Mini to miss the next few weeks with 'knee injury'

[Guest]

The more I think about it I don't know.

It means
Maubs --> centres
SKD --> Wing
RTS --> Fullback
Guerra --> 2nd row
Liu --> lock on the bench
Napa --> bench prop

Where as Robbo could just bring in one of the 20s or reserve grade boys resulting in minimal shuffling.

Backs still ok but I think Lui should stay in the middle...Robbo should go with arona as a backrow replacement? he was great in the NSW Cup state of origin winning team.
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[kurtsherlock6]

The more I think about it I don't know.

It means
Maubs --> centres
SKD --> Wing
RTS --> Fullback
Guerra --> 2nd row
Liu --> lock on the bench
Napa --> bench prop

Where as Robbo could just bring in one of the 20s or reserve grade boys resulting in minimal shuffling.

For once i agree with you R6. The less reshuffling the better.

[Guest]

For once i agree with you R6. The less reshuffling the better.

So we want to blood someone on the wing outside skid?? No thanks, Maubs to centre skid to wing. Minimal disruptions to our defence setup,

[milanja]

So we want to blood someone on the wing outside skid?? No thanks, Maubs to centre skid to wing. Minimal disruptions to our defence setup,

just put maubs on the wing then!

[Jacks Fur Coat]

If this is true just want to suggest don't celebrate too soon.

Minis experience and safety at the back has really stabilised and balanced the team perfectly this season.

We are going to miss him.

As much as I love rts and know he is a real star, he will get found out from time to time at fullback while he's learning still in the top grade.

[chook 56]

If this is true just want to suggest don't celebrate too soon.

Minis experience and safety at the back has really stabilised and balanced the team perfectly this season.

We are going to miss him.

As much as I love rts and know he is a real star, he will get found out from time to time at fullback while he's learning still in the top grade.

My sentiments exactly.
At the start of the year Mini's form was all over the place & I wanted him moved to the wing. I put that down to playing behind years of a poorly coached team.
Trent has sorted most of the problems in the team & Mini's form has improved to the point where in the last 4-6 weeks I doubt we have anyone in the ranks who could do a better job.
That said, I am hoping that RTS shines & our future continues to look rosy.

As I have stated before....injuries & suspensions could well decide who is the better team this year.
Fingers x'd.

[Guest]

Be interesting to see who Robbo picks as fill-in captain.

He'd probably pick either Pearce Friend, Hargreaves or Cordner

[bondi-boy]

Mini out for 2 or 3 weeks.
Well that's lust lovely.

We just get to the top of the ladder and disaster strikes.
Couldn't bet enough money on it.

And now the Storm are back, bigtime.
IMO they're the team to beat.

Now RTS gets his big chance...hope he doesn't stuff it up.

And hopefully the winger who replaces him will stay on his wing in defence and not let any tries be scored on the outside of him.

[milanja]

Storm were never out of anything, last yr they lost 5 in a row, people wrote them off,and they won the GF. Nobody in the top 4 should be written off.

[kakaruk]

Sheck will go to another level with more ball in his hands.Other sides will have to put a couple of defenders on him as he nearly always beats the first with that step.Watch for Jennings trailing him thru the line I'm really looking forward to watching Roger play at fullback.

[Pass the Ball]

We will miss Mini. He has been playing a Captains knock every week for the past 10-12 games.
Jake Friend would be my captain this week...

[ROC181]

Regardless whether RTS orMini can pass either way, I think that this is a dangerous situation. FB is not like replacing a second tower or even a centre. At this stage of the season an injury like this with the captain off is worrying regardless of who we play. Lets hope that mini gets back quickly to restore order.

[mightyrooster]

Mini out for 2 or 3 weeks.
Well that's lust lovely.

We just get to the top of the ladder and disaster strikes.
Couldn't bet enough money on it.

And now the Storm are back, bigtime.
IMO they're the team to beat.

Now RTS gets his big chance...hope he doesn't stuff it up.

And hopefully the winger who replaces him will stay on his wing in defence and not let any tries be scored on the outside of him.

BB...he of eternal optimism!

[mightyrooster]

If this is true just want to suggest don't celebrate too soon.

Minis experience and safety at the back has really stabilised and balanced the team perfectly this season.

We are going to miss him.

As much as I love rts and know he is a real star, he will get found out from time to time at fullback while he's learning still in the top grade.

Agree totally. Mini's experience will be missed. Lets just hope he'll only miss a couple of weeks.

[chook 56]

BB...he of eternal optimism!

BB is freds long lost son.