NRL 2024
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we're probably still on more round from being able to properly assess the teams.
But i reckon we are very close to a complete rethink around the make-up of the bench. Most teams are running a spare hooker, and three middle forwards.
Already this year there have been multiple games where a back has ben lost early, a reshuffle is needed, a backrower gets left defending at centre, and the opposition are just punishing it.
With stricter HIA rules, i think we are coming up fast to coaches carrying a back in the 17. They are not going to like it, but i think they risk is too high. Most teams are carrying a substandard spare dummy half anyway, so just rissole that spot and have a part timer cover their main guys rest period. Lets face it, would the Warriors miss Lussick? -
Egan goes down far too often, not to carry a back up. Now if that back up were a CHT, it probably gives you more positions covered.
It does probably mean you should have to think about your bench more, but I don't think many teams will move to that model, unless someone nails it.
Interestingly I would have thought if Walsh doesn't get cleared for HIA, then I don't think we have this conversation, as 18th man should have been activated, because it was deemed a penalty for foul play, albeit no bin (and even though nothing further happens). Since he tries to come back for a minute, claims blurred vision shows he should not have been cleared. Perhaps there needs to be more leeway here, because maybe symptoms weren't immediately apparent? -
Graham Annesley believes Taylan May should've been charged for contact on Reece Walsh ...even just him making that statement will create a storm
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Penrith lose cleary for a couple of weeks to a hamstring
Eels lose Moses for longer with a broken foot
And the poor Titans have lost Tino for the year
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In what was a close comp already Cleary and Moses missing could have a huge impact
Titans I think get JC and DFif back this week, they need them just to help find a win
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Find out more when teams are named, but rumours that Latrell dropped from fullback to move to center and Cody dropped to reggies fullstop. ha ha this could get entertaining
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i would gain even more respect for Demetriou if this is true (i will always have a soft spot for him after he won the National GF with the Pride).
This is exactly what a strong coach should do. He'll need the support of the back office though
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Lol could be a good soap opera watching Souths this year.
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looks like they didn't go through with it. Egan named at least this week for the Warriors, lets see if he is still named come game day
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@bayimports Thing is, is that they've also gotta find guys to replace Walker and Mitchell, and they don't have guys to do that.
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Is this the thread for Warriors games? Maybe we should give the Warriors honorary rugby status and put them in the Rugby Matches sub forum.
Warriors sawn off with a dreadful forward pass call and a comfortable lead is looking precarious just before half time.
Is there no interest in the Warriors these days? Something is seriously wrong if an anti league man like myself is doing the first post at half time.
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