Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Mon Jun 10, 2019 9:24 pm  

Watts was very good for us, things happen and hes moved on, maybe it was a case of him getting his head down also, who knows,

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 7:07 am  

cas all the way wrote:

Who does it look like you will have missing then from your first 17??

We desperately need to beat you to not fall further behind.

In terms of definite first team starters, Ellis (2nd row), Griffin (centre) and Tuimavave (centre).
Possible missing Taylor (prop), Savelio (prop/2nd row) and Houghton (hooker).
Radford didn't seem too worried about Houghton so he'll probably play.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 8:59 am  

Mrs Barista wrote:

Good context, looks a big ask and they have Moors returning as a timely boost. Did you miss out our vice captain Scott Taylor also? Liam Watts stats last week were superb again.

Yes, missed Taylor for some reason, and also Savelio who went of with an ankle injury and didn't return.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:03 am  

Squad:

1. Jamie Shaul, 2. Bureta Faraimo, 6. Albert Kelly, 7. Marc Sneyd, 8. Scott Taylor, 9. Danny Houghton, 11. Dean Hadley, 12. Mark Minichiello, 13. Joe Westerman, 14. Jake Connor, 15. Chris Green, 20. Brad Fash, 23. Mickey Paea, 28. Jez Litten, 30. Danny Washbrook, 33. Ratu Naulago, 35. Andre Savelio, 37. Jack Brown, 38. Kieran Buchanan.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:12 am  

Couple of strange ones with the omissions of Scott and Masi, it looks to be that Scott won't be retained, no idea what has happened to Masi though.

Buchanan to play centre then,

Pack I'd like to see

Green
Houghton
Paea
Hadley
Mini
Westy

Brown
Taylor
Savelio
Litten * but expect it to be Fash

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:25 am  

Dave K. wrote:

Couple of strange ones with the omissions of Scott and Masi, it looks to be that Scott won't be retained, no idea what has happened to Masi though.

Buchanan to play centre then,

Pack I'd like to see

Green
Houghton
Paea
Hadley
Mini
Westy

Brown
Taylor
Savelio
Litten * but expect it to be Fash

Pretty much how I would go but I think I would start with Savelio in the second row and Hadley on the bench.

Bit early to be writing Scott off. Masi is an odd one though. I always thought he was getting a bit overhyped, just doesn't make enough yards imo. That said he was making steady improvements and Radford always seemed to be a big fan. It's strange that he seems to have suddenly fallen out of favour.

Looking forward to seeing Brown again. His performance against Catalans was as impressive a debut from a forward of his age that I can remember. He didn't just look like he belonged there, he actually imposed himself on the game, against one of the best packs in the league. Sometimes you only need to see a player once and you know straight away that they have got "it." He's one of them imo.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 12:24 pm  

Mr. Zucchini Head wrote:

Pretty much how I would go but I think I would start with Savelio in the second row and Hadley on the bench.

Bit early to be writing Scott off. Masi is an odd one though. I always thought he was getting a bit overhyped, just doesn't make enough yards imo. That said he was making steady improvements and Radford always seemed to be a big fan. It's strange that he seems to have suddenly fallen out of favour.

Looking forward to seeing Brown again. His performance against Catalans was as impressive a debut from a forward of his age that I can remember. He didn't just look like he belonged there, he actually imposed himself on the game, against one of the best packs in the league. Sometimes you only need to see a player once and you know straight away that they have got "it." He's one of them imo.

I don’t know what Masi stats are, but have been told they are not very impressive, can anyone clarify this info.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 1:06 pm  

Matongo has had a family bereavement. That’s why he’s not been in any squads for a few weeks.

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:03 pm  

Dave K. wrote:

Couple of strange ones with the omissions of Scott and Masi, it looks to be that Scott won't be retained, no idea what has happened to Masi though.

Buchanan to play centre then,

Pack I'd like to see

Green
Houghton
Paea
Hadley
Mini
Westy

Brown
Taylor
Savelio
Litten * but expect it to be Fash

I have said it before Cam Scott needs to go out on loan for two or three months to get regular game time.
There is a good player in there but unfortunately lacks the pace to be a great player in the future as a centre.
Buchanan on the other hand has pace but he needs to bulk up then we can see whether we have a future centre on our hands

Re: Cas up next “Thursdayâ€� : Tue Jun 11, 2019 2:06 pm  

Shaul
Ratu
Connor
Buchanan
Faraino
Kelly
Sneyd
Taylor
Houghton
Paea
Hadley
Washbrook
Westerman
Subs
Litten/Fash
Minchello
Green
Savelio

I'd start Washbrook left 2nd row I think we need to toughen up down that side and Minichello's Defence not been great lately and its exposed Sneyd.