Mason to 10 is a smart move , the defence through the 10/12 channel has been very poor for Wests.
Load management after 12 games? It would be interesting to know the injury stats in Europe after 24 games.Mason to 10 is a smart move , the defence through the 10/12 channel has been very poor for Wests.
The backline looks as good as it could be without the Super crew.
To answer Rugby Roberts question, Reds’ players get 2 weeks off as part of their contract. ASY (Angus Scott-Young) has been back with UQ this week but won’t play for a couple of rounds . Dealing with “load” management confuses me !
On paper at least , Wests looked like they might have the edge in the backs .Sorovi was outstanding for Wests when he finally got on. Big Georgie on the other hand what a fall from grace. Just prior to halftime with Wests attacking 15m out he can't be bothered making the cleanout as he was blowing led to a turnover.
Wests’ forwards are a talented bunch, but seem to fade out of games for periods of time . That is enough to find themselves down by too many points against the top teams to get back in game .
What’s your take on this JC?
Mate I'm an outsider just watching but I would suggest you are on the money in terms of the fitness. The forward attack play isn't overly creative either. The Skeltons are great ball carriers but they seem to be one out running into multiple defenders. Still perform strong carries but then poor cleanout leads to slow ball.
Mate I'm an outsider just watching but I would suggest you are on the money in terms of the fitness. The forward attack play isn't overly creative either. The Skeltons are great ball carriers but they seem to be one out running into multiple defenders. Still perform strong carries but then poor cleanout leads to slow ball.
Just over half way through the comp, thought I'd have a crack at a team of the season so far:
1. Jethro Felemi (GPS)
2. Matt Faessler (Brothers)
3. Hamish Richardson (UQ)
4. Pat Morrey (UQ)
5. Tuaina Tualima (GPS)
6. Dylan Rowe (Bond)
7. Matt Gicquel (GPS)
8. Lona Holohola (UQ)
9. Neal McNamara (Sunnybank)
10. Paddy James (Brothers)
11. Josh Collins (GPS)
12. Tautalatasi Tasi (Bond)
13. Vilikesa Raboiliku (Norths)
14. Shane Kennedy (Easts)
15. Nathan Carroll (Brothers)
RESERVES
16. Maile Ngauamo (GPS)
17. Alex Davies (UQ)
18. Kieran Fitzgibbon (Norths)
19. Ben Grant (Easts)
20. Tom Milosevic (Easts)
21. Mosiah Christian (UQ)
22. James Ambrosini (Bond)
23. Kye Oates (UQ)
Some positions hard to choose. All clubs represented bar Wests and Souths mainly due to their teams changing every week and not a lot of consistency.
Quite surprised by the outcome on Saturday, more so for the backline that Wests named in comparison. We all know that games are won upfront and our boys turned up and got the job done. We were fitter, more skilled and stronger in every breakdown and set piece. Our forwards definitely made the backs look much better. Probably not the best game from our fullback all season but he had the luxury to make a few mistakes. Phoenix was exceptional. Flook and Creighton average.Wests forwards have a real Northern Hemisphere feel about them, big, trench warfare, one out runners. Trouble is this is Brisvegas, hard grounds and not a foot of mud. The forwards are having a hard time linking with the Shea's of the world.
I heard Higgers has retired from professional rugby. I wonder if he will come back to Brisbane now full time. He gives me Ben Mowen vibes and could be the answer for the Doggies in 2022.