seen BHU, Rudolf, Williams and Talakai all get exposed in defence late in games/halves, and Hunt in his brief NRL experience has been a 30-40 minute player. Impact is great, but you also need some guys who can pass the ball, and who will make that 78th minute tackle instead of throwing out an arm.

Tolman's ptb's are actually decent btw. From last season Williams is the best by far, then Rudolf. I'd have Tolman third. Not sure how Finucane compares.

Yep... totally see your point.

I guess I am also hoping for Fitz to have cleaned up some of the deficiencies within the younger forward's defence. If he can make them more reliable than a player like Tolman won't be required.

 

[BurgoShark]

Yep... totally see your point.

I guess I am also hoping for Fitz to have cleaned up some of the deficiencies within the younger forward's defence. If he can make them more reliable than a player like Tolman won't be required.

Yeah - hopefully. I think Hunt has some improvement in him too.

Just need to keep the minutes down for those other blokes imo. For me that means no Ikuvalu on the bench. Talakai covers centre in a pinch.

In a fully healthy squad I think Tolman is a great #18. I don’t think we’ll see a healthy squad often though, so I reckon Tolman will play plenty.

 

[bort]

Is anyone? That was kinda my point too. I understand why he has been signed, he is stable and reliable. But we have that now with Finucane who also offers a lot more. I also think he lacks impact, which is an issue with our attack - he doesn't dint defence lines, and I could be wrong, but I don't remember him getting fast PTBs.

I won't be surprised if he is picked with McInnes and Wade out - but as I said, he doesn't put any lead in my pencil.

Because we want 13 on the field and 4 on the bench but only signed one Finucane.

In a fully healthy squad I think Tolman is a great #18. I don’t think we’ll see a healthy squad often though, so I reckon Tolman will play plenty.

But remember...

If Tolman makes the 17 for any game , we must be in DIRE straights in 2022 with injury

 

[Gards]

Im really not excited to see Tolman in round 1 team lists. I understand why we retained him, but I’d rather see him in dire emergency situations.

Not sure if Hazelton is in top squad or if injured during trials but I think the last two years he’s been knocking down the door and I think against an aggressive raiders pack he offers a lot more.

I'm a Tolman fan but yes believe it or not it doesn't excite me that much to see him selected either. But it is what he is here for in terms of depth (Jack williams is out, Pele, mcinnes ect) and his minutes and defensive workload help a higher impact forward stay fresher.

Tolman isn't going to really help us win a game in attack with the ball but his defense can help us stay in a game though Tolman can't make the tackles for everyone around him so they need to step up as well.

Tolman isn't really gunna get better as a player from here on out (bonus if he did) so we need him to maintain his current fitness and performance level and at least not regress. His biggest limitation is the lack of impact in his runs / hit ups

The sooner the high impact forwards burgess mention can get their endurance, fitness, defensive workrates ect up (if they can/do that is or if it's even in the plans) the less relevant and required a Tolman type player will become to our squad. Even so he would remain reliable low risk depth

 

[Sir Chadley]

I don't mind having Tolman there in the team to do the grunt work.

I wonder though, how long has it been since he scored a try?

Edit: Actually it wasn't that long ago!

In 2021 round 16, Tolman scored his first try for Cronulla-Sutherland during a 26-18 upset loss to the Brisbane Broncos.

 

[Western Sharkie]

NRL Round 1 team lists Late Mail: TPJ out of Dogs opener, Brimson doubtful for Titans

The teams are in for the opening round of the NRL season and coaches have unveiled a range of surprising selections for the first matches of 2022.

www.theroar.com.au

Tracey is missing? Injured?

Sharks: Ronaldo Mulitalo has been shifted into the centres with former Roosters speedster Matt Ikuvalu on the wing. Matt Moylan will make his first appearance for 2022 in the halves alongside new recruit Nicho Hynes.

1. William Kennedy 2. Sione Katoa 3. Jesse Ramien 4. Ronaldo Mulitalo 5. Matt Ikuvalu 6. Matt Moylan 7. Nicho Hynes 8. Toby Rudolf 9. Blayke Brailey 10. Braden Hamlin-Uele 11. Briton Nikora 12. Teig Wilton 13. Dale Finucane


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Interchange: 14. Aiden Tolman 15. Siosifa Talakai 16. Royce Hunt 17. Andrew Fifita 18. Luke Metcalf 19. Jesse Colquhoun 20. Lachlan Miller 21. Jenson Taumoepeau 22. Jayden Berrell

 

[Western Sharkie]

Oops, just seen the game thread!

 

[bort]

Oops, just seen the game thread!

Yeah it's a bit late to make your prediction now!

 

[Sir Chadley]

Oops, just seen the game thread!

It’s been up for almost a week mate.

 

[Western Sharkie]

It’s been up for almost a week mate.

If 30 mins equals a week, then okay then!