PRE-GAME Round 12 - Broncos vs Eels

[pagey]

1. Jamayne Isaako
2. Corey Oates
3. Darius Boyd
4. Kotoni Staggs
5. James Roberts
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Joe Ofahengaue
11. Tevita Pangai Junior
12. Jack Bird
13. Josh McGuire
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14. Alex Glenn
15. Jaydn Su'a
16. Korbin Sims
17. Sam Thaiday

Why is this in the rumors thread god dam it !

 

[Porthoz]

I thought it was only recommended that Bird sit out 6 weeks [emoji848]

Probably for everyone's sanity...

 

[roo-ted]

Wtf I love Korbin Sims now

What's this all about?

 

[Wolfie]

1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. James Roberts
4. Tom Opacic
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Tevita Pangai Junior
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Sam Tagataese
15. Kotoni Staggs
16. George Fai
17. Patrick Mago

This is likely going to be the 17 named.

I'd be dissapointed if Staggs doesnt start tbh. I think he has earned the shirt. I can see the point if Staggs is going to used for rotation with a back rower, i cant see the point if we are going to bring off a back for him unless its injury related.

 

[Wolfie]

Bird is out for 6 weeks.

If he somehow comes back, Opacic is dropped to the bench and Staggs back to QLD Cup.

You dont think Staggs is a bit more versatile than Tommy? I personally do, so i'd probably put him as bench backup over Opacic.

 

[Morepudding]

He's actually taller than Glenn from what i saw.

Yeah but have you seen Glenn's back? Bloke is fucking shreded and huge.

 

[Super Freak]

You dont think Staggs is a bit more versatile than Tommy? I personally do, so i'd probably put him as bench backup over Opacic.

That's not my preference.

That's going by the usual selection this year. Bennett only gave Staggs a shot because Bird was injured. If Bird is back, Staggs is likely going back to QLD Cup.

 

[Smokin' Joe]

You dont think Staggs is a bit more versatile than Tommy? I personally do, so i'd probably put him as bench backup over Opacic.

I just fainted

 

[Harry Sack]

I just fainted

Don't be fooled, it's all a ruse. He just wants the restraining order lifted.

 

[mitch222]

Mate, Moga doesn't play here anymore

If he keeps naming him he might just turn up one day

 

[Wolfie]

I just fainted

He is just more used to playing a few different positions than Tommy. Makes sense to put a bloke like that on the bench

 

[pagey]

If Bird is fit I expect and
1.Boyd
2.Oates
3.Roberts
4.Bird
5.Issako
6.Milford
7.Niko
8.Lodge
9.Macca
10.Thiaday
11.TPJ
12.Sua
13.Offa
14.Staggs
15.Taga
16.Moga
17.Oppa

What ? 2 centers on the bench

 

[BroncsFan]

1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. James Roberts
4. Tom Opacic
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Tevita Pangai Junior
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Sam Tagataese
15. Kotoni Staggs
16. George Fai
17. Patrick Mago

This is likely going to be the 17 named.

Will Opa be fit??

Isn't there something about only returning to running by day 6 after a concussion as well. He might be pushing to get back but I guess we need all hands on deck at the moment.

Rd 13 bye will be very much needed

 

[Super Freak]

Will Opa be fit??

Isn't there something about only returning to running by day 6 after a concussion as well. He might be pushing to get back but I guess we need all hands on deck at the moment.

Rd 13 bye will be very much needed

If he passes the tests, then he will be able to play.

 

[Wolfie]

Will Opa be fit??

Isn't there something about only returning to running by day 6 after a concussion as well. He might be pushing to get back but I guess we need all hands on deck at the moment.

Rd 13 bye will be very much needed

I believe it's more a neck issue with him than anything else. I'd say he will be fine

 

[Rhino1001]

Possible team if Kahu is back:

1. Darius Boyd
2. Jordan Kahu
3. James Roberts
4. Kotoni Staggs/Tom Opacic
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matt Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Corey Oates
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. TPJ

14. Sam Tagataese
15. Joe Ofahengaue
16. Patrick Mago
17. Kotoni Staggs/Tom Opacic

Would give us a chance to test Oates, though it would destroy any combinations starting to form. Would like to see Offa rewarded for last week but need him on the bench otherwise it will be quite weak and inexperience.

 

[Super Freak]

This is the predicted team by SportingNews.

1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. James Roberts
4. Tom Opacic
5. Jamayne Isaako
6. Anthony Milford
7. Kodi Nikorima
8. Matthew Lodge
9. Andrew McCullough
10. Sam Thaiday
11. Tevita Pangai Junior
12. Jaydn Su'A
13. Joe Ofahengaue

14. Sam Tagataese
15. Gehemat Shibasaki
16. Patrick Mago
17. Kotoni Staggs

 

[ethos]

The backrow (aside from a few errors) was great against the Roosters. Wouldn't be changing.

I like TPJ on an edge, more dangerous and more likely to stick his nose through the line and creating something.

Hate playing Parramatta though. They'll invariably have a patch where they score three tries in 15 minutes.