Injuries - Siro

[1978]

Has to be Brown.
He best position is second row, and elevating him brings Hastings to the bench.
I'm not a Brown fan either, but that's the safest option to plug a hole for 8 weeks.
He's also capable for playing 80 minutes, which helps bench rotation.
Also, it causes least disruption... moving Tapua/Lawrence out of position is madness the way they are playing

 

[Woodsie]

Hopoate please

Marty was a back rower last year,i think he could push 65 minutes in a pinch

And the reason we leaked tries like a sieve on the edge.

Good plan to also disrupt the front row as well as the back row.

 

[stoodamire]

Opposition left edge will be ****ting themselves with Brown charging at them

 

[Woodsie]

Has to be Brown.
He best position is second row, and elevating him brings Hastings to the bench.
I'm not a Brown fan either, but that's the safest option to plug a hole for 8 weeks.
He's also capable for playing 80 minutes, which helps bench rotation.
Also, it causes least disruption... moving Tapua/Lawrence out of position is madness the way they are playing

The only other thought I have is Lane (although I don't think his form merits it) may be given a shot at redemption against his former club, and he would have trained and drilled the 2nd row job description earlier in the season.

If he does get the chance I hope he takes it because I don't think he will get many more.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Going by Reggies side it looks like it's Kennedy

 

[cherry_poppins]

And the reason we leaked tries like a sieve on the edge.

Good plan to also disrupt the front row as well as the back row.

Lol yeah because having Brown play more than a minute isn't a ****ing disaster

 

[Steve76]

Brown SecoND row and cullen to bench Wtf??
Can see hastings as lanes manager on the blower looking elsewhere for opportunities

 

[MightyEagles]

What has Hastings done? I find it very hard to believe that he can't make the 17

 

[Supernintendo Chalmers]

Cullen has been in great form in reserves. TB throwing him a well earned bone. Maybe just mixing it up between the two to keep it competitive. He might think Hastings needs a bit more game time which he wont get sitting on bench for 70 mins

 

[double hoops]

I find Cullen selection unusual also. More because I not sure how Lewis will handle a full 80 in the back row.

But it doesn't mean Jacko has done anything wrong. He has killed it back in reserves. He needed a run back there too. He was getting 10 mins most weeks. Cullen has been playing well at 6 in reserves. It may just be a reward for Cullen putting in the hard yards. Both our younger halves are keepers.

 

[Woodsie]

Lol yeah because having Brown play more than a minute isn't a ****ing disaster

good comeback ... got one that makes sense.

 

[eaglebuzz]

Opposition left edge will be ****ting themselves with Brown charging at them

Brown is actually a pretty damaging runner, at least he has been in the past. I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.

 

[eaglebuzz]

I like Cullen on the bench, for Cullen's sake. But it does make you wonder what the go is with Hastings.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

Well Brown wasn't my choice for 2nd row but I look forward to seeing what he can do with a regular spot in the team. Which he hasn't had at any time with us. The Manly think tank has seen something in Lewis and most of us are too dumb to spot it but it should become clear now he'll get plenty of minutes. Go Louie!

 

[Shoe1]

Well Brown wasn't my choice for 2nd row but I look forward to seeing what he can do with a regular spot in the team. Which he hasn't had at any time with us. The Manly think tank has seen something in Lewis and most of us are too dumb to spot it but it should become clear now he'll get plenty of minutes. Go Louie!

Most players go well against their old club.

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

I like Cullen on the bench, for Cullen's sake. But it does make you wonder what the go is with Hastings.

I like it, he has earned another chance and it gives Hastings another chance to play a full game in regimes. Cullen is a tough type, maybe a bit of horses for courses too.

 

[cava2323]

Who's Cullen

 

[mickqld]

I actually think with a steady spot and plenty of game time it will suit Brown better. I think he's the type that needs to be in the rhythm of the game early. Will be interesting to see how they play this. Damn it was hoping we wouldn't get another major injury after Jorge.

 

[brad]

For the life of me and cullen goes well, Hastings? Unless manly has a plan with this choice id love to know what it is . Other then that a very strong unit.

 

[ricardo]

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