Whispers that Walker is out this week

[Vasco]

Volkman may come in.

[NorfolkStreetKid]

So Lam to half, Manu to 5/8, Iku to centre and Suaali to debut on right wing. Sitili back, Rads to back up. We are $1.25 to beat the Cowboys, I won't be jumping on that, but we should still win.

[Vasco]

I wouldn't be surprised if they wrap him in cotton wool and rest him until after the bye, round 14.

[The Skeez]

there's a strong case to play suaalii this week. probable he was our 18th man for the second week running only cos if he'd played for norths he wouldn't be in the bubble and couldn't play firsts this week. no bubble he plays for norths rather than having 2 weeks of no footy. if he's not in the 17 this week that will mean 3 weeks of no footy and i'm not sure we want that for a hot prospect.

I’ve heard Trent say he likes to bring debutantes through by having them in the extended squad and getting the first grade match day experience ie warming up and running drills pregame.

He’s ready. I’d love to see him play as a running 5/8. It won’t happen but with his defence, he could go wasted on the wing.

[zac]

Parra took a gamble and they lost. We withdrew players from the Bears team so that they could go into the bubble. Consequently the Bears got thrashed by the Eels who fielded a much stronger team.
Parra made their choice and should not get an exemption because two of their players are suspended due to foul play.
We took the safer option but it cost the Bears dearly.
Parra should be made to live by their choice.

given there have been no new cases i don't have a problem with them bringing those players into the first grade squad. the nrl should be flexible. but if they do that 100% they have to give the 2 pts from last weekend's game to the bears

[Thirteen]

Shhhhhhhh!

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Happy to see Lam back but he's not really an organising half, he's a running five eighth. I guess it would only be a week if Sam was out though.

Wonder if Jesse Marschke will come into consideration at 7?

[DP1990]

With no Walker(that's if the rumours are correct) and TKO not playing the 80 mins, Keighran might be the go to kicking therefore he may be partnering Lam for the 80 mins. It seems like every team has a better option for kickers than us.

100% agree mate but kicking duties may be very scarce and if Keighran is on the bench as a utility then kicking duties may have to be co-shared between TKO and Teddy. I know Teddy can't kick for shit but it may just be the only option until Keighran is on the field....but we'll wait and see !