Belly is sadly out of touch and l don't think we can carry an under performer like that against the Cats. However the forward line needs another big body in there to draw some heat away from JD and Ambrose, so he could still get the nod. Someone needs to make way for Chappy who will be chaffing at the bit to play. Won't be Colyer, nor should it be, he earned his keep last night in style.
Agree CJ. Also have Carlisle to get back in there, Belly could be dropped with Jake taking his place down forward (cue another forward v back debate) with the occasional chop-out in the ruck perhaps? Who makes way for Chappy? Might be Kav, harsh on him because he wasn’t woeful by any stretch, but out with Trav doing well, Melksham’s best game for a month, he makes way. Just hope Piggy is fit…
Agree CJ. Also have Carlisle to get back in there, Belly could be dropped with Jake taking his place down forward (cue another forward v back debate) with the occasional chop-out in the ruck perhaps? Who makes way for Chappy? Might be Kav, harsh on him because he wasn't woeful by any stretch, but out with Trav doing well, Melksham's best game for a month, he makes way. Just hope Piggy is fit...
B: Baguley, Hooker, Fletcher
HB: Hibberd, Hurley, Dempsey
C: Heppell, Goddard, Stanton
HF: Zaharakis, Carlisle, Winderlich
F: Ambrose, Daniher, Chapman
R: Ryder, Hocking, Melksham
INT: Colyer, Myers, Howlett, Z.Merrett
IN: Carlisle, Chapman
OUT: Bellchambers, Kavanagh
Agree CJ. Also have Carlisle to get back in there, Belly could be dropped with Jake taking his place down forward (cue another forward v back debate) with the occasional chop-out in the ruck perhaps? Who makes way for Chappy? Might be Kav, harsh on him because he wasn't woeful by any stretch, but out with Trav doing well, Melksham's best game for a month, he makes way. Just hope Piggy is fit...
B: Baguley, Hooker, Fletcher
HB: Hibberd, Hurley, Dempsey
C: Heppell, Goddard, Stanton
HF: Zaharakis, Carlisle, Winderlich
F: Ambrose, Daniher, Chapman
R: Ryder, Hocking, Melksham
INT: Colyer, Myers, Howlett, Z.Merrett
IN: Carlisle, Chapman
OUT: Bellchambers, Kavanagh
Haven't seen replay of Winderlich incident yet but if he goes then straight swap Chappie for Winders instead of Kavanagh.
The only reason for Zerrett to miss is because of purely being sub and playing a quarter and a bit. Plus because it is his first year, he could burn out towards the end of the year.
How did the Cats look v Gold Coast? Are we a real chance of ******* them up?
Cats are sliding. Still a potent outfit but GC outplayed them. We are definitely a chance against, as we are against any team, but Cats are looking vulnerable and doubts are creeping in.
I thought Heppell's direct kicking came "IN" quite nicely last night and hopefully stays in the rest of his career. For mine had some real penetration in most of his kicks last night.