Team v Newcastle - Yes, he's back!!!

[Rooster90]

Surely Dom being named is just a smokescreen for Tom Rodwell
This time next week he will be contracted to Newcastle....

[BraveTheWorld]

They looked pretty good in the 2nd half just a few days ago, so I wouldn't be so confident.

I've been watching their games for a few weeks. A good half (against a team known to go off the boil) doesn't a good team make. They've been disastrous.

[Hawkeye]

On a side note I find Adam O’Brien one of the most unlikeable coaches going around

I dunno how the journos sit through one of his press conferences. That drone of a voice would put anyone to sleep .... makes Wayne B sound like pep rally enthusiast !

[The Real King]

Robbo please, is that really the bench? We can't carry two small guys on the bench, just make the hard call.
I don't want to see two Butcher's in the team, Makahesi or Taylor are better options.

This is a danger game, Newcastle play better with Fletcher Sharpe at fullback and the big man Hastings is back, he will want to prove something (what, I don't know)
Us thinking it's all going to click just because Sammy is back and then to top it all off Sutton will be the ref, just to screw us over 1 last time.

[King Salvo]

On a side note I find Adam O’Brien one of the most unlikeable coaches going around

Nothing always goes to plan so will those "fans" booing them off at half time when down 16-0 be patting each other on the back when the Knights won thinking their booing had something to do with the victory?.

[Thirteen]

No need for Sandon and ZDC surely? Swap ZDC for Vaa please Robbo.

Makatoa or Losalu in for Clay.

[Bates]

We will lap the Knights.

Roosters 18 plus.

[Vasco]

I'd like to see ZDC and Nat B drop off the bench to be replaced by Losalu and Vaa.

I think N Butcher will be handy just for some experience and to tighten up the middle of the ruck. Hope his brother has super glue applied prior to kickoff.

[Waylander]

I think N Butcher will be handy just for some experience and to tighten up the middle of the ruck. Hope his brother has super glue applied prior to kickoff.

In Nat’s last game before he got injured he was excellent. Not just his defence, but his carries were also very good. IIRC he made about 170m in that game at prop. He will be in the 17 every week when he is available.

[King Salvo]

I think N Butcher will be handy just for some experience and to tighten up the middle of the ruck. Hope his brother has super glue applied prior to kickoff.

mmm Mark Nawaqanitawase needs the extra strength super glue- his catching of bombs has been very poor to say the least - very costly in those losses to the Dogs and Raiders

[ism22]

I think N Butcher will be handy just for some experience and to tighten up the middle of the ruck. Hope his brother has super glue applied prior to kickoff.

Egan's the one I'm a little bit concerned about. Not sure what he did against the Faders to earn a promotion but power to him I suppose...

[Waylander]

Waylander you forgot to mention
if not for origin we would have our best 17 available for the first time since 2019 grand final

walker back is massive - expect he may take a few weeks to push on - also Whyte is massive along with Nat

happy robbo kept Savala starting and sandon on bench - Sandon is not a starting half

also Surely sandon or ZDC goes for lasalu or another front rower

if we get out of origin and this week we actually have a full complement of players and could pick our best 17 for the first time in 6 years

Thanks for the reminder. If we have our best 17 on the field next week I’ll crack one of my special bottles of red to celebrate.

[Red.]

Surely Dom being named is just a smokescreen for Tom Rodwell
This time next week he will be contracted to Newcastle....

I'm happy to stand corrected but hasn't Tom Rodwell scored 6 tries in his last 2 games?

[John Corey]

On a side note I find Adam O’Brien one of the most unlikeable coaches going around

Just angry little man. Imagine being coached by someone who is constantly grumpy.

[Swamptrout]

Young's last game for the chooks.