Round 1 Team Prediction
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Well he's named at 13 this weekend, so again another year of him not going to prop is very likely.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Playing in the 13 jumper doesn't mean he'll play at lock all game. I wouldn't be surprised if he went to prop on the first interchange.
Gow's Scissors
Great White
Thats not ideal, id prefer a fresh prop not a 2nd rower moving to lock so gal can go the the front row but still play out wide which is likely
Which is pretty much what he's been doing for 5 years.
sharks2010
Dribbler
Put the 8 on him, doesn't mean he is going to stick to the middle
Bundy Shark
Jaws
I don't care what number Gal has on his back, I just wanna see Gal play the role what's best for the team like doing his hit ups
(doesn't need to do 2 x per set)
keeping it tight in the middle in defence, not jumping in at first receiver when we are in attack & letting his teammates getting their fair share of the ball.
Over to you Flano.
(doesn't need to do 2 x per set)
keeping it tight in the middle in defence, not jumping in at first receiver when we are in attack & letting his teammates getting their fair share of the ball.
Over to you Flano.
sharks2010
Dribbler
I'd love to see gal run decoys when we are attacking 10 meters out, he always attracts 2 or more defenders because most times he gets the ball, get him to run the decoy and throw the cut out pass, he's not utilized enough in that sense imo
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
I think we're saving that for the GF.
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Scream the same thing to my TV often during our games, I'd love us to do the little outside inside move that the storm do with slater.
Gards
Jaws
When it comes to numbers Gallen only understands one thing. Take the 2
snowman
Total gronk
backline will be picked after this game
forward pack is locked in
forward pack is locked in
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
im not too bothered by our rd 1 make up. Theres always gunna be inclusions we dont agree with. But I guess training form/fitness/injury/attitude are things we arent always in the know of. I think what matters is when push comes to shove you wanna see the team sheet change in a positive way through the season. If Gallen starts at 13 i can handle that. Its his role as a 13 or a prop that matters. He isnt an 11 playing next to a centre he is just part of the motor now.
Gow's Scissors
Great White
Gagan wont be right for round 1, 2 at best.
Western Sharkie
Jaws
Gal can have the 13 on his back, but needs to run out in the 10 position so we can have a better forward pack on the field.
8. Fifita
9. Ennis
13. Gal
11. Lewis (if fit) Otherwise Bukuya
12. Graham
14. Heighno
Bench:
Tupou
Bukuya (if Lewis plays)
Arona/ Fifita/ Houma/ Prior (in that order)
Bird
I believe Taga is injured anyway
A lot of people are still leaving Prior out despite him being named to start tonight.
He was bad last year. But he's got a lot more runs on the board over the course of his career than any of the other fringe forwards and by all accounts he's had a top pre season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start.
He was bad last year. But he's got a lot more runs on the board over the course of his career than any of the other fringe forwards and by all accounts he's had a top pre season. I wouldn't be surprised to see him start.
The Wild Man
Hammerhead
At his best (as in the Nines) he's a good (not great) player.
Sadly at his usual standard he is too lightweight (where we need size and impact) and has poor hands.
sharks2010
Dribbler
thought he also played well towards the end of last year
He will be in the 17 somewhere
Mr Wright
Jaws
Size one of the most over rated factors on this forum. To me it doesnt matter how big you are as long as you are effective in your role. It looks 'cool' to have one of those giant ball busting props in the mould of D.Fifita/Houma making massive charges at the line. But those kind of players arent necessarily effective the whole time theyre on the field.
Prior has proven he can play direct through the middle and get necessary yards. He is also a terrific ruck defender when playing low minutes. Something i cant say for D.Fifita or Houma. I'd be inclined to have Prior over Taga in the team and have him, big Dave and Houma fight for a spot.
i think a lot of people forget theirs 2 sides to the game and a big barnstorming unfit/unexperienced prop is often the one leaking line breaks on the other side of the ball. Letting down all the good they may have created with ball in hand.
Sir Chadley
Jaws
Spot on mate, good post. We have no idea how Houma and D Fifita will go with sustained minutes in defence, especially Houma.