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I feel kikau will be up for a big game, after going home and seeing his brother/family/inspiration putting things back into perspective! Plus Maloney inside him should target that right edge of dragons with rava/aitken/Nichols and frozel
It’s a hard call and anything is possible. Imo it’s going to be a grinding type of game from the Sharks and Xerri for around 30-70 mark. But as I say often, I could be completely wrong. Just my two cents.
Do we know where Xerri is lining up 100% or last min changes looking possible ?
Against Ashford I would be further tempted. I have read on here about the weather in NZ but can anyone say how bad it will be because the severity of the weather will determine certain choices I have to make.
I think it will have to be one of those last min switcharoos if lining up against Ashford. I will leave him out until I know for certain. But if against Ashford what are people’s thoughts on Xerri.
TU: could be a big score from Xerri
TD: not liking Xerri this round.
Based on…?
His opposing edge gives the 3rd least overall
Whereas Parra give the most points to Cust-side halves
and the Cows give the 3rd most to locks
I like it personally as imo the Raiders at home are going to do a number on the Tigers and he would be a very nice POD if and I guess that’s a big if it pays off and he scores a few tries on the night.
Im running with Sj ,the cake tin has a decent drainage and the predicted rain in wellington today been minimal saying that its wellington so possibly wait closer to kick off.
Wow big change to the banner design
Didn’t know they were making them turtles!?
Can we have a zebra or elephant next week? I like the change to african Mammals
Anyone know the status of Kikau & maloney, both given time off during the week? And also too, with an ankle issue?
From what I have read Watson has said that he knows nothing of the To’o injury and he would be first to know if something was up.
Cheers ww
He also said Maloney would be kicking if Cleary doesn’t, meaning Maloney would be playing
I feel kikau will be up for a big game, after going home and seeing his brother/family/inspiration putting things back into perspective! Plus Maloney inside him should target that right edge of dragons with rava/aitken/Nichols and frozel
I agree TS and the one player that I wish I could have this round is big KiKs, good luck to the owners but as a non I think he is going big this week.
I am so keen for tonight’s games!!
Really surprised that DCE is the banner this week. Do not have him but I hope he stays healthy while leaving all the point scoring for Turbo and AFB….
Me too. Thought Ma’u was a shoe in!
I know its likely to be wet, but is Xerri up against Blake Ayshford?
It’s a hard call and anything is possible. Imo it’s going to be a grinding type of game from the Sharks and Xerri for around 30-70 mark. But as I say often, I could be completely wrong. Just my two cents.
In recent weeks Xerri has been on the left, if Ayshford is a straight swap with Maumalo they will be on opposite sides , again if Xerri stays left
Do we know where Xerri is lining up 100% or last min changes looking possible ?
Against Ashford I would be further tempted. I have read on here about the weather in NZ but can anyone say how bad it will be because the severity of the weather will determine certain choices I have to make.
Cheers
Nikora or Xerri for me, if Xerri matches up against Ayshford i think its a good risk.
I think it will have to be one of those last min switcharoos if lining up against Ashford. I will leave him out until I know for certain. But if against Ashford what are people’s thoughts on Xerri.
TU: could be a big score from Xerri
TD: not liking Xerri this round.
Dugan’s injury most likely pushes Xerri back to the right, with Jorris at L centre.
But as you’ve stated, we have no idea how they’ll line up as there has been zero consistency in where their backline has played for the last 4-5 weeks
Jorris initially played right last week before Dugan got injured.
He’s out anyway this week. Caldwell partnering Xerri in the centres.
Also any news on cook as yet? Captains run was supposed to be today and give us more of an idea?
I asked this in trade talk and dravid posted cook and Murray good to go
Cheers mate
It’s in the late mail wrap will all be plying
Good start, 2/166 after playing Staggs over Nikora because I had a good feeling about him.
Last reserve help?
Cust, Murray, Matterson, TKO
Matto
Based on…?
His opposing edge gives the 3rd least overall
Whereas Parra give the most points to Cust-side halves
and the Cows give the 3rd most to locks
I’m leaning towards Cust
Matto is the best player out of that lot by far.
Matto def better player, but i need a pod and Cust playing at brookie against parra?
I’ll be playing Cust over SJ!
Murray
TU: SJ
TD: Moses
Playing POD Simonsson instead of Gutho, Nikora, and Staggs , what’s peoples thoughts, he has been in good form lately.
I like it personally as imo the Raiders at home are going to do a number on the Tigers and he would be a very nice POD if and I guess that’s a big if it pays off and he scores a few tries on the night.
If you need to make up ground or win a h2h, he could be sweet. Hopefully he lines up against Nofo who can be suspect in defense.
Just read rapana is likely to switch
I’d play Staggs.
Go the Eels. Make that banner work! 😆
Banner just proves DCEs scores drop with turbo in the side!
Should I swap smith back to cook this week or wait another week? Smith should be heavily involved again with the rested guys?
Who’s your second hok?
Britain. Will be running cook Britain for the run home unless injury forces trade
No way of holding smith and getting cook?
Nah not happening unfortunately, still gotta get ted back in and another trade to make in either halves or ctw for the run home
Who to trade out for Jurbo:
TU: Marsters
TD: Nikora
Can’t decide winger vs centre outside Kikau
TU: Play To’o
TD: Play Naden
Opinion is divided, no wonder I was indecisive lol
They pepper the left side with kikau there, both to’o tries were from plays breaking down and a switch into space
Last reserve ;
TU: Tapau
TD: Sj
Thanks in advance .
Im running with Sj ,the cake tin has a decent drainage and the predicted rain in wellington today been minimal saying that its wellington so possibly wait closer to kick off.
Which 2 miss out
AFB / SJ / Murray / walker
SJ Walker reluctantly
Nice Banner.
Weather for westpac stadium tonight? Google saying 12-15 degrees, 53% precipitation 2km/h winds, cloudy atm, showers around 7pm.
Anyone got any better info?
Good work TS
only what I got from typing it into google, no expert but would like to know if anyone knows any more in depth