jodragon40
Staff
I wish, I was being realistic apart from Feigai. Would think that M Molo will get a run before Fifita and Tuitavake unfortunately. Possibly a 2025 bench makeup
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RedV01
SGI NSW Cup
yeah, forgot about him. Maybe even BMM though that's a bit of a stretch. He seems to not even bend the line anymore.
GCRV
SGI NSW Cup
KEY DRAGONS SET FOR ROUND ONE
St George Illawarra have received a round one boost after scans cleared forward Blake Lawrie and hooker Jacob Liddle of serious injury on Monday. Lawrie is expected to be available for the season opener against the Gold Coast Titans after suffering a rib cartilage injury in Saturday’s trial against the Tigers.Like Lawrie, Liddle failed to finish the second trial after picking up a hamstring complaint. Scans revealed Liddle suffered a low-grade hamstring strain and is aiming for a round one return.
Ryan
SGI Jersey Flegg
Apart from 17, I think this will be it. No.17 will be M. Molo. Flanno obviously likes him. Got a lot of minutes in both trials.
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
Any number:
- T & R Couchman
- M. Molo
- Fifita
- BMM
Eric
Staff
Also Sele. If you give it a serious thought, surely one of the Couchmans will be in the 17. If he is going to go with Zac on the fuking wing rather than Tamale, Finau or even Feagai, he has to pick a young player, not weighed down by years of failure. He should make it a rule to pick at least one player with less than 10 NRL games every week.
jodragon40
Staff
I'd think M Molo will get the nod
jodragon40
Staff
I have Sele starting instead of Lawrie. I wouldn't be starting Lawrie in round 1 recovering from that type of injury.
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
Depending on how serious the injury is.
jodragon40
Staff
Just speaking from experience. I wouldn't consider him for selection perhaps that was one of the reasons I never coached 1st grade. I'm set in my ways.
Eric
Staff
On another note, he only got limited minutes but I was very impressed by RFM when he came on. Looked like Tigers defence was having a lot of trouble with him.
jodragon40
Staff
Yes it's always interesting to watch how a new player fits into a new clubs culture. I believe that injury free he will be an asset.
Chris M
SGI NSW Cup
I wonder who will get the starting spot, him or Leilua. Both will be in the 17.
Morgan
SGI NSW Cup
Club says both Lawrie and Liddle available for round 1.
Just a Mug Fan
SGI NSW Cup
Su'A at right, Ray left, Luch opposed so far this week.
Ah damn, I was hoping Eisenhuth kept his edge spot. Imo he's been one our best in the trials.
Eric
Staff
Personally I like that. I think in limited minutes, RFM was a real handful for the Tigers. If he was on a little longer and got a few more chances, I think he would have ended up running straight over a few Tigers and straight through the defensive line.
Ryan
SGI Jersey Flegg
Eisenhuth seems to me like the type of player who won't let anyone down but also won't break open any games like Luch and RFM can do.
AyiosYiorgos
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LL I assume not fit enough as yet, will he play him in reserves for match fitness or just use him as one of the 4 interchange players..
I agree Luch is a game breaker but I don't see RFM as a game breaker, well not what he's shown in the last few years. Imo fans think we're getting the young NZ warriors RFM who was dynamic but we're not getting that version. He's lost a bit of pace & gets exposed moving laterally on the edges. I'm happy to see him playing in the middle but not edge, especially when we've been soo defensively poor last season. I would take Eisenhuth defence over RFM attack for team balance.