Dazza 92
NRL Captain
- Oct 13, 2014
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Putting on my QLD hat; i recently visited Townsville and its a fuckin dump. But i know the amount of blood sweat tears and cash went into this stadium, and for the sake of the Townsville CBD, i really hope it provides the benefits many are hoping for. Thus its only right the Cowboys christian their new home with a win, and i don't begrudge them this...
Right, got that out of the way, so this is what ill be watching the most;
1. Our bench; HIA rule is having a effect obviously, as quite a few other NRL teams have rejigged their to accommodate injuries anywhere in the starting 13. Now, either Siebold is ahead of the curve here, or hes being too smart for his own good (or thinks he is still the smartest bunny in the house). So i will watch to see how the forward rotation works (or not) and whoever the back is who replaces Isaako is introduce into the game? (hearing Oates will move to 2nd row to give our edge forwards a rest)
2. Patty Carrigan; named co-captain for this game shows the long term trajectory for this young lock for mine. Now there will be a hell of a atmosphere up at Townsville and we need cool heads out there to help steer the team through it. Can Patty maintain his game plus also represent the coach as his voice on the field, and not compromise both?
3. Payne Haas; does this bloke play 80 minutes? I know he can, but doesn't mean he should? I get the feeling that coaches are going to be asking more of their starting forwards to play longer spells, due to the composition of the benches. So seeing his workload in this game will be interesting. I do fear that this guy will burn out early the rate he plays...
4. Isaako; is his head really in the game right now? Kid has been through huge off field issues and obviously as a fan i wish him and his family well. Can he be the answer for arguably the most important position in modern NRL? Does Siebold move Arthur's there during the game if he struggles?.....dunno, that's why im watching...
Right, got that out of the way, so this is what ill be watching the most;
1. Our bench; HIA rule is having a effect obviously, as quite a few other NRL teams have rejigged their to accommodate injuries anywhere in the starting 13. Now, either Siebold is ahead of the curve here, or hes being too smart for his own good (or thinks he is still the smartest bunny in the house). So i will watch to see how the forward rotation works (or not) and whoever the back is who replaces Isaako is introduce into the game? (hearing Oates will move to 2nd row to give our edge forwards a rest)
2. Patty Carrigan; named co-captain for this game shows the long term trajectory for this young lock for mine. Now there will be a hell of a atmosphere up at Townsville and we need cool heads out there to help steer the team through it. Can Patty maintain his game plus also represent the coach as his voice on the field, and not compromise both?
3. Payne Haas; does this bloke play 80 minutes? I know he can, but doesn't mean he should? I get the feeling that coaches are going to be asking more of their starting forwards to play longer spells, due to the composition of the benches. So seeing his workload in this game will be interesting. I do fear that this guy will burn out early the rate he plays...
4. Isaako; is his head really in the game right now? Kid has been through huge off field issues and obviously as a fan i wish him and his family well. Can he be the answer for arguably the most important position in modern NRL? Does Siebold move Arthur's there during the game if he struggles?.....dunno, that's why im watching...
