SQUAD v STORM

[Easts75]

Just keep Nat & Victor on edges and play Whyte, Wong & Egan through the middle. That’s where Egan was most effective last year, he makes no impact on the edge.

Nat on the edge is just as weak as his brother. When Nat plays on an edge he normally punches out a sold 70metres. Both are middle players

[BigCok007]

Nat on the edge is just as weak as his brother. When Nat plays on an edge he normally punches out a sold 70metres. Both are middle players

True, but can be good in defence. Last year he did have moments of brilliance in attack

[Headless Chook]

True, but can be good in defence. Last year he did have moments of brilliance in attack

He runs a nice line and is deceptively quick over the first 20m. He scored a number of tries from grubbers playing on an edge last year showing good speed and anticipation

[Tommy Smith]

You and me must be different. I have not once, not one time ever in my life, whether it is a regular season game, a semi final or a grand final, not ever once have I looked at who the referee will be or was. Not once ever. Is that honestly all you have to add?

I mean we were literally cheated out of a victory last start courtesy of Cummins so I can't blame him.

[Qld Chook]

Nat on the edge is just as weak as his brother. When Nat plays on an edge he normally punches out a sold 70metres. Both are middle players

Exactly. Nat provides more value than Egan on an edge. But But I do agree at full strength Nat is preferably a middle with Gus & Sitili on starting on the edges.

[John Corey]

Curious as to why it took him 3/4 of the season to work out he needed to shed more kgs?

I'm not so sure about that mate. The great Brandon Smith I remember was never a dummy half. He was a back up, built like a tank who was so hard to stop close to the line. Had a power game.

I just wonder if losing all this weight will take away from that part of his game. That was his entire game tbh.

I know why he is doing it. To play big mins at dummy half. Just not sure if its gonna work.

[Roosterfarian]

I'm not so sure about that mate. The great Brandon Smith I remember was never a dummy half. He was a back up, built like a tank who was so hard to stop close to the line. Had a power game.

I just wonder if losing all this weight will take away from that part of his game. That was his entire game tbh.

I know why he is doing it. To play big mins at dummy half. Just not sure if its gonna work.

Fair point champion. We’ll find out soon enough.

[Sentimentinel]

I'm not so sure about that mate. The great Brandon Smith I remember was never a dummy half. He was a back up, built like a tank who was so hard to stop close to the line. Had a power game.

I just wonder if losing all this weight will take away from that part of his game. That was his entire game tbh.

I know why he is doing it. To play big mins at dummy half. Just not sure if its gonna work.

That first paragraph is spot on. And we had an actual rake in Verills.

But it looks like the chooks are going to persist with him at DH so he needs to shed kilos to up his workrate over time.

Turpin/Smith = Verills?

Let's go Brandon.

[roosterproud]

it will be interesting to see how good cheeseburger goes passing after his broken thumb. a comparison of Turps and cheeseburger will be worth viewing v the drizz

[Easts75]

it will be interesting to see how good cheeseburger goes passing after his broken thumb. a comparison of Turps and cheeseburger will be worth viewing v the drizz

An injured thumb doesn't effect the way you pass, he will be sweet

[The Lip]

An injured thumb doesn't effect the way you pass, he will be sweet

Of course it does - but I agree he will be sweet as it shouldn't be sore or injured by now.

[Mickie Lane]

I doubt the Chooks will win but I hope we win.

[OMR]

I doubt the Chooks will win but I hope we win.

yet you think souffs are a good thing to win the premiership, dear oh dear .

I have a feeling changed will happen and Hutch will make his way onto the bench. I’ll be watching the game from Bali so I hope my absence is a good luck sign for the roosters. If they win I will refrain from attending any games for the rest of the year .

[Mickie Lane]

yet you think souffs are a good thing to win the premiership, dear oh dear .

I have a feeling changed will happen and Hutch will make his way onto the bench. I’ll be watching the game from Bali so I hope my absence is a good luck sign for the roosters. If they win I will refrain from attending any games for the rest of the year .

Like I said “if Walker stays fit & their other 7 players return I THINK THEY CAN WIN THE COMP”
Enjoy Bali.