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In which case you have Oates on the bench, but who on the wing?Garbage. Sailor is a complete waste of a bench spot. Especially against a big raiders pack. just dumb.
In which case you have Oates on the bench, but who on the wing?Garbage. Sailor is a complete waste of a bench spot. Especially against a big raiders pack. just dumb.
IIRC he was there last week.Interesting Karapani has made his way to the extended bench. I wonder if he'll be the next (there's Pereira but he's just that step below what's required at NRL level, though he absolutely busts his arse no question).
You still need a back on the bench.I'd also be playing Te Kura in this one instead of Sailor.
You still need a back on the bench.
If part of the goal is to see whether Sailor can replace Madden, then it makes sense. I'd rather he figured that out at training, though and started Sailor there. Do or die.Yep not against it, just not keen on it being Sailor while we are still so patchwork. Unfortunately, with Oates needed to start, not sure who else it could be.
Karapani has more versatility tbf makes more sense if they aren't expecting an injury specifically on the wing.Interesting Karapani has made his way to the extended bench. I wonder if he'll be the next (there's Pereira but he's just that step below what's required at NRL level, though he absolutely busts his arse no question).
Sailor is cool as a fullback, but I'm a bit suss on him playing anywhere else. We lost a lot when he came on for Mam last week, and he's defence in the line has been pretty bad - try last week, and he did something similar earlier in the year which led to a try (maybe it was the trials).If part of the goal is to see whether Sailor can replace Madden, then it makes sense. I'd rather he figured that out at training, though and started Sailor there. Do or die.
Mariner should be back next week. Which should also mean Oates is back on the bench, with Sailor either back in Cup or replacing Madden. Let's see what happens this weekend before completely writing him off.Sailor is cool as a fullback, but I'm a bit suss on him playing anywhere else. We lost a lot when he came on for Mam last week, and he's defence in the line has been pretty bad - try last week, and he did something similar earlier in the year which led to a try (maybe it was the trials).
I dont think he's that super sub cover we are looking for (I.e. what Oates was brought on the bench for).
He'll be ok. Should be fitter from the last game. He just needs to focus on his catches. He had some good runs.I can’t believe we have to see Oates on the wing again…. They’re going to eat him alive lol Unless he dramatically improves miraculously within a week.. I’m going to try and be positive
Seems to be a tactic of ours (wingers jamming in with the inside players covering). Cobbo will have his back.Oates came in off his wing nearly every defensive set last week. I’m sure the raiders will target this. The dolphins weren’t good enough to exploit it.
Yea, Walsh will need to do double time to back him up. Although Oates is experienced enough to hopefully anticipate some of those moves.The thing I'm worried about with Oates isn't the high ball, it's the kicks behind him with his turning circle and speed off the mark.
It was a bad catching night last week but generally it's a strength of his and I expect it to be better this week. Fogartys kicking game worries me though.
I might feel different if we lose but I am kind of glad we aren't risking any of our injury returns against this grub of a team. Worst in the comp, and considering they are competing against the panfers and roosters competing for that title that's a hell of a lot of grubbiness.