Round 23, 2012 NRL: Cronulla Sutherland Sharks vs Newcastle Knights @ Hunter Stadium, Monday 13th August @ 07.00pm

[ABshark]

We have fast guys?

Man, I can't wait til Gordon gets here.

 

[A.Snowden]

We have fast guys?

Man, I can't wait til Gordon gets here.

Yeah you got me.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

I was surprised at Colin Bests break yesty, obviously hasnt got the legs he once did, but he moves for an old guy. Much like Adam McDougal, not as quick, but got a bit tougher with age, which make up for losing his pace. Best is the player we will miss next year IMO. Adds a bit of maturity out wide

 

[Matty C of the Shire]

I was surprised at Colin Bests break yesty, obviously hasnt got the legs he once did, but he moves for an old guy. Much like Adam McDougal, not as quick, but got a bit tougher with age, which make up for losing his pace. Best is the player we will miss next year IMO. Adds a bit of maturity out wide

Yeah I was thinking that as well.

 

[Tiger Shark]

I want nothing more than to smash the Knights. What once was one of my most watched non Sharks teams is now one of my most hated teams. Thanks to the tramp that is my ex who is a Knights supporter.

Cmon Sharks !

 

[Bizzy029]

Pretty sure Flanno said in the press comference that Graham should be back this game, Gibbs could be back and the possiblitity of Pomeroy being back as well.

not far off being full-strength at the right end of the season...

 

[sharkyboy]

I want nothing more than to smash the Knights. What once was one of my most watched non Sharks teams is now one of my most hated teams. Thanks to the tramp that is my ex who is a Knights supporter.

Cmon Sharks !

Slut, hope we smash her and her box gets destroyed by tinkler

 

[Gumby]

Leave pom out IMO. Give luetele another week. Pom in nsw to hopefully put some confidence back in his game. Leave Tupou in the 13 and have graham came off the bench around the 25 minute mark and let him run wild. Tafua has been great but if Gibbs is fit he's gotta be in the team.

 

[SharksMichael]

Graham coming back makes me excited. I like the idea of him playing off the bench, I think he would enjoy that role as gumby said around the 25 minute to wreck havoc when the other team is getting a little tired.

I'm really pumped for this game since Sunday. It could have great significance on where we finish in the 8.

 

[Mr Wright]

We have fast guys?

Man, I can't wait til Gordon gets here.

We do now with James Roberts.

 

[Bigberm]

Leave pom out IMO. Give luetele another week. Pom in nsw to hopefully put some confidence back in his game. Leave Tupou in the 13 and have graham came off the bench around the 25 minute mark and let him run wild. Tafua has been great but if Gibbs is fit he's gotta be in the team.

agreed Graham off the bench, Tupou of old is back!! just that bit of experience and Graham will be impact personified together with Fifita.
Agree about Leutele hes been solid although Pom hasnt put a food wrong despite being injured, probably see him slot back in. Leutele looking far more comfortable with everyone game he plays.

 

[gosharkies]

Leave pom out IMO. Give luetele another week. Pom in nsw to hopefully put some confidence back in his game. Leave Tupou in the 13 and have graham came off the bench around the 25 minute mark and let him run wild. Tafua has been great but if Gibbs is fit he's gotta be in the team.

i would keep luetele at centre and move best to the wing

 

[hitman124]

I don't think there would be a more gratifying (or important) win so far this year than to beat these junkies.

 

[sharkyboy]

i would keep luetele at centre and move best to the wing

Yeah let's completely change our line up we have had all year to accommodate for someone else.

Ffs look at the bigger picture.

 

[hitman124]

Those dramatic changes can sometimes pay off miracles. Carney spent 3/4 of 2010 at fullback, then when he was moved to 5/8 everything clicked for the chooks.

Hayne stated 09 at 5/8, then was moved to the wing, then when he moved to fullback everything clicked.

It's a different game but in AFL in 08, when Luke Hodge was moved to the backline 6 weeks before the GF, everything just fell into place.

I know I'll probably get a grilling, but I think position shuffles can pay off. They can also unsettle your opposition. I don't think anyone would object to Chad coming in to 7 at this stage?

 

[Mr Wright]

Those dramatic changes can sometimes pay off miracles. Carney spent 3/4 of 2010 at fullback, then when he was moved to 5/8 everything clicked for the chooks.

Hayne stated 09 at 5/8, then was moved to the wing, then when he moved to fullback everything clicked.

It's a different game but in AFL in 08, when Luke Hodge was moved to the backline 6 weeks before the GF, everything just fell into place.

I know I'll probably get a grilling, but I think position shuffles can pay off. They can also unsettle your opposition. I don't think anyone would object to Chad coming in to 7 at this stage?

Todd only played 6 games at fullback in 2010, but I understand your point.

 

[snowman]

Yeah let's completely change our line up we have had all year to accommodate for someone else.

Ffs look at the bigger picture.

he's right though, you probably need to look at the bigger picture

leutele has been in good form, so either he or best should take one of the wingers spots

 

[Mark^Bastard]

I think Best is one of our form players and should not be moved. I'd be happy for them to be on the same side and swap around when required though.

 

[snowman]

yeh no doubt. i just think leutele would be better in firsts than reserves.

just depends out of our 2 **** wingers who can be less **** than the other one until poms gets back.

hotdog is up on stapo at the moment.

 

[sharkyboy]

Best is killing it at centre he cant be moved.

It doesnt matter what we say/ think.

We all know deep down what flanagan is going to do.

1. Wright
2. Williams
3. poms/ leutele
4. best
5. stapo