Round 4: TITANS vs TIGERS (2022)

[DIEHARD]

TITANS vs TIGERS

[Ausphin]

I noticed near the end of the game that Clark went back on and Will Smith went to fullback. I don’t rate Smith but could be an indication of what Holbrook is thinking about Campbell.

If Thompson is back, he goes to fullback. If not, maybe Isaako?

Not sure I could handle another try conceded by Marzhew making a poor read again.

For me, i want

Thompson / Isaako
Sami
Kelly
Masters
Herbert

Same halves and same starting pack. Maybe Mcintyre or Ese Ese depending on how they have been going in Qcup. Would prefer someone other than Will Smith but i guess he can cover a couple of positions.

[JunctionBlock]

This is Thursday night isn't it? Not a chance I'll waste my time going down after that Raiders game. I'd prefer a decent nights sleep.

[Dobes]

I'd like to probably see:

1. Thompson/Isaako
2. Sami
3. Kelly
4. Marsters
5. Isaako/Thompson
6. Brimmo
7. Sexton
8. Moe
9. Clark
10. Liu
11. Fifita
12. Fermor
13. Fa'asuamaleaui

14. Smith (Only because Boyd isn't available)
15. Wallace
16. Joliffe
17. McIntyre

I mentioned last week that I wouldn't mind seeing Thompson start at fullback and after last night's performance, I feel even stronger about that now. I don't think JC is ready for it. I think Thompson having the more experienced head makes more sense at this point, as our spine is very inexperienced. If not Thompson, I think Isaako should go there and stick Thompson out onto Marzhew's wing.

Marzhew is good when he's good and shocking when he's bad. He can attack well but makes far too many incorrect defensive reads.

I understand what Justin has tried to do with Proctor but I think we can all agree he belongs nowhere near the side. Offers nothing whatsoever. Lisone isn't doing much better himself IMO. I think it's worth trying out Wallace and McIntyre even though they might not have been playing outstanding in QCup. Maybe a first grade call up gets them rolling a bit, who knows.

[Hail Sezer]

Is Thompson even back yet?

[JunctionBlock]

Is Thompson even back yet?

If Brandon Smith can come back two weeks after a broken hand so can CT

[Hail Sezer]

https://www.titans.com.au/news/2022/...son-monitored/

TLDR;

JC in doubt with that rib injury that caused him to be taken off in the 77th minute (no, he wasn't hooked).

AJ good to go (not sure why he was even mentioned in this write up)

CT getting an xray today and starting "modified contact" on Tuesday. No certainty around whether he will be available for Thursday.

[Titslover]

https://twitter.com/katiebrownaus/st..._eaYP_NxQkis0A

Jayden Campbell ruled OUT, Jamayne Isaako in line to debut for
@GCTitans via @7NewsGoldCoast

[willhelm]

Probably for the best for JC to have a rest rather than being dropped. I think he's our long term FB but agree with others that he needs some time in QCup to regain form/confidence. If CT is fit I'd like to see Isaako come in for Marzhew and CT be the voice at the back.

[NZTITAN]

I'd go with:

1. Isaako
2. Sami
3. Kelly
4. Herbert
5. CT

14. Paul Turner

Also, kinda interesting but i'm pretty sure we currently have the same amount of Kiwi players as the Warriors do if you count Joe Vuna as a Kiwi and not an American.

Update: Phil Sami ruled out this weekend with COVID :/

is that Jojo Fifita's music?!

[Hail Sezer]

Sami out with Covid so we'd better hope CT is healthy

[Titanic]

A loss to the Tigpies would be disastrous at this stage. Selection of the pack will be pivotal as a key indicator into our coach's mindset.

[GCTTSD]

Have to make a change to our bench. Might not be good for the ego but I think we need one of Liu off the bench start Jolliffe so we have an experienced bmiddle when everyones starting to get tired and dont leak so many second half points again

[willhelm]

I'd go with:

1. Isaako
2. Sami
3. Kelly
4. Herbert
5. CT

14. Paul Turner

Also, kinda interesting but i'm pretty sure we currently have the same amount of Kiwi players as the Warriors do if you count Joe Vuna as a Kiwi and not an American.

Update: Phil Sami ruled out this weekend with COVID :/

is that Jojo Fifita's music?!

Marsters before Jojo I would assume. Shame about Spry, this could've been his opportunity.

[Titslover]

Isaako FB and Thompson back thank god. Do we think he'll go straight onto Sami's left wing, or swap Marzhew on the left so Thompson can try fix up that right edge defence?