Official Sione Katoa

[Proud Shark]

My only thought is maybe Ronnie was able to get more running done throughout rehab?

Need Sione back ASAP.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Interesting, was only out for three weeks longer than Ronnie.

3 weeks more is a fair bit and potentially nature of injury too?

 

[Tatus]

Interesting, was only out for three weeks longer than Ronnie.

They switched Ronnie and Katoa for the size match up against the panthers last time was it? Maybe trying to look after him a bit

 

[HaroldBishop]

My only thought is maybe Ronnie was able to get more running done throughout rehab?

Need Sione back ASAP.

Yeah possibly.

3 weeks more is a fair bit and potentially nature of injury too?

Yep could be nature of injury, reckon they'd be keep for him back ASAP so makes sense.

They switched Ronnie and Katoa for the size match up against the panthers last time was it? Maybe trying to look after him a bit

Definitely have been switched, can't remember opposition though.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Has gone off the field with what looks like a leg injury.

Is walking on his own so could be precaution

 

[Proud Shark]

If he doesn't play this week, is it safe to assume Tracey has jumped him as first choice winger?

 

[HaroldBishop]

If he doesn't play this week, is it safe to assume Tracey has jumped him as first choice winger?

Would hope not

 

[Jaz]

Needs to come back. Tracey has been doing admirably but Katoa is a class above.

 

[Proud Shark]

Would hope not

I agree, but with no NSW cup games I don't know what other conclusion to draw.

 

[Western Sharkie]

I agree, but with no NSW cup games I don't know what other conclusion to draw.

Or, Still lacking match fitness and Josh (Fitz) doesn’t want to play him in NRL until he has that under his belt?

 

[Proud Shark]

Or, Still lacking match fitness and Josh (Fitz) doesn’t want to play him in NRL until he has that under his belt?

Yeah that's what I mean, no NSW cup so he can't get any more match fitness. Also he plays in one of the least demanding fitness positions. Hope he gets elevated today this week.

 

[Tiger Shark]

Yeah that's what I mean, no NSW cup so he can't get any more match fitness. Also he plays in one of the least demanding fitness positions. Hope he gets elevated today this week.

Yeah he won't be getting much match fitness now, not for a few weeks atleast and yeah not like he's a middle forward.

Bigger question is who do you drop for Katoa. Tracey stays in the 17 so it's either Chambers if you believe rumours of Tracey to centre, or Trindall if Tracey goes to 14 but then if Trindall is our half back next year. The more first grade the better, regardless of minutes and position.

Also do you change a winning team ?

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yeah he won't be getting much match fitness now, not for a few weeks atleast and yeah not like he's a middle forward.

Bigger question is who do you drop for Katoa. Tracey stays in the 17 so it's either Chambers if you believe rumours of Tracey to centre, or Trindall if Tracey goes to 14 but then if Trindall is our half back next year. The more first grade the better, regardless of minutes and position.

Also do you change a winning team ?

Yeah can be hard to do that.

Chambers hasn't been setting the world on fire of late, I'd be tempted to drop him and put Tracey there and bring Big Sexy back on the wing.

 

[Gards]

Sione has been brilliant for us, he's the best winger at the club . he comes straight back in don't even need to think about it, then you worry about what you do with Tracey

 

[Sparkles]

Yeah can be hard to do that.

Chambers hasn't been setting the world on fire of late, I'd be tempted to drop him and put Tracey there and bring Big Sexy back on the wing.

That's got to be the move. Makes sense from a next year perspective, too

 

[Proud Shark]

Yeah i'd agree with the above. If Trindal is viewed as a potential 7 next year I want him getting as much first grade time as possible. Give Tracey some early ball at centre and get him outside his man so he can create opportunities for Sione.

 

[Western Sharkie]

Chambers hasn’t been hot garbage in attack.
Ronnie has benefited from a few good plays from Chambers.
His D might be struggling a bit thou!

 

[Sparkles]

I know the player compared is in another league, but there no reason Tracey couldn't play that roving centre role Turbo plays for the Blues. He's got the stamina and speed, and enough ball playing to make it interesting. And can still do those solid carries to get us out of our enD, just with the other solid hit up mo-fo's in Ronnie, Katoa and Ramien. It's actually a great backline for yardage

 

[Tatus]

Chambers hasn’t been hot garbage in attack.
Ronnie has benefited from a few good plays from Chambers.
His D might be struggling a bit thou!

Seems to struggle with contact sometimes, but his positioning is on point. Also very vocal with other players. I’d like to keep him in the team. I think Ronnie especially will benefit from playing outside him for the rest of the year.

 

[Wiz]

Yeah i'd agree with the above. If Trindal is viewed as a potential 7 next year I want him getting as much first grade time as possible. Give Tracey some early ball at centre and get him outside his man so he can create opportunities for Sione.

I think Tracey at centre is a horrible idea, would love to be proven wrong