Round 1: RAIDERS vs TITANS (2020)

[DIEHARD]

Totally agree. Players can’t keep hiding behind **** coaches. The problem is with them. My issue will be if Holbrook doesn’t swing the axe after that and has excuses to keep that team on the park then he’s part of the problem again too. If that teams only changes are players back from injury then he’s already lost my support to think he can change anything with this club.

I totally agree with this. It is important to establish the competitive environment for places.

[shamus]

People keep calling for massive changes.... Who the **** is on the waiting list to step up?

[Gary E]

I never once mentioned fun!

[Mr Bods]

I never once mentioned fun!

Welcome Gary E. First post was good. Please stick around.

[ozynorts]

People keep calling for massive changes.... Who the **** is on the waiting list to step up?

We know what the lemons offer us so get rid of them and bring in the younger players and give them some experience.
Get rid of Roberts and replace him with T Boyd.
Don gone and replace with either GL or Pearson.
Cartwright gone and replace with anyone who is prepared to tackle. In fact I would like to see Arrow moved to the edge to stiffen up that side.
When AJ is back Sami to wing for Copley.

[JunctionBlock]

People keep calling for massive changes.... Who the **** is on the waiting list to step up?

I think the way that team lined up today was a farce. I think if Mo comes back it’s in place of Wallace. Kelly back into the starting squad. Jonus in don out. Peachey in the halfs or FB Roberts out T Boyd in. Rein or Peats. One or the other. Neither a shining light.

I think there are plenty of options.

[Gary E]

Welcome Gary E. First post was good. Please stick around.

Will do for sure. Thanks.

[Mr Bods]

Am I right in saying we escaped with no injuries??

[Jonno12]

We know what the lemons offer us so get rid of them and bring in the younger players and give them some experience.
Get rid of Roberts and replace him with T Boyd.
Don gone and replace with either GL or Pearson.
Cartwright gone and replace with anyone who is prepared to tackle. In fact I would like to see Arrow moved to the edge to stiffen up that side.
When AJ is back Sami to wing for Copley.

That’s perfect in my eyes

Start Mo and Lisone for now with Jolliffe and Wallace or Whitbread off the bench

[JunctionBlock]

Am I right in saying we escaped with no injuries??

Both half’s clutching at shoulders. Can only hope.

[Ausphin]

Righto, hopefully Holbrook has seen in 1 game what we have seen over last couple of seasons.

Time to make some bold calls and give some other guys a go. Players like Peats, Roberts and Don aren't the answer to any questions.

All players being fit and available, the 17 I would like to see is-

Brimson
Pearson
Watkins (thought he looked dangerous this week, admittedly poor on back of injury last season)
Kelly
Sami
Peachey
Taylor
Arrow
Proctor
Cartwright
Fotuaika
Boyd
Lisone

Clark
Copley / Leleisiuao
Wallace
Boyd (Shannon)

Whilst I think Tanah Boyd may deserve a crack in the halves I think he has the makings of a future origin hooker. I thought about Peachey at lock but worry about his defence in the middle. Would provide the option though to push Arrow up to starting prop.

The downside to Peachey at 6 is bulk of kicking responsibility would rest with Ash, but Boyd at hooker can provide a kicking option.

Have Copley or Leleisiuao on bench to cover for AJ if back flares up (obviously Sami back to fullback). Once AJ all good would like to see Hipgrave or Farmer given a shot.

[ozynorts]

I’m watching the cows and broncos and I am still amazed at how the Qld origin coach has such a lofty position in the game. He is apparently very knowledgeable and yet he comes across as clueless.

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Hey Ausphin, sorry but Cartwright should never be seen in our game day 17 ever again.

[gotitans101_]

cut some contracts and sign David Fifita for the love of fking god.

[Mr Bods]

Been trying to find the press conference but can’t locate it
Anyone seen it yet?

[Hail Sezer]

cut some contracts and sign David Fifita for the love of fking god.

Give him the Lolo godfather deal