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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 11:55:09 GMT
Post by bandgeekmafia78 on Apr 28, 2017 11:55:09 GMT
Bibby
Brining
T Carney
Dobson
Flanagan
Griffin
Johnson
Jones
Kopczak
Krasniqi
Lui
Lannon
Mossop
Murdoch-Masila
Murray
Tasi
Tomkins
A Walne
Welham
No Sa'u, O'Brien, Evalds, J Carney, Wood or Hauraki. Anyone else missing?
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 12:01:56 GMT
Post by bandgeekmafia78 on Apr 28, 2017 12:01:56 GMT
Without O'Brien or Evalds in the team, who will be at fullback? I'm guessing it will be Todd Carney.
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 12:11:10 GMT
Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2017 12:11:10 GMT
Think we've seen the last of Evalds in a red shirt, pity but I bow to the knowledge of the coaching staff.
Think Carney could easily do the same job as GOD at #1, what does worry me is that Ah Van could run riot on the wing without the physical presence of Sa'u & Carney to hammer him.
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 14:28:28 GMT
Post by 13 on Apr 28, 2017 14:28:28 GMT
I think they need to worry more about what we throw at them
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 14:38:12 GMT
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Post by SalfordSlim on Apr 28, 2017 14:38:12 GMT
I just don't get what has gone on with Niall.😕 He's plenty good enough to be in the 17 every week as his versatility is unmatched within the squad. I'd argue he could cover every position in the team except prop and SR (LF may be pushing it)!! Can only think that some sort of falling out has happened between him and the coaching staff. Would be criminal if he left.
As for the FB position... didn't Johnson have a game or 2 there for us a while ago? I know he's dodgy under the high ball but his kick returns would be a sight to behold.😊 (and no, I'm not seriously suggesting we play him there!)
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 15:10:34 GMT
Post by hillbillyred on Apr 28, 2017 15:10:34 GMT
Thanks Toronto for the high shots.
Yes, I fear Ah Van unless Jonesy gets stuck in.
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 15:19:57 GMT
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Post by twistthemellonman on Apr 28, 2017 15:19:57 GMT
Carney
Bibby
Sau
Whelham
Johnson
Lui
Dobson
Tasi
Tomkins
Mossop
Murdoch Masila
Jones
Flanagan
Brining
Kopzcak
Walne
Griffin
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 15:31:08 GMT
Post by hammerlessnail on Apr 28, 2017 15:31:08 GMT
Carney Bibby Sau Whelham Johnson Lui Dobson Tasi Tomkins Mossop Murdoch Masila Jones Flanagan Brining Kopzcak Walne Griffin Unless the 19 man squad is fake news (not unheard of), Junior isn't playing. In fact, someone with a very similar name to yours was telling people that on Total RL a couple of days ago. So, Jones into the centre I think, with George Griffin in the second row. |
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 17:57:59 GMT
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Post by SalfordSlim on Apr 28, 2017 17:57:59 GMT
It's those high kicks to the corner that worry me the most. I honestly don't rate Ah Van he's just a big lump but he's tall and he always causes us problems on the kicks. We haven't got the tallest backline and I'd be surprised if any of them are over 5'10/5'11.
Edit: I take it back... Welham and Jones are both 6ft apparently. We must just be sh1te at jumping for the ball!!
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 18:00:45 GMT
Post by scoot on Apr 28, 2017 18:00:45 GMT
Think we've seen the last of Evalds in a red shirt, pity but I bow to the knowledge of the coaching staff. Think Carney could easily do the same job as GOD at #1, what does worry me is that Ah Van could run riot on the wing without the physical presence of Sa'u & Carney to hammer him. Have been told by the coaching staff, that, Evalds won't listen, does his own stuff. So not fitting in to the culture of the team. A great shame really as he has that knack of popping up at the right place at the right time. Lui has filled in at fullback a few times but Todd can play there as well. we shall see on sunday |
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 18:12:34 GMT
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Post by gadger on Apr 28, 2017 18:12:34 GMT
Am slightly worried about this with the players we have out, they will be on the up after last week. Dodgy one this
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 18:20:52 GMT
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Post by Astleyred on Apr 28, 2017 18:20:52 GMT
No way on this earth is Lui a FB, TC played at 1 for Roosters (that's the Sydney side not the Eccles one).
I'd go with;
Carney
Bibby
Jones
Whelham
Johnson
Lui
Dobson
Tasi
Tomkins
Mossop
Murdoch Masila
Griffin
Flanagan
Brining
Kopzcak
Walne
Krasniqi
With regards to Evalds the coaches are there for a reason to make these decisions and as much as a talent I / we think he is, tbh off the the couple of displays this year I wouldn't have him in before any of that 19 bar maybe Bibby, you could also argue Carney but his wage / class alone whether right or wrong put him above in the pecking order.
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 18:23:12 GMT
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Post by bandgeekmafia78 on Apr 28, 2017 18:23:12 GMT
I'm inclined to agree RE Evalds. He hasn't played much this year but when he played left centre against Wakefield his defensive weaknesses were exposed. He's much better as a winger, but hopefully Bibby can step up on Sunday and repay the faith shown in him with his new contract. Watto obviously sees some potential there.
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Widnes
Apr 28, 2017 18:54:16 GMT
Post by Carnster on Apr 28, 2017 18:54:16 GMT
I think we'll be okay.
Our forwards should dominate as pound for pound they are simply better forwards. Their backs could be dangerous but that is dependent on a platform being laid for them, and I can't see our pack rolling over and letting them have free run of the show. Of course, if it becomes an arm wrestle in the forwards the game could change, I just can't see it personally. Dobson, Lui, Brining/Tomkins and Carney is still a very very strong spine. Welham and Johnson have done nothing wrong, and Bibby will feel confident with the power of Jones inside him. (Sounded a bit off that.) With us being strong at home I think we'll do okay with this game. While Widnes have improved lately they are still bottom for a reason.
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Post by salford1961 on Apr 28, 2017 19:07:35 GMT
This game is massive for us. Win it and we'll be looking upwards and Widnes will find if hard to escape the bottom four. Lose it and we may be looking over our shoulder a bit. Hopefully the halves will produce a good kicking game and we can control the ruck.
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