It is Schuster time

[Disco]

In my view with Walker likely to be out it is time to give Schuster a shot.

Croker played well but I like the flexibility he gives us off the bench and I think against a out of form Sharks the time is right.

Plus without Turbo and Walks we need extra x factor

My side next week assuming Marty and Jorge are back and Brad passes protocols.

1.Elliott
2.Jorge
3.Parker
4.Funa
5.Garrick
6.Schuster
7.DCE
8.Taupau
9.Levi
10.AFB
11.Thompson
12.Sirro
13.Jake

14.Croker
15.Jetski
16.Keppie
17.Paseka

If Jorge is out Miski comes in, If Parker is out.....not sure we get a bit light.

Not sure if young Hoppa is right to be thrown straight in

 

[manlyfan76]

Croaker deserves the 6
Id love to see Schuster play, either centre or off the bench for me.

 

[sheridanstand78]

I think that knowing Des he will stick with his tried and trusted, Croker to 6, Elliot to full back and I believe that there is a chance that Schuster can come onto the bench as a utility. to cover five eigth, lock and 2nd rower.

 

[Napper]

Hoppa
Taufua
BTurbo
Parker/suli/elliot/Funa
Garrick
Schuster
Daly

F*** it throw them in the deep end Dessie. The mental toughness today was ridiculous. This playing group would be up for anything.

 

[joeboy]

We need schuster to play , without turbo and walker we have very little attack.

croker is fine on the bench, not a starting 5/8 in my opinion

 

[40 years an eagle]

I highly doubt it is Schuster time. He re-signed for 2 more years, I think Des will make next year will be his debut.

 

[EOL now nesting on the GC]

I would love to see the kid get a run off the bench. Croker showed enough today to get a start at 6.

 

[Disco]

I think the squad is better balanced with Croker at 14.

And as I said, I think we will lack a bit of flair without Turbo, Suli and Walker

 

[ALinda]

Remember we also have Metcalf who played at FB in the Nines.

 

[Midnight Rambler]

1.Elliot
2.Jorge
3.Parker
4.Funa
5.Garrick
6.Crocker
7.DCE
Will Parker be available next week, or?

 

[mickqld]

Hoppa, Ben T, Schuster, Metcalf have not played at Nsw cup level let alone 1st grade. They are too young and inexperienced yet. We'd be throwing them to the wolves.
Elliot will go to fullback.
Funa Parker centers
Miski or Jorge, Ruben wings
Croker to 6
Cust to 14.

 

[maxta]

I think that knowing Des he will stick with his tried and trusted, Croker to 6, Elliot to full back and I believe that there is a chance that Schuster can come onto the bench as a utility. to cover five eigth, lock and 2nd rower.

This is the most likely option for Des

 

[47MVEagle]

Dessie doesn't like making wholesale changes but may be forced into it next week.

Hopefully Jorge & Marty are back next week & Parker can play.

 

[The better Robbo]

Croker to 6
Cust to 14
Elliott to fullback
Funa right centre
Jorge and Marty back in

 

[Will on the hill]

If Schuster is named I would expect it to be at 14, most likely to allow Croker to go from 6 to Hooker, in order to give Levi a rest.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Cust named ahead of him. Not that I think Cust is a better player, just that Des prefers known quantities.

 

[Disco]

Hasler does generally prefer known quantities but remember Funa got a run over Elliott two weeks back

 

[The better Robbo]

If Schuster is named I would expect it to be at 14, most likely to allow Croker to go from 6 to Hooker, in order to give Levi a rest.
Wouldn't be surprised to see Cust named ahead of him. Not that I think Cust is a better player, just that Des prefers known quantities.

Schuster or Metcalfe to be named #21
We will see who is next in Des' radar when this squad is named on Tuesday

 

[MightyEagles]

Didn't Des already say that Croker will he 6 next week

 

[joeboy]

Cust and croker are basically the same player, don’t think we want both in the 17.

 

[Ben]

Didn't Des already say that Croker will he 6 next week

Yes but the question is who is wearing #14